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🌱 Patch AM: Taft Fall Crafter & Vendor Fair and 12 more events
And check out Witching Hour Masquerade Ball on the Homer Glen Patch calendar

Hello Homer Glen! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Witching Hour Masquerade Ball at Renaissance Center
- Oktoberfest at Lockport Vfw Post #5788
- MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center at Joliet Junior College Event Center
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Homer Glen
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★ Featured events ★
- Witching Hour Masquerade Ball →
Renaissance Center, 214 N Ottawa St, Joliet
6:00 pm - Oktoberfest →
Lockport Vfw Post #5788, 1026 E 9th St, Lockport
3:00 pm - MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center →
Joliet Junior College Event Center, 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet
6:00 pm
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Homer Festival Committee Meeting →
Homer Glen, IL Calendar, 14240 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen
6:00 pm - Village Board Meeting →
Homer Glen, IL Calendar, 14240 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen
6:30 pm - Plan Commission Meeting →
Homer Glen, IL Calendar, 14240 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen
7:00 pm - Taft Fall Crafter & Vendor Fair →
Taft School, 1605 S Washington St, Lockport
9:00 am - Trunk - N - Treat →
First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Ave, Joliet
6:00 pm - Vampire's Speakeasy Event →
Embers, 933 S State St, Lockport
6:00 pm - Free Community Harvest Fest! Talent & Vendor Show →
104 E Zarley Blvd, Joliet
10:00 am - Free Halloween Fun for Kids at Joliet Area Historical Museum Oct. 24 →
Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet
11:00 am - Annual Spaghetti Dinner →
Joliet Jewish Congregation, 250 N Midland Ave, Joliet
2:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
Wednesday October 21
Thursday October 22
Saturday October 24
Sunday November 1
📣 Homer Glen Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Homer Glen PatchAM possible:
- Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois — (312) 207-5290
- Will County Children's Advocacy Center — 815-774-4565
- Dean's Greens Farmstand at Boley Farm — (708) 275-8353
- Premier Paws at Lockport — (708) 550-7297
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Obituary: Robert L. Arko —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: James Michael "Jim" Will —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Homer Glen. Apply here.
- Circle K posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative Overnights in Homer Glen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homer Glen here.
🗞 Nearby News
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New Lenox
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- 2026 Election Questionnaire: Annette Parker, Will County Clerk (shawlocal.com)
Ok Homer Glen! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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