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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Homer Glen trustees hit pause on ComEd's substation overhaul.

Also on today's calendar: Explore Nature: Join the Be a Trailblazer Experience and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 74, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Humid with rain, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Homer Glen delays OK for modernized ComEd substation plan (chicagotribune.com) — Homer Glen's Village Board has delayed a decision on ComEd's plan to modernize its Bell Road substation, seeking more assurances on safety, appearance, and neighborhood impacts. Officials say the upgrade could improve reliability for Homer Glen residents, but trustees and the mayor still want studies on health effects, lighting, and building design before granting approval.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Obituary: Raymond J. Connors —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
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🗞 Nearby News

Lockport

  • Lockport Rising Stars ID: Positional Analysis (prepbaseballreport.com)
  • Illinois State Museum in Lockport to open Potawatomi portrait exhibition (shawlocal.com)
  • Lockport says its downtown is thriving despite recent restaurant closures (shawlocal.com)

Orland Park

  • Newly Formed Foundation Honors Late Orland Teen's Legacy, Supports Kids & Families In Cancer Fights (patch.com)

New Lenox

  • Local Event: NL VFW Tue Bingo Up to $23,575 in Prizes -$100 Bingo Prizes*, $500 Coverall** Public Welcome! (patch.com)
  • Teen Dies Suddenly from Complication of Rare Genetic Condition on Night of School's Homecoming Dance (people.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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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