Seasonal & Holidays
Thanksgiving 2017: What's Open, Closed In Homer Glen, Lockport
There are several stores and services closed on Thanksgiving Day.
HOMER GLEN-LOCKPORT, IL — Thanksgiving Day is quickly approaching, and since many stores and services are closed that Thursday, it's best to take care of shopping or errands before the big day. This year, Thanksgiving is Nov. 23, with Black Friday following on Nov. 24. Many stores and government services are either closed or have shortened hours on either of those days. If you're heading out to shop, it's best to call ahead in case hours have changed. Here's what will be closed, or open, in Homer Glen and Lockport on Thanksgiving.
Post office: Post offices will be closed on Thanksgiving, but will be open regular hours on Friday.
Village/City Offices: Homer Glen village offices and Lockport city offices will be closed Thanksgiving and Friday, Nov. 24.
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Homer Township Public Library: The library will be closed early on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. It will be closed all day on Thanksgiving, but will reopen on Friday for normal hours.
White Oak Library District-Lockport Branch: The library will be closed on Thanksgiving.
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Garbage Collection: There will be no garbage pickup on Thanksgiving in Homer Glen or Lockport. Thursday pickup will be delayed by one day.
Jewel Osco: Call ahead if you're looking at a different location, but Jewel Osco will be open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Banks: Most major banks are closed on Thanksgiving, but most will be open regular hours on Friday. Double-check with your bank before heading out.
Lockport Township High School (District 205): LTHS students will be released early on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 1:25 p.m. There will be no school on Thanksgiving or on Friday, Nov. 24.
Homer CCSD District 33C: District 33C students will be off from Monday, Nov. 20 to Friday, Nov. 24. School will resume Monday, Nov. 27.
Will County District 92: District 92 students will be off from Monday, Nov. 20 to Friday, Nov. 24. School will resume Monday, Nov. 27.
Milne-Kelvin Grove District 91: District 92 students will be off from Monday, Nov. 20 to Friday, Nov. 24. School will resume Monday, Nov. 27.
If you're looking to do some early Christmas shopping on Thanksgiving evening, be aware that many Illinois stores will be closed. Several have confirmed they will be closed all day on Thursday.
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