🌱 Patch AM: Death Investigation Underway Near Izaak Walton Preserve: Homewood PD

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In today's newsletter:

• Police probe isolated death near Izaak Walton Nature Preserve
• Which Homewood-Flossmoor alums are taking the field Thursday night?

Also on today's calendar: Shop and Dine for a Cause and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What's a good time to go to the dentist? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
• Friday: Warmer with plenty of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
• Saturday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Death Investigation Underway Near Izaak Walton Preserve: Homewood PD (patch.com) — Homewood residents may notice an increased police presence near the Izaak Walton Nature Preserve as officers investigate a death reported Wednesday night. Authorities describe the case as an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the public, and Illinois State Police are assisting Homewood officers as they work through the early stages of the investigation.    

• Who from South Cook County area's former high school athletes will participate in games on Thursday, May 28? (southcooknews.com) — Several former Homewood-Flossmoor High School standouts, including Homewood native Tyler Schlaffer, are scheduled to play minor league baseball games on Thursday, May 28. The roundup lists each South Cook County alum’s team, position, and game time so local fans can track and support hometown talent on the field.    

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📸 Around Homewood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Homewood

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday May 28

• Shop and Dine for a Cause →
  Downtown Homewood Businesses,
  9:00 am

Monday June 1

• 3-Month Unlimited Yoga Membership →
  Serendipity Yoga, 18300 Dixie Hwy, Homewood

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Other local events

Friday May 29

• Nerf Wars Gaming Night →
  17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  6:00 pm

Saturday May 30

• Mudra + Pranayama FREE 4-week Mindfulness Series →
  Serendipity Yoga and Wellness, 18300 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  10:30 am
• Free Yoga For Kids at the Homewood Farmers Market →
  Martin Ave Square, Martin Ave, Homewood
  11:00 am

Tuesday June 2

• Park Storytime →
  17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  10:30 am

Wednesday June 3

• Special Drive-In Event Christian Indie Films - June 3rd, 2026 →
  ChiTown Drive In, 2343 S Throop St, Chicago
  8:00 pm

Friday June 5

• Teen Summer Reading Blast Off →
  17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  6:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• Summer Reading Kick Off →
  17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  9:00 am

Wednesday June 10

• The Music Creators Lab →
  Melody Mart USA, 18062 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  5:30 pm
• Homewood-Flossmoor Community Band Concert →
  Richard D Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Ave, Homewood
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday May 28

• State of the Village Luncheon →
  South Holland Community Center, 501 E 170th St, South Holland
  11:30 am
• Karaoke at Vintrendi →
  Olympia Fields, IL Calendar, 3408 Vollmer Road, Olympia Fields
  6:00 pm
• Serena Hills Musical Performance
  Parker Junior High School, 2810 School St, Flossmoor
  6:00 pm

Friday May 29

• Karaoke Friday’s →
  The Entrance, 15101 Dixie Hwy, Harvey
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• alchemy —Liz Smith Read on Patch
• Hoodwink'd live on the ROOFTOP —Mike Brick Read on Patch

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Homewood. Apply here.
• Panera Bread posted a job opening for Salad and Sandwich Maker in Homewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homewood here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Flossmoor

• Flossmoor Plan Commission approves revised BG Park Place Townhome proposal (hfchronicle.com)
• District 161 approves one-year transportation contract extension with 10% increase (hfchronicle.com)
• Top music students at H-F selected for honor society (hfchronicle.com)

Markham

• CHSD170 & Diversity Scholarship Foundation Support Family Reading (patch.com)

Harvey

• 203 W 154th St Apt 1S, Harvey, IL 60426 (realtor.com)
• April library board meeting canceled without reaching a quorum (harveyworld.org)

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Ok Homewood! 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: 2:30 (tooth hurty) (Thank you Pat A. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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