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In today's newsletter:

• How many tornadoes have already torn through Homewood this year?
• Which Homewood-Flossmoor grads are taking the field Tuesday night?

Also on today's calendar: Kundalini + Sound Healing | Growth + Expansion and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
• Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Startling map shows how Illinois' tornado count compares to rest of U.S. (nbcchicago.com) — Homewood is among several south suburban communities repeatedly struck by this year's record-breaking tornado season, with nearly 70 twisters hitting the Chicago area so far. National Weather Service officials say recent storms carved a familiar path through Homewood, Lansing, Tinley Park, Mokena, Monee and more, as meteorologists work to explain why Illinois has become the nation's tornado hotspot in 2026.
   

• Who from South Cook County area's former high school standouts will be active on Tuesday, Aug. 18? (southcooknews.com) — Several former South Cook County high school stars, including Homewood-Flossmoor grads and Homewood native pitcher Tyler Schlaffer, are suiting up in minor league games on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The roundup lists where each local standout now plays, their positions, and game times, giving Homewood-area fans a chance to follow and support hometown talent.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Homewood

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• Treble Makers →
  Melody Mart USA, 18062 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• 1st day of student attendance
  HOMEWOOD SD 153 Homewood, IL 60430
• Boys Baseball Game vs Memorial →
  Parker Junior High School Flossmoor, IL 60422
  4:15 pm
Thursday August 20
• Boys Baseball Game vs Hart →
  Parker Junior High School Flossmoor, IL 60422
  4:15 pm
Friday August 21
• Kundalini + Sound Healing | Growth + Expansion →
  Serendipity Yoga and Wellness, 18300 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Free Yoga for Kids at Dairy Queen →
  Dairy Queen Restaurant, 1700 Ridge Rd, Homewood
  11:00 am
Sunday August 23
• Collective Healing | Loving Kindness (Metta) Meditation →
  Serendipity Yoga and Wellness, 18300 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  7:30 am
Tuesday August 25
• Astrology + Yoga | Virgo Season →
  Serendipity Yoga and Wellness, 18300 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  7:45 pm
Friday August 28
• The Wrong Woman →
  APC Theater, 11401 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago
  7:00 pm
• Through the Chakras | A Journey of Self-Discovery →
  Serendipity Yoga and Wellness, 18300 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Yin Yoga Foundations | Yin for the Spine →
  Serendipity Yoga and Wellness, 18300 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  10:30 am
Tuesday September 1
• Ayurvedic Practices for Early Autumn →
  Serendipity Yoga and Wellness, 18300 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  7:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• movement —Liz Smith Read on Patch
• Chicagoland pastors protest religious persecution in US and overseas at Hazel Crest assembly —Ray Hanania Read on Patch

• Culver's Restaurant posted a job opening for Kitchen Crew Member - Homewood in Homewood. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Glenwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Flossmoor

• Aug. 16: Community hit by another tornado, storm cleanup and relief efforts, power restoration, school year starts pushed back (hfchronicle.com)
• 1 scam reported in Flossmoor for week ending Aug. 8, 2026 (southcooknews.com)
• Here are the latest rainfall totals from the Chicago area (nbcchicago.com)

Markham

• Ericsson sees Markham win as proof of season's upward trajectory (racer.com)

Harvey

• Darlene Viola Springsteen (vandaliaradio.com)
• Work Done In Harvey Now Creates Time Entries In Aderant's iTimekeep, Thanks To New Integration (lawnext.com)

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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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