🌱 Patch AM: What federal aid Homewood storm victims might receive after new assessments

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In today's newsletter:

• What federal aid Homewood storm victims might receive after new assessments

Also on today's calendar: Free Yoga for Kids at Dairy Queen and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A stray thunderstorm, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as hot, temps: high: 86, low: 67.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Storm damage assessments underway in south suburban Cook County, potential federal aid evaluated (abc7chicago.com) — Homewood residents are being visited by state and federal teams assessing August 11 storm damage, a crucial step toward possibly qualifying for federal disaster aid. Inspectors are documenting flooding, wind damage, and power loss, while longtime Homewood homeowners describe thousands in repairs and frustration over the slow process. Findings will guide whether Illinois leaders seek a federal disaster declaration.
   

📸 Around Homewood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Homewood

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Friday September 4
• Homecoming Football Game
  Homewood Flossmoor CHSD 233 Flossmoor, IL 60422
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Free Yoga for Kids at Dairy Queen →
  Dairy Queen Restaurant, 1700 Ridge Rd, Homewood
  11:00 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day (district closed)
  HOMEWOOD SD 153 Homewood, IL 60430
Tuesday September 8
• Boys Baseball Game vs CHMS →
  Parker Junior High School Flossmoor, IL 60422
  4:15 pm
• Beginning Band Sign-up [virtual] →
  Flossmoor Hills Elem School Flossmoor, IL 60422
  6:30 pm
• Sacred Circles | A Woman's Gathering →
  Serendipity Yoga and Wellness, 18300 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  7:45 pm
Thursday September 10
• Bloodcurdling Books for Teens →
  Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  6:30 pm
• Trivia Time →
  17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Homeschool Meet Up - Experiment with a Book! →
  17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  11:00 am
• Boost Your Brain Health →
  17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  1:00 pm
• Autumn Blood Drive →
  Serendipity Yoga and Wellness, 18300 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  3:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Awaken + Align →
  Serendipity Yoga and Wellness, 18300 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  10:30 am

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• Step-by-Step: The Spa for Your Mind — (708) 800-1138
• Orland Painting and Decorating Service LLC — (708) 415-2290
• Beyond the Book, A Literary Experience — (708) 701-3653
• Crumbl Tinley Park — (708) 407-9446
• Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois — (312) 207-5290

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• World Skate World Cup Figures September 18-20 at Lynwood Sports Center —Bernice Scheive Read on Patch

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager l in Hazel Crest. Apply here.
• Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Flossmoor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Flossmoor

• 1 scam reported in Flossmoor for week ending Aug. 22, 2026 (southcooknews.com)

Markham

• Tyler Perry Wipes Out Debt for 81-Year-Old Hairstylist After Allstate Denies Claim (theqgentleman.com)

Harvey

• UChicago Medicine announces two new residency programs at Ingalls (chicagotribune.com)
• Lanes reopening for Labor Day holiday travel (myradiolink.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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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