🌱 Patch AM: See how new Metra signs are changing your Homewood commute.

Good morning Homewood! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See how new Metra signs are changing your Homewood commute.

Also on today's calendar: Dark Arts & Oddities Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Not as warm with rain, with a high of 68 and low of 63 degrees.
• Thursday: Rain, temps: high: 71, low: 58.
• Friday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Metra shares details on South Side, south suburban service increase (chronicleillinois.com) — Metra has activated new real-time Metra/Pace information signs at Homewood's Metra Electric/Amtrak station, giving riders combined train and bus arrival times on one display. The agency is also planning more frequent Rock Island District service and similar integrated signs at major hubs across the region, aiming to make South Side and south suburban commuting more convenient over the next few years.
   

📸 Around Homewood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Homewood

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Dark Arts & Oddities Market →
  Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
  12:00 pm
Monday October 5
• nuEra Chicago Southland Now Serving Medical Patients! →
  nuEra Chicago Southland Dispensary, 16950 S Halsted St, Harvey
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• The Knit Wits →
  Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Baby Bloomers →
  Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood
  10:00 am
• Bedtime Buddies - Evening Storytime →
  Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood
  6:30 pm
• Old Fashion Goes Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Community Event →
  Old Fashion Donuts & Cafe, 18123 Harwood Ave, Homewood
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Free Yoga For Kids →
  Homewood Outdoor Farmers Market (No Cars), 18000-18030 Martin Ave, Homewood
  11:00 am
• Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Homewood Fire Department →
  Homewood Fire Department, 17950 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  11:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Minecraft Block Craft →
  Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  4:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Homeschool Meet Up - Experiment with a Book! →
  Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  11:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Awaken + Align →
  Serendipity Yoga and Wellness, 18300 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  10:30 am
Monday October 12
• Hook, Line, and Thinkers →
  17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
  6:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• St. Coletta's of Illinois Celebrates the Arrival of Fall with Annual Fall Fest —St. Coletta's of Illinois Read on Patch
• slow seasonal shifts —Liz Smith Read on Patch

• Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Payroll Tax Processor - Remote in Chicago Heights. Apply here.
• Elevation Individual and Family Therapy PLLC posted a job opening for Billing Specialist -Full-Time in Matteson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Southland Development Authority Revives Chicago Suburbs Through Community Investing (ssir.org)

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• Daily Inspiration: Meet Amethyst (nashvillevoyager.com)

Chicago Heights

• Sarasota Opera appoints PJ Albert managing director (yourobserver.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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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