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🌱 Patch AM: How new real-time signs change your commute at Homewood station

And check out Dark Arts & Oddities Market on the Homewood Patch calendar

Friday October 2nd Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello Homewood! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! β˜€οΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • How new real-time signs change your commute at Homewood station

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

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning sunny; less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Metra shares details on South Side, south suburban service increase (chronicleillinois.com) β€” Homewood commuters will now see unified Metra and Pace real-time arrival information on new digital signs at the Metra Electric/Amtrak station, with Metra planning similar upgrades at nine other hubs. The article also outlines upcoming service increases on the Rock Island District, aimed at more frequent trains for South Side and south suburban riders over the next few years.
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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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" β€” Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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