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🌱 Patch AM: How new Metra and Pace signs are changing Homewood station commutes
Make time for Dark Arts & Oddities Market on the Homewood Patch calendar
Good morning to you Homewood! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How new Metra and Pace signs are changing Homewood station commutes
Also on today's calendar: Dark Arts & Oddities Market and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with rain, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 67, low: 49.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Metra shares details on South Side, south suburban service increase (chronicleillinois.com) — Homewood commuters will see upgraded Metra/Pace real-time information signs now active at the Metra Electric/Amtrak station, showing both train and bus arrivals on shared displays. The broader plan also boosts Rock Island District service for South Side and south suburban riders, with more frequent trains, schedule tweaks, and future infrastructure improvements proposed to support higher frequencies further down the line. 
📸 Around Homewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Homewood
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★ Featured events ★
- Dark Arts & Oddities Market →
Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
12:00 pm - nuEra Chicago Southland Now Serving Medical Patients! →
nuEra Chicago Southland Dispensary, 16950 S Halsted St, Harvey
9:00 am
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
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Other local events
- Old Fashion Goes Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Community Event →
Old Fashion Donuts & Cafe, 18123 Harwood Ave, Homewood
7:00 pm - Thursday Murder Club →
Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood
7:15 pm - Improv Class →
Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood
10:00 am - Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Homewood Fire Department →
Homewood Fire Department, 17950 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
11:00 am - Free Yoga For Kids →
Homewood Outdoor Farmers Market (No Cars), 18000-18030 Martin Ave, Homewood
11:00 am - Minecraft Block Craft →
Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
4:00 pm - Homeschool Meet Up - Experiment with a Book! →
Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
11:00 am - Awaken + Align →
Serendipity Yoga and Wellness, 18300 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
10:30 am - Hook, Line, and Thinkers →
17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
6:30 am - Once Upon a Writing Prompt →
Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
3:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
📣 Homewood Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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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
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Homewood. Apply here.
- L Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate-Washington Park Plaza in Homewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- 9 Restaurants Hiding Inside Old Illinois Churches, Depots, And Mansions That Are Worth The Drive (newsbreak.com)
Markham
- 11 current, former Ford Heights, Illinois, officials to appear in court on charges of misusing funds (cbsnews.com)
Harvey
- Where to vote early in Cook County's south and southwest suburbs, and where things stand on mail ballots after the Supreme Court ruling (southcooknews.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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