Shorewood News

Fox River Lutheran Church is having a “picnic” with a patriotic theme for singles over 25.

May 19 Seat belt blues A wanted Plainfield woman was pulled over for failing to wear her seat belt and was then arrested on a Kendall County warrant, police said.

The cops collared a Shorewood man after he hurled a can of beer at a passing car, police said.

Patch writer Jean Tyrell sat down with third grade teacher Leo Raczykowski to discuss his love for science and how he passes that on to his students.

Shorewood Village Administrator Jeff Fiegenschuh is out after only six months on the job.

Firefighters and police officers gather at the scene of a house fire in the 300 block of River Edge Drive Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in unincorporated Lockport Township.

Bill Johnson comes from a family of military men. His father, his grandfather and two of his uncles served during times of war.

State police Sgt. Martez Malone said that at 1:20 a.m., a westbound semi truck ignited just west of Route 30, but the driver was able to escape without injury.

May 11 Is there a problem, officer? A Joliet man was arrested after the Shorewood cops pulled him over, police said.

Bill Johnson comes from a family of military men. His father, his grandfather and two of his uncles served during times of war.

Robert Hart of the American Association for Wartime Veterans will present a free informational seminar titled, "Aid and Attendance," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 29 , at The Timbers of Shorewood retirement community , 1100 N. River Road.

A health and financial expo for seniors will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, June 6 , in the ballroom at The Timbers of Shorewood retirement community , 1100 N. River Road.

May 1 Bus - Stop! A Joliet woman ran her car into a school bus in Shorewood and didn't bother to stick around and sort things out, police said.

Finn, the 2-year-old Brittany spaniel mix who escaped en route to his forever home in March, continues to get around.

State police broke up a post-prom drinking party Sunday at Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Lodge in Utica.

A different language. A different place. A different pace. "People are a little different when they're at home," nodded Lauren Finaldi, a Spanish instructor and the moderator of National Spanish Honor Society and Student Exchange.

Here is what I like about Frosty Tips . It brought me back to my childhood. Like the Dairy Queens or Tastee Freeze locations of days gone by, you get your ice cream at the window and your sit on a bench or in your car to eat your cone.

April 28 Seat belt stop A Minooka man was arrested on a traffic charge after the police pulled him over in the 100 block of East Jefferson Street.

Are you looking to move on up to Shorewood ? How about Channahon or Minooka? Or maybe you're already living in Shorewood, Channahon or Minooka, and just want something a little bigger, or nicer, or possibly smaller, or cheaper.

Sgt. Teri Ellingham of the Will County Sheriff's Office will talk about the life saving programs of Yellow Dot and File of Life.