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Though heavy rainfall, more than 100 Shorewood residents turned out Nov. 26 for the village holiday tree lighting. For most of the month, the public works department spent some time clearing the space in front of the Village Hall and setting up the large tree which arrived the previous week on a semi-truck. Towne Center Park was fairly dark until three Troy Fire trucks came up the drive. Shorewood Mayor Rick Chapman stepped off, followed by a guest who brought some early... Full story
Police allegedly saw a man carrying loaded gun on the street Nov. 17. At 2:18 a.m. officers were in the 900 block of Gardner Street while a bar was closing when they observed Hubert C. Pruitte, 45, in a nearby parking lot. According to police reports, Pruitte had “a firearm in his hand.” “As officers went to make contact with Pruitte, he ran into a nearby vehicle. Pruitte refused to exit the vehicle and officers had to pull (him) out,” police said. Pruitte was taken into custody after a brief struggle and a loaded gun was... Full story
Shorewood officials got a scent of the public's sentiments on allowing marijuana-based businesses in the village. In January, state law will significantly ease restrictions on marijuana possession and allow sales of cannabis products to recreational users at licensed dispensaries. Municipalities throughout Illinois are deciding whether to "opt in or opt out" of permitting dispensaries. Shorewood has yet to propose any ordinance allowing or banning marijuana businesses. On... Full story
Perhaps it will be chilly. Perhaps it will be dark. But you can enjoy the tree lighting Nov. 30 at Plainfield’s Village Green Park. As part of the Chamber of Commerce’s Heart of Christmas event, “Grinchmas on the Green” will be family time well spent. It’s quite a fun time. It’s open to all. There will be a visit from a green creature whose heart is two sizes too small. The Park District’s Mascot Scout will also be there. And jolly old Santa Claus should be wandering around somewhere. Downtown events start at 4 p.m. and the... Full story
At the Nov. 18 board meeting, Plainfield Trustees expressed their disapproval of an outdoor storage yard. But that might not matter, since the property isn’t in Plainfield. The property owner of 26049 W. Lockport St. in Plainfield Township is seeking to have the land rezoned. Since the property is within 1.5 miles of the village boundary, the village was notified of the proposed changed. The owner, who did not attend the meeting, wants to use part of the 5-acre plot as an outdoor storage yard for boats. This would require t... Full story
A Joliet man was arrested after allegedly shooting a woman in the leg Nov. 2. The shooting occurred at 4:52 p.m. in the 200 block of O'Neill Street. Police said officers arrived to find a 22-year-old woman had been shot in the leg. Her injury was not life-threatening. Police said "a description of the possible vehicle that was used in the incident" was given out to other officers and a traffic stop was made a short time later in the 1000 block of Gardner Street. Investigators... Full story
The Plainfield Lions are offering holiday nut sales at many area businesses. Starting this week, cashews, chocolate cashews, mixed nuts and chocolate mixed nuts (all $14) and pecans ($17) are on sale around town. Proceeds will sponsor the Plainfield Lions Club providing eyeglasses and hearing aids to those in need and holiday gift baskets to families in District 202. Holiday nuts are available at: Busey Bank, First Midwest Bank, Larry’s Café, Plainfield Academy, Up-Town Tap, Front Street Cantina, American Legion Hall, Ti... Full story
The Village of Shorewood has begun accepting applications for police officers. Up to 150 applications will be accepted until Dec. 6 at applytoserve.com. There is a $45 processing fee to apply. "The eligibility list is prepared every so often until we hire them all or they fail to make it through the process and the list has to be reassembled," Mayor Rick Chapman said. "If you want to become a cop, now is the time to do that." Shorewood currently has 30 sworn officers with a... Full story
A truck freight terminal has been approved for the former Univar USA property. On Nov. 4, the Plainfield Village Board voted 5-1 to issue a special use permit to TVA Logistics on the 3,143-acre property at 13915 S. Route 30. The site will be used for storage of up to 40 semi-tractors and trailers. There will also be a dispatch office and repair shop. The 10,800 square foot building was constructed in 1975. TVA Logistics expects between two and five daily trips will be generated from trucks and up to 12 semis will be parked... Full story
Police say a customer tried robbing a restaurant at gunpoint Oct. 24 in Joliet. At 8:30 a.m., J.J. Amador, 27, allegedly entered Steak and Shake, 2675 N. Plainfield Road, and ordered food. "While waiting for the food, the suspect asked to use the business's phone," Joliet police said. "Shortly after the suspect used the phone, he pulled out a handgun and demanded money." But employees were unable to open the register and the robber left the restaurant and fled west. According... Full story
Joliet police are investigating two murders which occurred within hours of each other on Oct. 17. The first occurred at 12:21 a.m. when shots were reported near an alley off the 800 block of Cora Street. Responding officers found Dearis J. Evans, 24, had been shot while sitting in a parked vehicle. A 19-year-old man who had been with Evans was also at the scene, but was not injured. Evans, of Lockport, was taken to Saint Joseph Medical Center where he was later pronounced... Full story
Plainfield trustees have decided a 170-year-old downtown building will be spared from the wrecking ball for at least three more months. Trustees voted 5-1 at the Oct. 21 board meeting to delay a demolition permit for 24120 W. Lockport St. for 90 days while preservationists try and pursue alternatives with the property owner. "Our demolition ordinance requires (proposing) alternatives," said Director of Planning Jonathan Proulx. "(But, ultimately) it doesn't remove a property o... Full story
At first, I wondered if Shorewood's Girl Scout Junior Troop 71519 reached out to acknowledge all the Thin Mints I've purchased over the years. But they needed a writer to help them earn a Scribe Badge and since Stephen King and J.K. Rowling weren't available, the troop turned to the local newspaper. So on Oct. 17, I met with Abby, Nora, Mya, Elaina, Laurie, Katie, Zoe and Ava - all age 10 - to go over what it takes to make an article. I explained how a local news story is... Full story
Police say a Joliet man was carrying a loaded gun, open alcohol and vials of crack when he was arrested Oct. 7. At 11:56 p.m. officers reportedly saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation at Fifth and Gardner avenues and made a traffic stop. "Burnt cannabis was emitting from the vehicle and one of the occupants was on parole," police said. The driver, Jarrell M. Luckey, 34, allegedly refused to get out and had to be pulled from the car by police. "A loaded firearm was located... Full story
A Joliet man was shot to death Oct. 10 on the east side. Joliet police said Jesse B. Hannah, 33, and a 19-year-old man were discovered by officers at 1:46 a.m. after gunfire was reported at the intersection of Krakar and Elgin avenues. Both men had been shot and were found nearby. Hannah was taken to Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox where he was pronounced dead in the emergency room at 2:14 a.m. The 19-year-old was hospitalized in critical condition. An autopsy performed by... Full story
Shorewood officials are considering regulations on storage pods at village residences. Though no ordinances are pending, Mayor Richard Chapman and trustees discussed setting time limits at the Oct. 8 board meeting. “I’ve seen these storage boxes popping up all over the village. One popped up and never went away,” Chapman said. The mayor said he saw 11 pods in driveways on a recent drive through the village, including several near the Brookforest and Country West neighborhoods. “I realize they’re used when people are movin... Full story
Parents with concerns about drug use and vaping among teens are invited to learn more at a presentation on Oct. 10. The Plainfield Parent Community Network will present "Vaping, Marijuana and Opioids - What Do You Know?" at 5 p.m. in the auditorium at Plainfield East High School, 12001 Naperville Road. The district said the presentation is intended for parents, caregivers, family members, teach ers, school staff and administrators, social workers, nurses, psychologists and... Full story
Police are investigating whether tainted narcotics have led to at least five deaths in Joliet over the last week. On Sept. 22, police and firefighters were called to the 700 block of Landau Avenue where a 40-year-old man was found dead inside a residence. A 35-year-old man was also found unconscious, but was revived by firefighters. Detectives said the death is being investigated as an overdose and cocaine was found at the scene. "Detectives are awaiting toxicology reports to... Full story
Tensions between the mayor and police officials in Joliet have openly escalated into investigations and accusations of misconduct and political shenanigans. The latest issues stem from the conduct of both Mayor Bob O'DeKirk and Joliet Police Sgt. Lindsey Heavener at the Mexican Independence Day Parade on Sept. 14. A confidential police memo that was leaked to the media said O'DeKirk accused Heavener of being drunk while on duty at the parade and brought his concerns to Chief... Full story
Banquets, yes. Munchies, no. The Plainfield Village Board issued approval Oct. 7 for The Sanctuary to operate a banquet hall in the old trolley barn building at 24216 W. Lockport St. During the same meeting, the board also approved an ordinance banning cannabis-related establishments within the village. State law will change in January to allow marijuana sales for recreational use. The Sanctuary, which will have a 200-seat banquet facility in the west half of the building, had... Full story
A Lisle woman has been arrested on murder charges in connection with the death of a 26-year-old Joliet man earlier this year. Tatiyana M. Brown, 19, was taken into custody by federal marshals on Sept. 25 on a charge of first-degree murder. According to court documents, Brown shot Dimitri Allen during a robbery on March 25. At 11:54 a.m. shots were reported near Cutter Avenue and Ada Street. Officers arrived to find Allen, who lived nearby, laying in the front yard of a Cutter... Full story
Shorewood will be asking “Y?” The Greater Joliet Area YMCA will partner with the village to determine if there is a market and interest in building a facility in Shorewood — though “How long?” would be another great question. “I view this as a marathon and we’re at the starting line right now,” Trustee C.C. DeBold said shortly before the village board agreed to split the cost of the initial survey. “We’re talking not a Shorewood facility only, we talking about a regional facility,” said Trustee Anthony Luciano. The YMCA has... Full story
police canine reportedly found a Plainfield truck driver was carrying drugs with a street value of more than a quarter-million dollars. On the afternoon of Sept. 20, a Wilmington officer was given a tip about a semi-tractor and stopped the truck near Route 53 and Arsenal Road, police said. Mao, Wilmington's police canine was brought to the scene after the driver was questioned and "alerted" on the trailer, police said. The trailer allegedly contained 176 pounds of cannabis,... Full story
A father and son are dead after a tragic domestic disturbance occurred Sept. 21 in Joliet. When the SWAT team breached the house, they found the child and the 35-year-old man dead from gunshot wounds, police said. An autopsy performed by the Kendall County Coroner's office showed 18-month-old Colton Michael Miller was shot multiple times by his father, Christopher Michael Miller, 35, of Joliet. At 2:45 p.m. neighbors called police after hearing a woman screaming from a house... Full story
Unfortunately the only German words used to describe Shorewood's Oktoberfest this year were "gewitter," which means storm and "kaput." The intense thunderstorms that hit northern Illinois throughout Sept. 27 destroyed the large tent that had been set up to hold the event the next day at Cene's Four Seasons Park. Like much of the area, parts of the park were flooded as retention ponds overflowed from a record amount of rainfall. Village officials said "safety and cleanup... Full story