Shorewood

You don't need to spend big bucks to make your home greener

2010-03-21 00:00:00

Homeowners who believe they've been left out of the so-called green movement have every reason to feel that way. Until recently, the effort to reduce the environmental impact of housing has been concentrated on new construction. But even now that green...

Be patient with dog who's been traumatized

2013-05-16 02:30:06

Q: Our dog was attacked in our own driveway by another dog, and now she's afraid to set foot in the driveway to take a walk. She's excited to see the leash, but won't go out the front door. As a result, she's gaining weight. What should I do? -- M.S.,...

No jail for man accused of driving drunk at 142 mph

2013-02-27 05:14:00

A man who officials said was driving more than 140 mph with a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit has avoided jail time after pleading guilty to misdemeanor DUI and reckless driving. Dean A. Suominen, 37, was sentenced to two years of...

The Rhubarb Patch: A well-regulated militia, part 3

2013-02-22 16:33:01

The Rhubarb Patch: A well-regulated militia

2013-02-14 16:32:06

Northwestern secures 19-man class

2013-02-06 08:31:00

If nothing else, Northwestern’s 2013 signees are punctual. The school locked in its 19th and final member of the ’13 class at 9:42 a.m., when Californian Brett Walsh faxed in his letter of intent. Offensive lineman Sam Coverdale was NU&...

Illinois defends its nursing home surveys

2012-12-24 13:22:00

Illinois ranks third among states in the number of times federal officials suspended payments to a nursing home over serious deficiencies, according to federal data compiled by ProPublica, an independent nonprofit investigative news organization. In the...

Democratic leaders: We held onto state House, Senate

2012-11-06 23:37:00

Democrats boosted their already strong majorities in the state House and Senate on Tuesday, taking advantage of new legislative boundaries they drew over the protests of frustrated Republicans. House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John...

Record numbers partake in Jeff Drenth Memorial races in Charlevoix

2012-07-30 02:46:00

CHARLEVOIX —Ryan Chute of Big Rapids and Kathryn Fluehr of Naples, Fla. were the male and female winners, respectively, of the Jeff Drenth Memorial 5K Foot Race Saturday during the Charlevoix Venetian Festival. Steve Matuszak of Caro and Samantha...

Adult communities step up to create the homes buyers really want

2012-08-03 13:14:00

Moving into a new home in your golden years can be invigorating. Not only can you finally get that granite countertop and scrapbooking room, but you can also “buy” maintenance free living, energy-saving conveniences and even a sense of...

Charlevoix County marriages, divorces and births

2012-06-27 08:52:00

The following people recently filed for a marriage license with the Charlevoix County Clerk's office: Michael David Jensen, 20, and Dawn Marie Fish, 19, both of Boyne City Elliot D. Nazos, 31, of Shorewood, Ill., and Nicole Bernadette Chellino, 26,...

Man questioned after crime spree ends with Shorewood-area worker dead

2012-03-25 12:49:00

A man being questioned in the beating death of a longtime employee at a Will County business was caught after another worker arrived at the company this morning and confronted the suspected attacker, police said. Dead is a 69-year-old man who is believed...

Erica Veach, 27, left, Hannah Zuidema, 23, both from Crystal Lake, Kellie Butterbach, 36, from Shorewood and Travanna Green, 28, from Crest Hill wait in line to attend the fourth day of Drew Peterson trial at Will County Courthouse in Joliet.

2012-08-03 00:00:00

Barb Bolek, 62, from Shorewood, and other members of the public wait in line to attend the third day of Drew Peterson trial at Will County Courthouse in Joliet, Ill. People arrived as early as 2:30am to wait for a chance to see the trial.

2012-08-02 00:00:00

Barb Bolek, 62, from Shorewood, holds number three as members of the public wait in line to attend the third day of Drew Peterson trial at Will County Courthouse in Joliet, Illd. She arrived at the courthouse at 6:30 am.

2012-08-02 00:00:00