A $2 million winning scratch-off ticket was sold at a Shorewood gas station identified only as a “Classic Car Collector,” bought the lucky $20 Mega Bucks ticket at Lenny’s Gas N Wash according to a news release from the Illinois Lottery on Monday The Mega Bucks tickets launched on April 1 The winner may use the winnings to expand his classic car collection Lenny’s Gas N Wash will receive a selling bonus of 1% of the prize amount: $20,000 Lenny’s Gas N Wash sold a $2 million winning Mega Millions ticket So far in 2025, more than 20.8 million Illinois Lottery Instant Tickets have been sold with more than $548 million in prizes won “The Illinois Lottery currently offers a range of Instant Ticket games priced from $1 to $50 available at approximately 7,000 retail locations across Illinois,” according to the release For more information, visit illinoislottery.com. Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network The Arts who had a noteworthy career as a member of Talking Heads and The Modern Lovers with 90s alternative bands like Live and No Doubt Musical group Talking Heads in a publicity photo from 1977. From left to right; Tina Weymouth, Jerry Harrison, David Byrne, and Chris Frantz. Photo courtesy of GetArchive (This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.) you received a phone call from the Talking Heads drummer Jerry: Chris called me up and said, “We’re looking for a keyboard player.” I had seen them in a place called The Club in Cambridge they invited me to come down to New York to jam together I helped [Modern Lovers bassist] Ernie [Brooks] move a family to New York in the band van So I showed up at the [Talking Heads’] loft with a guitar and they said we’ve been looking for a keyboard player.” I said But let’s just play some music.” It sounded great from the start Doug: What did you think of the Talking Heads when you jammed with them Jerry: I thought that there was nothing else in the world like them It was really interesting and I really wanted to know more the simpatico nature of it was that this seemed meant to be Talking Heads concert on Nov. 6, 1978 at Bowker Auditorium at UMass Amherst, Mass. From left to right: Jerry Harrison, David Byrne and Chris Frantz. Photo courtesy of Steve Garfield/Flickr Doug: What do you think your work as guitarist keyboard player and backing vocalist added to the sound of Talking Heads one of the biggest things I tried to do was to reinforce what they were already doing and not try to overly insert my personality into the band I thought that what they were doing was already brilliant and wonderful I just wanted to make it a little stronger There were places where having another instrument could help smooth transitions between different sections of the song Doug: Do you have a favorite song that you think best reflects the contributions that you made to the sound of Talking Heads Jerry: I’d say “Take Me to the River” is a good one Doug: Let’s fast-forward to 1983. Talking Heads are touring to promote their fifth studio album, “Speaking in Tongues.” Then the band decides to shoot a concert film over the course of three nights at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood This led to the concert film “Stop Making Sense.” Who came up with this idea Jerry: We had been kicking around the idea of making a film I think it’s important for everyone to understand that what is filmed is really what we did every night So, we were thinking about it. Jonathan and [producer] Gary Goetzman were a team and thought that our show would be a perfect one to film we ended up meeting each other and he said “I want to film this.” We thought We have somebody who has experience as a commercial film director.” We had been making videos but this was somebody who understood the telling of the story and all these other things that you do in the longer format Doug: There are a number of fascinating things about “Stop Making Sense,” but one of the most fascinating things — in my opinion — is this idea of the band members coming out on stage one at a time Whose idea was that and what did you think of that idea So Talking Heads started that tour and the four of us came out and played “We’re not the same as we used to be,” and everybody else came out So this sense that we went from simple to complex was already there very slowly change from this scene to another They have a pace that’s from — let’s say — a more relaxed time period So [David] was very influenced by some of those ideas that were around New York It was his idea to come and see how far we can take this Can we go from one person to the entire band in succession it’s like David had done songs on his own then [drummer] Chris Franz played with him And the band got big because we had music that we couldn’t play with just a four piece Talking Heads members Bernie Worrell (l) on keyboards while Jerry Harrison plays guitar at a 1982 concert. Photo courtesy of Craig Howell/Flickr Doug: What was it like playing with the expanded band lineup I was the one who went out and hired the 1980 band so I always felt that the band’s success was my success There were times when we gave some of the more fun parts to the additional players so that they would feel excited and give it their all every night If we would have given them the boring parts that needed to be there I don’t think we would have got such great performances with them We could all sit back and enjoy the success that the entire band had because that was our duty Doug: Do you have a favorite moment in “Stop Making Sense?” My favorite shot is when the distorted organ begins in “Once in a Lifetime.” The shot goes from David having been leaning back to [singers] Ednah Holt and Lynn Mabry leaning back and [keyboardist] Bernie Worrell and I are up there but the lighting is coming from below and they are rising up very slowly I always call the shot “up from the crypt.” It’s got kind of a horror film look to it Jerry Harrison’s favorite shot from “Stop Making Sense,” It comes from the film’s A24 trailer Doug: You said that you thought Talking Heads had the ability to become one of the biggest touring bands in the world at that time How hard is it for you to deal with the fact that the band never toured again after “Stop Making Sense” Jerry: Well, I do think it’s a missed opportunity. I tried very hard to get the band to play Live Aid I happened to be in London and I actually had the same offices where [Live Aid organizer] Bob Geldof was working the phones we would have represented a little bit of men and women on stage We sort of embodied this idea of the whole world being connected So I think it was an unfortunate decision not to do that you wouldn’t think outtakes would be so good I think that there were a lot of opportunities that we could have done. But I have pointed out that maybe I never would have had such a successful and diverse production career if Talking Heads weren’t working. I had already started producing by then, but I would’ve had to interrupt it. So maybe there would have been no “Throwing Copper” [by the band Live] had we continued We make decisions and there are consequences Jerry Harrison plays keyboards at a Talking Heads concert on November 6, 1978 at Bowker Auditorium at UMass Amherst, Mass. Photo courtesy of Steve Garfield/Flickr Doug: We talked earlier about teaming up with guitarist Adrian Belew to revisit Talking Heads’ “Remain in Light” album live in several cities why you wanted to do that and how it’s been going Jerry: Iit’s been going great. We’ve had just great reactions. We played for 55,000 people at Hardly Strictly [music festival], and there was a wave of joy that you could feel going out over the audience and then coming back If you look at “Stop Making Sense,” there are only two songs from “Remain in Light” on it There’s “Once in a Lifetime” and “Crosseyed and Painless.” And “Remain in Light” is such an essential important part of the work of Talking Heads And of course Adrian’s spectacular and fascinating guitar playing meant that that tour in 1980 was quite different than what “Stop Making Sense” was from the musical point of view it had [keyboardist] Bernie Worrell and it had Steve Scales on percussion and backing vocals and had background singers It is more than “Stop Making Sense.” There were more things that we did as a big band that are really really worthwhile and worth remembering and revisiting Musicians Adrian Belew and Jerry Harrison have been traveling the world with the “Remain In Light” tour playing the influential 1980 Talking Heads album Doug: I’m curious about what’s next for you You’re still touring with Adrian Belew things that you haven’t done yet but you still want to do Jerry: There are lots of people who I’d love to collaborate with But I never went back to working with the people that were the compatriots of the Talking Heads at that time. 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Produced by Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin © Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin, services of the Educational Communications Board and the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents The Ballantine will feature branding and design aesthetics inspired by Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood and its history a multifamily property built on the former site of the Ballantine Brewery in Newark ahead of its opening for move-ins in April according to a press release shared with Multifamily Dive Developed by New York City-based Shorewood in partnership with Salt Lake City-based Bridge Investment Group the property includes 280 units ranging from studios to two bedrooms along with 2,600 square feet of retail space It is located in close proximity to Newark Penn Station The Ballantine Brewery originally opened in 1840 in Newark’s industrial Ironbound neighborhood, operated by P. Ballantine & Sons. The site closed in 1972, but most of its buildings remained standing One four-story building and its adjacent parking lot were demolished to make way for The Ballantine The surrounding Ironbound neighborhood is now known for its restaurants and cultural destinations “The Ballantine marks an important chapter in Newark’s growth thoughtfully integrating the site’s historic significance with a modern vision for the Ironbound’s northern edge,” said Larry Davis New Jersey-based Minno & Wasko Architects features a mix of brick and black metal awnings on the facade of the first few levels mirroring the industrial design of the surrounding area It then switches to white panels at the top two levels stainless steel appliances and balconies or patios in select apartments a courtyard with barbecues and dining spaces onsite parking with EV charging stations and shuttle service to Newark Penn Station Shorewood has obtained the rights to use the Ballantine name The property includes tributes to the building’s history throughout as well as artwork and architectural features that reflect a mix of its industrial heritage with modern aesthetics we saw an opportunity to revitalize a once-prominent but underutilized property into an extension of the neighborhood providing residents with a contemporary living experience rooted in local character,” Davis said Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts Bozzuto and Cardinal Group highlighted the strategies that drive value during a recent webinar Subscribe to the Multifamily Dive free daily newsletter Subscribe to Multifamily Dive for top news The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines who purchased the Shorewood Pub and Campground property along with her late husband noting that they purchased the business from Ernie Wiem the pub also included a small grocery store though Shirley says “there was nothing in it but a loaf of bread” when the Cervenkas took over ownership “So I started operating the bar and filling up the grocery store the grocery store “had everything from soup to nuts Even if we only had one (of a certain item) they didn’t expect it to become a lifelong occupation “We were only going to do this for a few years until we decided what to do with the rest of our lives,” Shirley said in a March 2002 Detroit Lakes Tribune article about the pub’s 30th anniversary we never thought about doing anything else.” Though Shirley’s husband Bob would help her with the pub and grocery store whenever and wherever he was needed his primary occupation was operating a used car business in the large sand lot that was located between the pub and the Cervenkas’ home Car sales had been his primary occupation even before they acquired the Shorewood property; Bob Cervenka served as the district sales representative for Volkswagen for more than 15 years It was a desire to spend more time with his wife and growing family that had prompted the Cervenkas’ decision to acquire the Shorewood Pub property But car sales was in his blood by that time so he started up a small business of his own sometimes 20 out there for sale,” Shirley said “He’d go to all the auctions (to acquire cars).” the pub grew to incorporate two building additions and the used car dealership became a campground along with some of his fellow enthusiasts for the sport “I think one was Earl Comer from Lake Park and (another was) Kermit Krueger from Callaway,” Shirley said there hadn’t really been an organized softball league for adults in the community for “young timers” and 35-year-olds and 45-year-olds “I suppose it was at least 15 years that we had a women’s league,” Shirley said “And I think the men’s league is still going.” The Cervenkas would even host a Labor Day weekend softball tournament which began in 1982 and continued for 25 years both Bob and Shirley Cervenka were inducted into the Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame for their continued support of the sport “He would have been so proud,” Shirley said Shorewood Pub has sponsored everything from summer softball and baseball teams to volleyball “Baseball was Bob’s first love — even before me,” Shirley said with a laugh Barry and Nick — all helped out at the pub over the years though Ted was the most involved with the family business “This was definitely a family business,” Shirley said from stocking shelves in the grocery store to cleaning the bar and Though she has loved that business over the years and while there are “lots of mixed emotions” with regard to saying goodbye she also recognizes that the time has come noting that she can no longer navigate the short distance between her home and the pub on foot I think probably the best part of all the years here is I have met the nicest people and some of the best friends I'll ever have,” Shirley said “And I hope they come and visit me when I'm not there (at the pub) I'll have to have a reunion every year that I'm alive.” A Facebook post about the pub’s sale identified them as “Brad Olek from Swanie’s (a pub and campground in Cormorant) and a couple partners.” Attempts to reach out to Olek for comment have thus far been unsuccessful ExpandReference to previous ownership is covered up on Saint Joseph Medical Center sign facing Glenwood Avenue on Thursday California-based Prime Healthcare takes ownership of the Joliet hospital on Saturday The village of Shorewood recently issued a new business license to Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group for a medical practice at 1144 W The office has not yet opened and is not yet fully staffed We welcome news about business developments in our communities. We appreciate hearing about local business comings and goings, new hours, expansions, and milestones in the Joliet area. If you have a tip to share for Eyes on Enterprise, email news@theherald-news.com. 2025 at 10:50 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}"Apex Design Build led the village of Shorewood and myself to believe there would be no problems on this project," Tom White said (John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor )SHOREWOOD six inflatable rats were lined up along U.S 52 Thursday morning near the edge of Shorewood's village limits as men from Laborers Local 75 and several other Joliet area trade unions joined together in solidarity to protest the new veterinary clinic under construction near the Shorewood Village Towne Center Their giant banner captured their message: "APEX DESIGN BUILD: SHAME ON YOU." Apex is the general contractor for the new veterinary clinic and the Rosemont-based company "is not paying area standards and they mostly contract out of town," said Mark Micetich executive director with Three Rivers Construction Alliance on Springfield Avenue in Joliet told Joliet Patch that Laborers Local 75 had the labor dispute with Apex White said the following Locals showed up in Shorewood along Route 52 to show their support: Electricians Local #176 Plumbers Local #130 and Teamsters Local #179 "Apex Design Build led the village of Shorewood and myself to believe there would be no problems on this project," White remarked "I personally wasted a lot of time finding Local contractors to bid this project No local contractors have been used to date." Micetich emphasized that Laborers Local 75 is protesting the veterinary clinic and not the village of Shorewood officials Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. ExpandFive Chicago-area Portillo's restaurants will roll out a limited-time breakfast menu beginning April 15 cheese sauce and more are now available for breakfast for the first time in the company’s 62-year history Five Portillo’s locations will offer a limited-time breakfast menu for the summer with a lineup that includes breakfast sandwiches a chocolate cake donut collaboration with Stan’s Donuts and locally roasted offerings from Metropolis Coffee The menu sports three signature breakfast sandwiches egg and cheese on French bread with giardiniera sauce Other offerings include the vegetarian-friendly pepper egg and cheese as well as a more traditional bacon The classic Italian beef sandwich will also be available in the morning Fans of the company’s cheese sauce will be able to enjoy it with hash brown bites or on the Loaded Scramble where it will smother a combination of eggs The five locations will serve breakfast daily for dine -in carryout or drive-through from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m Portillo’s will offer breakfast meal deals featuring the signature breakfast sandwiches a small coffee and hash brown bites for $7.99 — Shorewood High School will present a Black History Month program later this month "Youth Rising Up: Black on Broadway" is scheduled for Thursday Watch: Shorewood High School to present Black History Month program "Youth Rising Up serves as a student advocacy organization which fosters student development through diversity is to promote activities of common interest as well as cultural and educational benefits for all students to continue to promote community and self-enrichment by way of community service and volunteerism," according to the Shorewood School District website You can purchase tickets here. 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Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip Report a typo the question on people's minds is whether Shorewood has also lost its 7-Eleven store the one at the super busy intersection of Route 59 and Route 52 the entire building has been boarded up and nobody was inside the property on Friday a phone call placed to the village of Shorewood's director of economic development Natalie Engel provided some positive news on the horizon for the 7-Eleven faithful In a voicemail message left with Patch's editor Engel indicated she has not personally had any conversations with the ownership of 7-Eleven but it was her understanding that the Shorewood 7-Eleven was now becoming a corporate store and the store were being closed for a few days to take stock of inventory and do other things related to the ownerhip change we're hoping they'll be reopening at the end of next week," Engel remarked As one of the highest property taxes in the area the Village of Shorewood is no stranger to contentious budget discussions the village approved a 6.77% property tax hike—a decision that has sparked mixed reactions among residents “I don’t think anyone wants to spend a ton of money if they don’t have to,” said Martha Carrigan and some of it is even required by the federal government.” which is designed to fund a series of vital infrastructure projects Those projects include lead pipe replacements “When you consider the services you’re getting for it but I know all those things are important,” he said “I’ve seen streetlights go out here and there and a lot of the older buildings need lead pipe replacements.” Watch: Shorewood residents react to 6.77% property tax hike The tax hike will add about $175 to the annual property tax bill for a home valued at $340,000 While some residents expressed frustration over the increase “If our taxes hadn’t continued to go up over the years a big hike like that is okay,” Carrigan added Village officials admitted that the 2025 budget will show an increase in taxes for some residents but defended it as a necessary step to prevent critical infrastructure failure they argue that the hike is the only way to ensure Shorewood’s aging infrastructure remains functional the tax hike represents a balancing act between maintaining the village’s charm and affordability As Carrigan put it: “I’m not crazy about it Shorewood Real Estate Group has unveiled a collection of 280 apartments in Newark’s Ironbound section bringing a new use to the once-iconic Ballantine Brewery site and setting the stage for additional projects in the historically industrial neighborhood which partnered with Bridge Investment Group joined city officials on Wednesday to open the property after the $88 million redevelopment at 80 Freeman St the six-story building is slated to hit the market next month as the developer looks to lure renters with its upscale amenities accessibility and proximity to the Ironbound’s vast cultural and culinary scene The complex also pays homage to the Ballantine Brewery which was founded in 1840 and operated at the site until 1972 we saw an opportunity to revitalize a once-prominent but underutilized property into an extension of the neighborhood providing residents with a contemporary living experience rooted in local character.” Davis on Wednesday noted that Shorewood acquired the site in 2019 with a vision of transforming the neighborhood The Manhattan-based firm has followed through with the help of the federal Opportunity Zone program which provides tax benefits to encourage long-term investments in underserved areas delivering the new rental property with affordable housing and plans for a second phase next door The developer also thanked the “army of people” that helped complete The Ballantine including Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners and landscape architects Melillo Bauer Carman He also gave a special mention to March Associates Construction noting that “Lou March and his team have done an incredible job here adding that “this truly is a public-private partnership and shows you that great things can happen.” They included Allison Ladd Newark’s deputy mayor for economic and housing development who was on hand for Wednesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony and praised Davis for aligning with the city’s own public policy goals “One of the primary things we said when we met was that it needs to have affordable housing,” Ladd said you really kept to your commitment and your guarantee that we would have affordable housing here on this beautiful site So thank you for keeping your commitment and having us do this equitable development.” Shorewood could welcome its first residents as soon as March to the collection of studio where monthly rents for market-rate units start from the $2,000s Tenants will have access to amenities such as a rooftop deck with lounge areas a courtyard with grilling and dining spaces a game room with a multisport simulator and coworking areas The development also has 2,600 square feet of retail space and on-site parking for residents while its location is minutes from a host of Portuguese boutique shops and parks within the vibrant East Ward “Newark’s Ironbound is known for its vitality and distinct character,” said Jacqueline Urgo the property’s marketing and leasing agent “The Ballantine adds a fresh dimension to this unique neighborhood offering modern living options that align with its dynamic appeal.” It marks a new chapter for the site where P Ballantine & Sons produced millions of barrels annually becoming a major economic driver for the city and employing thousands until the brewery ceased operations It pays homage to that heritage through the building’s branding curated artwork and design elements in the amenity spaces while the developer obtained the rights from owner Pabst Blue Ribbon to use the Ballantine name expects to seek approvals for the project’s next phase which would bring another roughly 400 apartments and a 50,000-square-foot grocery store to an 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Learn more about our use of cookies: cookie policy When Phu Ngo and John Cassanos bought a duplex in 2023 they immediately dove into a months-long renovation process READ MORE FROM OUR 2025 HOME & DESIGN FEATURE HERE. The promise of what could be – in this case perfect for spontaneous gatherings with friends or neighbors – is what initially attracted homeowners Phu Ngo and John Cassanos to their 101-year-old bungalow and we kept walking by [the duplex],” recalls Ngo We loved the shape of the house but it looked a little closed up we would just rip out [the three-season room] and put back the porch.’ We’re kind of chatty and love to meet neighbors.”   when the opportunity to purchase the property arose in early 2023 entering a nine-months-long renovation process with Ngo an apparel industry veteran who now dabbles in interior design as designer and Paloma Construction as general contractor for most of the project (Cassanos served as “live-in task rabbit,” he adds with a laugh.) The original architectural features of the home – e.g. and built-in cabinetry and shelving – were kept or restored Wall-to-wall carpeting was removed to reveal honey-oak hardwood floors; Ngo opted to refinish them Entrances to the kitchen were relocated to allow for improved flow a staircase that formerly connected the upstairs unit to an exterior side door was reconfigured and the bathrooms and kitchens were gutted and repurposed or renovated such as the choice to fully update the lower-level bathroom were made with multi-generational living in mind somebody is really going to appreciate the fact that there is a full bathroom downstairs,” Ngo notes adding that several neighborhood families often host their parents or grandparents “We had owned an 1850s house in upstate New York and it really gets driven home that you are just a caretaker [of a house],” Cassanos explains “The previous family lived there for 50 years so you have this notion that you’re going to pass it along to whoever is going to take care of it later The project was deemed complete in January of 2024 and the result is a home composed of carefully edited spaces – each filled with decor I didn’t even know what arm it was that had broken,” Ngo recalls which Ngo says were crafted from everyday objects such as cigar boxes and date back to 1800s Appalachia are displayed on the primary suite’s eastern wall serving as a visual representation of Ngo’s uncanny ability to seamlessly mix old and new regardless of what they had,” he says of the instruments A great deal of the decor carries personal weight is artfully displayed throughout the house with specific genres often complementing the room in which they reside A meticulously styled stack of cookbooks fills an otherwise-bare corner of the dining room while the majority of Cassanos’ travel books call the library home “When pulling together a house [for clients],” explains Ngo ‘What kind of books do you have?’ I think books really tell a story – of not just your interests it’s clear Ngo is drawn to a midcentury modern aesthetic “[Each midcentury piece] feels more individual “One of John’s requirements ,” Ngo continues SHOREWOOD — A Shorewood woman received a $760,000 settlement after police arrested her inside her home without a warrant Lawyers believe it’s the largest civil rights settlement without an injury or death in state history—and it was all caught on camera She spit on a Black Lives Matter protester in the summer of 2020 and was eventually convicted of disorderly conduct But the incident that resulted in the massive settlement for Rapkin stems from what happened the next day at her home "This is the chick that did the spitting on the kid's face,” an officer said as he arrived on the scene Surveillance video takes us to Rapkin’s home on June 7 Officers responded to an assault complaint from a small group of protesters who gathered outside A man told officers Rapkin came out of her home and shoved him She then went inside her home and locked the door Body camera footage shows officers knocking on her door for about 30 minutes while making it clear to each other that they were there to arrest her for disorderly conduct Officers on the scene made no mention of obtaining a warrant to enter Rapkin’s home to arrest her Watch: Shorewood woman gets $760,000 settlement in ‘unlawful search & seizure’ lawsuit A neighbor then told an officer that Rapkin had taken a sleeping pill about 12 hours earlier "I know she took a dose this morning and then probably another couple of doses because she couldn't get to sleep,” the neighbor said "So she's taking multiple doses of sleeping medication?" a police lieutenant asked Police decided to break into the locked home to do a welfare check An officer is seen breaking through the front door of the home and several officers enter with their service weapons drawn Rapkin was immediately placed under arrest in her dining room Rapkin: "You're going to arrest me in my own home Police video shows a scuffle ensued while putting Rapkin in handcuffs Rapkin was escorted out of her home to an applause from protesters outside as she was put in the patrol vehicle hired lawyers and filed a federal civil rights lawsuit says the case was all about an alleged violation of the 4th Amendment which protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government “Do you think this is an example of police misconduct?” TMJ4 reporter Ben Jordan asked I think that reasonable minds could conclude from that that the police officers here had a really easy route to avoid trouble which is just call a judge." Odell says if police truly entered Rapkin’s home for a welfare check they should have left after realizing she was safe "You're not allowed to stick around and hope that you get the opportunity to do police activity when you were really supposed to be there to make sure everyone was safe,” Odell said Shorewood’s response to the complaint denied any wrongdoing The village manager told TMJ4 that residents don’t have to pay for the $760,000 settlement because it was covered by insurance "There are many factors that an insurer evaluates when settling a claim on behalf of an insured," said Village Manager Rebecca Ewald there was a 'fee shifting' provision under federal law in which the insurer would have had to pay the plaintiff’s attorneys fees even if the jury awarded the plaintiff only a dollar the overall cost to litigate and take a case to trial in federal court is substantial." Odell says the lawsuit could have been avoided altogether if police had gotten a warrant “You should get a warrant unless there's very specific circumstances and what that means is there has to be an emergency and the emergency has to be so pressing that you just don't have time to talk to the judge to get the approval We understand police officers have to make split-second decisions sometimes to protect us and to catch bad guys - but our claim here is that if you have enough time to sit around and debate what you're going to do you have enough time to pick up the phone and call a judge." While Rapkin’s attorneys were happy to talk she turned down our request for an interview Shorewood’s police chief says none of the officers involved in this incident were suspended or disciplined for their actions Report a typo or error The housing market in Shorewood is "very competitive," according to market analysis from real estate brokerage Redfin The median home price in Shorewood was up 49% year over year in February Here's a look at three Shorewood homes near the Lake Michigan that sold for seven figures last month: in the 2500 block of East Lake Bluff Boulevard The home features a formal living room with a fireplace and crown molding The home is a Mediterranean-style Colonial many traditional design features — including a grand foyer with leaded glass doors — are still intact 1917 Colonial with Lake Michigan views for $2.23 millionThis lakefront Georgian Colonial The home was designed by Milwaukee architect Herman Buemming It spans nearly 10,000 square feet — with six bedrooms and six bathrooms — and sits on a 1.16-acre lot in the 4400 block of North Lake Drive The backyard features a multi-level patio and a "tea room" outbuilding 2025 at 1:40 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Ted Brodeur's home in Shorewood's Hidden Creek Estates was the subject of a mortgage foreclosure during the time frame Brodeur is accused of embezzling funds from Joliet's Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization (File image John Ferak/Patch )JOLIET — Patch continues to follow the ongoing criminal proceedings against Ted Brodeur the retired Joliet Park District department head who became the CEO for the Joliet-based Big Brothers Big Sisters organization on Fairlane Drive numerous local organizations and businesses have been called to testify against the former CEO special prosecutor Bill Elward filed one felony theft charge against Brodeur of Shorewood Brodeur is accused of stealing between $10,000 and $100,000 As Brodeur's criminal case remains in the pretrial phase at the Will County Courthouse Elward has filed at the Will County Courthouse his list of people the prosecution intends to call as witnesses in hopes of securing Brodeur's conviction at trial The list includes the following people and organizations: Back in 2019, Joliet Patch reported that Brodeur walked away from the Joliet Park District with a taxpayer-funded payout of $98,699 after about 30 years on the job Brodeur became the chief executive officer of the Joliet-based Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization in August 2019 who was the retired chief of police for the Joliet Police Department Trafton and his brother Rick signed a five-year lease agreement with the Joliet Park District to open The Dock at Inwood restaurant Brodeur left the Joliet Park District in good standing retiring as the director of revenue facilities and golf operations and his payout for leaving included $17,215 plus another $81,484 for his nest egg of unused vacation time and sick days Brodeur is being represented by downtown Joliet lawyer Kristine Honiotes of the Honiotes Law Office on North Chicago Street Ted Brodeur, Ex-Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO, Faces Indictment Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2025 at 3:34 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Shorewood police say Clinton Anders hails from Plano has the 46-year-old as being a Chicago resident (Mugshot via Will County Jail)SHOREWOOD — On Friday 46-year-old Clinton Anders was arrested by Shorewood police twice in a matter of hours first at the McDonald's on Route 59 and then at the Burger King at Route 52 and Route 59 Shorewood police also hauled him off to the Will County Jail for three days in March on a temporary hold for Grundy County Joliet police had Anders in jail for five days in November on a temporary hold for authorities in Lee County Shorewood Police issued a press release regarding both arrests on Monday Officers responded to a call at McDonald’s at 631 Brook Forest Ave in which Anders was harassing customers and employees was cited for disorderly conduct and issued a citation with a court summons officers responded to a call at Burger King Shorewood police said Anders was yelling at and harassing customers and employees throwing his belongings and hubcaps in the roadway and he refused to comply with their commands Anders was arrested and brought to the Will County Jail on charges of resisting arrest or obstructing a peace officer 11/20/2024: This story was amended to reflect that a recycling and refuse fee was not part of the 2025 budget approved by the Shorewood Village Board which includes a 6.77% property tax levy increase and a handful of fees is the price for enacting essential and "generational changes," Village Trustee Arthur Ircink said at the board's Nov "None of us are excited to pay higher taxes or pay the fees," he said "But the can has been kicked down the road far too long in this community and residents here deserve better." This year, the village faced cost increases, the end of debt stabilization funds and a litany of vital infrastructure projects (some mandated and others pushed off for decades) and fixing the combined sanitary and storm sewage system village staff and contracted Finance Director Krisztina Dommer said the levy increase and new fees were necessary to address projected shortfalls in the proposed 2025 budget all but two trustees voted in favor of the budget and levy Jim Arndorfer and Village President Ann McKaig Trustees Eric Couto and Matt McGovern voted against it A proposal to use some of the village's parking utility fund could have brought the levy increase down to 6% ― something McGovern and many residents were in favor of ― but the motion was rejected by the board Couto called out Wisconsin's state legislature for "sitting on" a $4.6 billion surplus this year while failing to address funding gaps faced by local governments and educational institutions across the state including $153 for streetlight system replacements and $30 for municipal vehicle registration who works for accounting firm Lauterbach & Amen noted that village taxes represent around only 25% of a household's total property tax payment based on the finalized levy for the 2024 budget process She said the new levy would increase property taxes on a $340,000 home by around $175 the village has maintained levy increases around 2% even as expenditures have increased between 3% and 4.5% Village Manager Rebecca Ewald said at a town hall on Sept The village has maintained these smaller levy increases by utilizing extra money in its general fund balance generated over the last two decades But she said those debt stabilization funds have run dry As that resource ends with the close of the 2024 budget cycle the village must take on those essential infrastructure projects without that cushion village staff and officials had already fielded tough questions from residents during town hall presentations about why the village is in this scenario and whether it's sought enough outside funding to mitigate the levy increase two attendees spoke in opposition to the fee-based approach to funding essential infrastructure Shorewood resident Linda Laarman said the regressive nature of the fees and some of her neighbors in the village have expressed consternation and outrage that being the senior community," Laarman said "There really are a lot of us here on fixed incomes we have no possible raises or new jobs to pay for those increases." Lynn addressed the higher cost burden residents will face as a result of the budget "There's no silver bullet that if we cut this one thing "The problem is that we don't have a lot of taxpayers to ask for money from Resident Jay Sorensen said he supported the expenditures since those projects are essential to address in the village's aging infrastructure Sorensen questioned using user fees instead of incorporating those costs into the tax levy "Every time there is something taken off the ledger from the property tax bill and placed onto my credit card bill people do not like paying fees that are not optional," Sorensen Lynn said he agreed with Laarman and Sorensen and had initially supported an 8% tax levy increase in place of the fees to "to keep all of the money in that one tax deductible bucket," but other trustees preferred the fees said most of the board members felt it was more palatable to diversify its strategy and handle some of the costs with user fees instead of piling it all into an 8% tax levy Couto argued that a major factor at play is rooted in what he said is the state legislature's failure to support local government and education funding needs across Wisconsin while sitting on a $4.6 billion surplus this year considering the needs and cost increases their communities face is the inability of the state of Wisconsin to give us the tools necessary to take care of ourselves," Couto said In attendance at the meeting was state Rep who represents the Assembly's 11th District Couto said he hoped Drake would bring the village's concerns to Madison Couto said Shorewood and nearby municipalities are not in the position to continue kicking major infrastructure improvements down the road Contact Claudia Levens at clevens@gannett.com. Follow her on X at @levensc13 2025 at 3:40 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor )JOLIET — Firefighters from as far away as Newark and Lisbon were in Troy Township to battle a pre-dawn explosion and massive fire along the southeast frontage road of Interstate 55 near Joliet and Shorewood One member of the Joliet Fire Department suffered burns to his forehead and hands while battling the fire according to Joliet spokeswoman Rosemaria DiBenedetto and he is captain at Station 7 on Houbolt Road in Joliet The massive fire happened at the Rovanco Piping Systems company and Shorewood residents told Joliet Patch that they heard explosions and some homes shook around the time that the fire happened at 4:40 a.m Although the blaze also left the Joliet Fire Department captain injured Joliet's spokeswoman said it is her understanding that he "is in very good shape." She said he was moved from St Joe's Hospital in Joliet to Loyola in Maywood because St and she believes the firefighter is in good condition Joliet responded as a mutual aid to Troy Township since the fire happened in Troy's fire protection district all city of Joliet firefighters were finished extinguishing the fire is a privately held manufacturing company in Joliet that maintains three manufacturing facilities totaling nearly 150,000 square feet and encompassing 20 acres Rovanco noted that it was founded by then owners Larry and Dick Stonitsch in 1969 Larry Stonitsch's son Chad and Dick Stonitsch's son Todd took over Rovanco’s operations "The business was conceived for the express purpose of providing a high quality pre-insulated piping system as an alternative to outdated field insulated piping which is costly "The company's reputation for high quality products commitment to innovation and unequaled customer service is well deserved and has positioned Rovanco as a worldwide leader in the industry." Milwaukee-area authorities are seeking the same suspect in three bank robberies that took place on Monday with two more robberies taking place across the county that day The Milwaukee Police Department said a known suspect is wanted for two robberies that took place in downtown Milwaukee — at a BMO bank on Water Street and an Associated Bank on Wisconsin Avenue — as well as another at a Wells Fargo in Shorewood. A spokesperson for the FBI said those were among five bank robberies that took place Monday The spokesperson said the Milwaukee Area Violent Crime Task Force was investigating the crime alongside Milwaukee and Shorewood police Authorities declined to offer details on how much money the suspect stole from the banks Shorewood Police Captain Mark Wroblewski confirmed the same suspect is wanted in three of the robberies Associated Bank is working with authorities on their investigation into the robbery She said Monday's robbery followed another that took place on Saturday at the company's branch on Martin Luther King Drive "The safety of our customers and employees is our top priority," Kozek said "We're proud of how our employees handled things." Representatives for BMO did not immediately respond to a request for comment A Wells Fargo spokesperson said they have no further information on the robbery The Wells Fargo Bank was robbed at gunpoint at about 10:50 a.m Monday near North 76th Street and West Hampton Avenue and a vehicle related to the robbery was located on fire shortly before 11 a.m In 2019, the FBI reported banks average about $4,200 in losses per robbery. So far this year 152 robberies have occurred in Milwaukee Information about the robberies can be provided to the FBI Milwaukee Field Office at 414-276-4684 or at tips.fbi.gov David Clarey is a public safety reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He can be reached at dclarey@gannett.com Contact Claudia Levens at clevens@gannett.com. Follow her on X at @levensc13 The Village of Shorewood is at a fiscal crossroads several village staff and officials have said in recent months the end of debt stabilization funds and a litany of vital infrastructure projects (some mandated and others pushed off for decades) the village must consider a 6% property tax levy increase and several new fees to address projected shortfalls in its proposed 2025 budget A public hearing for the proposed 2025 budget will take place at 7:30 p.m as part of the regular Village Board meeting The board will then vote on whether to adopt the budget and levy Village staff and officials have already fielded some tough questions from residents during town hall presentations about why the village is in this scenario and whether it's sought enough grant funding or outside funding to try to mitigate the levy increase the village has maintained 2% levy increases the village must take on several new projects without that cushion village officials are working with other elected representatives to seek grants and funding from state and federal pools Village Trustee Matt McGovern said at an Oct Here's what to know about the projects and costs ballooning Shorewood's 2025 budget and the proposed solutions to address the projected shortfall The biggest cause of the increase comes from a recent Environmental Protection Agency rule requiring lead pipes nationwide to be replaced within 10 years The village estimates this will cost $44 million Because much of Shorewood's water main infrastructure was built before 1941 that $44 million price tag includes replacement of all mains and service lines that have not yet been replaced "You can only stick so many pieces of pipe that are new into an old fragile main before you’re at risk of having that line collapse," Village Manager Rebecca Ewald explained to residents during town hall presentations on Sept Another cost the village faces is the estimated $20 million needed to build a new public works facility Employees and officials have said the current facility is outdated undersized and does not meet Shorewood's needs three mechanics have resigned to work in other municipalities saying a primary reason for leaving was the outdated infrastructure causing difficulties The Village Board has hired a broker to look at potential sites outside of the village due to the lack of unoccupied land in Shorewood the village estimates it will need to spend $17.4 million over the next five years to replace its outdated streetlight system Ewald said this is especially needed to protect the safety of employees who often have to fix broken streetlight boxes and equipment and to ensure paths and walkways are visible during dark hours Another expense the village faces is $18 million for the Southeast Area Combined Sewer Improvements which would address the half of the village connected to a combined sanitary and storm sewage system Many of Shorewood’s combined sewers date to the early 1900s and intense rain can easily overwhelm combined sewer systems, causing basement backups, according to the Village's webpage on the project "The village has studied this topic every decade but has typically walked away from it because of cost," Ewald said village staff have been planning to finally tackle the issue with projected completion in 2025 Lake Drive also needs $2.9 million from the village for improvements through a WisDOT project that will replace pavement where there's on-street parking and add bike lane configurations other pedestrian improvements and rapid flashing beacons The village is considering a 6% village property tax increase that would bring in $755,000. It would cost a taxpayer with a $340,000 home an extra $155 per year, according to the village's budget webpage The village is also looking at several flat fees related to refuse services: pay for recycling and refuse services through property taxes based on their property's assessed value The village also currently incentivizes composting with a subsidy of $1.20 per pickup around $6,300 annually which is used by around 350 residential property owners A proposed change the village will consider is charging residential property owners an additional $150 for recycling and refuse services and removing the subsidy that incentivizes composting The village estimates this measure would bring in $550,000 in revenue to fund other expenses 21 voted to add a $30 municipal vehicle registration fee State law allows municipalities to collect these "wheel taxes" in addition to the regular annual registration fee paid for a vehicle Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee are two entities with the same vehicle registration fee The village has approximately 7,800 registered vehicles which would generate approximately $234,000 annually the funds can only be used for transportation-related purposes The village would plan to use the registration fee revenue to offset some of the roadway reconstruction costs associated with lead service line replacement project The village is also considering charging residential property owners $153 per parcel for the streetlight system replacement project and charging commercial parcels anywhere between $306 and $1,528 based on assessed value. which oversees overnight parking lot permits has accumulated $475,000 in reserve funds that could be used toward the aforementioned projects using this bucket of funds would divert them from their initial purpose of improving the lots the village is also considering deferring capital asset purchases for certain vehicles and equipment eliminating non-essential equipment or phasing out purchases over the next decade due to changes in staff the Village Board will vote on whether to delay all non-critical asset purchases for one year the village will spend the first half of 2025 discussing policy for budgets moving forward — The Shorewood Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at the Wells Fargo Bank near Oakland and Jarvis on Monday Officers responded to the bank for a robbery report around 3 p.m Watch: Shorewood police investigating robbery at Wells Fargo Bank near Oakland and Jarvis Police said the suspect fled before officers arrived and was not located The Shorewood PD Detective Bureau is continuing the investigation (This story was updated to add new information.) Messwood football is canceling its homecoming game Friday against Whitnall Shorewood High School administrators announced in an email to district parents Thursday afternoon In a statement signed by Shorewood Principal Timothy J Kenney and Associate Principal Amanda Jamerson the administration cited player safety as the reason for the forfeit for the co-op team involving Messmer and Shorewood high schools our Messwood football team has experienced significant injuries this week leaving us with minimal depth in key positions These injuries would require our coaching staff to elevate younger players who are not ready to contribute significant minutes Both situations could compromise player safety to which is something we cannot and will not subject our student athletes," the announcement read in part There will be action on the gridiron Friday as the announcement went on to include a note that powder puff football teams representing the freshmen through senior classes will play games at 6 p.m Teams representing the sophomore and junior classes will play in the 6 p.m followed by a championship game between the freshman and senior classes at 7 p.m The Greyhounds are now 0-6 on the season because of the forfeit Shorewood athletic director Taz Landry said the program will be evaluating game readiness on a weekly basis "While we hope to participate in all remaining scheduled games our top priority remains the safety and well-being of our student-athletes Every decision we make will be grounded in that commitment," Landry wrote in a statement And it’s helping students better engage in the classroom Christine Jacquart had her “worst year of teaching.” Jacquart who had taught French and Spanish at Shorewood High School for two decades returned from online learning in 2021 to find that instead of correcting grammar or shushing chatty students she was spending most of her energy on one thing: trying to get them off their phones. Jacquart says she’d had problems with phones in class since about 2010 but that it was never as bad as the past four years so he could scroll on the phone resting on his knee “There was nothing I could do to get him off his phone,” she says “That was a kid who [eventually] got a D in my class … I felt like all those kids would have made more gains had I stepped in.” students now have to check their phones into caddies – hanging sheets full of pouches – as they walk into every classroom Attempts to skirt the rules result in write-ups and calls to parents (Some districts have considered more drastic measures; Mukwonago has debated allowing police to ticket phone-using students.) The approach is one that schools nationwide are taking to combat the detrimental effect of cellphones on classroom learning Pew Research noted that 72% of high school teachers in the country say smartphone distraction is a “major problem.” “The ultimate goal here is not about taking cellphones away from kids,” says Timothy Kenney “It’s about improving student achievement.” every student who failed a class in the first quarter last year passed every one of their first-quarter classes this fall Jacquart implemented a caddy policy a year before the schoolwide one an approach she and other teachers promoted to the administration Jacquart has already noticed benefits in her class I don’t see the anxiety that I’ve seen before in students.” says that one of her classes is an entire unit ahead of where it was last year due in large part to the accumulated time she’s saved not confiscating phones Put your phone away,’” says Spanish teacher Jay Lowery Some students bring in old “bricked” phones to drop in the caddies while they keep their real phone on them And consistent enforcement is another issue “I think like 80% of teachers are pretty strict about it,” says Takumi Fujiwara But Kenney has been surprised how many have begrudgingly admitted that it’s helped with their schoolwork. “The first few weeks I would see my phone in the caddy and just want to grab it,” says Ellie Christian “My grades personally were a lot worse last year … I think [the policy] has really benefited me positively.” ExpandThe 7-Eleven building at 101 Cottage St Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd, the Japanese parent company to 7-Eleven, said in a quarterly earnings report that it would close 444 underperforming 7-Eleven stores But the 7-Eleven store at 101 Cottage St. in Shorewood apparently isn’t one of them That 7-Eleven store did close approximately one week ago community development director for the village of Shorewood is for that 7-Eleven store to reopen later in the week as a corporate store “It was just a temporary closure,” Engel said and later added “I think a lot of people go in there to grab a drink or grab a doughnut The 7-Eleven located at 325 S. Larkin Ave. in Joliet closed in October The Herald-News reached out to 7-Eleven requesting information on these two locations but did not receive a response also injuring one of the customers who was eating inside the dining room Baker-Williams was cited by the police for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English said the crash resulted in the major damage to the fast-food restaurant the officers responded to the McDonald’s at 4280 W The officers discovered that one of the vehicles involved in the crash had collided into and entered the north side of the McDonald’s restaurant A Nissan Versa driven by the 70-year-old Shorewood woman was westbound in the inside lane of West Jefferson Street and collided into the rear of a GMC Acadia driven by a 55-year-old Joliet man who was also going westbound on West Jefferson Street in the same lane as her The collision caused the Nissan to lose control and veer to the left across the eastbound lanes and into a McDonald’s parking lot ultimately colliding into the north side of the restaurant with the vehicle coming to rest inside the dining room A 31-year-old Plainfield man was inside the dining room at the time of the crash and was struck in the leg by a table and by shattered glass Baker-Williams was taken to St Joseph Medical Center by the Joliet Fire Department with non-life-threatening injuries Baker-Williams also reported suffering a possible medical event prior to the crash The occupants of the GMC Acadia were uninjured and the customer of the restaurant was evaluated by paramedics at the scene but was not transported to the hospital A City of Joliet building inspector responded to the scene due to the significant damage to the building caused by the crash even Ghost Trains experience delays and malfunctions sometimes If you've recently visited Shorewood's Oak Leaf Trail Bridge in the hopes of viewing the village's iconic Ghost Train only to find the public art installation not running when planned The Ghost Train is experiencing some technical difficulties that are delaying the show and dampening the sound Assistant Village Manager Chris Anderson said The project, which uses light and audio art to simulate the sound, feel, and appearance of a train passing over the bridge, pays homage to the round-trip journey of the "Twin Cities 400," a passenger train operated by the Chicago & North Western Railway that ran along the route of today’s Oak Leaf Trail from 1935-63 the Ghost Train typically runs twice each night the public art installation typically runs northbound at 7 p.m the train is scheduled to run northbound at 9 p.m some visitors who have been expecting to view the display at those times have not been able to since spring of 2024 and some have reached out to the village to ask why Damages to one of the installation's amps have impacted the Ghost Train's sound Rabinowitz is a lighting designer in Milwaukee and member of the village's Public Art Committee which oversees the project along with the Shorewood Historical Society The village and committee are working on scheduling a service call to get the Ghost Train fixed which will also help them identify the root cause of the sound problems He said the Ghost Train will hopefully be fixed for Oct. 13 when the village is partnering with Metavivor to shine a light on metastatic breast cancer The installation has always needed consistent maintenance and replacements the Public Art Committee has had to call for maintenance for the project twice a year She said the current 15-minute delay was caused by a previous maintenance issue that forced crews to reboot the entire system the entire internal clock was reset 15 minutes later than its previous schedule "This is really the heart of the matter: People sell municipalities on these very complex LED systems and say they require almost no maintenance who was not on the committee when the Ghost Train was installed "These require quite a bit of maintenance and lots of other power supplies there's brains in there and cables between them Will the committee have the funding for future maintenance?Not only does the Ghost Train need maintenance but the committee needs money to pay for the service calls Part of the reason it's taken so long to get the latest issues addressed is that the committee doesn't have a solid system in place for funding maintenance Rabinowitz said they likely have enough money in the bank for only two more maintenance calls much of those funds will likely be needed for a replacement She said the village doesn't have the infrastructure to take care of such a complex system on its own so it's really on the committee to figure out how to handle maintenance and possibly even fundraise "The Public Art Committee (as all our volunteer groups) is a dedicated group of volunteers and I am so appreciative for their commitment toward the advancement of arts in Shorewood," Chris said As a wealthier municipality compared with others in the state Shorewood has had the capacity to be supportive of local public art And Rabinowitz said the village has been supportive, especially in spite of Wisconsin ranking second to last in public funding for art, according to The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies "It's really hard to support art and art installations here in Wisconsin," Rabinowitz said and it's very difficult to find funding for art I would appreciate more love for the arts in Wisconsin." That idea was being considered as a part of an estimated $2.19 million paving project along the entirety of Shorewood Drive The City Council approved the preparation of project plans and specifications following a public hearing Tuesday The plan includes full-depth reclamation of the road because it’s beginning to show its age The last improvements were made by Becker County in 2001 according to Detroit Lakes City Engineer Jon Pratt but there are some areas that are very poor but pretty significant cracking,” Pratt said noting that the pavement has started to deteriorate from the bottom up and that typical maintenance is not feasible The city will also handle pavement markings and consideration is being given to narrowing the driving lanes slightly “That tends to have a traffic calming effect when you snug those up,” Pratt said and that maybe we could bring that down to 11 feet which at least has the perception of little bit more space for pedestrian activity on the shoulder areas.” the city plans to address some drainage issues along Shorewood Drive causing erosion that idea came about because parking was occurring along that stretch of road “It was happening there during busy summer weekends,” Pratt said “It was creating some issues with deterioration on the roadways that idea was axed by the public works committee which recommended not moving forward with it curb and gutter will be added on the north side of the road along that portion Several Shorewood Drive residents spoke during the public comment portion of the hearing and emphasized that the city had made the right call by not moving ahead with parking “I’m glad that you made the decision to take parking off of it,” said resident Jim Schulz who resides near the proposed parking area Pratt said he has been fielding calls about adding a trail or sidewalk or widening the shoulders for pedestrians along Shorewood Drive And while those are possibilities down the road Pratt noted that they are not cost-effective for this type of project “To do those sorts of things would exponentially increase the cost of the project adding that those would be feasible if underground utilities were being worked on and the entire road was being ripped up were examined and that they were in fair condition and did not need to be addressed at this time The project’s estimated $2.19 million cost will be split 50/50 between the city and adjacent property owners The city would pick up $1.27 million of the tab with the remaining $928,000 assessed to adjacent property owners The city’s share is higher than 50% because it covers city-owned property or non-assessable footage such as wetlands or other undevelopable land The current estimate is that property owners can expect to pay $44.98 per foot That dollar amount will firm up once the project has gone out to bid those assessments would be applied to property taxes over a seven-year term Property owners have the option of prepaying all or a portion of the assessment An assessment hearing for adjacent property owners will occur in May after bids are received or sometime in the fall 2025 at 6:05 pm CTLennar is a nationally recognized homebuilder dedicated to creating communities that cater to all lifestyles and family dynamics (Image via village of Shorewood)Lennar is a nationally recognized homebuilder dedicated to creating communities that cater to all lifestyles and family dynamics (Image via Google Maps )(The following edited press release is from Isabelle Bohanek village of Shorewood Economic Development & Communications Assistant.) IL – The Village of Shorewood Board of Trustees recently approved a residential development with national homebuilder Lennar providing new single-family housing opportunities for the community Lennar’s Towne Center II will be between the existing Towne Center and Fox Bend neighborhoods Construction for Towne Center II is expected to begin in the summer “Towne Center II will be a great addition to Shorewood and the Village is proud to welcome yet another quality neighborhood for future residents to call home,” said Mayor Clarence “CC” DeBold “We are excited for Lennar to kick off this new residential development and join us in supporting our growing community." Towne Center II has six single-family models including two ranch and four two-story models Three unique architectural designs are available for each model House sizes range from 1,866 to 2,907 square feet featuring at least three bedrooms and two full bathrooms per model Base prices range from $443,000 to $525,000 Lennar will build a large pond at the south end of the development that will mirror the pond at the Towne Center connecting to Village Hall and Towne Center Park on the west and to the bridge at Jefferson Street and River Road on the east The new path will tie into the larger network of village multiuse paths providing pedestrians and cyclists from the wider community access to the Towne Center Cene’s Four Seasons Park and other village neighborhoods “Improving path connections throughout the Village has been a top priority for residents and we are thrilled Lennar’s Towne Center II will help address this need,” said Natalie Engel the Village of Shorewood Director of Economic Development more residents will have the opportunity to walk or bike to the many Village events throughout the year Lennar is a nationally recognized homebuilder dedicated to creating communities that cater to all lifestyles and family dynamics another residential development across the tracks South of Seil Road and West of Cene’s Four Seasons Park in Shorewood Updates on the residential projects will be available on the Village website at www.shorewoodil.gov Wonderland Bookshop is expected to open around Oct Even though she’s a Shorewood mom who loves reading to her two children Courtney Hyzer never planned – until recently – on opening a bookshop four blocks from her home But now, as she’s a few months away from debuting Wonderland Bookshop in Shorewood Hyzer is sure this is her dream job and the perfect next chapter One of my favorite things to do is visit independent bookshops,” she says While her kids are now older (8 and 10 years old) reading them stories at night was often the highlight of her day and curating their storybook collection a close second “I was searching for a way to bottle up that feeling,” she says Board books and picture books for children along with series for middle readers as well as all-ages reads marketed to young adults Adults can also find non-fiction and fiction A post shared by Wonderland Bookshop (@wonderlandbookshopmke) Another way she’s making this a multi-generational bookstore is by offering a small event space for literary-themed tea parties Hyzer began her career booking corporate events in San Diego the Madison-area native branched out into catering for weddings “There’s just a lot more ‘feeling’ that goes into a wedding.” Partnering with graphic designer Courtney Rathmann of Rathmann Design Co. on the bookshop’s branding – both online and in the store – introduces an “inspiring “I always knew I wanted to be in Shorewood … [and create] a magical place for my children,” she says “Shorewood was originally known as having a succession of amusement parks along the Milwaukee River in the early 1900s,” says Hyzer “One of them was (called) Wonderland Amusement Park ExpandPlans continue for improvements on U.S Route 52 in Joliet and Shorewood that will include intersection work at Illinois Route 59 Plans continue for improvements on U.S. Route 52 in Joliet and Shorewood The Illinois Department of Transportation is in the process of completing the first phase of engineering for the project, Joliet Public Works Director Greg Ruddy told the City Council last week. Ruddy provided a brief update as the council approved a letter of intent for the city’s participation in the project. The project will run along a 2.5-mile stretch of Route 52, locally designated as Jefferson Street, between Houbolt Road in Joliet and River Road in Shorewood. Improvements include additional lanes in the Shorewood section, a raised median with landscaping, a multi-use path, improved intersections, and a bridge over the DuPage River, Ruddy said. Route 52 already is four lanes in Joliet. But it will be expanded from two lanes to four lanes in the Shorewood section between River Road and Illinois Route 59, according to the project description on the IDOT website. A Joliet monument sign seen March 5, 2024, marks the Jefferson Street (Route 52) entry to the city off Interstate 55. Plans continue for improvements on Route 52 in Joliet and Shorewood. (Bob Okon) The center median will run the course of the project, according to the IDOT website. Intersection improvements will be made at Route 59, Houbolt Road, and the Interstate 55 interchange ramps. The project also will connect sidewalks with existing trails, according to IDOT. The project has been in the works since at least 2020, when the state announced it was part of a five-year highway improvement plan. In October, IDOT hosted an open house on the project at Joliet Junior College. officers responded to the crash at Brook Forest Avenue A two-vehicle crash in Shorewood caused injuries to three people and one of them is in critical condition at a hospital in Joliet according to a statement from the Shorewood Police Department “Officers found that two vehicles were involved in the collision with a combined occupant count of three,” police said Paramedics took them to Ascension Saint Joseph – Joliet hospital One of the occupants is in critical condition One of the vehicles were traveling east on Sunrise Drive and crossed the southbound lanes of Brook Forest Avenue and traveled into the northbound lanes when it was struck by a vehicle that was also traveling north “Due to the severity of the injuries sustained by the driver (and sole passenger) of the eastbound vehicle the Illinois State Police Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit was called to investigate,” police said Brook Forest Avenue will remain closed until Illinois State Police completes their on-scene portion of the investigation, police said.