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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Indy Man Threw Beer Can on Track During NASCAR Race: Cops

You can take the man out of Indiana ...

An Indiana man hurled a beer can onto the track of Chicagoland Speedway in the middle of Saturday's Dollar General 300, police said. Jeremiah Schmittel, 30, of Whiting, Ind., was charged with reckless conduct in connection with the 3 p.m. incident at the Joliet racetrack. Schmittel threw a can of Miller Lite on the track while the race was under a caution flag, police said. FOR A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT TAKE, FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK Security guards caught Schmittel in the act of throwing the beer, police said. The guards then reportedly alerted the Joliet police, who took Schmittel into custody. Schmittel was released on his own recognizance and presumably went back to Whiting. Schmittel's alleged shenanigans were not the only matter police were …

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Friday, April 20, 2012

The Jewel of Shorewood: Readers' Choice

When it comes to getting a cold beer, Jewel is treasured by Shorewood.

We asked you where you choose to get a cold beer when you choose to get a cold beer in Shorewood, and we gave you plenty of options to choose from, because Shorewood is a cold-beer-drinking kind of town. We suggested: And you, the readers, made your choice. That choice was ... The liquor section of Jewel! That's right, Jewel is the big winner and the Readers' Choice for this week. Congratulations Jewel. You are truly exceptional.

Infamous Steve

10:06 am on Saturday, April 21, 2012

Sounds good Joe. Hope it didn't fail before opening, Shorewood needs another bar after all. Lol   more ›

Monday, April 16, 2012

Readers' Choice: Best Place For a Cold Beer

Where do you go for a beer when you go for a beer in Shorewood?

The weather's getting warmer and summer's getting closer, so where do you go for a cold beer when you go for a cold beer in Shorewood? The nominees are: Go ahead and choose from the ones above, then click the link to its directory page and leave a glowing review. Or if you like someplace better we haven't mentioned, let us know in the comments, and then on Friday we'll pick a winner. Cheers!

Flora Dora

4:46 pm on Monday, April 16, 2012

I like to enjoy my beer at home and if this summer is hotter than usual I'll be buying my Coors at Jewel!   more ›

Monday, January 31, 2011

PatchCast: Blizzard On Its Way, Man Impersonates Police Officer and Big Beer Fest Planned

Check out the top stories in our neighboring communities.

Get Ready: There's a Blizzard Coming Man Impersonates Officer, Makes Sexual Comments Funds Reported Stolen from Irene King Elementary PTO Video Feature: OEHS, Churchill Students Come Together in Successful Mentoring Program Bolingbrook Teen Rachel Mellon Now Missing 15 Years Mmmm, Beer -- Riverfront Brewfest Proposed for This Summer

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Wild West Whiskey Town?

For the second time this month, the village board boosted a business' liquor license.

Is Shorewood turning into some sort of Wild West whiskey town? For the second time this month, the village board boosted a business' liquor license so they could sell the hard stuff. Two weeks ago, the high-brow Wine Styles on  Route 59 obtained an upgraded license to sell not just beer and the eponymous wine, but booze as well. At the Jan. 11 meeting where Wine Styles won its license to peddle more than wine, Mayor Rick Chapman explained that the shop was interested in selling "specialty liquors." On Tuesday night, the Target on Route 59 got approval to sell specialty liquors, and regular ones too. Target already had a license that let them sell beer and wine. Trustee Dan Anderson explained that "they want to go to a full service package …

Flora Dora

3:09 pm on Wednesday, January 26, 2011

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