The Business Beat

Posh Style Boutique Still Taking Prom Dresses

The Shorewood store especially needs sizes medium through extra large.

Posh Style Boutique, at 852 Sharp Drive, Unit L in Shorewood, is still taking in prom formals. They especially need to stock sizes medium through extra large. Posh Style Boutique is both an upscale consignment boutique with more than 800 consigners. The store also stocks new boutique items. In other business news: Get news where you live. Sign up for the Shorewood newsletter.

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Man Accused of Driving 142 MPH Gets Community Service, Supervision

Police charged Dean A. Suominen of Shorewood with driving under the influence of alcohol after he drove his car off the road and into a billboard post and fence in Naperville last year.

A Shorewood man accused of driving 142 mph and crashing his car into a billboard post in Naperville last year pleaded guilty Tuesday to reckless driving and misdemeanor DUI charges Tuesday, Chicago Tribune reports.  Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. Dean A. Suominen, 37, of 513 Ca Crest Drive in Shorewood, was sentenced to two years of court supervision and 100 hours of community service, according to the Chicago Tribune.  Earlier: Police: Shorewood Man Charged with DUI After Driving Car Into Fence Suominen was arrested Jan. 10, 2012 after driving his orange 2008 Dodge Charger off Ogden Avenue and into a billboard post and fence near the Grand Reserve apartment complex in the 500 …

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Science Fair is a Highlight of Catholic School's Week at Holy Family

The students were offered an opportunity to show their school spirit, support the less fortunate, and welcome visitors with pride to their school.

Editor's note: The following is a press release from Holy Family Catholic School. Holy Family Catholic School in Shorewood celebrated Catholic School’s Week the last week of January. The students were offered an opportunity to show their school spirit, support the less fortunate, and welcome visitors with pride to their school. The week’s festivities included a spelling bee, a science fair, penny wars, a pep rally, and a parent vs. eighth grade student basketball game. The open house held on Tuesday gave prospective families an opportunity to learn more about Holy Family’s curriculum, meet the faculty, and observe classes in session. The science fair projects that were displayed in the gym during the open house also drew attention from …

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Upcoming Dance Benefits Shorewood Police Department

The 19th annual fundraising dance will feature the Take 3 Band, raffles and door prizes, as well as light hors d’oeuvres. The police office of the year will also be announced during the evening.

Editor's note: The following is a press release from the Community Organization for the Police of Shorewood. The Community Organization for the Police of Shorewood (COPS) is hosting its 19th annual Shorewood COPS Fundraising Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, March 2, at the Elks Lodge banquet facilities, 250 SE Frontage Road, Joliet The dance will feature the Take 3 Band, raffles and door prizes, as well as light hors d’oeuvres. The police office of the year will also be announced during the evening. Tickets cost $5 per person and can be purchased from members of the organization, at the Shorewood Police Department, and at the door. The dance is open to the public. Anyone wishing to donate an item for the raffle may do so by calling…

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Ash Wednesday is Feb. 13: Where to Worship in Shorewood?

The start of the Christian Lenten season begins Wednesday.

Feb. 13 marks Ash Wednesday, which is the start of the Lenten season for many Christian religions including Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Methodist, Anglican and Eastern Orthodox churches. In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday takes place 40 days before Easter. Sundays that fall during that timeframe are not included in the 40-day count. On Ash Wednesday, many Christians will go to church to receive a cross of ashes on their forehead. The ashes are used as a sign of repentance to God. During lent, many Christians fast and repent to reflect upon Jesus Christ’s death, burial and resurrection. It’s customary for Catholics to not eat meat on Fridays during lent. Many also give up something they would otherwise enjoy during this time.  …

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Hugs & Wishes Ball Next Month in Shorewood

Proceeds benefit the Hugs & Wishes Program, fulfilling wishes for those that are disabled, deserving or in need in the community.

The fourth annual Hugs & Wishes charity ball is coming to Shorewood next month. The event will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Shorewood Village Hall, with the theme “H.U.G.S. Goes Hollywood.” Shorewood H.U.G.S. is a local charity that grants wishes in the Shorewood area. The ball will feature entertainment by Michael J Perkins, a free drink for each attendee, raffles, silent auction, appetizers, cash bar and taste some of the finest chocolate creations from area businesses, including Elegant Touch Catering, Bella Cucina, Barolo, Cutting Edge Catering, Hollingworth Candies, Aunt Nina's Sweets and Treats, and H.Kakes. Chocolates will be judged by celebrity judges in the area and “Best Chocolate Creation” will be awarded. …

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Police Blotter: Loud Muffler Leads to Drug Charges for Two

Both men posted bond and were released with court information.

Luis E. Corral Jr., 18, 115 Essington Road, Joliet, and Lazarus M. Rojas, 18, 4904 S Kolin, Chicago, were charged with possession of marijuana at 3:49 a.m. Jan. 2 at Route 59 and Black Road, Shorewood police said. Reports state Corral Jr. was also charged with possession of drug equipment and ticketed for loud muffler after his car was stopped for the equipment violation. Both Corral Jr. and Rojas posted bond and were released with court information.

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Shorewood's Skooter's Earns Big "Yahoo!"

The long-awaited new restaurant moves into the old Louie's Chophouse and doesn't disappoint.

When we first walked into Shorewood's new Skooter's, we wondered if we were in Hooter's. The cute filly servers wore Daisy Duke's and cowboy hats. The new theme is Cowgirl Chic, with kitschy Western decor. We wondered if the food was going to be as good as the environment. When our group of four sat down at the table, we were soon reminded that before the place was a roadhouse, it was a chophouse. We got the same quality food that we came to expect at Louie's. Our appetizer's started with yummy gitty up shrimp. They were butterflied and grilled to a little crisp, just the way I like them. The boneless wings were flavorful but not fatty. Of course, we had to try the deep fried bacon. It was definitely worth ordering once, so long as your …

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Holy Family Church to Host Christmas Carol Festival Sunday

The event is open to all and free of charge.

Holy Family Church will host a Christmas Carol Festival at 7 p.m. Sunday, at 600 Brook Forest Ave., Shorewood. The evening will include Christmas carol singing, hot drinks, and an opportunity to reconnect with members of the community and parish. Refreshments will follow. The event is open to all and free of charge.

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