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Good day Shorewood! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Shorewood shooting suspect now pursuing insanity defense in high-profile case
  • Shorewood man accused of gunpoint strangling attempt inside neighborhood home
  • Shorewood's own Gabby Piazza just powered a team to No. 1

Also on today's calendar: Annual Storewide Sale and Clearance Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
  • Monday: Chance of a p.m. shower, with a high of 72 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'It May Be Necessary' To Raise Insanity Defense After Gunfire Hits Senator Meg Cappel's House: Defense Lawyer (patch.com) — Shorewood residents are learning more about the case involving gunfire that struck two neighborhood homes, including State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel's house, as the accused shooter now seeks a sanity evaluation. Court records detail the woman's reported statements about traveling to Shorewood to kill her father, her extensive mental health history, and a judge's decision to order a professional assessment before the case proceeds.
   

2. Shorewood Man, 56, Put Gun To Woman's Head During Overnight Strangling Attempt: Prosecutors (patch.com) — Shorewood neighbors may notice a stronger police and court presence after a 56-year-old man from the 25300 block of West Balmoral Drive was jailed under the SAFE-T Act. Prosecutors say he put a gun to a woman's head, strangled her, dragged her by the hair, and threatened to kill her and a friend during a violent overnight incident.
   

3. Ferris State volleyball player Gabby Piazza named GLIAC Offensive Player of Week for second week in a row (ferris.edu) — Shorewood resident Gabby Piazza is turning heads in college volleyball, earning GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week for the second straight time after leading Ferris State to a major tournament win in Denver. Her standout performance helped vault the Bulldogs to the top of the national rankings early in the season.
   

4. Dog Boat, Hawk's-Eye View And Spider Hits The Bullseye: IL In Photos (patch.com) — A Shorewood resident's close-up photo of a bee gathering pollen is featured in a statewide Patch photo roundup celebrating late-summer scenes. The collection highlights everyday nature and community moments, and locals are invited to submit their own Shorewood shots for future features.
   

5. Gang Suppression Unit Captures Deamontae Hunter Near Forest Park School In Joliet: Sheriff's Office (patch.com) — Will County deputies arrested a Joliet man with drugs and a gun during a raid across from Forest Park School, and his history includes a prior arrest by Shorewood police after a subdivision chase. The latest charges involve weapons and crack cocaine, and investigators are still looking into possible links to other crimes.
   

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  • Garage Sale
    GARAGE SALE - 2067 TUSCANY COURT, ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446      WHEN:  FRI. SEPT. 11TH           TIME:    10A.M. - 6P.M.                   SAT. SEPT.... (More info)
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💬 Chatter

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  • Robert Alan Cagann —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
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  • Flotsam River Circus drops anchor at McKinley Woods for free performance —Forest Preserve District of Will County Read on Patch
  • Circle K posted a job opening for Store Assistant (Bonused) in Shorewood. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for (USA) Area Manager - Floor (Wm.Com)-33 in Joliet. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shorewood here.

Ok Shorewood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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