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🌱 Patch AM: Shorewood Couple Sues Parent Of Minor In E-Bike Crash That Severely Injured Man

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Hello Shorewood! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Shorewood e-bike crash lawsuit spotlights parents' legal responsibilities

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

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shorewood Couple Sues Parent Of Minor In E-Bike Crash That Severely Injured Man (patch.com) — A Shorewood couple has filed a lawsuit after John Ferak was severely injured in a June e-bike collision on Wynstone Drive, highlighting Shorewood's specific e-bike rules and parental responsibilities. The case underscores how local ordinances, state guidance, and new Illinois micromobility laws intersect with safety concerns when minors operate powerful electric bicycles in Shorewood neighborhoods.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Obituary: Marilyn Beatrice Tarizzo —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
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🗞 Nearby News

Joliet

  • Joliet Rotary's annual cash raffle to benefit local MorningStar Mission (shawlocal.com)

Crest Hill

  • Bleeding Gums Are Not Normal: What Can They Mean? (shawlocal.com)
  • Terhan Gordon's Death Was A Homicide, Will County Sheriff's Office Reveals 6 Months After Bones Found (patch.com)

Channahon

  • Toilet Papering During Homecoming Week, Channahon Man Attacks Youth, Goes To Jail: Police (patch.com)

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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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