Politics & Government

Shorewood Rewind: Troy Township Slaying

A killing right outside Shorewood dominated this week's news.

Sunday

Beating death

A long-time employee of a burial vault manufacturer in was . Patrick Shaughnessy, 69, died before an ambulance could make it to the scene. A homeless man was captured while hiding in the weeds nearby, police said.

Monday

Murder charge

The homeless man apprehended while hiding in the weeds near the death scene at , 42-year-old Michael Eberle, . His bond was set at $5 million.

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Tuesday

Bath salts abuse?

about Michael Eberle's past, including how his alleged abuse of bath salts may have driven him around the bend, according to court papers.

Also Tuesday

Break for builders

A plan to spur development and the economy hatched by Mayor Rick Chapman was unanimously approved by the Board.

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Tuesday Too

Heroin forum

Will County Communications Director Anastasia Tuskey told the Shorewood Village about an upcoming forum on heroin.

Thursday

House Hunt!

House Hunt!

Friday

Game time

You told us where you go when you watch a game.

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