Nature Explorers

Join the Village of Shorewood staff for a nature hike in Hammel Woods with your little one on Wednesday, October 18th!

We will be exploring the changing of the seasons, learning about our local plants and animals, and enjoying a morning in nature.

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Senior Trivia and Treats

Bring your skills and get ready for some laughs at a fun afternoon of Trivia on Wednesday, October 25th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

An array of treats and refreshments will be available and prizes will be awarded to winning teams!

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Drive-Thru Shredding & Medication Disposal Event

Troy Township is partnering with the Shorewood Police Department for a drive-thru shredding and medication disposal event on Saturday, October 7th.

Proof of residency is required. 

Vehicles are limited to 4 grocery bags of documents to shred. This is a drive-thru event, so please prepare to stay in your car. Do not mix your medications with your papers.

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October Meetings at a Glance

Grab your calendars and mark the upcoming meetings in October! There will be a PZC Meeting on October 4th at 7:00 p.m. and the next Village Board meeting will be this Tuesday, October 10th, at 7:00 p.m.

Village Board meetings can be viewed on Shorewood Community Cable Television. SCCTV broadcast is on Comcast Channel 6 throughout Shorewood and AT&T U-verse Channel 99 throughout Will County.

Agendas and minutes for Village boards, committees, and commissions can be found on our website.

Click Here to view the agendas and minutes archive

Business Spotlight: Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins on Brook Forest Ave

The Dunkin' at 955 Brook Forest Ave reopened last week after closing over the summer to undergo renovations. Stop by the Shorewood Dunkin' team, say hi, and treat yourself to a specialty drink or snack on the go!

The Grand Prairie Water Commission Fall Newsletter is out now!

Check out Shorewood's community spotlight in the GPWC Fall Newsletter!

The spotlight covers our Public Works Department's 10-year $15 million Water Main Replacement Program and the water mains set to be replaced in 2024, the Engineering Design for a new Water Distribution Pumping-Receiving Station, and more!

The mission of the Grand Prairie Water Commission is to provide a sustainable, reliable, and high-quality water supply for the member communities by 2030 and beyond in order to support public health, safety, economic interests, and quality of life.

Shorewood Holiday Market Vendor Applications

Do you or someone you know make or sell items that would make a great gift? If so, consider becoming a vendor at the Shorewood Holiday Market from December 1st through the 3rd.

We are currently accepting applications for 10x10 tented vendor spaces that are available for $100 for the weekend.

Click Here to view the 2023 Holiday Market Vendor Guidelines and Regulations

Fall 2023 Shorewood Connection

The Fall 2023 Shorewood Connection is available now!

In it, you will find Village Updates & Reminders along with all of our great fall events and programs including OktoBREWfest and Autumn Fest!

Click Here to view the Fall 2023 Shorewood Connection

Leaves affect the Health of Rivers and Streams

As the rain falls and flows through the piles of leaves, phosphorus quickly leaches out of leaves much like a tea bag in water. This “leaf tea” makes its way to our local waterways through the storm sewer system.

As we head into October and November, what can we do with our fallen leaves?

Keep our streets and storm drains clear of leaves, participate in the Village's leaf collection program, fertilize our lawns naturally with mulched leaves, and compost leaves to use in the garden!