October 27, 2023

Coming up this Weekend - Trick or Treat for Trash

What is scarier than Halloween? Litter in our parks!

If you registered for Trick or Treat for Trash, get ready to rid our parks of scary litter tomorrow, October 28th, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Costumes are encouraged! Gloves, garbage pickers, and buckets will be provided.

Click Here for event details

Canvas Paint Night

Join us at Village Hall on November 15th from 6 to 8 p.m. for a fun evening creating a holiday masterpiece!

Our instructor will guide you through a step-by-step process to create a holiday canvas painting that you will want to display all season long! All supplies will be provided!

Click Here for more information or to register

Save the Date- Shorewood Holiday Market

The holiday season is right around the corner! Save the date for the 2023 Shorewood Holiday Market on December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in Towne Center.

Click Here to keep up with the event updates on the Village Facebook Page

Community News

Trick-or-Treating Hours

The trick-or-treating hours in Shorewood will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31st.

Avoid oversized costumes

As you and your little ones start picking out Halloween costumes, consider staying away from long, drapey fabrics that could lead to trips and falls.

Stay on well-lit streets and use a sidewalk

Whether your older children are trick-or-treating alone or you will be accompanying little ones 12 and below, confirm the route being taken and warn against distracted walking, especially as it gets darker. If you are in neighborhoods with no sidewalks, walk at the far edge of the roadway facing traffic.

Halloween Happenings in and around town

Halloween Spooktacular - Saturday, October 28th

When: Saturday, October 28th, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m

Where: Downtown Plainfield

Event information

Shorewood Cemetary Haunted Home - October 28th, 29th & 31st

When: Open Oct. 28 & 29 from dusk to 9 p.m. and Oct. 31 from 4-9 p.m.

Where: 306 Meadow Lakes Dr. in the Walnut Trails Subdivision, Shorewood

Event information



Heap's Giant Pumpkin Farm Last Day of Fall Season - Tuesday, October 31st

When: Tuesday, October 31st, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where: 4853 US Highway 52, Minooka

Event information



Village Hall American Flag Disposal

Has the U.S. flag flying at home gotten worn out or tattered? If so, the Village is happy to provide an option for you to dispose of your flag in a dignified manner!

An American Flag Disposal drop box has been installed on the first floor of Shorewood Village Hall by the elevator. Residents and friends from surrounding communities are invited to dispose of their flags anytime between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Electric Vehicle Rebate Program

The next EV rebate cycle will be open from November 1, 2023, through January 31, 2024.

Illinois residents who purchase a new or used all-electric vehicle from an Illinois licensed dealer may be eligible for an Illinois Electric Vehicle Rebate in the amounts set forth below.

• A $4,000 rebate for the purchase of an all-electric vehicle that is not an electric motorcycle.
• A $1,500 rebate for the purchase of an all-electric motorcycle.

Applicants must apply for the rebate during an open rebate cycle and within 90 days of vehicle purchase using the application forms available on this webpage during the open rebate cycle

Click Here to see Eligibility Requirements

The Village has a new website!

We are excited to announce the transition to our new website!

Moving forward, all searches to our previous website with the domain name vil.shorewood.il.us will be redirected to our new website with the domain name shorewoodil.gov.

Check out the new site and become familiar with the new layout!

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

We're Hiring!

The Village of Shorewood Police Department is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Shorewood Police Department - Patrol Officer

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Only 100 applications will be accepted. As of Friday 10/27, less than 20 spots remain.

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