OktoBREWfest

The Shorewood OktoBREWfest is tomorrow, Saturday, September 23rd!

Stop by from 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Cene's Four Seasons Park for live music, food, beverages, and masskrugstemmen contests.  Families are welcome from 3:30-8:00 p.m., then 21+ from 8:30 p.m. on!

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Shred Day

Please join State Representative Larry Walsh, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel, and Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant for their Shred Day at Shorewood Village Hall.

The Shred Day will take place on Friday, September 29th, from 10 a.m. to noon at Village Hall. 

This event is free and open to the public. Please note there will be a 2-box maximum. Residential shredding only.

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Drive-Thru Shredding & Medication Disposal Event

Save the Date! 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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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.

Electronics Collection at A-Team Recyclers in Shorewood

Time to clean out the house and recycle all those old electronics in the basement, attic, crawlspace, and garage, collecting dust that you have not used, or have not worked in years!

Electronics ONLY will be accepted in the parking lot of A-Team Recyclers facility in Shorewood tomorrow, Saturday, September 23, from 8 a.m. to noon. No appointment is necessary.

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Notice: Ca-Crest Park Project to Begin the Week of September 18th

The Village Board approved a contract with George's Landscaping to reconstruct and update Ca-Crest Park near the intersection of Ridge and Ca-Crest. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin Monday, September 18, 2023, depending on weather, with an anticipated completion date of late November 2023.

For everyone's safety, the park area will be closed to the public until construction is completed.

Questions or concerns regarding this work should be directed to the Public Works Department at 815-553-2321. 

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National Senior Center Month

The Village is joining the Illinois Department on Aging to celebrate National Senior Center Month this September.

Did you know Troy Township is one of the senior centers in Will County that the Shorewood community has access to? Troy Township Seniors is a great way to discover new activities, friendships, and event opportunities.

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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

West Nile Virus Reported in Shorewood

Recently, West Nile Virus was detected in one of the traps the Will County Health Department collected in Shorewood.

Fight the Bite by practicing the 3 R's for protecting against mosquitos: Reduce, Repel, and Report.

Click Here for more information on the Village’s public health efforts regarding the mosquito population and prevention of West Nile Virus transmission