Scott Selfridge - Trustee, Shorewood

08/18/2026

Happening tonight right outside Village Hall. Stop by!

07/31/2026

Disappointing not to have fireworks at the fest this year, but based on the weather this is likely the best option so we can enjoy them another time.

The fest is still on! Just the fireworks are postponed.

CROSSROADS FEST FIREWORKS SHOW POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 19

The Crossroads Fest Fireworks Show scheduled for Saturday, August 1, at 9:15 PM, has been postponed to Shorewood’s Oktobrewfest on Saturday, September 19.

We are making this difficult decision in advance due to the forecasted rain and to ensure the safety of all attendees, volunteers, and our fireworks vendor.

We understand the annual fireworks show is a cherished Crossroads Fest tradition, and we appreciate your understanding. We look forward to enjoying the Fireworks Show at Oktobrewfest.

PLEASE NOTE: Crossroads Fest will continue as scheduled; only the fireworks show has been postponed.

07/29/2026

Congratulations to Chief Barten on your appointment and swearing-in as Chief of Police.

Wishing you every success as you begin this new chapter of leadership and service. Thank you for your commitment to protecting our community, and best of luck as you lead the department into the future.

👮‍♂️⭐ Congratulations, Chief Jason Barten! ⭐👮‍♂️

🎉 Sworn In as the 5th Chief of Police in Shorewood Police Department History 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Chief Jason Barten on being sworn in as the 5th Chief of Police in the history of the Shorewood Police Department during tonight's Village Board meeting on July 28, 2026.

Chief Barten began his career with the Shorewood Police Department in 1999 and has dedicated more than 25 years to serving the Shorewood community. Throughout his career, he has served as a Patrol Officer, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Investigative & Administrative Sergeant, and Deputy Chief of Investigations & Administration.

During his tenure, Chief Barten has helped lead the department through significant advancements, including achieving the department's first Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP) accreditation. His leadership, commitment to professional excellence, and dedication to the community have helped shape the Shorewood Police Department into the organization it is today.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Barten as he begins this new chapter of leadership and service. We wish him continued success as he leads the Shorewood Police Department into the future.

07/15/2026

Congrats to our Chief Arnold! Thank you for your service and enjoy your retirement!

🎉👮‍♂️ Congratulations on Your Retirement, Chief Arnold!

Last night, the Shorewood Village Board proudly honored Chief Philip Arnold with a Resolution recognizing his retirement after an extraordinary 40-year career in law enforcement.

Throughout his career, Chief Arnold has demonstrated exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication to public service, and a steadfast commitment to the safety and well-being of the Shorewood community. His service has left a lasting impact on our department, our Village, and the many officers and employees who have had the privilege of serving alongside him.

As Chief Arnold prepares to retire this Friday, we extend our sincere gratitude for his decades of service and the countless contributions he has made to the Shorewood Police Department and our community. While his leadership and presence will be greatly missed, we wish him and his family continued health, happiness, and success in this well-deserved next chapter.

Congratulations, Chief Arnold, and thank you for 40 years of dedicated service. You will be greatly missed.

07/12/2026

Good Afternoon Shorewood! This Wednesday, July 15th, is a Special Planning and Zoning meeting with discussions of two projects close to Towne Hall/Towne Center, including portable diagnostic trailers in Towne Center.

A link to the agenda and packet is in the comments. Share your thoughts at the meeting!

07/09/2026

Good Morning Shorewood! There is a nice sunrise over Village Hall today. Let’s hope this weather stays for Party in the Park tonight.

07/06/2026

Village schedule for July. Please note the PZ meeting was moved to July 15th.

Grab your calendars and mark the upcoming meetings in July!

The Village Board will be meeting on July 14 and July 28. The PZC meeting has been rescheduled and will be held on July 15. Meetings are at 7 pm in the Village Hall Boardroom.

📺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.

💻Village Board Meetings can also be viewed via livestream on our website's Village Board Meetings page. An event link becomes available under the Upcoming Events section once a meeting is live. An archive of previous meetings, agendas, packets, and minutes is also available.

🔗Visit the Village website to view the meeting agendas and minutes on the Village website: https://shorewoodil.gov/government/agendas___minutes/village_board_meetings.php

07/04/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day as we celebrate America's 250th birthday. I hope you enjoy a wonderful day with family, friends, and neighbors while taking time to appreciate the freedoms we share and the community we're fortunate to call home.

Have a fun, safe, and memorable Fourth of July!

06/11/2026

Good Morning Shorewood,

I hope everyone is doing well following yesterday’s storms. Our Shorewood Public Works team has been out since early this morning assisting with cleanup efforts throughout the village, and we appreciate their hard work and dedication.

I wanted to provide some clarification regarding the 150-unit apartment development at Black Road and Route 52 and the vote that took place at Tuesday night’s Village Board meeting.

Without prior communication to the Board, the agenda included different language regarding the motions and how the subsequent vote would be recorded. During discussion of the apartment project, Trustee Chapman made a motion to DENY the development. Therefore, the “yes” votes cast by Trustee Chapman and myself were votes to DENY the project. The “no” votes were votes in favor of the development, which ultimately resulted in the project being approved.

I understand this may have been confusing, as it appeared to create confusion for both members of the Board and residents in attendance. I wanted to clarify exactly what occurred so that anyone following this project and vote has an accurate understanding of how the votes were cast and recorded.

Thank you, and please be safe as cleanup efforts continue throughout our community.

06/10/2026

Stay safe Shorewood! Our great Public Works staff will be assisting with clean-up.