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Shorewood public meetings in 2025

50 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Public hearing on amendment to industrial district zoning ordinance

The Shorewood Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a text amendment to the zoning ordinance that affects industrial districts. The commission will also approve the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting and discuss dates for the 2026 meetings.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Village Board

Village Board considers payments for water station and plow truck upfit

The Village Board will review routine accounts payable and specific project payments. Members will also discuss a first reading of an ordinance regarding industrial zoning districts and set the 2026 meeting schedule.

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Wed Nov 26, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Public hearing on a zoning ordinance text amendment for industrial districts

The Shorewood Planning & Zoning Commission will approve minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for Anderson's Towing and a text amendment to the zoning ordinance for industrial districts. The commission will also review a site plan for 1001 Geneva St and concept plans for Inka Group Inc and Seil Road Residences.

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Wed Nov 26, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Fiber presentation and updates on water and lighting at Committee meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear an update from the Grand Prairie Water Commission, discuss the issue of bright business lights, and receive a presentation on fiber. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

Village Board

Shorewood Village Board to hold public hearing on tax levy and collection

The Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider a second reading of an ordinance for the levy and collection of taxes for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025. The board will also review regulations for electric scooters and bicycles and a site plan amendment for 1001 Geneva Street.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Village Board

Board will consider a $134,000 FY2027 and $138,411 FY2028 landscaping contract, waiving the bid process

The Shorewood Village Board will review routine items on the consent agenda, including approvals of several payments totaling over $450,000. Board members will discuss a contract with K&D Landscaping for landscape maintenance totaling $134,000 for FY2027 and $138,411 for FY2028, and will consider waiving the formal bid process. Additional agenda items include ordinances on surplus property disposal, a conditional use for a towing business, and purchases for park equipment and police department hardware.

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Fri Oct 31, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to review Belisle Construction concept plan and site plan amendment

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a concept plan for Belisle Construction, Inc. and a site plan amendment for 20463 SE Frontage Road. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting.

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Wed Oct 29, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Shorewood trustees discuss police facility study and e-bike regulations.

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation on a police facility study and an update from the Grand Prairie Water Commission. The meeting also includes a discussion on e-bike and e-scooter regulations and decorative street lights.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Village Board

Board will consider a first‑read ordinance to levy taxes for FY 2025‑26

The Shorewood Village Board will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including payments totaling $1,557,? (sum of listed amounts) and the October 14 meeting minutes. Trustees will discuss three first‑read tax ordinances: a levy for fiscal year 2025‑26 and two abatement ordinances for the 2021 and 2024 general‑obligation bonds. The meeting also includes departmental reports and a proclamation about October 31st trick‑or‑treat hours.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to consider water main and park project payments

The Village Board will review several infrastructure payments and project proposals. The meeting includes discussions on water tower maintenance, sewer extensions, and a concept plan for 215 Gregory Court.

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Fri Sep 26, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Committee discusses industrial zoning amendments and other updates

The Committee of the Whole will hear an update from the Grand Prairie Water Commission. Members will discuss proposed amendments to the village’s industrial zoning districts. They will also consider a scheduling conflict between Veterans Day and a November 2025 board meeting.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Village Board

Village Board considers water main payments and new business zoning

The Village Board will review several large infrastructure payments and new contracts. The board is also considering a conditional use ordinance for a massage business and a policy for disposing of surplus property.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to consider $5.45 M road reconstruction and bridge replacement

The Shorewood Village Board will vote on a $5,448,003 appropriation for the Seil Road Reconstruction and Bridge Replacement Project. It will also approve routine items such as meeting minutes, accounts payable of $618,529.65, and a $1,107,495.27 payment to Joseph J. Henderson & Son for a pumping station and reservoir project. Additional agenda items include contracts for a traffic‑calming study ($39,500 max) and a change order for a water transmission main ($605,526). The board will consider several resolutions and professional‑services proposals.

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Thu Sep 4, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning commission to hear conditional use permit for Ling Spa and review Black Road Apartments plan

The Shorewood Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on September 3, 2025, at Village Hall to approve minutes from August 6, 2025, hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a Ling Spa, and review a concept plan for the AR Building Black Road Apartments. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public comments.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Committee discusses mixed-use development concept and Vertin Blvd. traffic

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a concept plan for a mixed-use development proposed by AR Builders. Members will also review traffic on Vertin Blvd. and receive an update on the Grand Prairie Water Commission.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to approve $2.2 million in payments and new liquor license

The Shorewood Village Board will meet on August 26, 2025, to approve routine meeting minutes, accounts payable totaling $467,784.15, and multiple construction and service payments. The board will also review an ordinance to add a Class "D" liquor license and reduce Class "D1" licenses, and consider a 36-month internet and SIP service contract for Village Hall and the Police Station.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to hold public hearing on Restoration Church annexation amendment

The Village Board will conduct a public hearing regarding an annexation agreement amendment for Restoration Christian Church. The board is also considering several infrastructure contracts, traffic studies, and zoning requests for industrial and vehicle repair facilities.

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Thu Aug 7, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider final PUD plat approval for Auburn Chase

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review business items, including the approval of previous meeting minutes. The primary action item is the final PUD plat approval for Auburn Chase.

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Thu Aug 7, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to hold public hearing on motor vehicle repair business

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a conditional use request for a motor vehicle repair business. The body will also consider a site plan and final plat for 20463 SE Frontage Road and a site plan amendment for Restoration Church.

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Wed Jul 23, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Shorewood Committee discusses zoning, liquor licensing, and gaming regulations

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss several regulatory and infrastructure items. The agenda includes reviews of zoning for the I-2 district and local gaming and liquor licensing.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to consider over $750,000 in accounts payable

The Village Board will meet to approve routine accounts payable and specific project payments. The agenda includes a payment for water meters and a water main replacement project.

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Sun Jul 13, 2025

Special Committee of the Whole

Shorewood Committee of the Whole to hold Strategic Plan Workshop

The Committee of the Whole will meet for a special session to conduct a Strategic Plan Workshop. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to consider water main and road resurfacing payments

The Village Board will review several infrastructure payments and a second reading of an ordinance regarding solar and wind energy facilities. The board is also considering the purchase of office furniture and an updated Personnel Manual.

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Fri Jun 27, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Shorewood Committee discusses zoning and parking regulations

The Committee of the Whole will discuss liquor licensing, gaming regulations, and I-2 Zoning District regulations. Members will also review parking for cargo containers, trailers, and trucks at US 52 and County Line Road.

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Wed Jun 25, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to hold public hearing on solar and wind zoning amendments

The Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for accessory solar and wind. The body will also review a site plan amendment and a residential concept plan.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to consider development plat for Auburn Chase

The Village Board will review a conditional use permit for the Auburn Chase Planned Unit Development. The board is also considering several contract extensions and payments for infrastructure and maintenance services.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

Village Board

Shorewood Board to consider opposing three commercial solar energy facilities

The Village Board will review several ordinances, including rules for public comment and solar energy facilities. The board is also deciding on multiple infrastructure payments and utility agreements. Additionally, they will discuss a new townhome development concept on Seil Road.

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Fri Jun 6, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to review wind and solar zoning amendments and Alpha Truck Services permit

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for Alpha Truck Services and changes to the zoning ordinance for accessory wind and solar. The body will also review plats and concept plans for several local developments.

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Wed May 28, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Shorewood Committee of the Whole to discuss village revenue

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss village revenue. The agenda also includes an update regarding the Grand Prairie Water Commission.

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Tue May 27, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to vote on $8.75M YMCA payment and Huntington Park design work

The Shorewood Village Board will meet on May 27, 2025, to approve routine minutes, payables, and contracts, including a $8.75M payment to the Greater Joliet Area YMCA. The board will also consider ordinances, including a municipal grocery tax and a final PUD plat for Towne Center II, and discuss professional services for police facility assessments and park reconstruction.

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Wed May 14, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Committee to discuss police facility studies and public comment ordinance

The Shorewood Committee of the Whole will discuss a proposed ordinance governing public comment at meetings and review recent studies on police facility needs. An update on the Grand Prairie Water Commission is also scheduled.

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Tue May 13, 2025

Village Board

Shorewood Board to hold hearing on annual appropriations ordinance

The Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider a second reading of the annual appropriations ordinance for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The board will also discuss a new municipal grocery occupation tax and various infrastructure and zoning requests.

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Fri May 9, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission - CANCELLED

April 2 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting cancelled

The Shorewood Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for April 2, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda had included several business items such as concept plan reviews and a public hearing on a text amendment. No decisions or discussions took place.

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Fri May 9, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission reviews concept plan for Shore Wash Auto Wash and Cafe

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a concept plan for a new auto wash and cafe. The body will also consider two plats of vacation for properties in Lake Forrest Estates and Stansberry Farms.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

Village Board

$20M water commission payment & new trustees sworn in

The Village Board will swear in newly elected officials including Mayor DeBold and three trustees, then consider a consent agenda that includes a $20 million capital contribution to the Grand Prairie Water Commission. Regular business includes bid awards for the US 52-Wynstone traffic signal project ($1,008,070) and the Birch/Shady/Maple/Oak water main replacement ($1,724,004), as well as a first reading of the annual appropriations ordinance. Also up for approval are police vehicle purchases, appointments to the Planning and Zoning Committee, and resolutions honoring outgoing officials.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025

Village Board

Board to award $3M water main contract, consider new liquor license

The Village Board will consider a consent agenda with payments totaling over $750,000, including a $133,328 truck chassis and $58,629 for radios. Major actions include rejecting bids for Fawn Park Reconstruction, awarding a $2,999,756.50 contract to Conley Excavating for the 2025 Parkshore Water Main Replacement, and hiring CBBEL for $313,400 in engineering services. The board will also discuss concept plans for Briga Transportation and Shorewood Esplanade, and hear a first reading of an ordinance to create a new Class B-2 liquor license.

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Wed Mar 26, 2025

Committee of the Whole - Cancelled

Committee of the Whole meeting cancelled for March 25, 2025

The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for March 25, 2025, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

Village Board

Board to consider $1.59M bid award for 2025 MFT Resurfacing Project

The Village Board will meet to consider routine consent items and several major actions. The primary item is awarding a bid for the 2025 MFT Resurfacing Project to Austin Tyler Construction for $1,594,479.66, along with a resolution appropriating $900,000 for the project and a contract for material testing services. Other notable actions include a proposal to establish a sewer oversizing fee for annexed properties and a first reading of an ordinance to authorize disposal of surplus property.

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Wed Mar 12, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Committee to discuss police facility costs and two concept plans

The Shorewood Committee of the Whole will discuss three new business items: a concept plan for Tazzavino, a concept plan for Shore Shine Auto Spa & Cafe, and the scope of work and costs for a police facility. An update on the Grand Prairie Water Commission is listed under old business. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025

Village Board

Shorewood Village Board to vote on FY 2025-2026 budget

The Village Board will consider the adoption of the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and a new purchasing policy. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding annexation and development agreements for the Waterstone subdivision.

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Thu Mar 6, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider Auburn Chase PUD, event venue, and solar variance

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the preliminary PUD plat for Auburn Chase. They will also review a concept plan for industrial development on SE Frontage Road, conduct an extra jurisdictional review for an event venue at S County Line Rd and W Baltz Rd, and consider a zoning variance for County Line Solar. Additionally, the commission will approve the minutes from January 8, 2025.

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Wed Feb 26, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Trustees to consider annexation agreement for Auburn Chase development

The Shorewood Committee of the Whole will discuss amending Title 10 regarding employment agencies and review a summary of an annexation agreement for the Auburn Chase development. The meeting includes a public comment period. No final votes are expected as this is a discussion committee.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025

Village Board

Board to consider annexation, zoning for County Line Solar project

The Village Board will hold a first read on an ordinance to annex and rezone land for a commercial solar energy facility (County Line Solar), along with related conditional use permits and variances. Other business includes approval of payments for infrastructure projects, a new e-cigarette ordinance, farm leases, a non-union pay plan, and creation of a new liquor license. Consent agenda items cover routine payments, including $474,590.65 for road reconstruction and $40,000.80 for police Taser devices.

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Wed Feb 19, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Shorewood Committee of the Whole to discuss program budgets

The Committee of the Whole will hold a special meeting to discuss program budgets with Burkholder and Klima. The meeting also includes time for citizen comments.

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Thu Feb 13, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Shorewood Committee of the Whole to discuss revenue and capital budget

The Committee of the Whole will hold a special meeting to discuss the revenue and capital budget with Burkholder and Klima. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Feb 11, 2025

Village Board

Board considers County Line Solar annexation, zoning amendments

The Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider first-read ordinances for an annexation agreement and zoning map amendment for the County Line Solar project, a commercial solar energy facility. The board also will vote on consent agenda items including payments for annual services, and consider several other ordinances and professional service agreements.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission - CANCELLED

Planning & Zoning Commission meeting cancelled

The meeting scheduled for February 5, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda included reviews for an event venue and industrial development, as well as a public hearing for a PUD plat.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to consider THC ban, approve $770K road reconstruction payment

The Village Board will meet on January 28, 2025, to consider several routine consent agenda items and new business. The consent agenda includes approval of accounts payable totaling $324,103.70 and multiple large payments for capital projects, including $770,502.89 for the 2024 Earl-Geneva Road Reconstruction Water Main Replacement Project. Under order of business, the board will discuss a concept plan for an industrial building, consider purchasing signs and radios, and hold first readings of ordinances to ban illicit THC products and authorize disposal of surplus property.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Public hearing on County Line Solar's industrial zoning & conditional use for solar farm

The commission holds a public hearing on a solar farm proposal requiring zoning changes, variances, and conditional use permission. Additionally, they will consider final plat approval for a new YMCA facility. Minutes from the previous meeting are also up for approval.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025

Village Board

Shorewood Board considers $17.9 million pumping station project

The Village Board will hold public hearings on annexation agreements for County Line Solar and Towne Center II. The board is also deciding on several large infrastructure contracts and land sales.

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