Shorewood, Illinois
Shorewood is a village of 18,343 people in Will County, Illinois, founded in 1830.
Why visit Shorewood
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 41 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Joliet Regional Airport.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Shorewood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Shorewood
Shorewood is a village in Troy Township, Will County, Illinois, United States. The population was 18,182 in the 2020 census, and is estimated to be 18,360 in 2024.
From the Wikipedia article Shorewood, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Joliet Regional Airport
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Airport in Will County, Illinois, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes41
Critical Grind Board Game Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
852 Sharp Drive
Mo-Tu, Th 09:00-21:00; We 09:00-15:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-18:00
Friaco’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
1321 Illinois Route 59, Shorewood
Mo, Su 11:00-21:00; Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00
Papa Magoo's Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · American · 2.2 mi
14285 County Line Road, Shorewood
Mo-Su 11:00-02:00
Maciano's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
850 Brook Forest Avenue, Shorewood
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 1.7 mi
1005 Brook Forest Avenue, Shorewood
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
231 Vertin Boulevard, Shorewood
Mo,Su 11:00-21:00; Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
29 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Healthcare3
Express Med Spa Shorewood
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
707 West Jefferson Street, Shorewood
Map of Shorewood
133 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 2.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 20°F | 1.8 in | 6.2 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 2.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 1.9 in | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Joliet Brandon Rd Dam (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Will County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-11-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Joliet Regional Airport (JOT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Joliet 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Minooka 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Crest Hill 7 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Channahon 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Plainfield 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Romeoville 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Lockport 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Bolingbrook 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- New Lenox 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Oswego 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Shorewoodlibrary, Shorewood-Troy Public Library, taken by staff, Public domain
- Joliet Municipal Airport, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
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