Shorewood, situated in Troy Township, is a village in Will County, Illinois, in the United States. Its population was recorded as 7,686 in the 2000 census and is estimated to have grown to 15,615 by 2010.
Shorewood can be found at a latitude of 41°31′6″N and a longitude of 88°12′54″W, which places it about 39 miles (63 km) southwest of the Chicago Loop.
Based on the 2010 census data, Shorewood spans 7.884 square miles in total, with 7.77 square miles (or 98.55%) being land and 0.114 square miles (or 1.45%) being water.
Shorewood is home to a single library, the Shorewood-Troy Public Library.
Pace offers transportation services on Route 501 that link Shorewood with downtown Joliet and various other locations.
Well-known individuals:
Tanner Laczynski, a skilled ice hockey player for the Philadelphia Flyers, has made a name for himself in the professional sports world. Eric Parker, a talented wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers, has also gained recognition for his athletic abilities.