Shorewood People Search
Shorewood people search records are kept at the village level and at Will County offices in Joliet. About 18,300 people live in Shorewood, which sits just southwest of Joliet along the DuPage River. The village clerk, Shorewood Police, and the Will County courthouse all hold public files that can help you track down a person. This page explains each source and shows you how to search people records in Shorewood.
Shorewood Quick Facts
Shorewood Village Clerk
The Shorewood Village Clerk is at 1 Towne Center Blvd. in Shorewood. Call (815) 725-2150 for the main line. The clerk keeps village records including board meeting minutes, ordinances, and business licenses. Meeting minutes are public records. They list the names of people who spoke at meetings, got permits, or had any official business with the village of Shorewood.
For a people search, the village clerk's files can show you anyone who had dealings with Shorewood. Permit applications, business filings, and liquor license records all connect a name to an address or activity. The clerk handles FOIA requests for village-level records. Vital records like birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses are not at the village clerk. Those are at the Will County Clerk in Joliet.
| Office | Shorewood Village Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Towne Center Blvd., Shorewood, IL 60404 |
| Phone | (815) 725-2150 |
Shorewood Police Records
The Shorewood Police Department is at 1 Towne Center Blvd. Call (815) 725-4436 for the main line. Police records in Shorewood include incident reports, accident reports, and arrest data. These are public under Illinois law. Arrest records show the name, charges, date, and location.
Submit a FOIA request in writing to get a Shorewood police report. Include the person's full name, the date of the event, and the type of report you need. The department has 5 business days to respond. Some information may be blacked out for privacy, but the basic facts are public. If a Shorewood arrest went to court, the 12th Judicial Circuit Court in Joliet has the case file. The Will County State's Attorney handles criminal cases that come out of Shorewood.
The Will County Sheriff at (815) 727-8895 has booking records for anyone taken from Shorewood to the county jail. Jail data includes the person's name, charge, booking date, and photo. This is public and available to anyone who asks.
| Department | Shorewood Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Towne Center Blvd., Shorewood, IL 60404 |
| Phone | (815) 725-4436 |
Note: Call 911 for emergencies. The non-emergency number at (815) 725-4436 is for records requests and general questions.
Will County Records for Shorewood
Will County offices in Joliet hold most public records for Shorewood residents. The county seat is just a few miles northeast. Lauren Staley-Ferry is the Will County Clerk at 302 N. Chicago St. in Joliet. Call (815) 740-4615 for vital records. Birth certificates cost $16, death certificates $22 for the first copy, and marriage certificates $16 each. Voter rolls at the same office show a name, address, date of birth, and party affiliation.
The 12th Judicial Circuit Court at 14 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet processes all court cases for Shorewood. Pam McGuire is the Circuit Court Clerk at (815) 727-8592. Court records cover civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic matters. They list names, addresses, charges, and case outcomes. The Will County Circuit Court website has search tools for case info. For a Shorewood people search, court records are among the best sources because of the detail they provide.
The Will County Recorder at 58 E. Clinton St. in Joliet keeps deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land records. Call (815) 740-4637. Property records connect a person's name to an address. The Treasurer at (815) 740-4676 has tax records that show who owns each property in Shorewood, what it is worth, and whether taxes are current.
State Tools for Shorewood People Search
Illinois runs free statewide databases that cover Shorewood. Search by name across the entire state without picking a county.
The IDFPR License Lookup shows anyone with a state professional license. Nurses, real estate agents, barbers, and many more fields are covered. It is free and shows name, license type, and status. The IDOC inmate search covers current and past state prison inmates. Search by name or IDOC number. Results show facility, sentence, and release date.
The Illinois Sex Offender Registry lets you search by name or narrow results to the Shorewood area. Each listing has a name, address, photo, and offense. Use Illinois VINE for custody alerts when someone's status changes. Sign up online or call 866-566-8439. All civil cases in Will County go through eFileIL, so recent records from Shorewood cases are in digital form.
Shorewood FOIA Requests
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to request public records. For Shorewood village records, send the request to the village clerk. Police records go to the Shorewood Police Department. County records go to the right Will County office in Joliet.
Write your request with your name, contact info, and what you need. Include the person's full name and a date range if possible. Agencies have 5 business days to respond. They can take 5 more for large requests. Fees vary by office. Ask for a cost estimate first. If your request gets denied, the office has to explain why and tell you how to appeal. Most basic people search records in Shorewood are open to the public.
Nearby Cities
These communities are near Shorewood in Will County. Check them if you are looking for someone who may have lived or worked nearby.
Will County People Records
Shorewood is in Will County. Most public records for Shorewood residents go through Will County offices in Joliet. The county handles vital records, court cases, land files, tax data, and law enforcement records. For the full list of Will County offices and search tools, visit the county page.