Federal Relief Available to Shorewood Residents Impacted by April Flooding

Aaron Klima, chief of police and director of the Village's emergency management program, is working to help local flood victims apply for federal aid.

In an effort to make sure local flood victims know what kind of assistance is available to them, Shorewood police chief Aaron Klima and several other village employees are standing ready to take calls. Klima, also the Village's director of emergency management, issued a news release after President Obama declared 11 counties in Illinois as federal disaster areas, including Will County. The move came after Governor Quinn asked for assistance following the April floods in Illinois. Klima said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the administrator of the assistance program. He directed local residents to contact FEMA via: Klima said applicants will need the following information to initiate assistance requests: Residents and …

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Be Inspired by People Doing Great Things in the Community

Take a look through Shorewood's Greatest People section, and you'll find stories about people who give much of themselves for others. These features will reaffirm your faith in your neighbors and fellow people.

Shorewood Parks & Rec Department Launches Summer Fun Program

A 13-week family-friendly program begins on June 6 in Shorewood's Towne Center Park.

The headline on the top of the page reads: "It's Summer in Shorewood." And, with the recent arrival of much warmer weather, it's starting to feel like summer. So, why not start filling your calendar with summer activities? The Village of Shorewood Parks and Recreation Department is running a 13-week program that is sure to pique your interest. Events will begin at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday in Towne Center Park, beginning on June 6. Admission is free. Following is the complete rundown:

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Coldwater: Traffic Cop with a Motor for Community Police Work

Friends and colleagues describe Shorewood Police Officer of the Year John Coldwater as a high-energy guy who is driven to succeed on the job and at home with his wife and two boys.

Huband, soccer dad, go-getter. John Coldwater is so much more than a traffic officer with the Shorewood Police Department. He makes it his job to educate young parents on the importance of properly installing child seats in their vehicles. He reads to kindergarteners in the Troy School District. He hands out glow-in-the-dark necklaces to young teens on Halloween. And he helps shape the image of the local police department by organizing events such as the recent weight loss competition between a handful of Shorewood officers. Coldwater shed 29 pounds and was crowned “The Biggest Loser.” Really, he is a winner in every sense of the word, the definition of what community police work is all about. “John’s work ethic makes him a terrific cop,” …

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Shorewood Review, May 5-11: Did You Miss It?

These are some of the stories had people talking on Shorewood Patch during the last week.

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Shorewood Officials Planning Memorial Day Celebration

The Towne Center fountain will be turned on and fireworks will be launched to mark the completion of Shorewood's Veteran's Memorial Park on Monday, May 27.

A children's parade is planned. Then, there will be a dedication and wreath-laying ceremony. A bicentennial pops orchestra will play. Then, they'll flip the switch on the fountain at the Veteran's Memorial site near the entrance to Shorewood's Towne Center and launch fireworks. And, at long last, a project that Shorewood mayor Rick Chapman personally has worked to oversee for two years will be in the books thanks, in part, to donations from local residents and business leaders. Chapman and Rev. G.A. Klima—father of Shorewood police chief Aaron Klima—will speak during a Memorial Day celebration to mark the occasion on Monday, May 27, said Village of Shorewood executive assistant Toni Dulny. She said the program will begin at 7:30 p.m. …

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Shorewood Police Score Birdie in Fight Against Child Sex Abuse

Proceeds from the Shorewood Police Department's annual charity golf outing were donated to the Will County Children's Advocacy Center.

A little fun and relaxtion. A lot of goodwill. The Shorewood Police Department picked the Will County Children's Advocacy Center as one of the beneficiaries during its annual charity golf outing. And officers scored another birdie recently when they presented a check to State's Attorney James Glasgow. Commander Eric Allen and Officer Paul Hulbert turned over a $2,000 contribution to Glasgow, according to a news release issued by the state's attorney's office. The money will be earmarked to assist in the fight against child sexual abuse. Glasgow serves as the chairman of the Will County Children's Advocacy Center's board. "We are grateful to the Shorewood Police Department for choosing the Will County Children's Advocacy Center as a …

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Shorewood Police Chief Introduces New Communication Tool

Aaron Klima is encouraging residents to sign up for NIXLE alerts, while also asking that they take a pro-active approach to community policing.