SCA: The New Era in Local Journalism

In Shorewood, the retreat of legacy media like the Sun Sailor and other print publications directly enabled the creation of a "news desert"—a dangerous reality that the Shorewood Citizen Advocates (SCA) has stepped in to combat.

June 22, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 5 Minute Recap

Some items of interest from the Shorewood council meeting: - Mill Street water main project cancelled - Flock ALPR camera contract ending - Police Coordinating Committee controversy

June 8, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 3 Minute Recap

Some items of interest from the Shorewood council meeting: – Flock ALPR camera audit discussion – Mill Street water main issues – Excelsior Fire District report

Three Things

Here are three new, quick and informative articles for readers this week: - Lights Out - Monarch Butterflies - Bird Nests

12% City Tax Increase?

Are you prepared to take another tax increase? After a 29.4% tax and services increase over the last 4 years, city finance director Jeanne Schmuck presented city council with a proposed 12% tax increase for 2027.

Utility Bills Soar in Shorewood

Have you looked at your utility bill this past quarter? Residents are stunned to find it’s costing more than $100 more per quarter or $400 more per year - never mind the city's 9% property tax increase!

Death Debt & Taxes

$34.5M Debt! 117% Tax Increase! Shorewood is headed for a tsunami of debt. Based on city council’s approval of the 2026 Long-Term Financial Management and Capital Improvement Plans the city is continuing an unprecedented spending spree never seen before.

Help Save $55k Annually – Go Paperless!

It’s no surprise that eliminating paper, envelopes, printing, postage and resource time will reduce costs and provide funds for more useful projects. The same is true for Shorewood and you can help save the city at least $55k/year in taxpayer money by going paperless.

Surveillance Camera In The Bag

This article describes how a handful of vocal residents disrupted the existence of a Flock surveillance system they initially knew nothing about—and, once they understood it, firmly opposed.

Mar. 23, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 3 Minute Recap

We watch so you don’t have to. Fresh eyes on every meeting, sharper reporting, and fast analysis—plus the links you actually need when you want to dig deeper. Here are the simplified highlights of the council actions.

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