Plainfield

The fast-food giant already is renovating a former Arby's on Rt. 59 in Joliet and plans to take over another former Arby's on Jefferson Street as it maps out a return to the Chicago region.

Visitors to Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve in Plainfield can see migratory birds at viewing programs very Saturday morning this summer.

Dozens of dogs, including litters of puppies, were removed from a Wauconda home and turned over to area rescues, and the homeowner was charged with animal cruelty, police said.

As the sixth-fastest growing community in Illinois, Plainfield is looking to conduct a special census this year. The U.S. Census Bureau will be filling 60 jobs.

An assortment of new food options are popping up in Crystal Lake this summer, including a bakery that has already opened and authentic Mexican restaurants.

With the start of summer comes the return of community cruise nights throughout Will County. Lockport and Plainfield events kick off this week.

Here are seven destinations for artisan drinks along Route 66, including stops in Plainfield, Lockport and Joliet.

A Joliet man remains missing since June 27 but police officers have located a vehicle they believe he was driving before he vanished.

A 17-year-old boy is in stable condition after he was shot several times at Settler’s Park in Plainfield.

Auto enthusiasts can get out and show off their flashy and vintage cars at community cruise nights throughout Will County.

A Plainfield boy reportedly drowned Friday in a pool in Buffalo Grove.

Plainfield Police are investigating an overnight shooting in Settler's Park.

With spring here and temperatures slowly warming it is time to get out your bike and head out to these Will County trails.

From food trucks and live music to family-friendly festivities, here is a roundup of places to enjoy the Fourth of July across Will and Grundy counties.

Rosary High School in Aurora, long known for its academic rigor in preparing girls for college, has added College Prep to its name as of July 1.

A man reported missing in Joliet was last seen driving a silver Pontiac G5 sedan with Mississippi license plate number of JAD610.

The village of Plainfield welcomed residents and visitors from all over to its downtown area for the annual Plainfield Fest held Friday through Sunday. The event is organized by the Plainfield Riverfront Foundation.

A monumentat Van Horn Woods East Playground in Plainfield will preserve the memory of 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi, who was stabbed to death Oct. 14, 2023, in an anti-Palestinian, anti-Muslim hate crime in Plainfield.

Plainfield Pride, a local LGBTQ+ advocacy group, says it has seen an uptick in support in 2025 despite hostile political climate.

State lawmakers in Will County spoke at a Joliet casino about the recent passage of the largest budget in state history and the possibility of making adjustments to the budget later this year.

A 153-acre housing development consisting of 322 single-family houses and 83 townhouses is being built at the corner of Lockport Street and Wallin Drive in Plainfield. Work on the development, aptly named Keller Farm, began in 2024.

CIEL at Plainfield offers assisted living and memory care apartments. It is now recognized as a Certified Parkinson Disease Care community,

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant is now open at 16344 Boulevard Place in Plainfield.

A celebration of homemade, homegrown and handcrafted specialties, the Blackberry Lane Farmstand in Channahon features an array of local artisans’ products from functional to edible.

Here are special events planned in Will County to commemorate Juneteenth, the day commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.

Two new Jack in the Box restaurants will open in Will County this July.

The village of Plainfield is looking for residents interested in serving on its police commission. Members are appointed and serve two-year terms.

But mayor said the city plans to revitalize the commercial district in and around Joliet's indoor mall. New hotel opened Thursday, and retail is still coming.

Ezio Community Development Services recently awarded its first Ezio’s Home Remodel and Repair Grant to a homeowner in Joliet's Manningdale neighborhood.

Two Joliet police officers also helped with the rescue of several people inside of an apartment building on Tuesday that was damaged by a cooking-related fire.

Read the transcript of our interview with Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Superintendent Dr. Glenn Wood on DEI and the future of funding in the district, along with AI policies

A Plainfield woman will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the “Longest Marathon as a Quiz Master.” beginning Saturday, June 7.

Repairs to the bridge carrying Illinois Route 126, known locally as Lockport Street, over the DuPage River in Plainfield are expected to take 4-5 months.

The first Plainfield cruise night of the summer season took place on Tuesday, June 3. The weekly events are held on Lockport Street on Tuesday evenings through Aug, 19 and are sponsored by the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Illinois Tollway aims to connect small, diverse and veteran-owned firms with resources and training that will increase their opportunities to provide goods and services to the Tollway and other government agencies

Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C recognized its April 2025 Students of the Month at its monthly board meeting.

After unseasonably cool weather delayed openings last week, Joliet area public pools and splash pads are now ready for the summer season.

The Plainfield Foundation for Excellence has awarded 22 District 202 teachers with grants that will allow them to take part in special professional growth programs this summer.

Veterans of World War II and the Vietnam War spoke in support of Jewish service members at a Joliet synagogue and encouraged people to consider the real meaning behind Memorial Day.

The Plainfield American Legion Marne Post 13 Memorial Day Parade stepped off from Ira Jones Middle School and then traveled to Settlers' Park for a ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025.

Prepare for traffic delays and road closures in the vicinity of St. Mary Immaculate Parish along Illinois Route 59 in Plainfield Saturday morning.

Will County police departments participated in the annual Torch Run fundraising program for Special Olympics Illinois.

Northern Illinois is home to many unique distilleries that use farm fresh-to-bottle ingredients.

One plan commission member is questioning Plainfield’s Comprehensive Plan and how it relates to the addition of another residential development.

A mother whose child was the victim of a 2023 hate crime murder in Plainfield Township reunited with the first responders of the tragedy at the Will County Sheriff’s Office in Joliet. 

The Illinois Department of Transportation will begin bridge deck repair work on Illinois Route 126 in Plainfield next month.

The 12 Plainfield District 202 juniors can use the Horizon Grants for summer workshops, classes, field studies, internships or conferences during the summer before their senior year.

Werk Force Brewing in Plainfield earned a bronze medal at the 2025 World Beer Cup.

Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve in Plainfield will be holding a bird viewing program from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Local police departments across the Joliet area will be participating in the annual “Cop on a Rooftop” fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Illinois from 5 a.m to noon Friday.