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Dave and Aubrey Appel of Plainfield, known for their "floating Max" from "Stranger Things" prop, created new horror props inspired by other pop culture themes.
Asphalt paving along the 143rd Street west extension in Plainfield “has been substantially completed” and the final layer of asphalt will be placed in November, according to the village.
The Clifton in Plainfield, which pairs the elegance and refinement of city dining with the connectivity and hospitality of the suburbs, also homage to the former Giambotta Pizza’s, which previously occupied its space.
Early voting sites for the Nov. 5 general election will expand throughout Will County on Monday.
The Joliet Police department has announced the arrest of Keenan Watt in the shooting of three people at Eden Bar and Grill on Sept. 22.
Elite Tea is open along Route 59 in Plainfield, serving up a variety of tea beverages.
Minooka Community High School and Plainfield Central High School girls volleyball teams are hoping to score a lot of points on Tuesday, Oct. 15 to benefit Shorewood HUGS.
The future Jack in the Box in Joliet would go into a former Arby’s restaurant at 2101 Illinois Route 59, according to a staff memo to the City Council.
Fall means it's time to visit a pumpkin farm! Check out our list of locations around northern Illinois for some autumn fun.
From school fundraisers to large regional events, fall is the time for craft fairs in all sizes across Will County. Here are some upcoming shows.
The third annual one-mile walk raising awareness about breast cancer and diabetes will take place on Saturday morning at the Will County Office building in Joliet.
Celebrate the southern Creole dish on National Gumbo Day Saturday, Oct. 12.
Class 2A No. 1 Mustangs dominate Knights in District 6 action
The Clifton bar and wood-fired kitchen recently opened in Plainfield.
The Rev. Dennis Spies' is new auxiliary bishop for Diocese of Joliet. The announcement came for Pope Francis on Friday.
The state plans new interchanges at Lockport Street/Airport Road and Route 126 aimed at serving the growing numbers of residents in Plainfield, Romeoville and Bolingbrook. But some are not happy with the idea.
A Democrat high school board president and Republican Will County board member plan to compete in the upcoming election for Will County Clerk.
The Playnfield Players will perform “A Christmas Carol” Dec 20, Dec. 21 and Dec. 22 at Plainfield High School – Central Campus, 24120 Fort Beggs Drive Plainfield.
On Sunday, 10 streets will close in Plainfield to accommodate the the Plainfield Harvest 5k/10k Run/Walk.
Yorkville's Yorktober Fest, Ottawa's Scarecrow Festival and Harvest of the Acorn Moon Festival in Aurora are all happening this weekend, Sept. 27-29.
A Joliet couple was sentenced to 48 months of probation and ordered to pay $20,573 in restitution after they pleaded guilty to stealing from Plainfield American Legion Marne Post 13 Legion Riders.
The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution honoring a Muslim child who was stabbed to death in Plainfield Township in October 2023.
Audrey Stein who served School District 202 for 24 years, will serve as grand marshall for the Plainfield community homecoming parade, which steps off at 9 a.m. Sept. 28.
New interchange planned for Lockport Street/Airport Road. Route 126 interchange would be reconstructed.
Starting on Thursday, Sept. 26, early voting locations around Illinois will be open for business and mail-in ballots will be sent out to voters who submitted requests for them beginning in August.
Students returned to classrooms only weeks ago, but in that time educators and police across northern Illinois have responded to dozens of school threats, creating what authorities said is an atmosphere of fear they worry could worsen if something isn’t done.
A jury trial is set for next February for a former Plainfield Township landlord charged with killing a Muslim child and attempting to kill his mother based on their Islamic faith.
Werk Force Brewing Co. in Plainfield creates a new stein each fall, with the latest edition to debut at Werktoberfest from Sept. 19-22.
The public comment period at the Plainfield Village Board meeting on Monday was focused on debate over the village flying the Pride flag each June during Pride month. At least one person - a Yorkville resident - called for the village to fly the Christian flag instead.
The public comment period at the Plainfield Village Board meeting on Monday was focused on debate over the village flying the Pride flag each June during Pride month. At least one person - not a Plainfield resident - called for the village to fly the Christian flag instead.
Mason Santiago, 19, and Tyler R. Koscinski, 20, both of New Lenox, were killed in a crash on Interstate 80 in Will County.
Plainfield police say there is "no credible evidence to support" the threat made regarding Plainfield Central but there will be extra security at the campus Tuesday morning.
The Plainfield Fire Protection District arrived at the scene of a residential fire in the 14600 block of Thomas Jefferson Drive in Plainfield shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Sunday
Will County property transfers from March 4 to Aug. 16, 2024.
School District 202 has new entrepreneurship classrooms at all four Plainfield high schools. Students will spend the 2024-25 school year building a product.
Fall offers its own unique festivals and community celebrations throughout the northern Will County area. Check here for a listing of special events in September and October.
Plainfield South High School will host its seventh annual marching band invitational on Saturday at the school. Marching bands from the Chicago area will be competing.
Central Elementary School in Plainfield is one of three schools in Illinois recognized as a Promising Practices Professional Learning Community by Work Solution Tree.
September is National Hunger Action Month and several Plainfield organizations and taxing bodies are joining together to help support local food pantries.
Two former football players alleged hazing and sexual assault. School district pays but does not acknowledge alleged hazing.
Will County property transfers from May 16 to Aug. 12, 2024.
The fire was contained to the garage, which has approximately $50,000 in damage, officials said.
The Will County Humane recently joined the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce and held a ribbing cutting on Aug. 29 to celebrate.
Chad T. Richards, 23, of Loves Park, Illinois was scheduled to appear in court Monday on charges he killed 21-year-old Kara Welsh of Plainfield on Friday.
Families are encouraged to bring their pets for photo opportunities at Clow Stephens Park, 16650 S. Lily Cache Road in Plainfield on Saturday.
Kara Welsh, 21, of Plainfield was found shot multiple times in an apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus Friday night. Welsh would have started her senior year on Tuesday.
The residence in the 13500 block of South Meadow Lane was deemed uninhabitable, according to the Plainfield Fire Protection District. The family pet died in the fire.
The expected cost for the 143rd Street east extension is $82.5 million with a total cost of the entire project estimated to be more than $100 million, according to the village of Plainfield.
On Tuesday, Candy and Corn in Minooka sold out of caramel apples. Dan's Homemade Candies in Joliet also had high demand on its first day of caramel apple season.
The Plainfield District 202 Board of Education voted 6-0 to approve a settlement agreement in a federal civil case that alleged two former student athletes were subjected to hazing and sexual assault.