Plainfield

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.

It's that time of year. With warm weather months, comes the return of community cruise nights throughout Will County.

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.

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

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.

The Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce hosting a ribbon cutting for john greene Realtor on Wednesday.

Check out these northern Illinois restaurants known for their burgers. From McHenry County to the Illinois Valley and everywhere in between, we've got you covered with a variety of places to try during National Burger Month.

Gallaher Sourdough is a Plainfield organic homemade sourdough baker using all organic grains.

Marengo police arrested a man early Saturday who they said possessed six roosters, cockfighting equipment and nearly $10,000.

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

Plainfield police investigation into the March 24 fire at the Larry's Diner building led to the arrest this week of two 14-yea-olds.

A Mass was held on Friday to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV at Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet. During the Mass, Bishop Ronald Hicks told parishioners that the new pope is "very smart and capable," and also someone who is "relatable." Hicks called Pope Leo XIV a "bridge builder" who believes in unity.

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

Juan Figueroa and Sandy Figueroa's passion for education stems from their own childhood experiences.

A Will County judge stood by her prison sentence for a former Plainfield Township landlord convicted of the 2023 hate crime murder of a Muslim child.

The Will County paratransit service for seniors and people with disabilities now is available in the townships of Plainfield, Channahon and Manhattan.

The Plainfield School District 202 board swore in two new members and three incumbents during a special reorganization meeting.

The JTHS 24th Annual Brent Wadsworth Alumni Golf Outing benefits students and staff at District 204 in Joliet.

John Fuqua of Plainfield was named the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Volunteer of the Year for his work on Hammel Woods restoration efforts.  

A Will County judge sentenced Joseph Czuba, 73, to a total of 53 years in prison. Czuba was sentenced to 30 years for Wadee’s murder, 20 years for Shaheen’s attempted murder and three years for hate crime.

The Canada Nationa Railroad will be completing repairs to the Eastern Avenue Railroad Crossing this weekend.

Stefan Bjes, who has more than two decades of law enforcement experience, will start as security director for Plainfield schools on May 27.

Fire damaged a Plainfield home Wednesday night. The family was able to safely escape, according to the Plainfield Fire Protection District.

Nick Giannasi, president and chief executive officer of of Unbroken Family Counseling will discuss “Lonely at the Top: The Science of Decision Making” at HopScotch and Vine located at 24047 W. Lockport St. in Plainfield.

Three Plainfield North High School are among the 10 recipients of $2,000 scholarships from Endeavor Health Edward Hospital’s Edward Foundation.

Patients and their families may dispose of unwanted medications at the Drug Enforcement Administration take-back event in Plainfield on Saturday, April 26.

Schools in Joliet and Will County are set to receive over $63,000 in library funding through Illinois' annual School District Library Grant Program.

The top leader for Joliet Township said the new food pantry for the Forest Park neighborhood represents more than food and shelter but a community of people looking out for one another. 

A Plainfield man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a man more than 10 times during a fight in Joliet, according to police.

Voters in Kendall County this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

A landscaper helped rescue a driver whose vehicle was submerged in a pond in Naperville.

A Joliet resident reportedly shut the door on an off-duty firefighter trying to warn them of a fire that eventually led to damage to their residence, according fire officials.

Plainfield East High School teachers and staff recently raised over $5,000 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

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

Check out new comics or try your hand at making people laugh at a local open mic night.

Joliet vity unions and others join Whiteford youth baseball in arrangement for life-saving equipment and training.