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Glenn Wood, superintendent of District 202 in Plainfield, said the parade celebrated Hernandez’s contributions to the community. Wood called Hernandez the “consummate professional” and a man of “great character.”
Easter is Sunday, March 31. Here's a list of restaurants offering special holiday brunches.
Registration is required for Saturday's event. Hernandez, former director of community relations for District 202 in Plainfield, has battled brain cancer since 2022.
A Jeep Grand Cherokee that Crest Hill police officials said was involved in the pedestrian crash that killed two people in the city has been located.
Crest Hill police officials believe the vehicle that struck and killed two pedestrians in Crest Hill is a dark-colored Jeep Grand Cherokee missing at least four silver rectangle grill pieces and at least one fog light.
Question: What are the top issues facing your county and what would you like to do to address those issues? Answer: Safety is a major concern. I support local law enforcement. Read Betsy Naglich's full questionnaire here.
Expected to open this summer in former Marquette Bank building on Airport Road
The annual Plainfield Hometown Irish Parade will step off at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 17 from the parking lot of Plainfield Central High School and continues through the village’s downtown area.
The Will-Grundy chapter of the National Alliance of Mental Illness is now offering NAMI’s “Ending the Silence” program to local schools with good responses.
The Ira Jones Middle School National Junior Honor Society will host its fourth annual Family Game Night fundraiser on Friday at the school.
A Will County case where a Plainfield Township landlord is charged with killing a Muslim child was delayed once again because federal authorities have yet to complete their investigation.
The Plainfield Citizen’s Police & Fire Academy is free and will be held for 12 consecutive Tuesdays.
Conversations are ongoing between the YMCA Board of Directors, its leadership team, and the village of Shorewood to build a new center in the village, according to Katy Leclair, president and CEO of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA.
The Plainfield East High School Summer Art Studio runs from June 24 to June 27.
The Will County Health Department on Friday opened what was billed as its 60th micro pantry, an outdoor pantry where people in need of food can find something any day during the day or night.