🌱 Patch AM: What's To Come For Plainfield Old Town Project? Informational Meeting Planned

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In today's newsletter:

• Plainfield outlines next big steps for Old Town pedestrian upgrades

Also on today's calendar: Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What's To Come For Plainfield Old Town Project? Informational Meeting Planned (patch.com) — Plainfield residents are invited to a Wednesday evening meeting at Village Hall to learn about the next phase of Old Town improvements, focused on rebuilding sidewalks and rail crossings. Village officials will explain how the 2028 construction plans aim to boost pedestrian safety, accessibility, and connectivity around the Canadian National Railway in the Old Town neighborhood and gather community feedback.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plainfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show →
  Sontag Speed Supplies, 1931 Donmaur Dr, Crest Hill
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Happy Belly Cooking Class: Quick and Healthy Weeknight Dinners →
  Werk Force Brewing Co., 14903 S Center St, Plainfield
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• New to English
  Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
  9:15 am
• (Virtual) English Club
  Plainfield Public Library District US
  10:00 am
• P-STEP PA Program - Curriculum Night
  Plainfield Academy Plainfield, IL 60544
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Dave Rudolf's Singer-Songwriter Show
  Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
  2:00 pm
Monday August 31
• New to English
  Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
  9:15 am
• Everyday English
  Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• English for Beginner Learners - Level 1
  Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
  9:15 am
Saturday September 12
• September Hope Day Date Change →
  Plainfield Congregational UCC, 24020 W Fraser Rd, Plainfield
  11:00 am
• Our Entrance →
  Mayfair Subdv Sign/entrance improvement
  11:00 am
• "Melodies and Memories" Show Will Bring Barbershop Champion Groups to Naperville →
  Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E Gartner Rd, Naperville
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Healthy Aging Gets an AI Boost in Plainfield —Sheryl Bass Read on Patch
• 2026 Rooftop Outdoor Music Series —Mike Brick Read on Patch
• Obituary: Carol M. Bates —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
• Obituary: Cheri Lee —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
• Obituary: Joan Nurczyk —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch

• I found this on my lawn as I was mowing.
  Anyone know what it is? I know it's not off my mower. My first thought was part of a brake. I'm just not sure how it would've ended up on my lawn. (Nextdoor Riverbrook Estates)
• For those with a sense of humor only.
  Please keep it clean. I was with a few friends over the weekend. We were sitting around a fire pit. Thinking of interesting topics just for… (Nextdoor River View)

• Ryder System, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift in Plainfield. Apply here.
• Lennar Corporation posted a job opening for Customer Care Area Manager in Plainfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plainfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Romeoville

• Romeoville Creates New Small Business Grant Program (wjol.com)
• Romeoville, Illinois, launches youth, senior advisory councils (cbsnews.com)
• Girls flag football: 5 players to watch in the Herald-News area (shawlocal.com)

Crest Hill

• Dental Care for the Entire Family: Convenience Matters (shawlocal.com)

Oswego

• Lighting Upgraded Across All Oswego D308 Schools (patch.com)

Ok Plainfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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