🌱 Patch AM: How Plainfield teens turned summer internships into real career experience

Morning Plainfield! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Plainfield teens turned summer internships into real career experience
• Plainfield North lineman listed among Augustana's 2026 football commitments

Also on today's calendar: "Melodies and Memories" Show Will Bring Barbershop Champion Groups to Naperville and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Humid, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, hot and humid, temps: high: 90, low: 70.
• Wednesday: Hot and humid, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Plainfield District 202 students gained work experience through Will County CED summer internship program (shawlocal.com) — Plainfield District 202 students spent this summer in paid internships with local governments, nonprofits, arts groups, and businesses through the Will County CED program, including roles with Plainfield Arts Community Theatre and Pace Suburban Bus. The district plans to expand the partnership by hosting interns itself in 2027 and will hold an informational breakfast for potential internship hosts at the District 202 Administration Center on Sept. 8.
   

• Augustana College had 3 football commitments as of Aug. 19, 2026 (rockislandtoday.com) — A Plainfield North High School football player, Grant Zak, is among three athletes listed by Prep Redzone as 2026 commitments to Augustana College. The brief snapshot notes his Jan. 20 commitment date but stresses it doesn't confirm signing, enrollment, or current status, and other commitments may not be captured.
   

📸 Around Plainfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plainfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• "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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Other local events

Tuesday September 1
• English for Beginner Learners - Level 1
  Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
  9:15 am
• English for Beginner Learners - Level 2
  Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
  11:00 am
• CAPE Parent 101 Meeting
  Plainfield SD 202 15732 S Howard St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA
  5:00 pm
• Teen Craft Club
  Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
  5:00 pm
• Happy Belly Cooking Class: Quick and Healthy Weeknight Dinners →
  Werk Force Brewing Co., 14903 S Center St, Plainfield
  6:00 pm
• Community Information Meeting
  Troy CCSD 30C Troy Shorewood Elementary School, 210 School Rd, Shorewood, IL
  6:00 pm
• Kids Pokémon® Club
  Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• Confident Communicators Toastmasters meeting →
  C.W. Avery Family YMCA, 15120 Wallin Dr, Plainfield
  7:00 pm
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
Sunday September 20
• Downtown Plainfield Fall Artisan Market →
  Sanctuary Events, 24216 Lockport St, Plainfield
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Obituary: David L. Stephenson —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch

• Baby squirrel fell out of our tree.
  We did all of the things the internet said to. My wife cant bring herself to leave it out in nature but we also can't raise this thing. Tried to take… (Nextdoor Wesmere)
• Has anyone seen a small white male dog running around the neighborhood.
  I can back home and the back gate was open. I go inside the house there's one dog and not the other dog. His name is Spick and he's very friendly dog… (Nextdoor Mayfair)

• Meijer, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Stocking in Plainfield. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Plainfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plainfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Underwood Secures More Than $35 Million in Federal Funding to Support Nursing Education, Health Care, Child Care, and More in Northern Illinois (house.gov)
• Illinois already smashed its tornado record this year. Now, it's nearing an all-time US record. (weather.com)

Crest Hill

• Sandwich Fair Rules (wjol.com)

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• Sandburg vs Bolingbrook (maxpreps.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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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