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Also on today's calendar: Junk in the Trunk Flea Market in Gardner and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Record Gas Prices For Labor Day: What To Expect In Plainfield (patch.com) — Plainfield drivers heading out for Labor Day face record-high gas prices, with Illinois and Will County averages topping $4 per gallon. The report explains how global conflicts are driving up fuel costs and pinpoints where in Plainfield residents can currently find the lowest pump prices.
2. Single-family home sells in Plainfield for $610,000 (shawlocal.com) — A four-bedroom-style single-family home on Sandra Lane in Plainfield just sold for $610,000, offering nearly 2,900 square feet, central air, and an attached garage. Nearby recent sales on Madison Street, Michele Drive, and Jordan Lane show similar prices per square foot, giving Plainfield homeowners and buyers a snapshot of what properties in this neighborhood are currently fetching.
3. 2026 Higher Education Scholarship Recipients (fwrnews.com) — Several Plainfield students are among this year's Will County Farm Bureau Foundation higher education scholarship recipients, including graduates of Plainfield South High School and Joliet West now pursuing advanced degrees. The awards support local residents studying fields from speech-language pathology and political science to agriculture and healthcare, highlighting how Will County's farm community is investing directly in Plainfield-area students' college and graduate education.
4. 2026 Herald-News boys cross country preview capsules (shawlocal.com) — Plainfield runners and parents can size up all four local high school boys cross country teams as they head into the 2026 season, including defending state champion Plainfield North and perennial power Plainfield South. Coaches highlight returning standouts, key newcomers, and big goals, giving Plainfield residents a clear picture of who to watch and how competitive local programs expect to be.
5. Cannabis dispensaries in Illinois can now have drive-thrus. Among the 1st is in Woodstock (shawlocal.com) — A recent change in Illinois law now lets cannabis dispensaries add drive-thru service, and Terrabis plans to roll this out at all its Illinois locations, including Plainfield, by year's end. While Woodstock's shop is among the first to open a drive-thru, Plainfield customers could soon see similar convenience once state and local approvals are complete.
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