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Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Single-family home sells for $540,000 in Plainfield (shawlocal.com) — A Plainfield home on Scott Drive recently sold for $540,000, offering three bedrooms, three baths, and an attached garage on a 10,400-square-foot lot. Several nearby Plainfield properties on Presidential Avenue and Meadow Lane also closed this summer, giving residents a clear snapshot of current neighborhood prices per square foot.
• Choosing the Right Mulch for Different Landscaping Needs (upscalelivingmag.com) — If you are planning a landscaping project in Plainfield, this guide explains how different types of mulch affect soil health, weed control, and plant protection through the seasons. It also notes that buying bulk mulch in Plainfield can make larger projects more affordable and visually consistent, helping you create a healthier, better-looking yard.
• Makuh, Carlton Jr., and Ryniec Claim First CCIW Football Weekly Awards of the Season (cciw.org) — A North Central College linebacker from Plainfield has earned one of the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin's first football weekly awards after a dominant defensive performance against a top-ranked opponent. The conference also honored an Augustana quarterback and North Central kicker, spotlighting local talent making an impact early in the season.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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