Sunday: Turning sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
Monday: Very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Week 8 IHSA football scores and more across the Will and Grundy county area (shawlocal.com) — Week 8 high school football brought mixed results for Plainfield teams, with Plainfield South rolling past Plainfield Central, Plainfield North falling at Bolingbrook, and Plainfield East edged by Joliet West. The roundup also tracks upcoming Week 9 matchups that could shape playoff hopes across the Southwest Prairie and nearby conferences.
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
Manteno Veterans Home Needs Donations - Drop Off in Joliet or New Lenox Until October 26, 2026 New Lenox American Legion and The Stone City VFW in Joliet are Serving as Donation Drop Off Sites Now thru October 26, 2026By K.P. LynneThe Manteno... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Obituary: Robert L. Arko —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Obituary: James Michael "Jim" Will —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
ZZ Top & Genesis Tribute Concert —Mike Brick Read on Patch
I was just at Walmart and saw something that honestly impressed me. There were four teenagers, two couples, walking to their car, and both young men opened the car doors for their girlfriends. I know it might seem… (Nextdoor Clearwater)
Does anyone recommend a good HVAC/Furnace/water heater technician that does repair and replacement in Plainfield area? Someone who is honest and reasonable and doesn't charge an arm and a leg. Appreciate the help. (Nextdoor Freedom)
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Server in Plainfield. Apply here.
Rally House posted a job opening for Team Captain (Shift Leader) in Plainfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plainfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Editorial: Dave Syverson for Illinois 35th Senate District (chicagotribune.com)
'We are seen as disposable': Rural residents fight a proposed gas pipeline (newsfromthestates.com)
Wisconsin man charged with killing Crest Hill witness in Chicago murder case (shawlocal.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!