Teams will go door-to-door to determine what kinds of assistance Plainfield residents need after several mid-August storms.
The new location, all on one level, will feature an exhibit gallery, expanded research space and more storage.
Will County parents can now register to have free age-appropriate books mailed to their children from birth until their fifth birthday.
Waste Management is altering its pick-up schedule Wednesday and Thursday due to the extreme heat in the forecast.
Here's where to stay cool if you find yourself without air conditioning amid the sweltering weather forecast continuing throughout the week.
In past competitions, teams of five pulled the 38,000-pound armored truck across the finish line in a minute or two.
The 30-year-old was helping repair a vehicle on the side of the interstate when a car hit him, according to the GoFundMe.
The pizzeria is fundraising for a staff member who took a "terrible fall" and requires surgery to recover.
Every purchase supports The Nature Foundation of Will County's education, recreation and conservation programs.
The upcoming dedication ceremony will reaffirm "the community's commitment to peace, remembrance, and justice against bigotry."
It's the ninth straight year the Plainfield Park District has been honored with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
A Shorewood board game cafe will host a day-and-a-half-long trivia game planned by a Plainfield resident to break a Guinness World Record.
The Plainfield Police Department's goal is to raise $5,000 through the Torch Run for Special Olympics.
Submit your picture of a native wild bird at McKinley Woods for a chance to win! This Forest Preserve District contest runs through May 31.
The Plainfield Area Public Library Board of Trustees seeks a candidate to fill a vacancy on the Library Board.
Plainfield police will participate in the event to raise money for Special Olympics.
After 32 years, the Plainfield resident is retiring from his role as the executive director of the Forest Preserve District of Will County.
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The neighborhoods will expand housing available in the existing Springbank subdivision in Plainfield.
William "Bill" Barnes served the Plainfield Fire Protection District for 60 years.
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Police Chief Robert Miller and Fire Chief Vito Bonomo lead the program, giving locals insights into emergency response and enforcement.
Buy one T-shirt and get another 50% off through Feb. 28 at OutsiderThreads.com. Proceeds benefit The Nature Foundation of Will County.
The Plainfield Park District will name the sensory park on the east side of Van Horn Woods in remembrance of Wadee Alfayoumi.
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is working on implementing a new segment of the DuPage River Trail in Plainfield.
The Village of Plainfield is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Plainfield Park District has planned three controlled burns on Wednesday.
Participants will complete nature-themed missions to build healthy habits and qualify to win $10,000 in randomly awarded prizes.
Will County residents can report high-risk or unsafe intersections, streets and roads in CMAP's latest road safety initiative.
The Plainfield Area Public Library has been a beloved part of the community since 1925.
Plainfield Patch's most-read stories of 2024 included restaurant closures, new business openings and fatal shootings of local youth.
The club donated Jewel gift cards to 181 families this year thanks to a record-breaking amount of donations, organizers said.
The park is set to feature play structures for various ages, disc golf, a walking trail, picnic tables and other amenities, officials said.
If a fire starts because of holiday decorations, the red lights on wreaths displayed outside stations will be replaced with white ones.
Plainfield is one of the fastest-growing places often also considered great investments, according to data from a personal finance resource.
The Plainfield brewery was the only one from Illinois to win two medals at this year's Great American Beer Festival.
The event gives locals the chance to anonymously dispose of unwanted, expired or unused medications.
It's the second year the Plainfield Park District was chosen the best in the Herald-News Best of Will County Readers' Choice Awards.
Complete missions to earn prizes with this popular program that features a variety of nature-themed challenges throughout the preserves.