The nonprofit American Muslims Assisting Neighbors is hosting a tribute for Wadee Alfayoumi, a year after he was killed.
Learn about contemporary Native life in the United States. The free traveling exhibit opens Saturday, Sept. 21.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.
The community food drive will benefit Bags of Hope, the Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry and the St. John Lutheran Church Food Pantry.
All orders include free shipping and all proceeds from sales go to fund conservation and nature education initiatives.
In a letter to the editor, Mayor John Argoudelis addressed residents' concerns with traffic, listing improvements and studies underway.
The community will come together at Settlers' Park for an evening of free food, live music and family-friendly activities.
This Forest Preserve event at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon is designed for people of varying abilities.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
It's the eighth consecutive year the Plainfield Park District received the the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
The preschool teacher "is the most compassionate, caring teacher that I know," the submission reads.
Heather-Dawn Edwards "never gives up on her students," the submission reads.
The StoryWalk® Showcase Contest will run from July 1 to August 24.
The annual Armored Truck Challenge will once again benefit Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois.
Spend $35 at OutsiderThreads.com now through July 5 to get 15% off merchandise. All proceeds go to The Nature Foundation of Will County.
Cyclists will take off from Village Green Park, ride 8 miles to Shorewood and stop for a drink at a local bar before returning.
The National Weather Service predicts a high between 85 and 90 degrees on Monday.
The Plainfield native grad's favovite experience was vaccinating wildebeest via dart gun from a helicopter, her mother said.
The Plainfield native "works hard at whatever she puts her mind to."
Peak heat index values are forecast to be between 100-105 degrees this week in the Chicagoland area.
The Timber Ridge grad is active in sports, charity and volunteering, her grandmother writes.
The Plainfield student "has overcome many obstacles to get where she is," said the person who nominated her as an outstanding graduate.
The Joliet West High School grad plans to become a nurse practitioner.
The nominee "balanced his passion for music and academia efficiently," according to the person who nominated him.
"As great of a student and athlete as he is, Josh is an even better person," said the person who nominated the graduate.
"Casey is an outstanding volunteer and when in need she doesn't hesitate," her mom said.
The sixth grader goes "above and beyond" at school and shows up for others, a faculty member said.