From Target to CVS to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Meijer and more, here's a look at holiday hours at area retailers for 2018.
More than 300 people attended the Timbers of Shorewood's Christmas party, "Santa and the Timbers’ Elves" on Saturday.
Boston Market, Buca di Beppo, Morton's and more: Make your holidays hassle free by making a reservation.
From "Die Hard" to "Elf" to "How The Grinch Stole Christmas," a new study reveals each state's favorite holiday classic.
A study ranks every state for Christmas spirit based on a variety of metrics. See how Illinois fared.
New toys can be dropped off at all four Plainfield fire stations.
Enjoy the sounds of the season, figgy pudding and more.
From Jewel to Mariano's to Whole Foods, Meijer and more, here's what's open (and when) on Thanksgiving.
Kick off the holidays in downtown Plainfield with a creche lighting, hay rack rides, letters to Santa and more.
Personalized messages will arrive via email before Christmas, but you need to sign up soon.
The annual turkey drop is back once again. Find out when and where to drop off your frozen bird.
Don't feel like cooking? There are plenty of Illinois restaurants open for Thanksgiving, but you may want to make a reservation soon.
Some schools and local government offices are closed Monday.
Take a ride with Santa this December in Plainfield.
Find out where you can drop off gloves, boots, hats, coats and more to help those in need this winter.
Find out how to "adopt" a family and fulfill the wish lists of children and adults who could use some holiday help.
There are four restaurants where kids can eat free on Halloween across Illinois, plus several others offering deals and giveaways.
The Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce Halloween event offers trick-or-treating, a costume contest and more downtown and at the YMCA.
Plainfield has a total of 47 registered sex offenders.
Another look at the sites of Chicagoland's most infamous ghost stories.
Trick-or-treaters in Illinois may be the happiest if you give them this candy on Halloween.
Patch is compiling its 2018 guide to the Will County's best — and scariest — yard displays. Submit your yard haunt today.
Halloween 2018 falls on a Wednesday.
Here are some places to scare up some fun this Halloween.
Plus: Weather, traffic and fun things to do over the long weekend and into fall.
What are your weekend plans? Say goodbye to summer with these great events, from fireworks to free live music, food fests and more.
Come out, enjoy some barbecue and help out the USO.
Most fireworks injuries involve the hands, fingers, head, face and ears.
A regional roundup of the best places to celebrate Independence Day in Chicago and the suburbs on July 4, 2018.
Happiness is attainable
The event got its start in 1999 as part of Plainfield Fest and has been the Patriotic Picnic since 2008. This year, it's on Tuesday, July 3.
Here's your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and near Plainfield.
Have ice cream and chat with Plainfield police.
Heartfelt messages and great photos of dads from around Illinois.
Wife Samantha pays tribute to her husband, Matthew Ramsey of Plainfield.
Guinevere McGahan pays tribute to her husband, Timothy McGahan.
A grandson thanks his Plainfield grandpa.
With an excessive heat warning for some areas and a possible heat index around 110 degrees this weekend, here are some places to stay cool.
Help us celebrate Father's Day 2018 by sending in your photos and tributes to your dad.
Plainfield residents who illegally set off fireworks risk a $100 fine and having their fireworks confiscated.