The 4th of July fireworks show cancelled due to hot, dry weather has been rescheduled for Sept. 15.
Tickets for dinner and live jazz are $40 per person, with proceeds benefitting the Plainfield Riverfront Foundation.
A history of the holiday from the U.S. Department of Labor, plus resources for Plainfield job-seekers.
What better way to celebrate American workers than by taking a day off?
Beckie Fry works to raise money for Team World Vision by taking part in the Sept. 9 Chicago Half Marathon.
With 260 mph winds, the F5 tornado took just eight minutes to complete its destruction as it cut a swath from Wheatland township to Plainfield, Crest Hill and and Joliet.
For the second year, sunflowers pay tribute to Plainfield teen Antinette “Toni” Keller.
Josh Aldis offers analysis, predictions, post-game wrapup.
The annual event returns to Plainfield Sept. 15 and 16.
Joshua Henderson took first place in the junior division at the Professional and Amateur Pinball Association championships last weekend in Pittsburgh, and snagged second place among 10,000 competitors for the world title.
Celebrating craft brews, the event will host more than 50 brewpubs and breweries this year.
Ed Hamilton and Gary Magruder are one of 25 Illinois couples represented by a pair of civil rights lawsuits.
Leisure travel is helping fuel local economy, official said.
Baby Emily Kaczanko is home after 142 days in the Edward Hospital NICU. On Thursday, she reunited with some of her lifesavers.
Event at Heroes West on Thursday is the first of its kind.
The "modern archeologists" who star in the History Channel show plan to be in Illinois in September, according to a show producer.
In years to come, foundation president said he hopes to move the event to the DuPage riverfront from downtown Plainfield.
Once a thriving tourist attraction, what became of Electric Park once it closed for good in the 1920s?
Did a Lockport Street druggist come up with the creamy creation? Or is the story just sugar-coated history?
Big Hearted Bikers sponsor an event to raise funds for the family of Ron Oswald and the other family involved in the crash July 14.
Fellow bikers took part in an honor ride in memory of Ron Oswald.
Illinois American Water presented Plainfield Fire Protection District officials with the $1,250 grant Friday morning.
Four-year-old Kylie Arnold succumbed to brain cancer in February, but in her short life, she inspired many. This is the last of a five-part series on her life, death and legacy.
Four-year-old Kylie Arnold succumbed to brain cancer in February of this year, but in her short life, she touched many. This is the fourth in a series about her life, death and legacy.
Four-year-old Kylie Arnold succumbed to brain cancer in February, but in her short life, she inspired many. This is part three in our series on her life, death and legacy.
Four-year-old Kylie Arnold succumbed to brain cancer in February, but in her short life, she inspired many. This is part two of our series about her life, death and legacy.
Four-year-old Kylie Arnold succumbed to brain cancer in February, but in her short life, she inspired many. This is the first of a five-part series on her life, death and legacy.
The third installment in a series on the historic Joliet Road home and the people who lived in it.
The second installment in the history of the Joliet Road home.
An email scam is targeting recipients of VA disability compensation.
Was the home at Lockport Street and Eastern Avenue part of the Underground Railroad movement?
Coordinator Susan Bostanche said vendors will rotate as new types of produce are in season.
Lockport Street was busy on Tuesday night.
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Deadline to register is June 4.
Reader's Digest is looking for the "Most Interesting Town in America" and they're willing to pay $1,000 to find it.
Joliet Junior College hosted the "Celebrating Sustainability" event on May 19.
A May 19 fundraiser at LifeSpring Community Church will help offset adoption-related costs.
The Dubuque Community School Board this week voted to consider ending Larie Godinez's contract with the school district.
Local leaders will conduct the nondenominational event at 9 a.m. in Settlers' Park.