In response to the coronavirus crisis, the Will County Forest Preserve has cancelled the dog egg hunt and several other Easter events.
On a weekend when the confirmed cases of coronavirus jumped significantly across Illinois, Plainfield saw its local tally jump by five.
The Plainfield Police Department confirmed Saturday that there were six known cases of coronavirus in the village.
If everyone in Will County adheres to social distancing, coronavirus may not peak until late summer, according to a recent analysis.
The State of Emergency declaration that Mayor Michael Collins issued last week has been renewed as the new coronavirus crisis continues.
Camp Breathe Easy will be held July 27 – July 31, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Edward Hospital, 801 S. Washington St. in Naperville.
Camp Hope 2020 will be held June 22-26, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. in Naperville.
Edward Foundation and SHARE will host the program, “Perinatal Sibling Loss: Helping Your Child Grieve."
Edward is also accredited by the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer and National Accreditation Program of Breast Centers.
The Edward Foundation awarded scholarships to 21 Edward Hospital employees who are pursuing a degree or advanced degree in nursing.
MyEEHealth features easy access to appointment scheduling, wait times, find-a-doctor, health risk assessments and MyChart patient portal.
Plainfield Park District will celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center on Feb. 1 with $1 entry all day.
The peak of the flu season can come anytime between late December and February.
The 21st annual Harvest 5k Walk/Run will have a new route this year due to road construction.
Mike Brouillard's participation in this weekend's triathlon in Madison, Wis., will raise money for World Vision.
Dr. Bannon is accepting new patients in Plainfield at 24600 W. 127th St.
Over the last few weeks, reports of dogs dying due to blue-green algae toxicity have been reported in several states.
Diapers should also be changed in a bathroom or changing room, not poolside, the Will County Health Department advises.
Don and Carol Brongiel look on as their son, David, works out at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA in Plainfield.
The Healthy Driven Running Series features races in Naperville, Oswego and Plainfield.
A fun new game or activity will be coming to a park near you as the Plainfield Park District celebrates Parks and Recreation Month in July.
Shelby Champine, Plainfield, sets loose the butterflies at the SHARE Wings of Hope Angel Garden Blessing & Butterfly Release on June 4.
There were four human cases of the illness last year in Will County.
May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Here are the odds of getting skin cancer in Illinois.
These 151 nursing homes in Illinois have the federal government's lowest rating after a change in the way the homes are graded.
The race starts at 8 a.m. May 25 at Plainfield North High School. Registration is now open to the public.
Funds will go to the Plainfield Fire Protection District and its effort to provide a special camp experience for children and teens.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27 at the Plainfield Law Enforcement Center.
Tainted fruit was also potentially sold at Target and on Amazon.
Edward-Elmhurst Health was the first hospital or health system in the Chicago area to acquire Molecular Breast Imaging.
The Joliet Bike Club recently made a $500 donation to the Plainfield Park District that will be used for future bike path development.
Walk-ins are welcome or donors can reserve a time online.
Two additional pediatric deaths have been reported in Illinois since January.
Plainfield resident Christine Blanco is Olympia Fields hospital’s latest nurse to receive DAISY Award
At least one death has been reported in connection with the outbreak and several products have been recalled.
Lukas Wyss was recently named the Young Professional of the Year by the Illinois Park & Recreation Association.
William Paul Healy was born at 6:35 a.m. on January 1. He weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz. and measured 20 inches long.
More than 160,000 pounds of raw ground turkey products have been added to the recall. In Illinois, 21 cases of illness were reported.
An E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce has sickened 43 people in the United States, including 2 people in Illinois.
(From left) Michael Gettys, Dr. Matthew Siegel, Don Gettys, Brett Skeen, Edward Foundation. (Front) Kain Gettys.