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Greetings Plainfield! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Plainfield's football teams fare in Week 8?
Also on today's calendar: MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Turning sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
- Monday: Very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Week 8 IHSA football scores and more across the Will and Grundy county area (shawlocal.com) — Week 8 high school football brought mixed results for Plainfield teams, with Plainfield South rolling past Plainfield Central, Plainfield North falling at Bolingbrook, and Plainfield East edged by Joliet West. The roundup also tracks upcoming Week 9 matchups that could shape playoff hopes across the Southwest Prairie and nearby conferences. 
📸 Around Plainfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plainfield
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★ Featured events ★
- MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center →
Joliet Junior College Event Center, 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet
6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Return to Your Heart Art Series →
Dottie's Art Studio, 13717 US-30, Plainfield
11:00 am - Trivia Monday at Craft'd Plainfield →
Craft'd Plainfield, 16031 South Lincoln Highway, Plainfield - Trivia Monday at Craft'd Plainfield - Horror Films →
Craft'd Plainfield, 16031 South Lincoln Highway, Plainfield - Spooky Graham Cracker House: Vote! →
Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield
9:00 am - No Cook Night at Noodles & Company Plainfield benefiting Bonnie McBeth Learning Center →
Noodles and Company, 13511 S Rte 59, Plainfield
4:00 pm - Confident Communicators Toastmasters meeting →
C.W. Avery Family YMCA, 15120 Wallin Dr, Plainfield
7:00 pm - Monster Dash - Family Fun Run →
C.W. Avery Family YMCA, 15120 Wallin Dr, Plainfield
6:00 pm - Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair - SHOPEPRS WANTED! →
Channahon United Methodist Church, 24751 W Eames St, Channahon
9:00 am - Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat →
C.W. Avery Family YMCA, 15120 Wallin Dr, Plainfield
1:00 pm - Free Halloween Fun for Kids at Joliet Area Historical Museum Oct. 24 →
Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet
11:00 am - Socktober →
24010 W Renwick Rd, Plainfield
9:00 am
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Saturday October 24
Friday October 30
📣 Plainfield Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Plainfield PatchAM possible:
- Timbers of Shorewood — (815) 609-0669
- Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory — (815) 741-5500
- Bisa Lina Cannabis Dispensary — (815) 418-0200
- Oswego Service Group, LLC — (630) 892-2400
- Visiting Angels Plainfield — (815) 254-0152
- Will County Children's Advocacy Center — 815-774-4565
- Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois — (312) 207-5290
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Manteno Veterans Home Needs Donations - Drop Off in Joliet or New Lenox Until October 26, 2026
New Lenox American Legion and The Stone City VFW in Joliet are Serving as Donation Drop Off Sites Now thru October 26, 2026By K.P. LynneThe Manteno... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Obituary: Robert L. Arko —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: James Michael "Jim" Will —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- ZZ Top & Genesis Tribute Concert —Mike Brick Read on Patch
- I was just at Walmart and saw something that honestly impressed me.
There were four teenagers, two couples, walking to their car, and both young men opened the car doors for their girlfriends. I know it might seem… (Nextdoor Clearwater) - Does anyone recommend a good HVAC/Furnace/water heater technician that does repair and replacement in Plainfield area?
Someone who is honest and reasonable and doesn't charge an arm and a leg. Appreciate the help. (Nextdoor Freedom)
- BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Server in Plainfield. Apply here.
- Rally House posted a job opening for Team Captain (Shift Leader) in Plainfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plainfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Editorial: Dave Syverson for Illinois 35th Senate District (chicagotribune.com)
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- Wisconsin man charged with killing Crest Hill witness in Chicago murder case (shawlocal.com)
Ok Plainfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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