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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Plainfield keeper became Illinois' top high school soccer player
  • Why a Plainfield woman's case keeps this Joliet sergeant off duty

Also on today's calendar: The Final Homes. The Last Opportunity. Remington Woods Open House. and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 46.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• PHS-CC 2026 Graduate Is Gatorade Illinois Boys Soccer Player Of The Year (wjol.com) — Plainfield residents can celebrate local standout goalkeeper Marshall DeGraff, a 2026 Plainfield High School-Central Campus graduate just named the 2025-26 Gatorade Illinois Boys Soccer Player of the Year. He led the Wildcats to a strong season, earned national recognition, and now plays at Bowling Green while continuing extensive volunteer work in the community.
   

• Joliet Police Sgt. Bill Otis Begins 10th Month On Paid Administrative Leave, Return To Force Remains Murky (patch.com) — A Plainfield woman's emergency order of protection against Joliet police Sgt. Bill Otis remains in effect as he enters his 10th month on paid administrative leave, with a new court status hearing set for Oct. 7. Joliet officials say charging decisions rest with the Will County State's Attorney and an outside investigation, with no timeline yet for his possible return to duty.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Long Sleeve Pullover with ANSI A6 Cut Protection From: Magid Glove & Safety (manufacturing.net)
  • Romeoville High School Spartan Classic will feature marching bands from across Illinois (shawlocal.com)

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  • Toton's TV Calls It Quits: 35 Percent Off Retirement Sale For Crest Hill Business That Opened In 1967 (patch.com)

Joliet

  • Joliet Police Sgt. Bill Otis Begins 10th Month On Paid Administrative Leave, Return To Force Remains Murky (patch.com)
  • License Plate Reader Removal From All Will County Property? County Board Must Take Vote, Destinee Ortiz Says (patch.com)
  • 4-Time Bank Robber Who Tried Shooting Joliet Police Sergeant Awaits Federal Prison Sentence (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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