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In today's newsletter:

  • How Plainfield's extended data center pause could shape future development
  • Plainfield resident, ex-Joliet lieutenant, faces felonies over Flock misuse
  • Plainfield Central's flag football playoff run ends in semifinal loss

Also on today's calendar: Anniversary Sale! and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 71, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Plainfield extends its moratorium on data centers (shawlocal.com) — Plainfield officials have extended their pause on new data center proposals for another 180 days while they finish detailed rules for where and how such facilities could be built. Village leaders say they want to avoid rushed decisions seen in Joliet and Yorkville and ensure any future projects fit Plainfield's long-term land use, infrastructure, and power needs.
   

• Illinois State Police Investigation Into Misuse of Flock System Leads to Felony Charges for Former Joliet Police Lieutenant (thepaper1901.com) — A Plainfield resident and former Joliet police lieutenant, Jeremy Harrison, has been charged with felony computer tampering and official misconduct after an Illinois State Police investigation into alleged misuse of Joliet's Flock license-plate reader system. The case began with a 2025 request from Joliet's inspector general, and prosecutors recently presented the findings to a Will County grand jury.
   

• Lexi Bukala's big plays lead Minooka flag football past Yorkville in regional semifinal (shawlocal.com) — Plainfield Central's flag football season ended in a 26–14 regional semifinal loss to Normal Community, despite a pick-six by Shania Davison. In the same Joliet Central Regional, Minooka advanced to the championship behind a huge passing connection between quarterback Alexia Ramirez and receiver Lexi Bukala, who combined for multiple touchdowns against Yorkville.
   

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  • Obituary: Marlene M. Tough —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Handmade Holiday Market Saturday, November 14, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm —Pangelus Read on Patch
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    Female. Very friendly. Knows commands. Was giving treats and water by my neighbor who found her. I'm just the poster . Her nail was bleeding on I… (Nextdoor Ridge)
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🗞 Nearby News

Romeoville

  • CWU Cross Country is Back in Action After a Week Off (wildcatsports.com)
  • License Plate Reader Ban, Data Center Moratorium Proposals Move Forward In Will County (patch.com)
  • Advanced Drainage Systems to acquire StormTrap (quadcitiesbusiness.com)

Bolingbrook

  • Man Robbed Victim At Gunpoint During Online Sale Meetup: Bolingbrook Police (patch.com)
  • Forest Preserve programs feature walks, nature stories and LEGO fun (wjol.com)

Joliet

  • Joliet's Best Octoberfest Party In Ages? Cemenos Pizza Hosting 2-Day Outdoor Festival, Music, Stein Contests (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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