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Good morning Plainfield! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How two Plainfield students are shaping education policy across Illinois
  • Why Plainfield police seized 650 toilet paper rolls before homecoming
  • How did Plainfield home prices stack up in last week's sales?

Also on today's calendar: Our Voices, Our Minds: Bipoc Youth Navigating Discrimination In Education and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, temps: high: 63, low: 55.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2 Plainfield District 202 students earn second terms on state education advisory council (shawlocal.com) — Two Plainfield District 202 students from Plainfield North and Plainfield South high schools have been reappointed to the Illinois State Board of Education's Student Advisory Council, giving the district two seats for a second straight year. Their work will influence statewide policy on issues like absenteeism, college admissions, and classroom use of artificial intelligence, while spotlighting Plainfield students' leadership at the state level.
   

• Cops flush homecoming prank plans after seizing 650 toilet paper rolls in 'Operation Clean Sweep' (foxwilmington.com) — Plainfield police say they've cracked down on destructive homecoming pranks near Plainfield North High School, even seizing a 650-roll toilet paper stash after multiple nights of complaints. Officers report homes and cars hit with toilet paper, eggs, and other messes, and warn that trespassing and property damage could bring criminal charges while also pulling police away from more serious calls.
   

• Will County: What were the best deals for residential properties sold the week of Sept. 7? (shawlocal.com) — Several Plainfield homes, including a Chestnut Grove Drive property that sold for $375,000, ranked among the best residential deals in Will County for the week of Sept. 7. The roundup details sale prices, sizes, and closing dates, giving Plainfield homeowners and buyers a snapshot of how local values compare to the countywide average of about $409,000.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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