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đŸŒ± Patch AM: New Community-Driven Music, Arts Festival Is Extension Of Werk Force Brewing Mission

Also check out ***Blowout Garage Sale*** on the Plainfield Patch calendar

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Hi there, Plainfield! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • New music and arts festival aims to uplift Plainfield youth
  • Why Plainfield police seized 650 toilet paper rolls this homecoming week.
  • How much more could Plainfield's Illinois American Water customers soon pay?

Also on today's calendar: ***Blowout Garage Sale*** and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Community-Driven Music, Arts Festival Is Extension Of Werk Force Brewing Mission (patch.com) — Plainfield residents are invited to The Great Get Together Music and Arts Festival at Settlers' Park on Oct. 3, created by the owners of Werk Force Brewing and a local nonprofit. The volunteer-powered event will showcase Plainfield artists, businesses, and organizations while raising funds to expand free music experiences and mentorship for local youth.
   

2. 650 toilet paper rolls confiscated by Illinois police in homecoming pranks (newsnationnow.com) — Plainfield police say they've confiscated 650 rolls of toilet paper after late-night homecoming pranks escalated into property damage across town, including North Plainfield neighborhoods. Officers report masked groups targeting homes and cars with eggs, ketchup, and detergent, and they're warning residents that homecoming is no excuse for vandalism or disrupting neighbors' quality of life.
   

3. Illinois American Water customers speak out on $129 million rate hike at Bolingbrook hearing (shawlocal.com) — Plainfield residents who get water from Illinois American Water could see bills rise by about $10 a month for water and $23 for wastewater under a proposed $129 million rate hike. At a packed Bolingbrook hearing, customers and local leaders blasted the plan, arguing the profitable private utility should fund infrastructure upgrades without further burdening families already struggling with rising costs.
   

4. Soccer Recap: Oswego East Holds Plainfield North Scoreless (maxpreps.com) — Plainfield North's boys soccer team saw its home winning streak snapped in a 2-0 loss to higher-ranked Oswego East on Wednesday, dropping the Tigers to 5-3-1. North now turns around quickly for another home test Tuesday, when they'll host crosstown rival Plainfield Central in a 4:30 p.m. kickoff local fans can attend.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Mary Lou Prosise —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • St. Mary Immaculate Catholic School Handmade Holiday Market —Pangelus Read on Patch
  • Addicted To Love: A Robert Palmer Dance Party- live on the Outdoor Rooftop —Mike Brick Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Karen Brock (née Andrews) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Marilyn Beatrice Tarizzo —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Is this anyone's dog.
    He was on my porch earlier and then went to my neighbor's porch. We gave him a little food and water but can't bring him in the house because we have… (Nextdoor Grande Park)
  • Getting back into people portraits, I did this over the summer.
    I'm hoping to work on Audrey Hepburn in colored pencil in the future! (Nextdoor Riverstone)
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Server in Plainfield. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Plainfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plainfield here.

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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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