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đ± Patch AM: Plainfield Woman, 24, Killed In Big Rock Crash: Coroner
Be sure to catch Grammy-Nominated Bluegrass Friday at Werk Force Brewing - No Cover on the Plainfield Patch calendar
What's up Plainfield! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Plainfield woman, 24, dies after two-car crash in Big Rock
- Which Plainfield D202 high school made Illinois' top 100 list?
- Will Plainfield's massive Ridge Road warehouse plan finally move forward?
Also on today's calendar: Grammy-Nominated Bluegrass Friday at Werk Force Brewing - No Cover and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 77, low: 62.
- Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Plainfield Woman, 24, Killed In Big Rock Crash: Coroner (patch.com) — Plainfield residents are mourning the loss of 24-year-old Lindsey Bouska, identified by the Kane County Coroner after a two-car crash Monday in Big Rock. Officials say she suffered multiple crash-related injuries, and toxicology tests have been sent for further analysis as investigators continue to examine what happened. 
2. See How Plainfield D202 High Schools Rank In 2026-27: U.S. News (patch.com) — Plainfield District 202 families can see how all four local high schools stack up in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 rankings, with Plainfield North cracking the state's top 100. The report highlights AP participation, strong graduation rates, and overall performance using recent 2023-24 data.
3. Plainfield Village Board votes to reconsider previous rejection of annexation agreement for proposed warehouse (shawlocal.com) — Plainfield's Village Board has voted to reconsider its earlier rejection of a 170-acre warehouse and retail development at Ridge and Johnson roads, keeping the controversial project alive. Trustees tabled the annexation agreement after nearby Grande Park residents again raised concerns about traffic, noise, and environmental impacts, while Mayor John Argoudelis emphasized the need to diversify Plainfield's tax base and balance residential and industrial growth.
4. Plainfield, IL, Former Joliet Junior College Softball Player Lindsey Bouska Passes Away, Leaving Her Father, Tim Bouska (theunionstar.com) — Plainfield is mourning Lindsey Bouska, a Plainfield Central graduate and former Joliet Junior College softball player, after a fatal car crash. Friends, coaches, and the wider softball community are sharing tributes and prayers for her family, while details on a future service in her honor are still pending.
5. Gunman From Plainfield Area Tries Running From Joliet Police At Riverwalk Homes: Complaint (patch.com) — A 20-year-old man from the Plainfield–Shorewood area faces weapons and obstruction charges after Joliet police say he fled at Riverwalk Homes, where shootings have been frequent this summer. Court records show he was released because the charges aren't detainable under Illinois' SAFE-T Act, and he lists a Brighton Lane address near Route 59.
📸 Around Plainfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plainfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Grammy-Nominated Bluegrass Friday at Werk Force Brewing - No Cover →
Werk Force Brewing Co., 14903 S Center St, Plainfield
6:30 pm - Closest to the Pin Contest →
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 2500 S Arbeiter Rd, Joliet
11:00 am - Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) →
Nik & Ivy Brewing Company, 1026 S State St, Lockport
12:00 pm
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- Confident Communicators Toastmasters meeting →
C.W. Avery Family YMCA, 15120 Wallin Dr, Plainfield
7:00 pm - Feature Film Friday
Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
1:30 pm - New to English
Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
9:15 am - Everyday English
Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
11:00 am - Finding Your Revolutionary Roots: A Guide to the DAR and its Geneal
Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
7:00 pm - English for Beginner Learners - Level 1
Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
9:15 am - English for Beginner Learners - Level 2
Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
11:00 am - Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show →
Sontag Speed Supplies, 1931 Donmaur Dr, Crest Hill
10:00 am - Happy Belly Cooking Class: Quick and Healthy Weeknight Dinners →
Werk Force Brewing Co., 14903 S Center St, Plainfield
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
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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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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