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Hello Plainfield! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how much homes on Scott and Presidential just sold for.
  • Planning a big yard project? See when bulk mulch makes sense.
  • Plainfield senior powers North Central defense to weekly conference honor.

Also on today's calendar: Free Brain Health Presentation For Seniors at Timbers of Shorewood and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Single-family home sells for $540,000 in Plainfield (shawlocal.com) — A Plainfield home on Scott Drive recently sold for $540,000, offering three bedrooms, three baths, and an attached garage on a 10,400-square-foot lot. Several nearby Plainfield properties on Presidential Avenue and Meadow Lane also closed this summer, giving residents a clear snapshot of current neighborhood prices per square foot.
   

• Choosing the Right Mulch for Different Landscaping Needs (upscalelivingmag.com) — If you are planning a landscaping project in Plainfield, this guide explains how different types of mulch affect soil health, weed control, and plant protection through the seasons. It also notes that buying bulk mulch in Plainfield can make larger projects more affordable and visually consistent, helping you create a healthier, better-looking yard.
   

• Makuh, Carlton Jr., and Ryniec Claim First CCIW Football Weekly Awards of the Season (cciw.org) — A North Central College linebacker from Plainfield has earned one of the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin's first football weekly awards after a dominant defensive performance against a top-ranked opponent. The conference also honored an Augustana quarterback and North Central kicker, spotlighting local talent making an impact early in the season.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Lisa N. Lopez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Michael K. St. Germain —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: John Sheridan, Sr. —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • BRAIDWOOD ILLINOIS, COOK STREET AND KENNEDY STREET MISSING SINCE AUGUST 13TH.
    I AM HELPING THE OWNER AND TWO OTHER LADIES WITH GETTING HER SAFE. SHE DOES NOT LIVE IN THIS AREA, WAS BEING TRANSPORTED TO GET SPAYED. PETITE GIRL… (Nextdoor Ridge)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Plainfield. Apply here.
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for Home Cleaning Professional in Shorewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plainfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Romeoville

  • Loughran Cappel to host coffee event with residents in Romeoville (shawlocal.com)
  • 7 former Wauconda High School athletes on college rosters for week ending Sept. 6 (lakecountygazette.com)

Crest Hill

  • 16146 Huron Street, Crest Hill, IL 60403 Property for sale (corcoran.com)

Bolingbrook

  • Rick Armstrong's high school football rankings and Week 3 top players for the Aurora-Elgin area (bnd.com)
  • Content Creator Job in 'HighQ', Age 21+ (backstage.com)

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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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