Customer Throws Banana Split At Hazel Marie's Employee's Head: Police

Police were called in to the popular ice cream parlor on Lockport Street after an incident on Memorial Day.

Plainfield Teen Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Driving Into Chicago Cops: CPD

While driving west in an eastbound lane, the 18-year-old plowed into Chicago police officers, injuring five of them, officials said.

$1K In Stolen LEGO Sets Leads To Charge For Repeat Plainfield Thief: Plainfield Police

The woman reportedly stole LEGO sets valued at more than $1,000 from Target on Route 59 in Plainfield, police said.

Plainfield Police Out In Force For Memorial Day Enforcement

The two-week enforcement encompasses the busy travel period for Memorial Day.

Alcohol Bottles, Cannabis Found In DUI Driver's Car: Plainfield Police

The driver, a 43-year-old Braidwood man, was pulled over after police said he disobeyed a traffic control device.

1 Hospitalized In Route 126, Essington Road Crash: Plainfield Police

The crash happened Wednesday morning in Plainfield.

2 Weeks After Plainfield Infant's Death Ruled Homicide, No Updates: Sheriff

The Will County Sheriff's Office said it had no updates about the criminal investigation into the death of an infant from Plainfield.

Man Charged With Arson In Connection With 'Suspicious' Plainfield Fire: Authorities

Firefighters were called to the scene early Sunday morning.

Plainfield Police Reveal Number Of Citations Issued During Month-Long Campaign

Plainfield police participated in a month-long enforcement campaign in April, Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Plainfield Baby's Death Being Investigated As Homicide: Medical Examiner

No criminal charges have been filed yet, the Will County Sheriff's Office said.

Plainfield Woman, 24, Sexually Assaulted Minor: Yorkville PD

The sexual conduct occurred between January and March 2024, Yorkville police said.

Big Pauly's Pizza Vandalized For 2nd Time In Less Than 2 Years

Four of Big Pauly's eight windows are boarded up following a break-in. The owner estimates the burglar caused up to $10,000 in damages.

Drunken Driver, 21, Flees From Police After Physical Altercation At Gas Station: Plainfield PD

The woman was also wanted on a warrant out of Texas for criminal mischief, police said.

$60M Settlement Awarded In Lawsuit That Blamed I-55 Potholes For Crash That Paralyzed Minooka Woman

The crash happened on pothole-ridden I-55 near Renwick Road in Plainfield, which was under construction at the time, the law firm said.

Inebriated Driver Flees Crash, Then Drives Through Grass Before Rolling Over: Plainfield Police

Besides the initial car, the man, 19, hit a total of three trees, two brick pillars and two mailboxes before the rollover, police said.

Plainfield FD Unveils Interactive Kiosks To Teach Fire Safety

The touchscreen kiosks are designed to engage all ages with home fire safety tips, escape plans, how-to videos, games and FAQs.

Man Threatens To Kill Cops, Throws Large Rock At Officer: Plainfield PD

The man, 32, was charged with aggravated assault after the incident at a Plainfield residence.

Expect Increased Patrol In April For Distracted Driving Month: Plainfield Police

Plainfield police are stepping up their enforcement efforts for the entire month of April.

Plainfield Police Warn Residents Of Increase In Financial Scams

Police said scammers pose as banks, utility companies and others to deceive victims into sending money.

4 Cars Collide, 1 Rolls Over In Route 59, 135th Street Crash: Plainfield Police

Plainfield firefighters had to extricate the at-fault driver following the collision, officials said.

Crash Shuts Down Northbound Route 59: Plainfield Police

Police are asking drivers to avoid the intersection with 135th Street due to a crash.

2 Dogs Killed In Plainfield Townhouse Fire: FD

The fire caused about $40,000 in damage, Plainfield fire crews estimated.

Motorcyclist Thrown After Back-To-Back Crashes On Route 59: Plainfield Police

Two crashes happened within minutes of one another early Monday on Route 59.

Speeding Drunken Jeep Driver Had Stun Gun, Cannabis: Plainfield Police

The Romeoville woman was driving with an open container of alcohol, two THC vapes and a stun gun in an unlocked box, police said.

2 School Buses Crash At Eichelberger Elementary: Plainfield Police

A total of 51 passengers were occupying the two school buses when the crash occurred, police said.

Repeat Drunken Driver Rear-Ends Car Before Fleeing, Getting Arrested: Plainfield Police

Among the charges for the 35-year-old woman was aggravated DUI of the third or subsequent violation.

Driver Blows Through Red Light, Strikes Car: Plainfield Police

One person was hospitalized after the crash at Lockport Street and Steiner Road.

Plainfield Teen Fatally Shot After Going To Party In Chicago: Reports

The next day, a man walking his dog found the teen lying unresponsive in the backyard of a home​ and called police, according to a report.

Plainfield Man Pleads Guilty To Attempted Solicitation To Meet A Child

He was arrested in December 2024 as part of a human trafficking investigation in Yorkville.

'Accidental' Fire Causes $50K In Damage To Plainfield Townhome: FD

The fire started in the utility room of a townhouse, officials said.

Arrest Made In Murder Of Beloved Plainfield Boater 'Captain Bill'

Known as "Mayor of the dock," the 63-year-old's death was ruled a homicide after he was struck and fell into the lake, police said.

SOS Signals From 100-Year-Old Plainfield House? Sheriff Finds It's The Solar Panels

The two-story house at 25725 W. 143rd St. went viral on TikTok after some believed flashing lights were transmitting SOS in Morse Code.

Grease Fire Causes $100K In Damage To HopScotch & Vine: Restaurant

Nearing its 14th anniversary, the restaurant will remain closed as "we try to clean up and get ready to invite everyone back in."

Fire Starts In Kitchen At HopScotch & Vine: Plainfield Police

The fire and smoke caused an estimated $100,000 in damage to the downtown Plainfield restaurant, fire investigators said.

Tischler's Manager Swindled Business Out Of $92,000: Plainfield Police

The owner of the grocery store on South Route 59 found about 847 voided cash transactions totaling more than $90,000, police said.

Romeoville Driver Strikes 2 Cars In Attempt To Avoid Crash On Renwick Road: Plainfield Police

Two drivers were hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries, while the third was uninjured, Plainfield police said.

'A Screwed-Up High School Reunion': Plainfield Victim Of Snapchat Sex Hack Scheme Speaks Out

An Oswego man facing federal charges is accused of hacking more than 500 women's Snapchat accounts and stealing their nude photographs.

Construction Worker Hit By Swerving Car On Ridge Road: Plainfield Police

The person who was flagging traffic around a construction site was hospitalized "due to the severity of their injuries," police said.

Crash Shuts Down Ridge Road In Plainfield: PD

Plainfield police and firefighters were called to the crash Tuesday morning that led to a road closure.

Plainfield Convicted Felon Caught Driving With Loaded Gun Denied Pre-Trial Release: Berlin

Deion Kidd, 30, was denied his pre-trial release amid multiple felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from a traffic stop in Naperville.