Disabled Semi-Truck Causes Delays At Busy Plainfield Intersection: PD

Plainfield police are asking drivers to seek alternate routes until the trailer can be relocated, according to an alert.

Multiple Cars Crash On Frontage Road: Plainfield Police

The road was closed while Plainfield police and firefighters investigated the crash.

'Impossible To Sustain Our Burden Of Proof': State's Attorney On Why Ex-Plainfield Fire Chief Wasn't Charged

The Board of Trustees revealed the reason former Chief Jon Stratton resigned in May 2023.

Skateboarder Killed In Heggs Road Crash IDed: Plainfield Police Update

Plainfield police revealed that the driver "did not see" the skateboarder, who was riding in a lane of traffic.

Skateboarder Killed In Heggs Road Crash: Plainfield Police

It's the second fatal crash in four days in Plainfield.

Motorcyclist Killed In 'Major Traffic Incident' In Plainfield: Police

A Harley Davidson motorcycle and a Chevrolet Malibu crashed Friday morning, leading to a man’s death, officials said.

More Than 600 Citations Issued In 2025 Fiscal Year Enforcement Program: Plainfield PD

The goal of the year-long Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program was to reduce crashes and save lives, Plainfield police said.

Teen Faces Charges After Intoxicated Domestic Battery Incident: Plainfield Police

The victim first told police she didn't want to pursue criminal charges but later called to say she changed her mind, officials said.

Romeoville Man Charged In Connection With Settlers' Park Shooting

Plainfield police said the 18-year-old is responsible for shoting a person in July at Settlers' Park.

Lockdown At Heritage Grove Middle School Was ‘Accidental Activation’

Plainfield police responded midday to the middle school for an activated lockdown alarm.

Plainfield Police Release Number Of Tickets Issued In Labor Day Enforcement

Plainfield officers were "out in force" for nearly three weeks, encompassing Labor Day, to curb "dangerous driving behaviors."

Dedication Day Held Honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, Young Palestinian Boy Killed By Landlord In Plainfield

Sept. 21 will now be a day honoring Alfayoumi.

Senior Prank Ends With Teens Stopped At Gunpoint, Prompts 'Zero Tolerance' Warning: Plainfield Police

A woman spotted 2 masked teens in her yard with what looked like a rifle, said police, who will take a "zero tolerance" approach this year.

At Least 4 Wanted In Connection With Plainfield Boater's Drowning: Report

Detectives are reviewing evidence while continuing to search for the suspects involved in Captain Bill's death, according to a report.

Plainfield Boater's Death Being Investigated As Homicide: Reports

The body of the Plainfield man known as "Captain Bill" was pulled from the DuSable Harbor early Saturday morning, according to reports.

Mental Health Crisis Prompts Shelter In Place In Plainfield Township: Will County Sheriff

Deputies established a perimeter in Plainfield Township and issued a brief shelter-in-place order out of an abundance of caution.

Plainfield Man Detained On Domestic Battery, Strangulation Charges: Will County Court

The 34-year-old man "used his hand to obstruct [a family member's] ability to breathe" during an argument, Plainfield police said.

New 'Click It Or Ticket' Campaign Underway For Labor Day: Plainfield Police

The Plainfield Police Department is joining more than 200 other law enforcement agencies for the Labor Day campaign.

Intoxicated Plainfield Man Shoots Woman In Face With Pellet Gun: Prosecutors

The man, 44, has a prior domestic battery conviction and is currently on sentence for theft, both out of Kane County, prosecutors said.

Plainfield Man’s Car Found, But Search For Him Continues: Sheriff

The sheriff’s office emphasized that although the car has been found, the search for the 22-year-old continues.

Reckless Driver On Drugs Flees From Police, Crashes: Plainfield Cops

More charges may be forthcoming after police say they learned the Dixon man had been driving a car that hadn't yet been reported stolen.

Plainfield Man Threatens Family With Gun In Arbor Creek Domestic Battery Incident: Cops

Plainfield police responded just after 5 a.m. Friday to Arbor Creek Drive for a report of domestic battery.

Results Released From July Speed Enforcement Campaign: Plainfield Police

Plainfield police released the number of tickets they issued during the nearly month-long speed enforcement campaign in July.

5 Kids In Stolen Car Crash Into Will County Deputy's Patrol Vehicle: Sheriff

The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. when deputies on routine patrol spotted the stolen car, police said.

14-Year-Old Drowns In Lake At Summer Camp With Plainfield Church

“Though his time on earth was heartbreakingly short, Langston’s impact was eternal,” a pastor from Community Christian Church wrote.

Plainfield Hate Crime Killer Dead 2 Months After Sentencing: Reports

The 73-year-old was found guilty of killing 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi and seriously wounding his mother, Hanan Shaheen.

13-Year-Old Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt After Crashing Into Car: Plainfield Police

The boy suffered life-threatening injuries after he was found lying in an intersection following the Thursday afternoon crash, police said.

DUI Driver Crashed Into 2 Parked Cars, Found Slumped Over Unconscious: Plainfield PD

While trying to wake the driver, officers noticed an open bottle of alcohol and fresh cannabis "in plain view," officials said.

Plainfield Police Will Have Zero Tolerance For Speeding On 'Speed Awareness Day'

The Plainfield Police Department will participate in a day-long, statewide effort to educate drivers and reduce speed-related crashes.

Plainfield Nursing Home Employee Assaults Resident: Police

Video surveillance triggered when the patient fell, prompting staff to review the footage and call police about an assault, officials said.

Plainfield Traffic Stop Uncovers Loaded Gun Without Concealed Carry License: PD

The driver, a resident of Chicago, was pulled over for speeding when police discovered a loaded gun and magazine, officials said.

Plainfield Police Intensify Speed Enforcement In July

Drivers can expect to be ticketed if they're caught speeding during the three-week enforcement campaign, police said.

Plainfield Police Release Results Of Independence Day Safety Campaign

See how many tickets Plainfield police issued for seat belt and speeding violations during the 4th of July enforcement.

Plainfield Firefighters Conduct Training Along Des Plaines River

“No emergency is occurring, just training,” officials said.

Boy, 17, Shot Multiple Times In Settlers' Park: Plainfield Police

Police said the shooting was targeted and not random.

Mayor Responds To Settlers' Park Shooting: 'All Involved Are From Another Town'

The shooting was "specific to the individuals involved and not a random shooter shooting random people," the mayor said.

30-Year-Old Killed In Pedestrian Crash On I-55: Authorities

An Aurora man was killed in the Plainfield crash, according to authorities.

Person Shot In Settlers' Park: Plainfield Police

Police asked anyone with information on the shooting to come forward.

Plainfield Boy, 5, Dies In Drowning At Pool In Buffalo Grove: Officials

The boy was found unresponsive in the pool in the 100 block of Copperwood Drive in Buffalo Grove on Friday evening.

Bullet Goes Through Wall, Hits Bathroom Mirror In Plainfield Home: Police

Plainfield police said detectives do not yet have any leads or suspects in the case.