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.

Woman Found Dead In Car Was Likely Deceased 'For Some Time': Plainfield PD

Acquaintances went to check on the woman when they found her dead in a car in her driveway, police said.

Man, 28, Safely Located After Being Reported Missing Wednesday: Plainfield PD

"He is no longer considered to be in danger," police said in an update.

Loaded Firearm Found In Driver's Car Belonged To Another Municipality: Plainfield PD

Officers discovered the gun while investigating a "suspicious" car parked on the street with its engine running and headlights on.

Plainfield Police Up Enforcement For 3 Weeks Surrounding 4th Of July Holiday

The Fourth of July enforcement campaign in Plainfield puts a special emphasis on unbuckled drivers, officials said.

Intoxicated Plainfield Man Yells Racial Slurs, Punches Neighbor In Alleged Hate Crime: Prosecutors

After he was placed under arrest, the man, 30, said he would have killed the victim if it weren't for him drinking, court documents show.

Man Passed Out Over Steering Wheel Had Loose Xanax, Bagged Cannabis: Plainfield PD

Police were called to a convenience store parking lot to do a welfare check on a man asleep in a car, slumped over a steering wheel.

Loaded Gun, MDMA Recovered From Car Pulled Over At Plainfield Gas Station: PD

An officer searched the vehicle after seeing a small amount of suspected cannabis "in plain view."

Large Police Presence At Plainfield Church Is Training Exercise

Locals shouldn't worry if they see lots of squad cars, specialized equipment or personnel in tactical gear at the church Tuesday.

Plainfield Police Reveal Citations Issued In Memorial Day Campaign

See which citations Plainfield officers issued during the enforcement period, which lasted from May 16-27.

Resident Puts Out 'Majority' Of Fire Before Crews Arrive: Lockport FD

The family safely evacuated the residence in unincorporated Plainfield after the fire started, officials said.

Woman Caught With Loaded Gun, Illicit Drugs In Gas Station Lot: PD

Police said a 911 caller also reported that a man in the vehicle asked him if he was in a gang before showing a gun.

Search Warrants Executed In Drauden Road Incident: Plainfield PD

The Friday morning incident, which drew a large police presence, is contained and not a threat to the public, Plainfield police said.

Stop For 'Minor' Violations Reveals Cocaine, AR-15-Style Gun: PD

The firearm, which Plainfield police determined was stolen, was loaded with 27 live founds of ammunition, officials said.

K-9 Sniffs Cannabis, Cocaine During Stop For Equipment Violations: PD

An Indiana man was carrying brass knuckles and drugs while he was a passenger of a car driving through Plainfield.