The Romeoville event is Aug. 24 at the Starbucks on Weber Road.
The Plainfield Park District commissioner has announced her intention to run against Natalie Manley in 2014.
The board approved a special meeting of electors, set for Aug. 26.
The capital improvements committee proposal lays the groundwork for new courthouse and public safety campus. The full board will review it Aug. 15.
Rather than spending money on renovations, the board wants permission to move the township office into the existing highway department facility.
Gov: No pay for lawmakers until pension issue is solved.
Illinois is now the 20th state to legalize the controversial substance.
After losing the March 2012 primary, Janet Silosky looks to be throwing her hat into the ring for 2014.
The new system is scheduled to be in place by July 2014.
The board action followed a public hearing on the budget at the Plainfield Police Department.
The new budget includes increased salary costs of 25 percent, plus upgrades and repairs to Plainfield Park District facilities.
Attorney General Lisa Madigan is looking into an overcrowded May 28 Plainfield Park District meeting.
A light dinner will be served at the July 17 meeting. Guests can register online on the Village of Plainfield website.
The July 24 meeting will take place at the Plainfield Police Department.
Plainfield residents sound off new conceal carry law.
Illinois is now the 50th state with a law permitting concealed carry on the books.
No video gambling terminals will be allowed in Plainfield bars and restaurants.
Local small businesses may also qualify for low-interest loans.
Trustees voted to ban video gambling last summer, but the board is scheduled to revisit the topic on Monday night.
Gov. Pat Quinn visited Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire to sign the legislation July 3.
Bench trial in the ordinance violation case is set to start July 9 for Peter Steinys, accused of battery in an alleged altercation with a Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant campaign worker last fall.
Plainfield is not pursuing a ban on assault weapons, according to Mayor Mike Collins.
Marianne Ryan was hired in 2005; her position was eliminated last week.
Congressional inaction could add $3.7 billion in student loan debt over the next 10 years.
Attorney General Lisa Madigan is looking into the alleged violations in a claim filed by former park board president Michelle Kelly.
In a 5-4 vote, justices ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act violates the Fifth Amendment.
Spokesman said the equipment is intended to deter vandals, after-hours trespassers.
Plainfield Mayor Mike Collins expressed frustration with the pace of the project at the June 17 village board meeting.
The village signed off on emergency repairs at its June 17 meeting.
New regulations are in place for residents who want to speak up during public meetings; a draft budget showing $800,000 in cuts was also put on public display.
After being canceled due to inclement weather, the village's public meeting is set for Wednesday, July 17, at Plainfield North High School.
The projects are slated to be completed by the fall.
Previous contracts for Gregg Bott and Cameron Bettin allowed for job-related seminars and programs, while Peck's opens the door for the park district to foot the bill for tuition, books and other fees.
A public meeting (registration required) is June 12.
Senate Bill 1764 would allow hired drivers to be charged with a felony if they are found to be under the influence of alcohol while transporting passengers.
Renovations are scheduled to start in late summer and be completed by December 2013, according to township Supervisor Tony Fremarek.
Those affected by floods should register for federal assistance.
The park district treasurer and former pastor said he'll take home about $5,500 per month for his 90-day role.
The state had until June 9 to create regulations to allow concealed firearms.
Legislation that would create a Young Adult Heroin Task Force got the nod from state lawmakers this week.