Route 126 Shift, Industrial Development Signal Plainfield 'Golden Age'

By 2024, Route 126 will no longer run along Main Street. Instead, it will shift to overlap with 143rd Street in Plainfield.

Plainfield Village Hall Hours Will Change In The New Year

The hours of operation will be shifted by half an hour, officials announced.

Plainfield Park District Lottery To Determine Candidate Ballot Spots

The lottery serves as a fair and impartial method of random selection for elections when two or more candidates file simultaneous petitions.

Petition Filing For April 2023 Plainfield Consolidated Election Begins

So far, four people have filed petitions to run for one of the three trustee positions open in the Village of Plainfield.

Term Of Will Co. Forest Preserve Board President Split Between 2 Women

The divided term is a result of a split between Republicans and Democrats on the 22-member Board.

Ex-Plainfield Township Supervisor Pleads Guilty To Stealing $1.4M

Anthony Fremarek, a former elected official for Plainfield Township, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, defrauding a firm of more than $1.37M.

Village Launches Website To Gather Feedback For Comprehensive Plan

Plainfield officials want residents' feedback: "What should Plainfield look like in the next 20 years and how do we get there?"

Underwood Defeats Gryder To Win 3rd Term As IL 14th District Rep

With 93 percent of votes in, unofficial totals show incumbent Lauren Underwood secured 53.7 percent over Scott Gryder's 46.3 percent.

Will County Election Fraud Hotline Open Tuesday

Voters who experience problems or come across irregularities on Nov. 8 can report the issues to the Will County State's Attorney's Office.

Underwood, Gryder Face Off in 14th District Race: IL Election 2022

A Kendall County Republican is looking to unseat Congresswoman Lauren Underwood of Naperville.

Plainfield Voters Guide: 2022 General Election

Early voting is underway. Here’s everything you need to know about the Nov. 8 election.

New Police Chief To Be Sworn In Upcoming Board Workshop

Robert Miller, a resident of Plainfield, was chosen to be the new police chief following former Chief John Konopek's retirement in July.

Plainfield Police Department Receives $91K In IDOT Grant Funding

The funds will help police conduct education and enforcement activities that "focus on violations that are contributory causes of crashes."

Landscape Architect Joins Plainfield Park District As Planning Manager

Sue Rohner has experience in public and private practice with an emphasis on parks and recreation in urban settings, officials said.

Plainfield Police Chief Appointed During Heated Village Board Meeting

Trustees slammed the process used to select a new chief, and some raised concerns about the mayor's behavior.

3 Village Board Trustee Positions Up For Grabs In April Election

The seats currently held by Harry Benton, Kevin Calkins and Brian Wojowski will be up for election in the Consolidated Election April 4.

Plainfield Park District Earns National Accreditation In Parks And Recreation

Plainfield Park District joins the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country through its new accreditation.

5 Republicans Vie To Challenge Underwood In 14th District: IL Primary

Two-term Democrat Lauren Underwood is running unopposed in the Democratic primary.

'It's Just The Right Time': Police Chief To Retire After 28 Years

Having first joined the department as patrol officer in 1994, John Konopek was the first to hold the title of "commander."

Vice President Kamala Harris To Make Stop In Plainfield Friday

The vice president's visit is a "great honor," Plainfield mayor says. Her visit to Plainfield is one of two stops for Harris in Illinois.

Plainfield Park District Looks To Fill Board of Commissioners Vacancy

The current vacancy comes after Commissioner Rob Ayres, who served the district for more than 7 years, died May 12, officials said.

Trustees Once Again Split On Bringing Video Gaming To Plainfield

If the ordinance is passed in the future, businesses licensed for the sale and consumption of liquor could apply for video gaming terminals.

Emergency Management Agency Director Approved For Will County

Allison Anderson will serve as director, replacing Harold Damron who is retiring after 31 years with the agency.

Will County Illinois: Will County To Spotlight Employment Opportunities At Career Fair

See the latest announcement from the Will County Illinois.

Will County Illinois: Water Bill Relief Fair To Be Held In University Park

See the latest announcement from the Will County Illinois.

Plainfield-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Data

The Will County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Will County Implements Program To Help Residents Avoid Eviction

The program is intended as a resource for residents facing eviction and landlords struggling financially because of unpaid rent.

Will County Illinois: Will County Eviction-Diversion Pilot Project To Be Fully Implemented

The program, officially titled the Court-Based Housing Stabilization Program, was created to offer tenants facing eviction court one fin ...

Plainfield Park District Hires Staff To Oversee Special Events

Kathy Scheiper, a resident of Plainfield and graduate of Lewis University, will work as a recreation supervisor overseeing special events.

Plainfield-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Will County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Project To Expand Car Lot Could Make Parking Easier If Approved

The Plainfield Village Board is considering a proposal to expand the existing North Des Plaines Street parking lot.

Plainfield-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In September: Feds

The Will County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Plainfield Property Tax Not Expected To Change Next Year: Board

The levy rate has remained unchanged in Plainfield for the past eight years, according to Traci Pleckham, interim village administrator.

Plainfield Hires Village Administrator After Months-Long Search

The Village Board unanimously approved Joshua Blakemore for the position. He'll start working in Plainfield on Dec. 13.

State Rep. Mark Batinick Won't Seek Re-Election

The republican state representative started his role on Jan. 14, 2015. He announced his last term Wednesday.

Plainfield-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Will County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Springbank Trail Extension Opens, Part Of Riverfront Plan

The trail links Mather Woods and Settlers' Park and includes paved segments from Renwick Road into Mather Woods.

10-Digit Dialing Will Change How Plainfield Makes Local Calls

A switch to a three-digit suicide crisis hotline will change how people in 82 area codes, including in Illinois, call their neighbors.

National Voter Education Week Aims To Prepare Plainfield Voters

People in Plainfield can follow a five-day process outlined by the voting initiative that is entering its second year.

Loughran Cappel urges small businesses to apply for B2B grants

Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood) is urging local businesses to take advantage of Back to Business grants before the Oct. 13 deadline