Sue Rohner has experience in public and private practice with an emphasis on parks and recreation in urban settings, officials said.
Trustees slammed the process used to select a new chief, and some raised concerns about the mayor's behavior.
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 joins the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country through its new accreditation.
Two-term Democrat Lauren Underwood is running unopposed in the Democratic primary.
Having first joined the department as patrol officer in 1994, John Konopek was the first to hold the title of "commander."
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.
The current vacancy comes after Commissioner Rob Ayres, who served the district for more than 7 years, died May 12, officials said.
If the ordinance is passed in the future, businesses licensed for the sale and consumption of liquor could apply for video gaming terminals.
Allison Anderson will serve as director, replacing Harold Damron who is retiring after 31 years with the agency.
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The Will County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.
The program is intended as a resource for residents facing eviction and landlords struggling financially because of unpaid rent.
The program, officially titled the Court-Based Housing Stabilization Program, was created to offer tenants facing eviction court one fin ...
Kathy Scheiper, a resident of Plainfield and graduate of Lewis University, will work as a recreation supervisor overseeing special events.
The Will County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.
The Plainfield Village Board is considering a proposal to expand the existing North Des Plaines Street parking lot.
The Will County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.
The levy rate has remained unchanged in Plainfield for the past eight years, according to Traci Pleckham, interim village administrator.
The Village Board unanimously approved Joshua Blakemore for the position. He'll start working in Plainfield on Dec. 13.
The republican state representative started his role on Jan. 14, 2015. He announced his last term Wednesday.
The Will County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.
The trail links Mather Woods and Settlers' Park and includes paved segments from Renwick Road into Mather Woods.
A switch to a three-digit suicide crisis hotline will change how people in 82 area codes, including in Illinois, call their neighbors.
People in Plainfield can follow a five-day process outlined by the voting initiative that is entering its second year.
Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood) is urging local businesses to take advantage of Back to Business grants before the Oct. 13 deadline
Every 10 years, district maps are redrawn. Two drafts are done, and Will County officials want residents' input ahead of an Oct. 21 meeting.
More than 1 out of every 10 Will County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.
Event will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a Resource Fair featuring vendors from healthcare, treatment, recovery and other related organizations.
"I'd like to know who’s thinking about this crazy idea of ruining something beautiful," one resident said at Monday's board meeting.
The Will County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.
In Monday's Committee meeting, Mayor John Argoudelis marked Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week in honor of the document's 234th anniversary.
Collaboration was a theme throughout the address as Bertino-Tarrant recognized the efforts of staff and elected officials in turning aro ...
The trail will run from Electric Park through Mather Woods to Renwick Road. From there, it will connect to downtown Plainfield.
At its Aug. 11 meeting, the board of commissioners passed a resolution stating that public use of the river "cannot be denied" by the state.
The district is holding a meeting on Aug. 18 to detail redevelopment plans in addition to expanding the DuPage River Trail, officials said.
But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.
The Will County Board is surveying residents, businesses and non-profits for input on how to spend money from federal pandemic relief funds.
The stage is set for the 10th anniversary of the Hero Helps Community Forum to be held from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Octobe ...