Habitat Loss, Traffic Noise, Runoff: 143 St. Project Concerns

"I'd like to know who’s thinking about this crazy idea of ruining something beautiful," one resident said at Monday's board meeting.​

Plainfield-Area Unemployment Rate Improved In July: Feds

The Will County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Plainfield Mayor Proclaims Week Of Sept. 17 'Constitution Week'

In Monday's Committee meeting, Mayor John Argoudelis marked Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week in honor of the document's 234th anniversary.

Will County Illinois: Building On Efforts To Protect Illinois Families, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant Introduces Balanc ...

Collaboration was a theme throughout the address as Bertino-Tarrant recognized the efforts of staff and elected officials in turning aro ...

Trail Connecting Springbank To Downtown Will Be Finished By Fall

The trail will run from Electric Park through Mather Woods to Renwick Road. From there, it will connect to downtown Plainfield.

DuPage River Should Be Open For Public Use: Plainfield Park Board

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.

Park District To Hold Meeting On Redeveloping Van Horn Woods

The district is holding a meeting on Aug. 18 to detail redevelopment plans in addition to expanding the DuPage River Trail, officials said.

Plainfield-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

How To Spend $133M In Relief Funds? Will County Wants To Know

The Will County Board is surveying residents, businesses and non-profits for input on how to spend money from federal pandemic relief funds.

Will County Illinois: Save The Date

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 ...

Coronavirus Transmission 'High' In Will County: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Plainfield residents.

Will County Illinois: Sunny Hill Rolling Out App To Make It Easier For Loved Ones To Stay Connected

See the latest announcement from the Will County Illinois.

Striking Mechanics At Plainfield Chevy Dealership

Mechanics from more than 50 dealerships, including Webb Chevrolet, staged a walkout Monday after rejecting the latest contract proposal.

Will County Illinois: Will County To Require Masks At County Buildings

Due to a large increase in COVID cases, both locally and nationwide, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Illinois Department of ...

Will County Illinois: Masks Required At Will County Buildings

Due to a large increase in COVID cases, both locally and nationwide, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Illinois Department of ...

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Will County

Many in the Plainfield area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

State Lawmakers Voice Support For Public Access To DuPage River

State representatives and senators, including Plainfield's Mark Batinick, joined forces supporting public access for the DuPage River.

Will County Illinois: Local Officials Celebrate Houbolt Bridge Groundbreaking

This bridge is estimated to support more than 20,000 trucks daily and will reduce truck traffic on local roads such as Route 53, which t ...

Village To Address 'Old Town' Project Concerns At Aug. 4 Meeting

Parts of Plainfield, including Lockport Street, will undergo repairs. Residents can have their questions answered at an Aug. 4 meeting.

Unemployment Rate Improves In Plainfield Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Will County decreased recently.

Will County Illinois: Will County Executive To Be Guest Speaker At Multi Chamber Luncheon

Registration and Networking begins at 11:00 a.m. with lunch being served at noon. The County Executive's presentation begins at 12:30.

'Old Town' Sidewalk Project Concerns Some Residents

There's some confusion about the impact the project will have on homeowners, according to a village official.

Will County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Plainfield area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Plainfield Fest Approval On Village Board Agenda

A special meeting will be held June 28, and one of the items is to approve Plainfield Fest, which organizers said will happen July 16-18.

Will County Illinois: More Than 95,000 Books Redistributed During Annual Event

See the latest announcement from the Will County Illinois.

Plainfield Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

Will County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Plainfield Hires Firm To Search For New Village Administrator

At Monday night's board meeting, trustees voted unanimously to pay Northbrook firm GovHR $22,000 to fill Brian Murphy's former position.

Plainfield To Vote On Recruiting Firm To Hire New Administrator

With Brian Murphy out, Plainfield will vote on a contract to pay a Northbrook company $22,000 to find a new administrator.

Plainfield Administrator Search Continues After ​Special Meeting​

The Plainfield board of trustees held a meeting Thursday afternoon to discuss Brian Murphy's removal, seemingly to no avail so far.

Four Plainfield Trustees Working Only For Murphy And Themselves

Kalkanis, Larson, Ruane, and Wojowski are working hard to spit in the faces of Plainfield citizens--and they want us to fund the effort

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Plainfield Area?

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Will County Illinois: Renovation To Begin On Front Of County Office Building

See the latest announcement from the Will County Illinois.

Will County Illinois: All Will County Residents Over Age 16 Eligible For Vaccine As County Opens Scheduling Online April 12

See the latest announcement from the Will County Illinois.

Tinsley: Pride In Community Inspired Supervisor Run

Longtime resident, former quality assurance executive and current football coach thought to be the township's first Black elected official.

1 Incumbent Projected To Keep Seat, 1 Ousted In District 202

Rod Westfall, projected to keep his seat on the board of education, called the campaign the “toughest” he’s ever seen.

Plainfield Township: Write-In Al Tinsley Gets 604 Votes

The more than 2,000 votes received by the withdrawn candidate are invalid and won't be reported after Tony Fremarek resigned in March.

Argoudelis Projected To Win Plainfield Mayoral Race

The former township supervisor was ahead of current trustee Margie Bonuchi by 242 votes.

Village Races: Bonuchi Vs. Argoudelis, 5 Spar For 3 Board Spots

Three seats are up for grabs on the Plainfield Village Board, while a new mayor will be elected for the first time since 2009.

Plainfield Twp Vote: Write-In For Supervisor, No Contested Races

The resignation and withdrawal of Supervisor Tony Fremarek leaves just a write-in candidate for the race.

Two Groups Compete For Four Plainfield School Board Spots

There are four spots up for grabs on Plainfield's District 202 school board and nine candidates. Voting takes place this Tuesday.