Plainfield News

Tomorrow, America will pause to remember those who have served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives in the line of duty.

Army Specialist Justin Small recently returned to Plainfield following a tour in Afghanistan, and his community came out Saturday to thank him for his service.

Welcome to Job Central, our weekly column listing local job advertisements and descriptions.

At many high schools across America, being the valedictorian or salutatorian involves cut-throat competition.

May 14 Elderly man targeted by scammers Will County police said an 83-year-old man was victimized by scammers who pulled into his driveway in the 3300 block of Caroline Drive in a white pick-up truck, approached him and said they were there to fix his chimney.

"Peyton is a 2-year-old golden lab. She said he's still young but he's going to take care of you for a long time," Berger said.

One family in Plainfield, IL, a suburb of Chicago, has definite proof that a dog can be a man's best friend as their dog is being labeled a hero that rescued the entire family.

Denise Dreher describes it as a life-changing event. For her husband, Mark, it was nearly life-ending. This week, the couple attended Silver Cross Hospital 's annual Emergency Services Week banquet to say thank you to the first responders they credit with saving Mark's life.

To some people, it's about barbecues and an extra day off work. But on Monday, Plainfield American Legion Marne Post 13 will host its annual Memorial Day Parade, a reminder of the true meaning of the national holiday.

With temperatures expected to soar into the 90s in Plainfield this Memorial Day weekend, the Plainfield Park District will open the children's splash pad at Village Green Park on Friday.

Romeoville police arrested a Plainfield man May 22 in connection with the theft of several electronic tablets from Sony Corp., 99 Pinnacle Drive, Romeoville.

A woman from unincorporated Plainfield Township was arrested early Saturday morning after police said she punched a bartender at Katie O'Connor's Pint House & Eatery .

On Saturday, runners will hit the trail to raise money to help wounded U.S. servicemen and women during the Wounded Warriors 5K at Settlers' Park in Plainfield.

Educators past and present had a message for Illinois House Minority Leader Tom Cross on Wednesday evening in front of his downtown Plainfield office: Hands off our pensions! Holding signs that read, "I paid.

A former Plainfield teacher from Marseilles, accused of having sex with a student, was set for a new court hearing last week in Will County.

Reader's Digest A is on the hunt for the most interesting town in America, and if someone can convince them it's Plainfield, that person could win $1,000. Through May 31, Plainfield residents are invited to log on to www.readersdigest.com/america A to share personal stories and images that illustrate what makes the village special.

A shuttered Plainfield restaurant will get soon get new life, according to the owner.

If you need a cool down, you'll be in luck Wednesday. 7-Eleven is celebrating the launch of Slurpee Lite and kicking-off summer with SlurpFREE Day .

Just after Memorial Day - the unofficial summer kickoff for many - MainStreet Plainfield is bringing Cruise Nights back to downtown Plainfield.

After the voters had their say and two public hearings were held, the village of Plainfield has moved forward with plans to create an alternative electrical supplier.