Plainfield News

Leo A. Petre, 43, Marseilles, was arrested by Minooka police for driving while his license was revoked in the 100 block of W. Ottawa Dr./Grainger Way, Minooka, on May 16, 2013.

Chastity M. Sosa, 27, Shorewood, was arrested by Shorewood police for domestic battery and aggravated assault in the 600 block of CaCrest Drive on May 18, 2013.

Hazmat crews were cleaning up a mercury spill Friday early evening in Plainfield.

The unemployment picture has improved across the board for the second straight month.

After getting rejected by 18 school districts, including Plainfield and Valley View , a group looking to create an online charter school has appealed to the Illinois State Charter School Commission.

For the second year, the Wounded Warriors 5K will return to Plainfield's Settlers' Park.

Back in 2012, when we ran our Readers' Choice contest , Plainfield readers selected Culver's as their first choice to stop locally for ice cream.

May 20 Jeremy A. Everly, 31, of the 2000 block of Falcon Drive in unincorporated Plainfield was arrested by Joliet police and booked into the Will County jail on charges of driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident and theft, police said.

Students at North Central College experienced a rather unsettling event Tuesday as police cars and fire engines arrived in response to a "head-on collision" on Brainard Street between Chicago Avenue and Jefferson Avenue.

The following retirement profile was provided by Oswego 308 . Leading up to the end of the school year, Patch will be posting these profiles for all retiring teachers, administration and staff in the district.

May 8 Pedestrian violation, illegal possession of alcohol by a minor David Luellen, 18, 421 Gainsborough Ct.

FEMA has dispatched members of its Disaster Survivors Assistance Teams to Will County this week in an effort to make sure flood-affected residents and business owners know federal help is available.

Enjoy a sweet treat on Thursday, May 30, and help those affected by the devastating tornado near Oklahoma City.

For the third year, brew enthusiasts can enjoy craft beers and artisan foods along Plainfield's riverfront during Midwest Brewers Fest.

May 4 Michelle Evoy, 43, of the 12000 block of Wexford Drive, Plainfield, was arrested by Plainfield police at 7:01 a.m. in the 24000 block of Emerald Avenue and charged with hit and run, police said.

Updated at 5:45 p.m. A semi-truck accident Wednesday afternoon led to power outages in Plainfield.

Well, that's one coyote that you won't spot in your neighborhood any time soon. Last week professional trapper Mark Engel from Yorkville's TKO Home Services rescued a baby orphan coyote that was found underneath a local resident's deck in Plainfield near Ridge Road and Route 126.

A new Plainfield Starbucks got one step closer to opening at Route 59 and Main Street Monday, as trustees approved a special use permit for a drive-thru at the location, 23915 W. Main St.

Plainfield will remember the nation's fallen heroes with its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27.

Deputy Fire Chief Jon Stratton said the driver was not injured in the single-vehicle crash which happened around 4:20 p.m. at Mill and Plainfield-Naperville roads.