Thursday, January 10, 2013
Garrett Peck filed a petition for discovery seeking the account information and IP addresses for Plainfield Patch users, saying they hurt his election prospects.
Plainfield village trustee Garrett Peck wants to identify anonymous online commenters, saying they posted false information that hurt his bid to become an Illinois state senator. Peck, who was defeated in November 2012 by Democrat Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant for the 49th District seat, said he wants to uncover the commenters' identities, including a Plainfield Patch user, so he can potentially sue for damages. In a petition for discovery filed Tuesday in Cook County Circuit Court, Peck is asking Plainfield Patch and Topix, a local online discussion board, to provide information about several commenters. He claims they are responsible for derailing his campaign. The petition asks Patch to turn over the users' account information and IP …
Saturday, September 29, 2012
While supplies last, Patch will be passing out free stainless steel water bottles to everyone who signs up for our free daily email newsletter.
Attention runners: Before you hit the streets of downtown Plainfield for Sunday's Edward Plainfield Harvest 5K, make sure you stop by Plainfield Patch's tent at Village Green Park. Editor Shannon Antinori and Ad Manager Wayne Parratore will be there bright and early handing out free stainless steel Patch water bottles to race participants who sign up for our daily email newsletter (and that's free, too!). By signing up, you'll also stay Patched in to Plainfield news by receiving automatic email updates on breaking news you need to know. Get there early to get your water bottle while supplies last. Not going to the Harvest 5K? You can still sign up for the newsletter by clicking here. For more information on the Edward Plainfield Harvest …
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Did a Lockport Street druggist come up with the creamy creation? Or is the story just sugar-coated history?
Today, you can find it in any town in the United States — whether you prefer yours with hot fudge, with or without nuts or topped with a cherry, the ice cream sundae is an American staple. But the sweet treat was a novelty back in the 1890s, when 24-year-old Charles Sonntag introduced the sundae at his pharmacy and soda fountain on Lockport Street. Today, the location is home to Back on the Rack. But was the creamy concoction truly invented here? That’s the mystery filmmakers will unravel in an upcoming PBS documentary, which takes a look at the four towns that claim the distinction of being the first place to serve up a sundae. The special, “The Mysterious Origin of the Ice Cream Sundae,” will feature a guest appearance from Plainfield …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
We asked readers to send us any messages they'd like to leave for their mother or mother figures; you can add yours in the comment box below.
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
Happy Mother's Day to all Plainfield mothers on this special day acknowledging all that you for your families every day. We gave Plainfield Patch readers a chance to publish their Mother's Day sentiments today for all of the mothers, grandmothers and mother figures in their lives. Below is what we received. If you're kicking yourself now because you fear you missed your opportunity, no worries. Just add your message in the comment box below. Words can't express how great our Mom is. She holds us up with her unconditional love. She keeps our lives in order. Although today we take her hard work for granted and may not appreciate her discipline and "lectures," when we become moms in the future we truly will see how magnificent she was. We …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Leaving Plainfield to help start a new Patch in Joliet stirs up memories and bittersweet emotions; new editor Shannon Antinori starts Monday.
From a journalistic perspective, I hate goodbye columns. It makes everything seem so final. But this is, indeed, a goodbye column. As of Monday, I take on new duties helping oversee the launch of the new Joliet Patch. It marks the end of a two-year journey with Plainfield Patch that's been one of the highlights of a long, interesting career. Plainfield was one of the first towns in Illinois to get a Patch, and I remember writing in my first column that the whole process of getting it off the ground was a little like giving birth. When the baby arrives, you think the hard part is over only to realize the real job -- keeping baby alive -- had just begun. Thanks to you, our readers, baby's not only alive, but thriving. Your support from day …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
You send us a note on what you want to tell your mom (or your grandmother, the mother of your children or anyone else) and we'll publish it on Mother's Day.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
It's easy to buy Mom a card that expresses your feelings with someone else's words, but why spend $3 when you can write down your own sentiments and post them for all to see. Here's the deal: You send us a note with a personal note for your mother and we will publish here, on Plainfield Patch, on Mother's Day. Something short and sweet will work -- "We love you, Mom. From your kids, Mary and Joe" -- but you can write an ode, too, if you're so inclined. There's no limit on length. There's no expense involved, and we'll bet mom will be busting a few buttons with pride knowing all of her friends can see what a great kid she's raised. And don't forget grandmas are moms, too. You can post a note for grandma, your mother-in-law, your daughter …
Thursday, March 29, 2012
While the content hasn't changed, our homepage has been updated to become more user-friendly.
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
No, you're not losing it! Plainfield Patch looks different today. We did a quick visual nip-and-tuck to the homepage to make it even more user-friendly. And we've moved a couple pieces of furniture. For those keeping score: And of course we prettified a few things. While the site might look a little different today, we still offer the same robust coverage of everything happening in Plainfield. That was, is, and will always be our mission. We hope you'll let us know what you think of our tweaks – so feel free to offer a comment below!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
An IDOT Web site allows motorists to see which roads are clear of ice and snow and which aren't. A new Patch feature lets drivers look at live traffic via Mapquest.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the entire Chicago-area, forecasting 3 to 5 inches for Plainfield to start falling after 9 a.m. Thursday. If that's not bad enough, later afternoon and evening will be even more fun when the snow starts blowing at gusts of up to 30 mph, creating windchills that will make 13-degree temps Thursday night feel like 2 below. While we can't make the winter weather go away, Plainfield Patch and the Illinois Department of Transportation have tools that will make driving a little less of a surprise. IDOT's Getting Around Illinois Web site is designed to give area motorists a glimpse into snowy or icy road conditions around the state. And you can get a look at live traffic …
Thursday, December 29, 2011
These are the articles on our Web site that had the highest number of readers in the last year, our data shows.
For better or worse, the best thing about being an online newspaper is knowing exactly which stories hit a nerve with our readers and those that barely made a ripple. It will probably come as no surprise that among the best-read stories on Plainfield Patch were those that had to do with crime, but there were also a few surprises. 1. Man faces attempted murder charge for beating his mother with a bat. 2. Driver who killed Route 59 motorcyclist was intoxicated. 3. Plainfield man charged with attempting to kill wife, shooting daughter. 4. Drew Peterson marks two years in jail awaiting trial. 5. Plainfield man injured in fatal road rage fight. 6. Lingerie's the lure but football's the game for Chicago Bliss' Heather Furr. 7. Finnegan's loses …
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
It takes only a couple of minutes to post an announcement publicly thanking someone for something they've done.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Did you know you could say "thank you" on Plainfield Patch? That's right: the announcements' section of this site has a subcategory meant for all those "thank you’s" out there. The announcements post directly to our site. With holiday season under way, a "thank you" announcement could be a great and easy way to publicly show gratitude. It's also a great outlet to allow your child to share his or her thoughts and to thank someone who has made a difference in his or her life. All you need to do is log in to the site and hover over the news tab at the top of the home page and then click on "announcements." From there you can choose "add an announcement" and under category, select "thank you." And while we're talking about "thank yous," …
Frank
12:59 am on Sunday, March 31, 2013
Whether done anonomously or publicly, a case of willful maliciousness with intent to inflict damage should be relatively easy to sort out from a case of a wiseguy just being a wiseguy. Somebody publicly saying your mama has a fat butt is alot different than somebody publicly saying that they observed her firsthand shoplifting. One being a snide and stupid comment, the other being a malicious lie … more ›