Residents Say They Were Asked for ID Before Voting, in Violation of the Law

It's against the law for election judges to be asked for identification before someone's allowed to vote. To register a complaint, call 815-727-8872.

Last updated: 3:50 p.m. Nov. 6. At least two Will County voters say they were asked to present an ID before being allowed to vote today, even though Illinois law prohibits election judges from requesting identification. Debbie, who asked that her last name not be used, said she observed numerous voters being asked to show ID at her polling place, Plainfield Fire Station #3, 25001 W. 119th St.  "Everyone had to show ID," she said, noting it was her first time voting in Illinois. "I did not witness someone NOT showing ID ... There were at least 20-25 people up there when I just went, and every person was showing ID, every single one. I watched diligently." Joliet resident Caroline Hoag said every voter she observed at her Wedgewood Golf …

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Attention Plainfield Burger Lovers: Our Poll Winner Is...

Culver's, home o' the ButterBurger, led all weekend long and took in more than a quarter of the vote.

Lots of places make a good burger in Plainfield, but it was two chains -- Culver's and Red Robin -- that reign supreme among the more than 230 people who cast votes in Plainfield Patch's "Who makes the best burger" poll. Two locally owned places, however, had good showings. Uptown Grill netted 14 percent of the vote and Katie O'Connor's was just behind it with 12 percent. And every business on the list netted at least one vote. And we must give kudos to Doggy Diner, which was not on the list but received three "write-in" votes from readers who left comments. Here are the results when the poll ended at 9:50 p.m. Sunday: Culver's -- 63 votes (26 percent) Red Robin -- 43 (18 percent) Uptown Eatery & Tap -- 33 (14 percent) Katie O'Connor's …

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Joel Craig

1:51 pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

There's no doubt that Red Robin and Culver's burgers are good, probably the best of all of the chains. But really, the people of Plainfield are going to vote a chain burger as the best in town? If you've never done so, order yourself a Gruburger with cheese from Gruben's Uptown Tap. If you're uncomfortable taking the kids into a tavern (it's a very family-friendly place during most hours though …   more ›

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Time to Vote -- Comcast's Fan Battle Down to PNHS, Challenger

Ballots being cast now will determine if Plainfield North's Crimson Crazies defeat Warren Township High School for the "madness" crown.

Way to be a winner, Plainfield.  The fans have come through for Plainfield North High School in Comcast's Battle of the Fans Madness tournament. Only two schools are still standing the championship round of tournament – and Plainfield North is one of them.  On Monday, the final four results were announced, with the Plainfield North "Crimson Crazies" taking 40 percent of the vote, followed by Warren Township High School, with 35 percent, St. Patrick High School in Chicago, with about 22 percent of the vote, and Benet Academy in Lisle, with about 2 percent. The final battle is now between Plainfield North and Warren Township, and you can cast your vote anytime between now and April 17 at www.cn100.tv/battle_of_the_fans.aspx. As of 11:15 a.m…

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We're No. 1! But the Battle of the Burbs Not Over Yet

Plainfield beat Oak Forest today in the first round of Eric and Kathy's annual contest; next week we face off against Palatine.

Pfew! Plainfield has made it through round one of 101.9-FM/The Mix's annual Suburban Madness Battle of the Burbs, handily beating Oak Forest in the online vote conducted this morning. The contest is radio personalities Eric and Kathy's answer to March Madness. Sixteen finalist towns -- as determined by listeners -- face off against each other for the title of best suburb. Last year's winner was Bartlett. Every day, two sets of towns compete for votes to make it to the next round of competition. Also winning today was Palatine, which knocked off Burbank and will face Plainfield next week. To see the bracket lineups, go to http://www.wtmx.com/pdf/battle_of_the_burbs_11.pdf. If you want to vote for other towns that competing this week, go to …

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