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The Neighborhood Files
Patriotic Picnic Kicks off at 5 p.m. Tuesday
The fireworks may be cancelled, but there's still fun to be had at Plainfield Park District's July 3 Patriotic Picnic. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Plainfield Central Hi...
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The Neighborhood Files
Heat Wave to Continue Through the Week
The weekend's storms may have given us a moment of reprieve, but the heat is back for the week, according to the National Weather Service. Expect hot and humid conditions through th...
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The Neighborhood Files
What’s Closed on 4th of July
Village Hall: Village offices will be closed in observance of the holiday. Plainfield Public Library: The library will be closed July 4, but the book drop is always open, and patrons...
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Government
Lots to Do Close to Home This July 4th
If you're planning to stick close to Joliet this 4th of July, here are a few options that will get you out of the house but won't take a huge bite out of your wallet. The annual 4th ...
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Arts
Plainfield Teen to Perform at Bolingbrook 4th of July Celebration
At just 14 years old, Keegan Eich has big dreams. “He wants to be the next Justin Bieber,” dad Brian said. “He wants to be performing in front of sell-out crowds.” He’ll get a t...
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Summer
4th of July Tollway Travel Guide
Provided by the Illinois Toll Highway Authority. The Tollway is restricting construction activity and suspending all temporary construction lane closures from noon on Tuesday, July 3...
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Public Safety
Police Plan DUI, Seat Belt Enforcement for 4th of July
The following is taken from a press release issued by the Plainfield Police Department: The Plainfield Police Department will step up traffic enforcement of drunk and unbuckled driv...
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The Neighborhood Files
Fireworks Cancelled, But Patriotic Picnic is Still On
Hot, dry weather has made the risk of fire caused by errant fireworks too great, prompting the cancellation of the fireworks display scheduled for Tuesday, July 3, at the Plainfield Park ...