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đ± Patch AM: 2 Plainfield Warnings Sirens Damaged In Recent Storms: Police
Make time for Grammy-Nominated Bluegrass Friday at Werk Force Brewing - No Cover on the Plainfield Patch calendar
Cheers Plainfield! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Two Plainfield storm sirens are down; here's how to stay alerted
- Plainfield students on e-bikes face new rules and possible state changes
- Plainfield woman, 24, dies after two-car crash in Big Rock
Also on today's calendar: Grammy-Nominated Bluegrass Friday at Werk Force Brewing - No Cover and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 58.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 2 Plainfield Warnings Sirens Damaged In Recent Storms: Police (patch.com) — Plainfield residents are being advised that two outdoor warning sirens, including units near Route 126 and I-55, are currently out of service after recent storm damage. While a vendor works on repairs and the village plans a major siren upgrade using a $500,000 grant, police urge everyone to rely on phone emergency alerts and multiple weather information sources, especially when indoors. 
2. E-Bikes, E-Scooters In Plainfield: What To Know As New School Year Starts (patch.com) — Plainfield families sending students back to school are being reminded about local rules for e-bikes and e-scooters adopted by the Village Board, which now allow regulated use instead of a total ban. Police also highlight a pending Illinois bill that could add statewide requirements for higher-powered bikes starting in 2027, potentially affecting where and how some riders travel in and around Plainfield.
3. Plainfield Woman, 24, Killed In Big Rock Crash: Coroner (patch.com) — Plainfield residents are mourning 24-year-old Lindsey Bouska, who died Monday after a two-car crash at Dauberman and Scott roads in Big Rock, according to the Kane County Coroner. Officials say she suffered multiple crash-related injuries, and toxicology tests have been sent for further analysis as investigators continue reviewing the circumstances.
4. 2026 Herald-News Girls Volleyball Preview Capsules (shawlocal.com) — Plainfield volleyball fans can track how Plainfield Central and Plainfield East are expected to rebound after tough 2025 seasons in this wide-ranging Herald-News preview of area girls teams. The capsules highlight returning standouts, new coaches, and key players at neighboring schools your teams will face this fall.
5. Flock camera controversy flares up at Will County Board (shawlocal.com) — Will County leaders just split over whether to keep Flock license-plate cameras on county roads, with a bipartisan 14-8 vote approving agreements in six towns. A Plainfield board member helped craft oversight rules, while a Plainfield resident stressed that concerns about surveillance cross party lines, pitting privacy worries against police arguments that the cameras solve serious crimes.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plainfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Grammy-Nominated Bluegrass Friday at Werk Force Brewing - No Cover →
Werk Force Brewing Co., 14903 S Center St, Plainfield
6:30 pm - Closest to the Pin Contest →
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 2500 S Arbeiter Rd, Joliet
11:00 am - Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) →
Nik & Ivy Brewing Company, 1026 S State St, Lockport
12:00 pm
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- New to English
Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
9:15 am - Everyday English
Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
11:00 am - Finding Your Revolutionary Roots: A Guide to the DAR and its Geneal
Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
7:00 pm - English for Beginner Learners - Level 1
Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
9:15 am - English for Beginner Learners - Level 2
Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
11:00 am - Summer Harvest Cuisine
Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
6:30 pm - English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3
Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
9:15 am - Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show →
Sontag Speed Supplies, 1931 Donmaur Dr, Crest Hill
10:00 am - Happy Belly Cooking Class: Quick and Healthy Weeknight Dinners →
Werk Force Brewing Co., 14903 S Center St, Plainfield
6:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 1
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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