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đ± Patch AM: New Photos Released Of Soon-To-Open Plainfield Woodman's
And check out Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show on the Plainfield Patch calendar
Hey there, Plainfield! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See inside Plainfield's huge new Woodman's before it opens
- Want your group in Plainfield's Route 66-themed homecoming parade?
- Plainfield community remembers the life of James Edward McLachlan
Also on today's calendar: Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Photos Released Of Soon-To-Open Plainfield Woodman's (patch.com) — Plainfield residents are getting a first look at the massive new Woodman's grocery store set to open early this fall at Route 59 and 119th Street. The 240,000-square-foot, employee-owned store will be larger than a Costco, open 24/7, and include a gas station and oil change center, with additional outlots planned for future development. Woodman's is currently hiring and conducting on-site job interviews this week. 
• Applications Open To Join Plainfield District 202's HC Parade (wjol.com) — Plainfield District 202 is now accepting applications to join its Sept. 26 Homecoming Parade, themed "Road Trip" in honor of Route 66 running through downtown Plainfield. Local groups can enter for a $50 fee, decorate floats to match the travel theme, and must follow detailed safety and lineup rules for the 74th annual event.
• James Edward McLachlan, 71, of Plainfield (1430wcmy.com) — Plainfield is mourning the passing of 71-year-old resident James Edward McLachlan, a lifelong Illinois farmer and devoted husband known for his love of travel and the outdoors. Family and friends can pay respects Friday morning in Ottawa, with visitation, Mass at St. Columba Church, and burial at St. Columba Cemetery.
📸 Around Plainfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plainfield
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★ Featured events ★
- 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
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 1
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Other local events
- Dave Rudolf's Singer-Songwriter Show
Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
2:00 pm - 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 - 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 - Teen Craft Club
Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
5:00 pm - CAPE Parent 101 Meeting
Plainfield SD 202 15732 S Howard St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA
5:00 pm - Our Entrance →
Mayfair Subdv Sign/entrance improvement
11:00 am - September Hope Day Date Change →
Plainfield Congregational UCC, 24020 W Fraser Rd, Plainfield
11:00 am - "Melodies and Memories" Show Will Bring Barbershop Champion Groups to Naperville →
Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E Gartner Rd, Naperville
3:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Saturday September 12
📣 Plainfield Shout Outs!
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- Will County Children's Advocacy Center — 815-774-4565
- Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois — (312) 207-5290
- Bisa Lina Cannabis Dispensary — (815) 418-0200
- Timbers of Shorewood — (815) 609-0669
- Big Daddy & Sons Power Washing — (817) 806-8425
- Happily Etched — (630) 270-6511
- Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory
- Visiting Angels Plainfield — (815) 254-0152
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Obituary: Hildegarde June Schildgen —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Raul Gutierrez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Gretchen M. (Grote) Mayall —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Healthy Aging Gets an AI Boost in Plainfield —Sheryl Bass Read on Patch
- 2026 Rooftop Outdoor Music Series —Mike Brick Read on Patch
- For those with a sense of humor only.
Please keep it clean. I was with a few friends over the weekend. We were sitting around a fire pit. Thinking of interesting topics just for… (Nextdoor River View) - I need someone who has the parts already who can come repair my outside water line.
I can't shut the water off outside. Who can do this immediately, the water is shut off in the house until we can get this repaired. (Nextdoor Springbank)
- Target posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1403) in Plainfield. Apply here.
- Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 posted a job opening for Assistant Football Coach - 2 positions available in Plainfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plainfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Romeoville
- Romeoville Creates New Small Business Grant Program (wjol.com)
- 3 Female Victims During Home Invasion On Hammes Ave. Lead To SAFE-T Act Detention: Prosecutors Reveal (patch.com)
- Joliet Catholic volleyball opens season with win: The Herald-News Tuesday Roundup (shawlocal.com)
Oswego
- New Food Truck Brings Version Of Shuttered Freddie's Off The Chain Back To Life (patch.com)
Bolingbrook
- Senior Software Engineer - Kforce Technology Staffing - Bolingbrook, IL, US (dice.com)
Ok Plainfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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