🌱 Patch AM: These Plainfield D202 Students To Participate In ILMEA Junior Music Festival

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These Plainfield D202 Students To Participate In ILMEA Junior Music Festival

Fifty-one middle school students from District 202 were selected to participate in the prestigious festival for band, choir and orchestra.

Obituary: Nicholas “Nick” Amatulli

Rest peacefully, Nick. Your final inning may have come, but your love and legacy will live on forever.

Obituary: David William Halkyard

David was a kindhearted, caring young man who always put the needs and concerns of others before his own.

62 High School Musicians From Plainfield D202 To Perform In ILMEA Festival

Students were selected for the prestigious festival through a competitive audition process.

Handmade Holiday Market

Come browse beautiful, unique handmade items and get a head start on your holiday shopping!

🌱 Patch AM: Who will Plainfield North face next after sweeping Plainfield Central?

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Obituary: Loretta V. Affinito (nee Aprilo)

Rexie leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories and a life well lived at the remarkable age of 1oo years old.

Forest Preserve's Trail Club meeting at Hammel Woods in November

Joins group for casual walks while enjoying fall scenery

🌱 Patch AM: How did Plainfield’s football and soccer teams fare in playoffs?

Happening soon: 🎃🥋 Costumes, Candy, & Combat! 🍬👻 on the Plainfield Patch calendar

Obituary: Jean D. Grills (nee Hungerford)

Jean will be remembered for her strong personality, her love for her family, and many special memories.

Obituary: Katherine Ann (Murphy) Hacker

A life filled with compassion, faith, family, and a love for animals.

Obituary: Marilyn Arellano

Graduate with the first graduating class from Joliet West H.S. passes away at age 79.

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Chris Stefanick great speaker who relates to all. For anyone looking for inspiration and a healthy challenge. St. Mary Immaculate Parish.

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Chris Stefanick great speaker who relates to all. For anyone looking for inspiration and a healthy challenge. St. Mary Immaculate Parish.

Comedy Trivia Night

St. Mary Immaculate Parish Fishers of Men Hosting Trivia Night. Limited seating tickets on sale now!

🌱 Patch AM: How a Plainfield quarry accident turned deadly Friday afternoon

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Obituary: Shelby Jean Matuszewski

Thoughtful by nature, she loved staying in touch by mail.

Obituary: Sherry Raye Jones

To know Sherry was to know unconditional love.

🌱 Patch AM: ID Released For Dump Truck Driver Killed In Rock Quarry Accident Near Plainfield

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ID Released For Dump Truck Driver Killed In Rock Quarry Accident Near Plainfield

A large dump truck overturned at a rock quarry in unincorporated Plainfield, trapping its driver, who died from his injuries.

🌱 Patch AM: 127th Street Railroad Crossing In Plainfield To Close For Repairs

Spotted on the Plainfield calendar: Spooktacular Halloween Festival at The Promenade Bolingbrook

Plainfield High Schools Announce Fall Plays: See This Year's Lineup

Students will take the stage this fall to solving a murder mystery, take on corporate, revisit a holiday classic and perform Shakespeare.

2027 nature calendar sales benefit Forest Preserve District of Will County

Proceeds go to The Nature Foundation of Will County, which funds Forest Preserve priorities

127th Street Railroad Crossing In Plainfield To Close For Repairs

The crossing will be closed to all traffic for more than a week.

Obituary: Perry Rudman

His life remains reflected in the people and causes he served, and in the enduring difference made by a man who believed in helping others.

Chicago Chef Tailgating At Plainfield Woodman's In Celebration Of Grand Opening

The chef will be grilling up ribs and kielbasa at the free event this weekend.

🌱 Patch AM: Halloween Enforcement Campaign On The Horizon In Plainfield

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Halloween Enforcement Campaign On The Horizon In Plainfield

Plainfield police will launch a "Click It or Ticket" campaign that will encompass Halloween.

Obituary: Stanley "Gene" Anderson

Stanley "Gene" Anderson, 79, Army veteran, Plainfield baseball coach, Joliet building inspector, passed Aug. 13, 2026. Service on Oct. 24.

Obituary: Irene B. Gordan

Irene’s greatest accomplishment was that she passed on her Catholic Faith to her three boys and 16 grandchildren.

Obituay: Lisa Beliles

Integrity Revenue Manager at Rush Copley Medical Center passes away.

Obituary: Patrick Bernard Dillon

Active member of the Suburban Aero Club passes away at the age of 86.

Obituary: Christine Marie Palacios

She had a way of making the world feel a little more welcoming and her kind spirit will remain a source of comfort and inspiration.

Man Hits Victim With Car, Shoots At Them: Plainfield Police Announce Charges

Police said the shooting on Hazelcrest Drive happened during a dispute between a resident, their ex and another resident in June.

Obituary: Judith A. Menke

Judy lived a remarkable life filled with world travels, quiet elegance, cherished family memories, and unforgettable cinnamon rolls.

Shooting On Boulevard Place Was Self-Inflicted: Plainfield Police

A woman was taken to an area hospital after the Monday morning incident in Plainfield.

Plainfield Animal Abuser Attacked Cat Twice, Breaking Its Rib And Causing Its Eye To Pop Out: Prosecutors

Before the second attack, the Plainfield man attended anger management classes for his anger toward his partner's cat named Cricket.

Obituary: Doris J. (McDermott) Lonergan

She was generous to everyone, and no one left her home without an invitation to “come back when you can stay longer.”

Obituary: Joane J. Suma

Joane retired at the age of 81 after 40 years in communications.