Plainfield Local News – Friday, January 23rd, 2026

Daily Plainfield

Friday, January 23rd, 2026

Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Zaxby’s opened in Plainfield on Monday, Jan. 19 at the former Slim Chickens location (2,450 sqft and 60 seats), offering chicken fingers, wings and sauces with online orders and curbside pickup at Route 59 and 135th Street. The Atlanta-based chain now adds to the local dining scene. Shaw Local

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The Illinois Tollway will run 12 Zero Weather Road Patrols around the clock through Monday as frigid temperatures and sub-zero windchills affect toll roads in our area. Drivers needing help are advised to dial *999 for fast roadside assistance. Shaw Local

PLAINFIELD EVENTS

EVENTS

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PLAINFIELD REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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PLAINFIELD JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

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PLAINFIELD ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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