Plainfield Local News – Wednesday, January 28th, 2026

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Wednesday, January 28th, 2026

Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ District 202 held a Jan. 10 meeting at Ira Jones Middle School where school leaders updated residents on plans for facility upgrades, enrollment boundary changes, and academic improvements; they invited community input to guide future actions. Herald-News

FINANCE NEWS

➤ Illinois American Water filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission on Tuesday to raise water and wastewater rates to support $577 million in system improvements such as pipeline replacements and treatment upgrades. If approved, the new rates will take effect in January 2027, increasing monthly bills by about $14. Herald-News

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Experts warn Plainfield residents to follow fire safety tips this winter by plugging space heaters directly into wall outlets and keeping flammable items like curtains and bedding at least 3 feet away from heat sources (guidelines also advise inspecting chimneys and testing detectors monthly) to reduce home fire risks. Herald-News
➤ UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Plainfield added Dr. Danique Lippens, a board-certified family physician focused on preventive care + women's health, to its primary care team today. Patients can call 815-254-2403 or visit chicagolandfindadoctor.com for appointments. Herald-News

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