Plainfield Local News – Monday, February 2nd, 2026

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Monday, February 2nd, 2026

Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ Firefighters from Plainfield Fire Protection District and other departments responded Wednesday to a fire at HopScotch and Vine at 24047 W. Lockport St. in downtown Plainfield (damage details are not yet known). Shaw Local

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Student loan forgiveness will be taxed from 2026, potentially costing Illinois borrowers up to $10,000 unless lawmakers act to decouple state taxes. This policy change follows a federal update to the American Rescue Plan Act that expired last year (Dec. 31). Shaw Local

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs urged residents to check the ICash website for missing money after National Unclaimed Property Day on Sunday, Feb. 1—about one in four adults reportedly find unclaimed funds. The site is open 24 hours and families are encouraged to check names of loved ones for funds. Herald-News

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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