Plainfield Local News – Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

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Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Town officials approved plans to annex land near Walker’s Grove Elementary School for a proposed Dunkin’ restaurant at 24810 W. 135th St. which will feature a 2,304 sqft building, drive-thru lanes & necessary crosswalks for student safety. Herald-News

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Plainfield’s Itzel Huerta was crowned Miss Eco Teen International 2025 on Oct. 18 in Egypt and now serves as a UN youth ambassador for sustainability. She will host environmental events every 45 days at local schools and libraries to teach about reducing plastic use. Herald-News
➤ HBO is filming the new police series American Blue in Joliet + the mayor said it will boost positive attention to the local police department as native producer Brian Udovich helps bring the hometown story to life. Herald-News

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ The Bonnie McBeth Learning Center in Plainfield is accepting in-person preschool registration for School District 202's 2026-27 school year. Open registration is set for Feb. 26 (3:30 to 7 p.m.) and Feb. 27 (8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), with continued sign-ups from Mar. 2 and a $100 deposit required. Herald-News

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