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Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Plainfield Fest will take place at Bott Community Park on Renwick Road from July 17-19, moving from its former downtown spots. The all-volunteer event features live music, a carnival, craft and vendor shows, a food court, a petting zoo and a bags tournament, with improved parking for local businesses. Herald-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Will County offers several events this weekend as Drew & Ellie Holcomb perform at Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet on Saturday at 7:30 p.m., a grunge tribute plays at The Forge, and a living history cooking demo runs Sunday at Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville. Herald-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Forest Preserve District of Will County will host Mammal Madness at Four Rivers Environmental Education in Channahon on Saturday, Mar. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., where families can view live animal presentations, join hands-on activities, and explore nature trails. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The village board approved annexing five acres near Walker’s Grove Elementary School at 24810 W. 135th St. to build a Dunkin’ restaurant with drive-thru service & indoor dining, with proposed access drives on Route 30 and 135th Street. Herald-News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A four-bedroom 2,641 sqft house at 13028 Bradford Lane sold for $555,000 on Feb. 17. Built in 2002, the home has three bathrooms, a fireplace, forced air heating, central A/C and an attached garage on a 10,890 sqft lot. Shaw Local
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