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Plainfield
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Joliet Junior College is one of five community colleges that will soon offer free test preparation courses for graduate and licensing exams as part of the Prepare for Illinois' Future Program. The state-funded initiative—supported by state officials and partner Kaplan—will help students access classes for tests like the GRE, LSAT, and MCAT. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Plainfield Mayor John Argoudelis, seeking reelection, spoke at the State of the Village address on March 12 — emphasizing that over $400 million has been invested in commercial, industrial, and residential growth. He outlined future projects including Woodman’s Market, a new Hawk Auto location to begin construction in 2025, road improvements, and an industrial park aimed at boosting jobs and diversifying the tax base. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Morris softball won 4-3 over JCA in eight innings after Tessa Shannon’s RBI grounder, while other teams recorded wins in softball, baseball and girls soccer contests with Plainfield Central winning 20-6 and Coal City winning 11-5. Lincoln-Way West also posted a 3-0 shutout in the Windy City Classic. Herald-News
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James Gedda Live Performance
James Gedda will perform an evening of mostly original tunes at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe, accompanied by the opportunity to browse the record store and enjoy a drink.
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Active Adults Breakfast Bingo
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Plainfield Township Community Center — Cost information not provided — Enjoy a hearty breakfast while playing bingo for fun prizes.
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Dodgeball Tournament for Junior High Students
1-3 p.m. — Murphy Junior High School — Registration required — Compete in a thrilling dodgeball tournament with teams of up to 10 players.
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Saturday Takeover with Kenny 'Jammin' Jason & Mario 'Smokin' Diaz
8 PM – 2 AM — Piggy's BBQ, Wings & Fish — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music and delicious BBQ with iconic local artists.
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Egg Hunts
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Gregory B. Bott Community Park — Registration required — Enjoy a morning filled with egg hunts, goodies, and a chance to meet the Bunny.
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