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Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mike Rittof, regional vice president at First Secure Community Bank, was named the 2026 recipient of the Marx Gibson Community Leadership Award by the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry to honor his volunteer efforts across multiple local organizations. Herald-News
- ➤ This weekend, Will County hosts events for all ages: classic rock with George Thorogood & The Destroyers at Rialto Square Theatre on Sunday; an ice show at Inwood Ice Arena; a free Great Easter Egg Hunt for kids at Nowell and Heggie Parks; and Brett Sheroky in Lockport on Friday. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois fuel retailers and drivers face uncertainty as Gov. Pritzker and other governors urged the EPA (which did not issue a decision by March 15) to grant an emergency waiver for E15 gasoline to counter rising pump prices. The delay risks higher costs and instability for local consumers and businesses. Shaw Local
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois said nearly half its clients face high nutritional risk from health problems, lack of food, and isolation. The group, now 54 years strong in the Senior Nutrition Program, served 22,077 lunches + 230,000 home meals in Grundy, Kendall, and Will counties last year. Herald-News
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Easter Brunch Buffet at Chop'd
10 AM - 4 PM — Chop'd — $59 Adults, $21 Children (5-12), free for under 4 — Enjoy a festive buffet featuring carving stations, breakfast favorites, and drink specials for a delightful Easter celebration.
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Pickleball-A-Thon Charity Tournament
8 AM – 3 PM — Prairie Activity & Recreation Center (PARC) — Support the Kiwanis Club while enjoying a fun-filled day of pickleball.
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