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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Daniel T. Herod — a Will County Sheriff’s Office correctional officer — was taken into custody by Homeland Security agents on March 27th after officers responded to a report of an explosion at a residence on Meadowbrook Road. The sheriff’s office said Herod has worked at the Adult Detention Facility since May 2010 and declined to provide further details amid the ongoing investigation. Herald-News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Wine bars and taprooms near The First Hundred Miles offer varied drink choices that cater to locals and road travelers on Route 66. One Eleven Martini Parlour in Lemont features a self-service WineStation—while Wine & Cheese Co. in Plainfield pairs fine wines with artisan cheeses—providing diverse options along this historic route. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Plainfield North’s Pierre Pointer and Quintin Wiencek made the 2024-25 Herald-News Boys Basketball All-Area Team with Pointer on the first team and Wiencek on the second team—other top players from Bolingbrook, Joliet, and Lemont were also honored for their season averages and conference awards. The selections recognize high school basketball talent across the area and follow a rigorous review of each player’s performance. Herald-News
- ➤ Friday’s sports round-up showed Dwight baseball winning two spring games while Joliet Catholic earned its first win, and Plainfield teams—Plainfield Central in soccer, Plainfield North and Plainfield South in volleyball—secured wins along with other regional highlights in softball and indoor track and field. The report covered games across several sports with local teams adding important victories in a busy weekend of contests. Herald-News
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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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JJL's Craft and Vendor Fair
9 AM – 3 PM — John J Lukancic Middle School — Free entry — Shop local artisans for unique crafts and gifts leading up to Mother's Day.
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Open House for Restored Victorian Home
6-9 p.m. — 15405 S Joliet Road — $424,900 — Explore a beautifully restored Victorian home blending historic charm with modern comforts.
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