Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
Good morning, Plainfield.
🏛️ Government
Voters in Will County cast their ballots on April 1 for community positions that affect schools, fire departments, parks + libraries.
Mail-in and provisional ballots will be counted over the next two weeks while write-in ballots may not be tallied on election night.
Joliet Township Animal Control will offer pet adoptions at discounted fees during Spring Into Adoption Saturdays on April 5, April 12, April 26 and May 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., setting fees at $40 for dogs and $20 for cats (medical fees still apply).
Families must bring a completed application and meet their dogs with new pets before finalizing adoptions.
Will County clerk Annette Parker said that 14% of the 453,563 registered voters cast ballots by 4:40 p.m. Tuesday with 32,173 casting in person plus 17,192 voting early and 14,724 returning mail-in ballots; she noted that early voting increased while in-person turnout was low.
Parker explained that mail ballots may arrive after Tuesday because they were sent out just two weeks before the election plus the consolidated election was certified only after March 12.
On Tuesday, April 8 the Dresden Nuclear Station will conduct an emergency response exercise for personnel from Illinois, Will, Grundy and Kendall Counties + Constellation Energy.
FEMA will assess government units and hold a public meeting at 11 a.m. Friday, April 11 at the Grundy County Emergency Operation Center on Union St. in Morris.
🏈 Sports
Providence Catholic beat Joliet Catholic Academy 8 to 2 to start the WJOL Softball Tournament as Lincoln-Way West, Lincoln-Way Central and many other schools also earned wins in softball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, tennis and water polo.
The Herald-News Tuesday Roundup detailed the scores and performances from these contests.
🎉 Plainfield Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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