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Saturday, April 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • About 15 people from the Will County Children's Advocacy Center in Crest Hill and Guardian Angel Community Services in Joliet planted blue pinwheels outside the center on Tuesday, April 1 to raise awareness for child abuse and sexual assault during National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month—CASA of River Valley is inviting the community to plant pinwheels around the River Valley Courthouse on Thursday, April 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a short program at noon to honor 447 children who suffered from unstable family environments in 2024.  Herald-News

CRIME NEWS

  • Plainfield police are looking for the driver of a black sedan that fled the scene on Thursday night near U.S. Route 30 at Renwick Road when the sedan hit a semi-trailer truck, which overturned and closed all lanes for several hours while no injuries were reported.  Herald-News

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.

    Thu, 4/10/25

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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.

    Fri, 4/11/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/12/25

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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.

    Sun, 4/13/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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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.

    Sun, 4/27/25

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  • Fishing Derby at Van Horn Woods

    10-11:30 a.m. — Van Horn Woods East Dog Park — $8 for residents | $10 for non-residents — Young anglers compete and enjoy fishing fun at the pond.

    Sat, 5/3/25

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