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Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois State Police, IDOT + Tollway and the Heritage Foundation have announced a plan to install uniform memorial signs honoring 73 fallen officers along local highways. The signs will be placed over the next several months to recognize their sacrifice. Shaw Local
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has refiled the Child Suicide Prevention Act to boost data-based crisis intervention training with funding by HHS grants + support for a centralized resource database to help reduce rising youth suicide rates; the bill remains in committee review. Shaw Local
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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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