Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sushi UNI has received a liquor license to open in the former Larry's Diner (24522 W. Lockport St.) after the diner closed in May 2023 after 23 years; trustees approved the permit Monday, Apr. 6. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Plainfield Park District received $250,000 from federal funds presented by Rep. Underwood on Tuesday, Apr. 7 to create a new four‐mile link along the DuPage River Trail connecting Riverside Parkway, Sunset Park and Hammel Woods — the project will break ground next year with construction taking six to eight months. 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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