Good morning, Plainfield.

A major fire broke out on April 14th at Rovanco Piping Systems along I-55 near Joliet.

Illinois flags are flying at half-mast for three days— from sunrise today until sunset on Thursday—to honor Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr., a soldier from Joliet who died during a U.S. Army training mission in Lithuania.

The Illinois Department of Public Health updated its School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard for the 2024-25 school year with October 2024 data, showing that more than 70% of schools had over 95% measles vaccination rates while 10% had less than 91%.

Health officials and educators will use the interactive platform — built from ISBE data — to guide immunization policies and monitor trends.

Lincoln-Way Central beat Marist by a score of three to two on Monday afternoon when Jalese Hays turned a dropped third strike into the game-winning play in a softball rematch from last season.

The win—sparked by her solo home run in the second inning and a walk in the seventh—boosted the team's confidence for future state competition.

Lincoln-Way West has opened the baseball season 11-0 and outscored opponents 131-28 as star player Conor Essenburg has batted .583 and pitched 12 strong innings; his team looks ready to compete for a state championship.

The Herald-News baseball notebook also reports that Plainfield Central is using a veteran lineup to improve upon last season’s 17-17 record.

Plainfield baseball teams had mixed results Monday as Plainfield Central beat Bolingbrook 11-5 and Plainfield North defeated Romeoville 15-1 while Plainfield East lost 13-5 to Yorkville and 6-0 to Andrew.

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.

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.

Mother's Day Purse and Clothes Community Giveaway

11 PM — Hampton Glen, Plainfield, IL — Free entry — Celebrate Mother's Day with a community giveaway of purses and clothes in a friendly neighborhood atmosphere.