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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tezak’s Funeral Home announced the procession route for Staff Sgt. Dueñez’s funeral to be held Friday morning in Joliet — the route will start at 9 a.m. from the funeral home and guests may attend the service at Word of Life Church in Crest Hill starting at 10 a.m. before the service begins at 11 a.m. Herald-News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Around 10 a.m. Wednesday, emergency crews responded to a car partially submerged in about six feet of water near Royal Worlington Drive and Illinois Route 59 in Naperville after an accident forced it off the road — a nearby landscaper jumped into the water and held the non-swimmer driver's head above water until firefighters removed them and provided care. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Domonic Krejci returned from his role as the musical’s male lead—Between the Lines—to lead Plainfield South volleyball in his first match of the season, scoring nine kills as the Cougars won 17-25, 25-19, 25-21 over Joliet Catholic Academy. His comeback came after 14 missed matches, and his play helped the team gain much-needed momentum. Herald-News
- ➤ On Wednesday, Gardner South Wilmington's baseball team won 8 to 5 over Iroquois West with RBIs from Cole Hampson and Case Christensen + the softball team won 10 to 0 with Lily Buck’s triple driving in three runs. Herald-News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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