Good morning, Plainfield.

A Joliet man pleaded guilty to hiding a woman's death in Crest Hill and illegally having a weapon, and he must serve at least half his total sentence (which is over six years) after his jail time credits, with parole expected on July 20th.

Will County's Forest Preserve District has planned Earth Month events for the week of April 21 including a webinar on notorious plants and fungi, a wildflower hike at Hickory Creek Preserve, and an Earth Day cleanup at Hidden Oaks Preserve on April 22.

Additional activities—such as birding at Plum Creek Nature Center, a bike ride from Lake Chaminwood Preserve, and a museum tour at Isle a la Cache Museum—are set for April 26.

State Sen. Rachel Ventura—of Joliet—advanced a bill to let local governments get green infrastructure loans for clean energy projects.

The bill, which passed the Senate on April 9, would let governments secure federal and other funds for storm resilience, nature-based solutions and water treatment projects.

Plainfield Central's baseball team improved to 12 to 3 with a 17 to 1 win over Westmont as JT Augustyniak went 4 for 4 (with three doubles and a grand slam) to drive the Wildcats' success.

Other local teams showed strong results in baseball, softball and volleyball during Friday's sports action reported by the Herald-News.

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.