Good morning, Plainfield.

A fire damaged a Plainfield home Wednesday night on West Pauline Drive – the family escaped safely and damage is estimated at $75,000 according to the Plainfield Fire Protection District.

A special prosecutor said that negotiations are in progress in a felony theft case against former CEO Theodore “Ted” Brodeur, who is accused of stealing from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties — authorities have not confirmed the exact amount.

Plainfield School District 202 named Stefan Bjes as its first director of safety and security—bringing over two decades of law enforcement experience—who will start on May 27 to lead safety drills and training at 31 campuses.

Eastern Avenue will be closed to traffic today at the CN railroad crossing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (CN is completing repairs this weekend) according to Plainfield Police.

Will County is joining five forest preserve districts and two park districts in a bike safety initiative that promotes responsible riding during National Bike Month, with the first event happening today from 3 to 7 p.m. at Centennial Trail — Schneider's Passage in Romeoville.

A second safety event will run from 9 a.m. to noon on May 17 at Hickory Creek Preserve — Hickory Creek Junction Access in Frankfort Township and will offer safety tips and e-bike guidelines.

JT Augustyniak helped Plainfield Central beat Romeoville 6-4 in baseball as he went 2 for 4 with a triple, single and three RBIs.

Local high schools also won in softball, track, volleyball and soccer during Thursday competitions—adding to a busy day for high school sports.

Plainfield North beat Plainfield East with a score of 4 to 0 after scoring three goals in nine minutes — Ilyana Barriball recorded a hat trick — to win the match and improve its conference record.

The team remains undefeated in the Southwest Prairie Conference.

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.

KC Kicker Run/Walk

8 AM - 12 PM — St Mary Immaculate Parish School — Registration required — Participate in a charitable run/walk organized by the Knights of Columbus promoting community and faith.