Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
Good morning, Plainfield.
💼 Business
Plainfield plan commissioners are reviewing proposals at 7 p.m. today for Dutch Bros.
Coffee to open a 1,000 sqft drive-up cafe on a vacant one-acre site south of Route 30 & west of Spangler Road. The design includes two lanes for ordering to manage vehicle flow.
🏛️ Government
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced full lane closures on I-55 at I-80 tonight to install steel beams on the I-80 bridge — detours will be in place until lanes reopen by 6 a.m. Wednesday, with similar closures planned Wednesday night and normal traffic resuming by 6 a.m. Thursday.
📰 Lifestyle
The Herald-News features Pets of the Week in Will County to help local families find adoptable animals.
The list includes Leona (a playful hound mix rescued from Texas), Delilah the affectionate cat, Ted the beagle, Samantha the calico, Clover the cuddly tabby, and Funnel Cake, an energetic pet.
🎉 Plainfield Events
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Shred It & Forget It: Free Document Shredding Event
9 AM - 12 PM — Keller Williams Realty Infinity Plainfield — Free entry — Safely shred your old documents while decluttering your space and protecting your identity.
Local Business Expo
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Bronkberry Farms — Free entry — Support local vendors and discover community businesses from crafts to wellness.
4th of July Create & Sip Workshop
6:30-9 p.m. — Garage Band Brewing — $20 cash balance due at the event — Enjoy a creative evening of crafting your own wooden project while sipping craft beer.
🏠 Plainfield Real Estate
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