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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Attorneys for Shorewood's Jon Hansen filed several pretrial motions on Tuesday in a 2024 mass shooting case in Joliet—seeking to use artificial intelligence to analyze discovery, limit the use of Hansen's mug shot, and secure juror lists early as both sides plan to set a trial date. Herald-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 30, Plainfield School District 202 held a special reorganization meeting—two new board members, Greg Nichols and Nora Dalton, and three incumbents were sworn in. Superintendent Dr. Glenn Wood and Board President Rod Westfall praised the new members for their volunteer service with terms lasting until 2027 or 2029. Shaw Local
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Will County announced that seniors and people with disabilities in Plainfield, Channahon, and Manhattan can now register for the Dial-A-Ride service that lets them travel across most of the county and nearby areas (operated by Pace). Residents must fill out a one-page form (contacting their local township office or the county executive office) to use the service. Shaw Local
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Plainfield Central beat Joliet Central 4—0 when Tyler Godomski allowed only two hits, and Joliet West won 10—1 against Romeoville with Henry Young giving up four hits. Other local teams also won games in softball, soccer, volleyball and track, showing strong performances in the regional sports roundup. Herald-News
- ➤ Minooka beat Plainfield North by a score of 16 to 0 in a four-inning game on Tuesday when the team scored seven runs in both the first and second innings; Coach Jeff Petrovic said they pulled pitcher Zane Caves early so he could rest for upcoming games. Herald-News
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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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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.
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22nd Annual IWEA Golf Outing
10 AM – 4 PM — Links At Carillon Golf Course — Fundraising event — Join fellow members for a day of golf and networking at this major fundraiser.
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