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Plainfield
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Plainfield baker Steve Buresh closed his Cosmic Bakehouse on April 25 due to rising food and fuel costs and announced his Cheesecake Store will remain open until May 21 for gift card use before closing permanently. He plans to help local young bakers secure equipment — a new community effort. Herald-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 21, District 202 and the Plainfield Police Department hosted a training session at Plainfield High School — Central Campus to educate neurodivergent drivers on handling traffic stops safely. The event introduced the Blue Envelope program to improve interactions during stops. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Plainfield officials remind residents to follow new e-bike and e-scooter rules—riders must meet age limits of 14 for Class 1 and 2, 16 for Class 3, and 18 for scooters, ride only in approved areas, wear helmets if under 18, and face fines up to $500 for violations. Shaw Local
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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.
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Local Business Expo
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Bronkberry Farms — Free entry — Support local vendors and discover community businesses from crafts to wellness.
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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.
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