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Plainfield
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended a no vote on Earthrise Energy's 6100 acre solar complex Tuesday, May 12. The board’s Executive Committee will consider the project on May 21 & some adjoining landowners plan further legal challenges over its incomplete environmental details. Herald-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local health experts advise Plainfield residents to take precautions against ticks as mild winters and warming May weather boost early tick activity; emergency room visits have risen and experts warn that a bite can cause serious illness — protective measures are essential today. 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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