Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Herald-News presents Pets of the Week with animals ready for adoption in Will County—Happy is a returning dog that should be the only pet, Driftwood is a shy FIV-positive cat, Mookie is a 10-year-old pit mix with arthritis, Emily is a senior cat looking for a gentle home, and Patrice is a playful puppy—and provides local rescue contact details. Herald-News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Will County correctional officer Daniel Herod is charged with child sexual abuse and his case has been continued until June after his lawyer requested a special prosecutor; the judge granted extra time for the state’s response—Herod remains in jail and is set to appear in court on June 3. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Will County Forest Preserve District will change leadership on Friday+ Executive Director Ralph Schultz retires after a 32-year career+ Deputy Director Tracy Chapman will become the new executive director following the board’s promotion decision in March. Herald-News
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that lanes on I-80 in Joliet will be reduced from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. until May 16 for Des Plaines River bridge inspections — at least one lane will remain open in both directions while motorists are advised to use alternate routes. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Plainfield East lost 11-2 to Joliet West in baseball while Plainfield Central beat Plainfield South 9-4, and in softball, Joliet West defeated Plainfield South 4-0—other area games in girls soccer and boys volleyball ended with decisive wins. The round-up shows a busy day of high school sports for local teams. Herald-News
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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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