Good morning, Plainfield.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.