Sunday, May 18th, 2025
Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local distilleries across northern Illinois use farm fresh ingredients to craft unique spirits and offer tasting tours. Plainfield’s Black Dog Distillery is under new ownership and will open soon — adding to the region’s growing craft spirit trend. Shaw Local
- ➤ Werk Force Brewing in Plainfield earned a bronze medal at the 2025 World Beer Cup for its Really Decent, American Light Lager— the award was given at a ceremony on May 1 in Indianapolis where entries from around the world were judged. Shaw Local
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced the 2025 Education Hawk Scholarship winners on May 17, awarding 42 scholarships based on academic excellence and community service—supporting college attendance for local students. 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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