Good morning, Plainfield.

Will County communities will honor Memorial Day on Monday as ceremonies and parades take place across the area.

In Plainfield, the American Legion’s annual parade will start at Ira Jone Middle School at 10:45 a.m. and conclude at Settlers’ Park (see local details for timings).

Mosquitoes collected in Mokena tested positive for West Nile virus on Friday, the first in Will County, and health officials advised residents to remove standing water + use repellent to reduce bites.

The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed the hantavirus risk is low in Will, Kankakee, and Kendall counties after a Winnebago County investigation tested negative following CDC confirmatory tests.

Officials advise residents to keep clean areas to reduce rodent exposure.

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.

Local Business Expo

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Bronkberry Farms — Free entry — Support local vendors and discover community businesses from crafts to wellness.

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.