Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
Good morning, Plainfield.
💼 Business
Plainfield village trustees approved a site plan for Dutch Bros.
Coffee’s drive-thru on a vacant one-acre lot south of U. S. Route 30 adjacent to Encore Car Wash. The chain expects to submit plans and break ground in July or August, aiming to open in November.
🎓 Education
Illinois school vaccination rates have dropped over the past two decades with measles protection falling from 99% in 2007+08 to 96.5% in 2023+24, state data shows.
Experts warn this decline may leave communities at higher risk for outbreaks.
🏥 Health
Silver Cross Hospital received a top Medicare & Medicaid 5-Star rating last week, placing it among the top 12% of hospitals nationally.
It is the only hospital in Will and Grundy counties to earn this honor, reflecting its strong performance in safety & patient experience.
🎉 Plainfield Events
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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.
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.
🏠 Plainfield Real Estate
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