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Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Repairs to the Lockport Street bridge over the DuPage River begin today, weather permitting, and will fix the deck and approaches while replacing expansion joints, adding a new deck overlay and guardrail, and reducing IL Route 126 to one eastbound lane. Westbound traffic will detour via Route 59, U.S. 30 — 143rd Street and Wallin Drive, and work is expected to finish by October. Shaw Local
- ➤ The Illinois Commerce Commission will hold a public hearing Monday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Indoor Theatre (201 W. Jefferson St.) in Joliet to gather public testimony on Nicor's proposed $308.6 million natural gas rate hike. The proposal, estimated to add about $7.50 to the average Chicago-area customer’s monthly bill, will be reviewed along with written comments before a final decision in November. Herald-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Prime Healthcare said that Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet lost nearly $90 million each year before its February acquisition and ended in‑patient pediatric services—citing low patient numbers—to reallocate resources, responding to senators’ questions about hospital cuts. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On June 5, Lincoln-Way East beat Lincoln-Way Central 3-0 as pitchers Cooper Johnson and Jack Tamer held the Knights to one hit, advancing their team to the sectional final. On the same day, Providence won 2-1 over Stagg when Enzo Infelice hit a home run in the final play to send the Celtics into Saturday’s title match. Herald-News
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Movies in the Park
8:30-10:00 p.m. — Settlers' Park — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of family-friendly films under the stars.
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Cruise to Village Green
4-5 p.m. — Village Green Park — Free — Enjoy a family-friendly pre-cruise entertainment show featuring Mr. Scott’s Giant Bubble Show.
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Crafts & Drafts Workshop with West Creations
6-8 p.m. — Garage Band Brewing — Ticket includes a beer — Create custom wooden projects while enjoying craft beers and summer vibes.
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Open House at 1519 Parkside Drive
4-6 p.m. — 1519 Parkside Drive — Free entry — Explore a beautifully updated home perfect for modern living and entertaining.
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