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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two new Jack in the Box restaurants will open in Will County this July—one at 2101 S. Route 59 in Plainfield and the other at 672 E. Lincoln Hwy in New Lenox—offering seating, drive-thru, and breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. Shaw Local
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eric Strasser, 62, of Lockport is charged with first-degree murder for the killing of his wife on May 1st, 2024 and will remain in jail as he awaits trial — a judge ruled he poses a community threat after he tried to cover up the crime. Herald-News
- ➤ Jonathan Britton, a 32-year-old Chicago man wounded in a shooting at Riverwalk Homes in Joliet on June 12, was charged with firing a gun during the incident and released from hospital—a 30-year-old suspect remains under police guard. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Plainfield is asking residents to serve on its police commission, a volunteer post with a two-year term that includes training and a background check + interested applicants must send their letter of interest and resume by July 1 to the Village Clerk. Shaw Local
SPORTS 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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DMTM Unplugged at Craft'd
6-9 p.m. — Craft'd — Check out an evening of live music and great vibes in Plainfield.
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