Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
Good morning, Plainfield.
🏛️ Government
The city of Joliet announced that Ingalls Avenue at Plainfield Road is closed today for the Plainfield Road Water Main Improvement Project to install concrete pavement.
Traffic detours are in place *with Plainfield Road limited to one lane each way* and the work is set to finish on June 30.
Metra leaders are preparing two budgets as they face a projected $220.8 million gap that could force 40% cuts in service next year—these plans aim to protect train operations and nearly 3,000 transit jobs if lawmakers do not secure full funding.
Board members stress that rider safety will not be compromised during the coming changes.
🏈 Sports
LIV Golf hosted a media day Tuesday at Bolingbrook Golf Club to preview LIV Golf Chicago, which will return on Aug.
8—promising a golf event, a Good Charlotte concert and interactive fan zones. Legion XIII star Caleb Surratt led a high school putting clinic where Plainfield East student Jett Utrata won a closest-to-the-pin challenge prize.
🎉 Plainfield Events
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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.
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.
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.
DMTM Unplugged at Craft'd
6-9 p.m. — Craft'd — Check out an evening of live music and great vibes in Plainfield.
🏠 Plainfield Real Estate
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