Good morning, Plainfield.

The Herald-News is featuring this week’s Pets of the Week, which include Butternut, an 18-month-old lab mix from NAWS; Emma Jane, a six-year-old cat from NAWS; Spuds, an 8-year-old terrier mix from the Will County Humane Society; and Skye, a rescued cat found in a junkyard—readers can learn how to adopt these pets by following the contact details in the article.

Angie Aegerter, a single mom, celebrated 10 years of her meal prep business, the Fit Foundation, on Plainfield Road in Crest Hill, which offers more than 100 healthy recipes and deli-style meals.

She built the business from scratch by fixing up a garage into a gym and kitchen—overcoming tough challenges to serve her community with healthy food and holiday meals for local police.

Police arrested Liwei Deng, a Chinese national from California, in Will County after he allegedly stole about $39,000 from a scam victim who received an email prompting her to withdraw cash and deliver it to him—he was taken to jail and released on pretrial conditions.

Lincoln-Way East senior Ellie Feigl earned the Herald-News Girls Soccer Player of the Year title after scoring 22 goals and 9 assists and helping her team reach the 3A supersectional round.

She will attend Missouri State for Division I soccer — a move that highlights her leadership and skill on the field — and her award reflects strong teamwork.

The Herald-News has announced the 2025 Girls Soccer All-Area Team — naming top players from Plainfield schools and nearby districts — after a season marked by high scoring and state honors.

The selections include first and second teams with honorable mentions, reflecting standout performances and future college commitments.

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.