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Thursday, June 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Plainfield Fest will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Plainfield, featuring live music at the Township Community Center and Village municipal parking lot—food vendors will sell meals while craft vendors, a petting zoo, and a carnival at Plainfield Central High School entertain guests.  Herald-News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Will County received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for budget quality and transparency — a sign of effective adherence to best practices and clear financial presentation — and the county earned an Aa1 Stable rating from Moody’s in October. County officials say the award reflects the finance department’s team effort in preparing a balanced budget for the county board.  Herald-News

REAL ESTATE NEWS

  • Keller’s Farmstand in Plainfield permanently closed — the site will now be used for Keller Farm, a 153-acre housing development with 322 single-family homes, 83 townhouses, two parks, walking trails and a nine-acre commercial area. The barn that once housed the stand was scheduled for demolition Wednesday while its Oswego and Naperville locations will reopen mid-July with fresh produce and sweet corn.  Herald-News

SPORTS NEWS

  • Plainfield North senior Lauren Dellangelo and junior Aniya Poindexter were named Herald-News Girls Track and Field Athletes of the Year after helping win the Class 3A state championships in the 4x200 and 4x400 relays. They focused on team events that led the Tigers to a fifth-place finish at the state meet and now look ahead to next season as key runners step up.  Herald-News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 6/28/25

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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.

    Tue, 7/15/25

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