Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Rep. Natalie Manley and the Joliet Junior College Office of Sustainability launched the inaugural B.Y.O. to Go Bash on July 2 at the JJC Romeoville Campus to reduce waste and cut single-use containers by offering composting and garden tips from master gardeners & experts. They plan to hold the free event annually and provided reusable tote bags with takeout containers to help residents keep waste low. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local baseball prospects are in the spotlight with the MLB draft set for July 13-14 — players like Lincoln-Way East’s Jack Bauer and Lincoln-Way West’s Conor Essenburg, along with talents from Morris, Minooka and Providence, are drawing close attention as teams plan their selections. Herald-News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
~ Lao Tzu
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