Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
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🏘️ Community
On Aug. 4, the Herald-News shared Will County Pets of the Week with Milo, a playful 2-year-old mix; Xeha, a gentle 4-year-old cat; Scout, a 20-pound dog who does simple tricks; and Jupiter, a nervous 19-week-old kitten needing a calm home—contact the local shelters for adoption details—.
🚨 Crime
ATF agents and undercover officers arrested two individuals, Luis Perez-Hidalgo (36) and Andreidy Castellan-Martinez (22), on July 31 in a Will County gun bust operation that linked ties to a Venezuelan transnational gang, prosecutors said.
🎉 Plainfield Events
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Cruise to Village Green
4-5 p.m. — Village Green Park — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly reptile show before hitting the cruise night festivities.
Story Time Song Fest 2025
12:00–3:00 p.m. — Black Dog Vinyl Cafe — Free entry — Experience talented singer-songwriters from the Chicagoland area alongside art vendors and food trucks.
NTEC 20th Anniversary Open House
2-5 p.m. — Normantown Equestrian Center — Free entry — Celebrate two decades of pony-powered fun with games, pony rides, and hands-on activities for kids.
Create & Sip Workshop
6-9 p.m. — Garage Band Brewing — Ticket includes a beer or cider — Craft your own wooden project while enjoying a relaxing vibe with friends.
Don't Matter To Me Live Music
7-10 p.m. — Craft'd — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music on the patio for Cruise Night Tuesdays.
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