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Plainfield
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today from 4 to 7 p.m., the state holds a public hearing at the Fossil Ridge Public Library in Braidwood to review track improvements on the Braidwood—Elwood corridor for high-speed rail between Chicago and St. Louis. The hearing will present an environmental study and let residents give written or spoken comments until Aug. 15. Herald-News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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