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Friday, August 8th, 2025
Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thirteen state driver license locations in suburban Chicago will offer walk-in Saturday service starting Aug. 9 to ease weekday congestion and help residents finish end-of-summer tasks, according to the Secretary of State. The temporary expansion will run until Sept. 6 and will allow residents to complete services such as renewing a driver’s license — getting a REAL ID — and registering a vehicle without an appointment. Herald-News
- ➤ Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Operation Robocall Roundup— a multi-state effort to crack down on intrusive and illegal robocalls that has involved over 50 attorneys general and sent warning letters to 37 voice providers and 99 downstream companies. The operation follows the FCC's removal of 185 noncompliant voice service providers from its Robocall Mitigation Database to help safeguard consumers. 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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