Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
Good morning, Plainfield.
🚨 Crime
The Will County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic safety campaign from July 8 to Aug.
1 that issued 518 speeding tickets and other citations to remind drivers that speeding catches up with you — part of a statewide initiative with IDOT and Illinois State Police using federal highway funds — aimed at reducing highway fatalities.
🏛️ Government
The Illinois State Police reminded Plainfield drivers that school zones with a 20 mph limit are in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and that stopping for school buses with flashing red lights is required — first violations carry a $300 fine and a three-month license suspension — to keep students safe as schools reopen.
🎉 Plainfield Events
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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.
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.
🏠 Plainfield Real Estate
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