Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
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🏘️ Community
On Aug. 11, The Herald-News featured Will County Pets of the Week with four adoptable animals — Briar, a playful terrier mix who loves kids; Little Miss Toffee, a gentle tabby kitten who needs time to adjust; Mellie, a spunky Yorkie mix who loves to explore and requires a home without dogs or young children; and Dragonfly, a 6-month-old kitten who loves cuddling, with instructions for adoption provided by local humane societies.
🚧 Accidents
A semi-trailer truck rolled over on I-80 near Minooka Tuesday evening when it drove off the road near Ridge Road and the driver was airlifted to a hospital—no other injuries were reported.
🎉 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.
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