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Thursday, August 15th, 2024
Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Plainfield School District 202 is poised to approve a settlement in a 2019 lawsuit alleging football team hazing and sexual assault at Plainfield Central High School. Shaw Local
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Will County Forest Preserve District Board has acquired a 57-acre land parcel for $1,037,400 to extend McKinley Woods, funded by a 2019 bond issue, facilitating easier access and management of the preserve. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lauren Staley Ferry resigns as Will County Clerk for a higher-paying city clerk position in Joliet, with her chief of staff, Charles Pelkie, expected to fill in temporarily. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Plainfield North and Plainfield South high schools renew their rivalry in a fierce competition for boys cross country supremacy in District 202, highlighted by top individual runners and a strong conference challenge. Herald-News
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Bears Season Opener Celebration at Piggy's BBQ
Celebrate the beginning of the Bears season with food, drinks, and camaraderie among fans at Piggy's BBQ in Plainfield, IL.
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Touch-A-Truck: Kids Explore Heavy Vehicles
Experience a hands-on opportunity for children to engage with trucks, tractors, and emergency vehicles, allowing them to touch, honk, and climb aboard a variety of specialized vehicles.
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