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Thursday, August 15th, 2024

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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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • 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.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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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.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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