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Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Aug. 18, the Herald-News presented the Will County Pets of the Week with profiles of six adoptable animals — including Krypto, Maestro, Benji, Ozzy, Oolong, and Gingko — and detailed each pet's age and care needs to help families choose a suitable companion. Local readers are encouraged to contact the humane organizations directly for more adoption information. Herald-News
- ➤ The 122nd annual Will County Fair opens on Aug. 21 at the fairgrounds in Peotone with Family Day featuring $1 admission, free parking and shows such as magic at 2 p.m. and a ping pong drop at 6 p.m.—the event will continue with free entry for seniors and veterans on Aug. 21 and fun activities on Aug. 22, Aug. 23 and Aug. 24 including a scramble race, demolition derby and rodeo. Herald-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox had its stroke program recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for its high-quality stroke and diabetes care — it received awards for best practices, quick treatment times, and up-to-date care. The program is one of 2,600 participating in guidelines that reduce treatment delays and partners with the University of Chicago Medicine to improve emergency care. Herald-News
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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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