Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
Good morning, Plainfield.
🏛️ Government
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant said lower federal funding is impacting local programs, including two that helped save over 900 households from eviction, in her State of the County address on Aug.
21, 2025, and she proposed a balanced $791 million budget for 2026. The county continues growing with new business and housing—boosting job creation with 15,000 new positions since 2019.
🏈 Sports
The 2025 Plainfield Commercial Street Criterium Cycling Race will take place Saturday, Aug.
23 from 9 a.m. until about 7 p.m. — local police said downtown roads will be closed from 9:30 a.m. until around 6:30 p.m. to manage traffic during the event.
🎉 Plainfield Events
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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.
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.
Fall Praise & Worship Family Night
3-6 p.m. — Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse — Free entry — Engage in worship and enjoy fall festivities including hay rides and pumpkin painting.
🏠 Plainfield Real Estate
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📣 Plainfield Announcements
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