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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Will County judge ruled that the first-degree murder case against Derrell Draper will continue in Elwood despite missing detective field notes — Judge Amy Bertani-Tomczak found no bad faith by prosecutors and barred Channahon Police Chief Adam Bogart from testifying about the notes while a hearing to decide on evidence suppression over a consent dispute will be held on October 21. Herald-News
- ➤ Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow explained on a recent podcast that his office spent two and a half years debating whether a sheriff’s lieutenant’s fatal shooting of Gregory Walker was negligent or reckless— a debate that ended with no charges, a $2.75 million settlement with Walker’s family, and the lieutenant’s firing. 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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