Good morning, Plainfield.

Former Plainfield resident Jennifer Saari recalled her childhood experience of the Aug.

28 tornado that struck Plainfield—causing damage in nearby communities—and said it inspired her to become a meteorologist; she now leads outreach at the National Weather Service to improve storm warnings for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.

Will County readers can now listen to the week’s 5 most-read stories from Aug.

24-30 in a new audio format powered by Everlit’s AI technology—this audio edition covers key local news including a historic view of a 1990 tornado near Al Litwiller’s former home.

Thirty-five years ago the F5 Plainfield Tornado—one of the most powerful storms—struck Plainfield and nearby communities, killing 29 people, injuring over 353 and causing about $380 million in damage.

Survivors recalled flying debris and blocked roads as neighbors helped clean up the wreckage.

Bill Daley and Ray LaHood are relaunching a campaign to amend the state constitution to end partisan gerrymandering in our state legislative districts by proposing a 12-member commission to draw fair maps without using voter party data—They noted the plan will follow lessons from a 2016 effort that was struck down in court and does not change how congressional maps are made.

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.

Dinner & Dogs with Sonic the Hedgehog

6-8 p.m. — Khaos Brewcade & Kitchen — Fun for the whole family — Enjoy chili or plain hot dogs with Sonic the Hedgehog at this community event.

Chicagoland Be A Hero Fun Run

12-2 p.m. — Settlers' Park — Fundraising event for metastatic breast cancer research — Participate in a fun run supporting those impacted by breast cancer and raise awareness for research funding.