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Plainfield
Monday, September 8th, 2025
Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An overnight collision on I-55 near Romeoville injured one person and killed another when a commercial truck struck a passenger car—police closed the southbound lanes until about 8:15 a.m.—while investigating the crash. Herald-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Will County Forest Preserve will launch its 23rd annual Woods Walk Challenge on a Monday in November and run through Sunday, Nov. 30—offering 10 scenic trails ranging from a ½-mile stroll to a 3-mile adventure, with hikers earning a 2025 medallion for completing at least seven trails. Booklets and an interactive map will be available for residents to log their walks until Sunday, Dec. 7. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois State Police reminded Plainfield drivers and local farmers to share the road during the busy harvest season—motorists should slow down and give extra space to slow-moving farm equipment as it travels between fields. Shaw Local
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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.
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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.
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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.
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