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Saturday, October 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Joliet is hosting 'Handling Grief During the 2025 Holidays' at 4 p.m. Nov. 18 — counselor Paula Kosin will talk about the challenges the holidays bring and offer her book for sale; registration is open until Nov. 4.  Herald-News

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Plainfield School District Foundation for Excellence announced the Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Grants, awarding five educators $5,585 from 28 applications to support classroom projects at Bonnie McBeth Learning Center+ the foundation partnered with BMLC Principal Kristin Brower to offer the first Bonnie McBeth School Grant, which will allow eight teachers to attend a professional conference in March and share new knowledge.  Herald-News

REAL ESTATE NEWS

  • The Three Rivers Association of REALTORS and Gateville Law Firm will host Real Estate Investor Palooza on Oct. 29 at Joliet Junior College (U-Building, 1215 Houbolt Road) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event is designed for property investors, managers and landlords in Will and Grundy counties and will include sessions on wealth-building, property management and eviction processes.  Herald-News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Silent Book Club

    4:30-6:30 p.m. — Wheaton Public Library — Registration required — A relaxed gathering for readers to share their books and enjoy quiet reading time.

    Mon, 10/27/25

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  • Trick or Treat Event

    8 PM — Clow Creek Greenway — Free for kids — Enjoy candy for the little ones and free tire inspections for adults.

    Thu, 10/30/25

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  • Pack The Truck - Toys for Tots Collection Drive

    10 a.m.-1 p.m. — C.W. Avery Family YMCA — Free entry — Spread holiday cheer by donating unwrapped toys for children and enjoy festive activities with Santa.

    Sat, 11/15/25

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  • Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

    9:00-10:30 a.m. — Community Park At Grande Park — Entry fee required — Participate in the fun-filled 4th Annual Turkey Trot run/walk to kick off the holiday season.

    Sat, 11/22/25

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REAL ESTATE

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