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Plainfield
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Plainfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Villages in Will County have set Halloween trick-or-treat times for Oct. 31—Plainfield will have trick-or-treating from 4 to 8 p.m. and other nearby communities have similar hours. The Plainfield Police Department advises residents to keep house lights on, check candy in well-lit areas, and be cautious when crossing streets. Herald-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of St. Francis in Joliet is cutting jobs as part of a strategic reorganization—staff reduction notifications will be sent today. The school did not confirm how many positions will be cut—its new president will hold a town hall meeting on November 12 to discuss plans for future growth. Herald-News
- ➤ Valley View District 365-U approved a new teacher contract after months of hard talks with the union. The contract, valid through the 2028-2029 school year and effective immediately, aims to help retain staff — though details on a revised high school start time remain unconfirmed. Herald-News
- ➤ Lincoln-Way East High School senior Damilola Alabi launched STEM Sprouts to teach local Cub Scouts hands-on science with five rotating experiment stations held on Oct 20—activities included fingerprint analysis and building a model heart—and the program aims to spark interest in STEM while continuing under new student leaders after she graduates. Herald-News
- ➤ The Will County Regional Office of Education announced it will host a STEAM Fair on Nov. 5 at Joliet Junior College’s Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and noon to 1:30 p.m. Attendees can explore interactive presentations that show how science, technology, engineering + math will help prepare students to solve future challenges. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Will County Sheriff’s Office warns drivers to get a sober ride home this Halloween since DUIs apply to alcohol, cannabis, and drugs. Officials advise planning ahead and buckling up to keep roads safe—especially with families trick-or-treating nearby. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln-Way East runner Aubrey Clark earned Herald-News Athlete of the Week honors by finishing first at the Southwest Suburban Conference Meet with a time of 18:09.69 and receiving 116 of 175 votes. Clark, in her first cross country year, said she is working to lower her race time—she aims to run under 17:15 in future meets. Herald-News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot 5K
8 AM — Naperville Central High School — Registration required — Run fast and enjoy a festive Turkey Trot experience.
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