News published on Plainfield Post in October 2024

On Oct. 2, Childs (trust) purchased a property at 13443 S. Lakeshore Drive, Plainfield from Robert L. Robinson Jr. (trust).

Enrollment at Walker's Grove Elementary School rose compared to the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Enrollment at Drauden Point Middle School fell compared to the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Enrollment at River View Elementary School rose compared to the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Former Plainfield North High School star, Sean Schlanser, sees action in Augustana College’s loss to North Park on Saturday, October 5.

Former Plainfield North High School star, Jalyn Givan, sees action in Indianapolis’ win over William Jewell on Saturday, October 5.

Former Plainfield North High School star, Carlos Conley, makes an impact in Roosevelt’s loss to Ferris State on Saturday, October 5.

Former Plainfield North High School star, Josh Hlavacek, leaves his mark in Illinois Wesleyan’s loss to Washington on Saturday, October 5.

Former Plainfield East High School star, Thomas Linnear, leaves his mark in Greenville’s win over Westminster on Saturday, October 5.

Former Plainfield East High School star, Sam Amponsah, makes his presence felt in McKendree’s loss to Quincy on Saturday, October 5.

Former Plainfield East High School star, Drayden Hilliard, leaves his mark in Carroll’s win over Millikin on Saturday, October 5.

These former Plainfield Post area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

Former Plainfield North High School star, Jason Coulter, sees action in Northern Michigan’s loss to Saginaw Valley State on Saturday, October 5.

Former Plainfield Central High School star Bruce Pendleton III hit the field in the Saint Xavier Cougars’ loss to Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats on Saturday, October 5.

Enrollment at Eagle Pointe Elementary School fell compared to the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Enrollment at Grande Park Elementary School rose compared to the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

On Oct. 4, Meriana K. and Carol A. Uipi purchased a property at 21753 W. Ives Court, Plainfield from Armando L Guzman.

A property at 11921 S. Winterberry Lane, Plainfield was sold on Oct. 4 by Mary Ann Kosinski for $410,000. The buyers were Amit A. Tiwadi and Rohini Rokade.

A property at 12501 S. Wingstem St., Plainfield was sold on Oct. 4 by Walter E. Powley for $760,000. The buyers were Brooke and Michael McGuire.

District 202 high school juniors have the opportunity to expand their academic experiences through a special grant for summer learning. The Plainfield Foundation for Excellence is set to award Horizon Grants, totaling up to $5,000, to juniors from District 202's four high schools and Plainfield Academy. The exact amount of each grant will depend on applications and available funds, with the total not exceeding $5,000.