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Plainfield collects approximately $9.8 million in Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax in 2024
In 2024, Plainfield saw an increase in Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Fire on Lewood Drive leaves home with $150,000 damage, no injuries reported

At 6:12 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2025, the Western Will County Communication Center (WESCOM) received a 911 call about a fire at a single-family home located in the 16500 block of Lewood Drive, Plainfield.

PEHS student wins state skills competition, heads to nationals

Evan Margalus, a senior at Plainfield East High School (PEHS) and student at Wilco Area Career Center, secured a gold medal in Welding at the State SkillsUSA competition held in Peoria from April 24 to 26.

Which former Plainfield Post area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 4?

These former Plainfield Post area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 4.
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Plainfield Central High School standout Jeremy McGuigan’s college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Wednesday, April 30

The Concordia Golden Bears lost 27-22 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs on Wednesday, April 30.

Plainfield Central High School standout Jeremy McGuigan’s college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Wednesday, April 30

The game took place at Barnes Field.

Eagle Pointe Elementary School: How many students met or exceeded expectations in mathematics in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.5% of Eagle Pointe Elementary School students passed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Plainfield’s May 1 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on May 1 have ranged from a high of 80°F in 2013 to a low of 35°F in 2015, according to Open-Meteo.

$894,264 in Municipal Sales Tax collected in March for Plainfield

Plainfield residents paid a total of $894,264 in Municipal Sales Tax in March, an increase of 1.2% over the previous month.

Which former Plainfield Post area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 5?

These former Plainfield Post area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 5.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Elizabeth Eichelberger Elementary School in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 52.3% of Elizabeth Eichelberger Elementary School students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

13914 S. Marybrook Drive, Plainfield unloaded by James Gomer

A property at 13914 S. Marybrook Drive, Plainfield was sold on April 30 by James Gomer for $262,000. The buyer was Erich Fielder.

Plainfield collects $776,061 in Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax in March

Plainfield residents paid a total of $776,061 in Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax in March, a decrease of 0.7% from the previous month.

Plainfield’s May 2 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on May 2 have ranged from a high of 81°F in 2021 to a low of 38°F in 2017, according to Open-Meteo.

Gas Prices in ZIP Code 60544: How much did each fuel type change in week ending April 26?

The price of regular gas in ZIP Code 60544 was $3.40 per gallon in the week ending April 26, below the statewide average of $3.42, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Plainfield South startup wins first District 202 pitch night

Essentially Fresh, a start-up focused on all-natural car air fresheners, emerged as the winner of District 202's inaugural Entrepreneurial Student Pitch Night held on May 6.

Which former Plainfield Post area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 6?

These former Plainfield Post area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 6.

Jeremy McGuigan, former Plainfield Central High School standout, played on Friday, May 2 in NCAA Division II baseball game

The game took place at Sioux Falls Stadium.

Plainfield Central High School standouts Cory Brock and Spencer Ruch’s college team won in NCAA Division III baseball game on Friday, May 2

The Aurora Spartans won 13-3 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Wabash Little Giants on Friday, May 2.

Plainfield North High School standout Dominick Curcio’s college team lost in NCAA Division III baseball game on Friday, May 2

The Aurora Spartans lost 8-3 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Wabash Little Giants on Friday, May 2.
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