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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.

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.
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$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.

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.

42% of Elizabeth Eichelberger Elementary School students meet or exceed mathematics IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 42% of Elizabeth Eichelberger Elementary School students passed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Plainfield’s May 3 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on May 3 have ranged from a high of 83°F in 2012 to a low of 34°F in 2023, according to Open-Meteo.

PEHS students achieve milestone in state Science Olympiad championships

Plainfield East High School (PEHS) students made history by winning top honors at the Science Olympiad Illinois Individual State Tournament.

Gas Prices in ZIP Code 60586: How much did each fuel type change in week ending April 26?

The biggest price shift in ZIP Code 60586 during the week ending April 26 was for premium gas, which rose by 4.1% to $4.34 per gallon, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Fire on W Pauline Drive causes $75,000 damage

At around 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday, the Western Will County Communication Center (WESCOM) received a 911 call regarding a fire at a single-family home in the 25100 block of W. Pauline Drive, Plainfield.

Bautista Homes LLC acquires 3100 Galena Drive, Plainfield, appraised at $220,000

On April 9, Bautista Homes LLC purchased a property at 3100 Galena Drive, Plainfield from Kendall Partners Ltd.

Timber Ridge Middle School: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 43.6% of Timber Ridge Middle School students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Plainfield’s May 4 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on May 4 have ranged from a high of 77°F in 2024 to a low of 34°F in 2011, according to Open-Meteo.