Our next event to honor those who have served or are currently serving will be a Pancake Breakfast. Please join us between 7:15 to 9:30 AM on November 11, 2024, at Plainfield North High School.
Plainfield North High School's head coach for men's and women's cross country, Andrew Derks, has been awarded the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Coach of the Year for the 2023-24 season. Reflecting on this recognition, Derks stated, “It makes me feel proud to be recognized, but I truly see this as an award for our entire coaching staff.”
In the 2022-23 school year, 39% of Richard Ira Jones Middle School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
In the 2022-23 school year, 64% of Richard Ira Jones Middle School students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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In the 2022-23 school year, 48.1% of Lincoln Elementary School students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Drivers in ZIP Code 60544 paid an average of $4.52 per gallon of premium gas in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Drivers in ZIP Code 60544 paid an average of $4.17 per gallon of midgrade gas in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Drivers in ZIP Code 60586 paid an average of $3.39 per gallon of regular gas in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Property owners in Plainfield paid 2.7% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the third quarter of 2024, which is more than 2.4 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Plainfield Post.
Drivers in ZIP Code 60544 paid an average of $3.49 per gallon of regular gas in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Drivers in ZIP Code 60544 paid an average of $3.57 per gallon of diesel fuel in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of diesel in ZIP Code 60544 was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of premium gas in ZIP Code 60544 was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of midgrade gas in ZIP Code 60544 was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The Plainfield Seed Library has opened its doors to gardening enthusiasts, offering a variety of seeds for vegetables, flowers, herbs, and native plants. Located in the Upper Level Lobby by the elevator, the library provides free access to seeds on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. The availability of different seed varieties will change throughout the season.
The Plainfield Area Public Library is now offering 3D printing services to its patrons. This service aims to introduce users to additive manufacturing technology, providing a hobby-level experience. The library states, "We will do our best to accommodate your requests, but we cannot guarantee a particular level of precision."
After 26 years, the Plainfield Area Public Library is undergoing a significant renovation. The project is expected to take about a year to complete. The library aims to refresh its facilities with new furniture, carpet, and paint.