Obituary: Marion K. Richards
Marion K. Richards, age 94, a longtime resident of Plainfield, at rest March 18 in Armstrong Creek, Wisconsin. Born Aug. 31, 1921, in Joliet, the daughter of the late Elmer and Hattie Fox; beloved wife...
View ArticleObituary: Davie “Bill” Scholtes
Plainfield resident for 40 years Davie “Bill” Scholtes, age 72, passed away March 7 with his wife and four children at his bedside. He was born in Joliet, where he was raised and educated, attending...
View ArticleHistory Matters: Take time to tell your family’s story
By Caron George Stillmunkes, Plainfield Historical Society Two events recently combined to bring the phrase “History Matters” closer to home for me, and were the inspiration for the following article....
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Proud to stride for a 21st Century Library
Tuesday, March 15, marked the culmination of many months of hard work and tireless energy put forth by the Citizens for a 21st Century Library committee, of which we were co-chairs. The committee was...
View ArticleLiberty assistant principal spends night on roof for St. Baldrick’s
By Andrea Earnest | Enterprise Staff news@enterprisepublications.com @PlainfieldNews When Liberty Elementary School’s fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s foundation stalled at $18,000, just $2,000 short...
View ArticleLanguages enrich minds at Plainfield South
Plainfield South High School junior Unzila Manzoor paints a henna tattoo on PSHS freshman Katrina Mahon on March 10 during Foreign Language Week at Plainfield South. The theme for the March 7-11...
View ArticleDistrict 202 students earn top prizes in library story contest
District 202 elementary school students earned seven of the nine top prizes in the Plainfield Public Library’s annual short story competition. The short story competition is open to third through fifth...
View ArticlePlainfield North, East to host 5k run/walk
Both Plainfield North and East high schools will hold community running and walking events in April to benefit their students and area charities. First, PNHS will hold its fifth annual “Fast Cat 5K/10K...
View ArticleSpring Cleanup scheduled for week of April 11 in Plainfield
To help residents with their spring cleaning, the Village of Plainfield and Waste Management will be sponsoring a spring cleanup for village residents during the week of April 11. Residents can place...
View ArticlePlainfield hears presentations on DuPage River
By Andrea Earnest | Enterprise Staff news@enterprisepublications.com @PlainfieldNews At its March 14 committee of the whole meeting, the Plainfield village board discussed the lower DuPage River...
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DiForti tabbed IBCA District 9 Co-Coach of the Year
Joliet West High School Boys’ Basketball Coach Nick DiForti has been selected as the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) District 9 Co-Coach of the Year. Coach DiForti will be honored on...
View ArticleNiles, Park Ridge, Morton Grove Community Calendar
See what’s happening this weekend and plan your upcoming week. Email nweditor@buglenewspapers.com to submit your event. MARCH 25 Poetry Workshop. 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton....
View ArticlePlainfield Community Calendar
See what’s happening this weekend and plan your upcoming week. Email sweditor@buglenewspapers.com to submit your event. MARCH 26 Spring Pony Rides. 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Normantown Equestrian Center,...
View ArticleDowners Grove, Westmont, Woodridge Community Calendar
See what’s happening this weekend and plan your upcoming week. Email nweditor@buglenewspapers.com to submit your event. MARCH 25 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. 3 to 5 p.m. at Downers Grove...
View ArticleBolingbrook, Romeoville Community Calendar
See what’s happening this weekend and plan your upcoming week. Email sweditor@buglenewspapers.com to submit your event. MARCH 31 How to Pay for College without Going Broke. 7 p.m. at Fountaindale...
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Krusz returns to Plainfield Central as athletic director
Mark Krusz By Scott Taylor | @Taylor_Sports It is hard to keep Mark Krusz away from Plainfield Central. After leaving the school in 2013 to become the athletic director at Sandburg High School, he will...
View ArticleJoliet, Shorewood, Crest Hill, Lockport Community Calendar
See what’s happening this weekend and plan your upcoming week. Email sweditor@buglenewspapers.com to submit your event. MARCH 25 Egg-Streme H20 Adventure. 5 to 7 p.m. at Challenge Fitness Pool, 2021...
View ArticlePark Ridge looks to annex VFW site
By Igor Studenkov | Bugle Staff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @NilesILNews The Park Ridge City Council will soon decide whether to annex a lot on Higgins Road and Canfield Avenue that is currently home...
View ArticleMayor is optimistic about Park Ridge’s future
By Igor Studenkov | Bugle Staff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @NilesILNews When Park Ridge Acting Mayor Marty Maloney delivered his first state of the city address last week, he started out by...
View ArticleNiles Teen Center changes rates policy
Teens who use the Niles Teen Center and attend Niles schools will no longer automatically receive resident rates. On March 22, the Niles Village Board unanimously approved changes to the center’s...
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