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Village Board Briefs
Photo by Marney Simon | Enterprise StaffThose familiar snow piles are back, as the village has now faced its first two snow events of the winter. Village leaders said the public works department has...
View ArticleVillage OKs tax levy; will also save on water bills
By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff The village of Plainfield has approved the plan to collect taxpayer funds, but not without a fair amount of discussion and negotiation on the best way to fund its...
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Village to consider signage, landscaping as part of long term plan
Photo by Marney Simon | Enterprise StaffLarger gateway signs will replace current signs, like this one at Routes 126 and 59. By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff Proposed new signs for Plainfield...
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Plainfield man serves on USS Eisenhower
Seaman Cesar Velasquez, of Plainfield, inspects the components of a jet turbine engine in the jet shop of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Velasquez serves aboard Ike as an...
View ArticleRep. Batinick helps advance bill to oppose ‘lame duck’ tax increase
State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) has signed on as the chief Republican sponsor of new legislation to amend the Illinois Constitution to require a three-fifths majority vote of the...
View ArticleLINDA S. LANTZ , nee Murphy
Linda S. Lantz, nee Murphy, age 69, a resident of Minooka passed away peacefully on December 9, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on...
View ArticleFire force reminds to help keep the wreath red
The Plainfield Fire Protection District is participating in the holiday fire safety campaign called “Keep the Wreath Red” along with other area fire departments and fire districts. Every fire station...
View ArticlePolice: Keep holidays festive, drive sober
Plainfield Police are looking for drunk drivers this holiday season as part of a special year-end “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign. Beginning December 16, and continuing into the...
View ArticlePlainfield Community Briefs, Dec. 15
Silent prayer hour Hour of Silent Prayer is held the third Friday of each month at St Mary Immaculate Parish 15629 S. Rt. 59, Plainfield. All are invited to devote an hour with us to pray for those who...
View ArticleDist. 202 provides gift of education all year long
By Dr. Lane Abrell Superintendent of Schools Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Coming off our first snowstorm of the season, I cannot help but think about Christmas. We have...
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Credit where credit is due: Plainfield PD receive dual certifications
Submitted PhotoGiving credit where credit is due, Mayor Mike Collins, Commander Kevin Greco, and Sergeant Jennifer Myers present the department’s CALEA Certification at a board meeting in December....
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Early childhood center proposed for Meijer site: School would sit on empty...
Photo by Marney Simon | Enterprise StaffThe empty lot across from the Plainfield Fire Station on 135th St. is the future site of a new daycare and early childhood education center. The Plainfield...
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Racich steps down: Resignation met with humor, emotion as trustee says goodbye
Photo by Marney Simon | Enterprise StaffTrustee James Racich addresses the public at the Dec. 19 Village Board meeting. Racich resigned his post this week, as he and his wife plan to move outside of...
View ArticleWill County offers winter safety tips, warming center info
As temperatures plummet and a prolonged deep freeze is anticipated, Will County Executive Larry Walsh encourages residents to follow these tips and utilize local warming centers if necessary. A...
View ArticleLeana G. Schmitz
Leana G. Schmitz, age 75, of Plainfield Twp., passed away December 19, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. She was born on July 22, 1941 in Joliet, the daughter of John and Lois (nee...
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Children, families come together for Santa and the Timbers’ Elves
Megann Horstead | For the Sentinel To spread some holiday season cheer, The Timbers of Shorewood hosted its annual Santa and the Timbers’ Elves Christmas Party on Dec. 17. Highlights at the event...
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Troy 6th grade girls basketball team wins tournament
The William B. Orenic Intermediate School 6th grade Girls’ Basketball Team took 1st place at the recent Des Plaines Valley Conference Tournament in Mokena. Team members are Jasmine Brown, Andie Burch,...
View ArticlePlans for Rt. 59, Jefferson St. redevelopment advance at Shorewood board meeting
Megann Horstead | For the Sentinel Plans for Route 59 and Jefferson Street redevelopment in Shorewood were recently met with support from members of a joint review board affected by a proposed tax...
View ArticleAfter hesitation, Joliet council OKs Rialto funding with conditions
Megann Horstead | For the Bugle The Joliet City Council set out to begin a new chapter at its Dec. 20 meeting by agreeing to allot $500,000 in funding toward the Rialto Square Theatre with a set of...
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Abri Credit Union members and staff come through for local needy
Abri Credit Union’s CEO, Mr. Brian Cedergren, with donations for local charities this holiday season. It’s the most wonderful time of the year; but for some people that may not be the case. Abri...
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