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Housing developer M/I Homes to build 370 new homes in Plainfield

M/I Homes has acquired land for two new communities in southwest-suburban Plainfield, Ill., which together will bring more than 370 new-construction homes to the area.

Plainfield Village Board Faces Backlash for Lack of Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution

Plainfield Village Board has not adopted a resolution calling for an immediate cease fire in Gaza, despite the 31,000 people reported killed in the Israel-Hamas war and the racially motivated murder of a 6-year-old in the village.

Village board proposes special census

The Village of Plainfield has approved a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau to conduct a full special census, which will cost $873,530 and generate an additional $1,166,708.60 in annual funding revenue.

Plainfield residents call for a cease fire in Gaza

Plainfield residents and community leaders are calling for an immediate cease fire in Gaza, after more than 31,000 people were reported killed in the Israel-Hamas war, and following the racially motivated murder of a 6-year-old in the city.

Village of Plainfield and Waste Management Team up for Spring Clean-Up

The Village of Plainfield and Waste Management will be sponsoring Spring Cleanup for Village residents during the week of April 8, 2024. Residents can place household refuse, bulk items, and white goods at the curb on their regular pickup day.

D202 hires new Director of Transportation

Michael Peterson has been hired as District 202's new Director of Transportation, replacing Sandy Bressers who is retiring, with over a decade of experience in the student transportation field.

Seven District 202 Middle School Students to Compete in 2024 Will County Regional Spelling Bee

Seven District 202 middle school students will compete in the 2024 Will County Regional Spelling Bee on March 14, 2024, at Lincoln-Way West High School. The students earned the honor by winning their individual schools' Spelling Bees. Regional winners statewide will advance to the national Spelling Bee on May 30, 2024, in Maryland. This year's District 202 middle school Spelling Bee champs are: Aux Sable: Dhruv

Plainfield considers proposed expansion of Hawk Auto 

Hawk Auto has submitted a site plan proposal to the Plainfield Village Board for a new car dealership on Route 59, with two dealerships committed to the project.

Communities hit jackpot on gaming as nearby village rolls the dice

The Village of Plainfield has approved an ordinance that allows video gaming in the community, with a stipulation that requires businesses to have a half-wall or another type of barrier to separate the video gaming terminals from the dining room section.

 “Thank You!”

On behalf of the Plainfield Lions Club, I would like to extend a big “thank you” to the following people who helped make our Christmas “Basket” program a success. 

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Housing developer M/I Homes to build 370 new homes in Plainfield

M/I Homes has acquired land for two new communities in southwest-suburban Plainfield, Ill., which together will bring more than 370 new-construction homes to the area.