Final Call for the Community Kauffee SurveyCommunity Kauffee SurveyFinal call for the Community Kauffee survey. Let us know what we can do better and what you want to see more of before March 27.

St. Patrick’s Day CelebrationsThe PaddyDay Mile and Hometown Irish Parade are Sunday, March 15, in Downtown Plainfield! The PaddyDay Mile begins at 12:25 p.m. and the parade steps off at 1 p.m. For more information on the parade, visit plainfieldirishparade.org. For information regarding road closures and parking, click here.New this year - the Plainfield Public Arts Council is hosting a pancake breakfast at The Sanctuary. For more information, visit plainfieldpublicartscouncil.org.

Blackhawks have had growing pains all season and are still coming of age and finding their team identity on the ice. Connor Bedard continues to be the future of the franchise and as amazing as he is he alone cannot take the Hawks to the promise land in making the playoffs for the first time in over six years. Blackhawks under coach Jeff Blashill has led a quiet resurgence in helping the Hawks position themselves for a final playoff push. During the tradeline the Hawks worked to secure more draft picks and focused on adding depth and youth for this squad. With the rebuilding almost complete the Hawks need to find some help from Veterans who can help bring the younger players to the forefront and guide them through the experience phase as they continue to evolve into a playoff contender. For the Final Push the Blackhawks will focus on the big three of Connor Bedard, Ryan Danato, and Frank Nazar who will lead the first line and establish scoring and defense. Coach Blashill will focus on using the bench to help guide them through the 2nd period and giving the front-line rest to help them control the puck and win games. Time of Possession and calculated scoring are helping the Hawks to be competitive and maybe win some games and help them capture the eight seats in the NHL Playoffs.

Hernandez Announces Free Museum Programs for Constituents

Rain Barrel Salerain barrelSave money. Conserve water. Help the environment!

Celebrate 20 Years Along the Fox River With Exclusive Early Bird SavingsWine on the Fox WOTFWine on the Fox is back May 2 & 3, and early bird tickets are officially on sale for our 20th anniversary celebration at Hudson Crossing Park.

Kaneland Knights are still undefeated at 33 and 0 heading to the Sectional Final on Friday Night looking to head to the Super sectional continuing the Boys Basketball Historical Run. 

Early Voting The Will County Clerk's Office will be offering Early Voting for the General Primary Election at the Village Hall, March 2-13. Voting hours will be Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for Will County residents.For information on other early voting locations, please contact the Will County Clerk at 815-740-4615 or visit willcountyclerk.gov. For information on early voting in Kendall County, visit kendallcountyil.gov.

All Right Southsiders the Sox are back and looking to break a three-season skid of losing over 100 games. Since the rebuild started back in 2022 the Sox have just traded away talent and have really looked bad. Fans have been hanging their heads as this proud franchise has continued to fall. However, joy will return to Mudville this season there is light at the end of the tunnel the Sox are building something exciting with the youth movement building around their new core of young players of Kyle Teel, Colson Montgomery, and Muntetta Murkami. The Sox General Manager is building something out of nothing, taking over a heavy payroll with injured veterans who could not be on the field which led to the rebuild. With a 78 million dollar payroll the Sox have opted to build from the ground up and use their farm system to build their future. Fast forward to now the Sox has a unique balance of Veteran Leadership and youth in the Clubhouse and with the AL Central the Sox can surprise people and see a possible 12 game improvement over last seasons of 60 wins. Focusing on improvement in pitching, hitting, and defense will be the team’s focus. White sox manger Will Venable will continue to work with the Staff and players to continue improving performance. This season we will need to have patience, but this will be an improved and fun squad to watch and stay tuned here as we get ready for Opening Day here.