Boil order issued in Plainfield after E. coli found in water supply
An urgent alert in suburban Plainfield: E. coli was found in the water supply. The entire town is now under a boil order.
Plainfield man found guilty of child sex abuse
A 47-year-old man was found guilty Thursday of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a child.
Zoe Koz, who was nation’s third smallest baby, now a senior in high school
The nation's third smallest baby ever to survive is now a senior at Plainfield Central High School.
Teen skateboarder dies days after Plainfield crash
A teenager who was hit by a truck while riding a skateboard last week in suburban Plainfield has died.
Suburban school district paying families $2,000 because they don't have enough school bus drivers
Plainfield is offering parents several options depending on their situation: after-school care, $1,000/semester stipends, $0.56/mile reimbursement...
Plainfield school district, football coaches sued over allegations of hazing and sexual assault
A lawsuit was filed Monday in U.S. District Court with scathing accusations against the Plainfield school district and several high school football coaches.
Remains of suburban Chicago soldier killed during World War II identified
Army Tech. Sgt. Arthur W. Countryman, 37, was fighting Germans in a forest in November 1944. Now, decades later, his remains have been identified and he will be buried in his hometown of Plainfield, Illinois.
6-year-old girl dies in crash near Plainfield, driver charged with DUI
A Joliet man is charged with driving under the influence of drugs after allegedly driving through a stop sign Tuesday morning and crashing into a car, killing a 6-year-old girl west of Plainfield.
Naperville man shot in chest, suspect arrested in Plainfield: police
Police are investigating after a man was shot in the chest Friday afternoon in west suburban Naperville.
Tornado rips up homes, knocks down trees and power lines in Chicago suburbs of Naperville, Woodridge
A tornado ripped off rooftops and knocked down trees in the Naperville and Woodridge areas overnight Sunday into Monday. Damage was also reported in Darien, Plainfield, Burr Ridge, Portage and South Haven.
Illinois barbershop celebrating 140th anniversary with $1.40 haircuts
It is impressive when a family-owned business is able to stay open for 20, 30 or even 50 years. But Lincolnway Barber Shop in the heart of historic Plainfield will be celebrating 140 years this week.
Father accused of kidnapping his son in Plainfield, Illinois
A man was taken into custody after he allegedly abducted his son from a home in Plainfield, Illinois.
Suspect wanted for several incidents of indecent exposure in Plainfield, Naperville
Naperville and Plainfield police are searching for a suspect who was observed by victims masturbating in parking lots of yoga studios, gyms and retail stores.
'A beer for Kim': Brewery raises money for mother paralyzed during a carjacking in Aurora
A mother of two who was paralyzed during a carjacking is now getting some help from a southwest suburban brewery.
Semi truck struck by train in Plainfield
A semi truck was struck by a train Friday in southwest suburban Plainfield.
Plainfield Township supervisor accused of embezzling from private firm
A northern Illinois township supervisor is accused in U.S. District Court of stealing more than a million dollars over six years from the company he founded, according to documents unsealed Thursday.