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Freedigitalphotos.net The Edward Plainfield Harvest 5K Run/Walk & Kidz Miler registration is open. Online registration is $35 (Kidz Race $15) and the deadline for online registration is Thursday, September 25th at 7 pm. Registration after that date is considered day of registration and is $40 for the 5K and $18

Freedigitalphotos.net The last Concert in Settlers’ Park event is this Thursday, August 7th at 7 pm. Spoken Four will be performing songs from the 1950’s to today’s top 40 hits. For more information, contact Amy De Boni at (815) 439-4255.

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net The Plainfield police department is teaming up with Walmart of Plainfield to host a back to school scavenger hunt. The event will take place this Wednesday, August 6th from 10 am until 1 pm. This fun event is free and open to the public and is geared towards

realestate.msn.com Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net Mortgage rates remain low: While mortgage rates were expected to rise this summer, they instead remain low. Now is the time to take advantage of these historically low rates available. Less strict lending standards: Although getting a mortgage is not as easy as it was several years ago,

Freedigitalphotos.net Don’t forget that the Plainfield Farmer’s Market is taking place every Saturday from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm from now until the last weekend in October. If you are looking for fresh, local produce and many other treats, head over to downtown Plainfield at the corner of Route 59

Freedigitalphotos.net Operation Welcome You Home is hosting their 4th annual Stars-N-Strikes for Military Heroes “Glow N Bowl” fundraiser on Saturday, August 23rd at 5 pm at Town & Country Lanes in Joliet. The event includes prizes for the top three male and female “glowers” and also the first and last

Freedigitalphotos.net New York Times bestselling author Luis Carlos Montalvan will be at the Plainfield Public Library this Wednesday, July 30th at 10:30 am. Montalvan is a former U.S. Army captain and is the author of “Tuesday Tucks Me In: The Loyal Bond Between A Soldier And His Service Dog.” Montalvan’s

Freedigitalphotos.net Wine & Cheese by TCC, located in downtown Plainfield, is celebrating National Cheesecake Day tomorrow by hosting a wine and cheesecake tasting. Enjoy various wines paired with delicious cheesecakes including their famous Blue Cheese Cheesecake. For more information, call 815-436-3499. Wine & Cheesecake Tasting @ Wine & Cheese by

money.cnn.com Freedigitalphotos.net The entire town of Aladdin, Wyoming is for sale for  $1.5 million. The purchase would include the entire 30 acre area which houses a general store, post office, bar, a 4 bedroom home, and the land underneath the town’s trailer park. Aladdin used to be home to more

Freedigitalphotos.net Plans to grill this weekend? Try this great steak marinade! World’s Best Steak Marinade (lilluna.com) Ingredients: 1 cup italian dressing 1/2 cup A1 (original) 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. lemon juice Directions: Place all ingredients in a gallon bag or tupperware container and mix well. Add your steak