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Flickr.com Come to the Plainfield costume swap to find the perfect Halloween costume for your child. Drop off your child’s gently used costume today to the Recreation Administration Center (23729 W. Ottawa Street) and then come back to the swap event at the Heritage Professional Center this Saturday, October 18th.

Two professional storytellers will be coming to the Plainfield Library (15025 S. Illinois St.) on Monday, October 20th for “Grimm’s Grimmest: The Darker Side Of Fairy Tales” from 7-8:15 pm. This event is geared towards adults and families with kids ages 10 and up. Judith Heineman and Daniel Marcotte will

simplyrecipes.com With a very rainy day predicted for today, it’s the perfect time to stay inside and enjoy a nice comfort food meal. Below is a recipe for warm, cheesy, and delicious baked Ziti. Enjoy!      Baked Ziti Simply Recipes Cook Time: 55 mins Serves: 8 Ingredients *If you

Freerangestock.com The annual ‘Spooktacular’ event is taking place on Saturday, October 25th at 11 am. Children and their families are encouraged to attend the event in their halloween costumes and trick or treat at various participating businesses in downtown Plainfield. The Avery Family YMCA will be giving hayrack rides to

Flickr.com Plainfield residents are welcome to register for the 7th annual Plainfield Park District Halloween outdoor decorating contest (program #16402A1). There will be two categories for prizes: family-friendly and scariest house. The contest is available for all Plainfield Park District residents with a $5 fee per home. Participants are encouraged

Flickr.com The Plainfield Park District is hosing the Frankenstein’s Kiddie Carnival on October 24th from 6:30-8 pm at Indian Train Middle School. Kids can enjoy games and win prizes. After the games are over, there will be a costume contest for kids ages 10 and younger. Prizes will be given

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Plainfield Patch Steve Buresh, known around town as the ‘Cheesecake Guy’, is expanding his business beyond his online and mobile store to open his first cafe in Plainfield. Buresh is hoping to open the Cheesecake Store and Cafe in November at 14210 Route 30 in Plainfield. The brand new eatery

Plainfield Patch The annual Plainfield community homecoming parade is happening this Saturday, October 4th beginning at 9 am. The celebration will wind through downtown Plainfield, with a ‘Disney on Parade’ theme. Although October 4th is the community celebration, each District 202 high school will have their own homecoming celebration week.

www.ladolcevitarestaurante.com La Dolce Vita, located in Plainfield, has been ranked #1 out of 92 restaurants in Plainfield by Trip Advisor.This beautiful dining spot features some of the best Italian food in the suburbs and also has an impressive wine menu. If you are looking to spend a nice romantic evening