Village of Plainfield E-News Updates - 7/25/24

Barro Fest is this Saturday, July 27 in Settlers' Park!

This Hispanic Heritage Celebration includes artisans, live music, folkloric dances, Mexican pottery, traditional food, vendors, and entertainment. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.

The Village is nearing the final stages of its update to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and is holding an Open House on Tuesday, July 30, to garner feedback on new exhibits for the plan created by the Village’s consultant, Houseal Lavigne. The open house is informal, stop by Village Hall any time between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you and appreciate your input!

The Village Board awarded the repair contract for the 127th Street Bridge to D Construction on July 15. Work is anticipated to start in August with an expected completion date by the end of October. The bridge will remain fully closed throughout the duration of the repair. Thank you for your continued patience.

The Village’s contractor is scheduled to begin work on the Pavement Crack Fill Program on July 31. The contractor will fill asphalt pavement cracks with a fiber modified crack fill material to prevent water infiltration, thus preserving and extending the pavement life.
Work is scheduled in the Shenandoah, Tuttle Estates, and Vintage Harvest Subdivisions as well as on Renwick Road and 248th Avenue. Each subdivision is expected to be completed within 1-2 days. Please drive carefully and be patient around the work.

Enjoy an evening of music in Settlers' Park with Strung Out on Thursday, August 1, at 7 p.m.

The 2024 Settlers' Park Concert Series is sponsored by Illinois American Water. 

For more information, click here.

National Night Out is the perfect opportunity for the Police Department and community to come together and show their united front against crime. The free event includes food, entertainment, and giveaways from local businesses! Stop by Settlers' Park, on August 6, from 5-8:30 p.m. (Additional sensory hour from 4-5 p.m.) Click here for details.

Join the Plainfield Police Department for the Armored Truck Challenge to support Special Olympics of Illinois on Tuesday, August 6. This event is held in conjunction with National Night Out. For more information, click here.

The Village’s 2024 Street Improvement Program is underway. The project includes asphalt resurfacing, removal and replacement of selected areas of concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter removal and replacement, pavement striping, and other miscellaneous items. Overall project completion is scheduled for August. Location and project information can be found on the Village website’s Public Improvements page.

Do you want to help your family or others during an emergency or disaster? If your answer is yes, register for the 2024 CERT class which begins August 27. The CERT program is free and educates you about disaster preparedness, fire suppression, first aid, and more. For more information, email cert@plainfieldema.org.