Village of Plainfield E-News Updates - 5/29/26

A new issue of the Village Voice newsletter will arrive in the mail next week. This month we're highlighting summer events (including concerts, movies, fireworks, and Plainfield Fest) and construction projects around town. For a sneak peek of the issue, click here.

• The Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce's Cruise Nights begin next week! Check out the classic cars in Downtown Plainfield, on Tuesday evenings, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Join the Police Department for the first Scoops of the season in Settlers' Park on Wednesday, June 3, from 6-8 p.m. 

The Police Department is hosting the Torch Run to support Special Olympics of Illinois on Friday, June 5, at 8:30 a.m., at Settlers' Park, 24401 W. Lockport Street. 
Your $20 registration fee includes a Special Olympics t-shirt, which you'll receive at the run. Payments are accepted in person at the Plainfield Police Department or on the day of the event. 

Asphalt paving is tentatively scheduled in the Creekside Crossing Subdivision (Units 1-4) for June 1^st. Crews continue to work on concrete removals and replacements in the Hidden River and Streams Subdivisions (Unit 2). For more information regarding this program, visit the Public Improvements Page on the Village website. 

Concrete paving of 143rd Street, between Naperville Road and IL 126, will continue on Monday, June 1. There are several thousand cubic yards of concrete involved in this work. As a result, the workday is longer than usual. The newly poured concrete will need to have control joints saw cut into the surface. The saw cutting work will occur overnight as soon as the concrete can support the equipment and manpower. This work will take time and is by its nature, loud. The Village appreciates the patience and understanding of the surrounding property owners while this crucial work takes place.

The Village’s contractor is scheduled to begin work on the Pavement Crack Fill Program. 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 will occur throughout the community including 119th Street between Route 30 and Normantown Road; Renwick Road, east of Drauden to the railroad tracks; and Van Dyke Road, from 135th Street to the railroad tracks. Please drive carefully and be patient in work zones.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs to the bridge carrying Caton Farm Road over Interstate 55, in Joliet, will begin Monday, June 1. ​To complete the work, Caton Farm Road will be reduced from two lanes to one in both directions. The project is anticipated to be completed in August. ​The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Alternate routes are encouraged. More information.

Bring your questions for the Village and join Mayor Argoudelis for Evening with the Mayor in Settlers' Park on Wednesday, June 10, from 7-8 p.m.

Please bring a chair. In case of inclement weather, Evening with the Mayor will be held in the Village Hall.

Get a first look at the proposed North Riverfront Path Extension! Join us on June 11, from 5-7 p.m., to learn more about new ADA compliant path connections, scenic overlooks, and safety improvements. Stop by Village Hall and share your feedback!

Join us on Wednesday, June 24 for public input sessions on the Facility & Park Accessibility Project. Learn about the project's goals and share your feedback on accessibility in Village parks and facilities. There will be two sessions at Village Hall from 10-11:30 a.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. Take the project survey anytime at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PlainfieldFacilitiesADA.