Plainfield
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4-H youth donate 215 birthday bags for families in needJul 11, 2017 11:00 pm - Birthdays are important milestones for youth, but not every family can afford a celebration. With this in mind, local 4-H Club youth gathered birthday supplies and creat...
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'We were very lucky': Plainfield's escape from train disaster gives town pauseJul 10, 2017 5:30 am - When does a debacle involving 40,000 gallons of crude oil spewing into the ground, perfuming the air with noxious odors and unnerving nearby residents, seem like a bless...
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Damages top $500,000 in Plainfield stable fireJul 06, 2017 1:00 am - Fire investigators continued searching for clues Thursday into what sparked a barn fire early Wednesday morning in Plainfield that killed 18 horses and injured two peopl...
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Equine community coming together after 18 horses die in Plainfield barn fireJul 05, 2017 1:00 am - Horse owners are in mourning or seeking new homes for their animals after a barn fire early Wednesday morning near Plainfield killed 18 horses and injured two people who...
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Trains running again in Plainfield after derailmentJul 02, 2017 1:00 am - Trains have resumed operation along the Canadian National Railway line in Plainfield where nearly 20 tank cars derailed Friday evening. Railway spokesman Patrick Waldron...
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Oil contained as cleanup continues in Plainfield tanker derailmentJul 01, 2017 1:00 am - Cleanup work was continuing Saturday after a train carrying crude oil derailed Friday evening in Plainfield. Roughly 20 tanker cars left the tracks about 6:54 p.m. Frida...
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About 40,000 gallons of crude oil leak after derailmentJun 30, 2017 1:00 am - ssarkauskas@dailyherald.com As many as 25 railroad tanker cars derailed early Friday evening in Plainfield, resulting in a leak of about 40,000 gallons of crude oil, acc...
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Moms should be remembered dailyMay 14, 2017 12:01 am - When Mother's Day comes around, I am reminded of my mom's sacrifices, love, blessings and comfort. When I was young she supported me in all my educational and extra curr...
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Images: What made you smile last week?Apr 30, 2017 9:00 pm - ...
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Get smart about college planning during Money Smart Week®Apr 23, 2017 11:00 pm - CHICAGO - In partnership with Money Smart Week April 22-29, the College Illinois! 529 Prepaid Tuition Program is reminding parents and grandparents about the importance ...