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Plainfield, Illinois · PlainfieldTitle-winning Illinois gymnast slain near Wisconsin college The man accused of killing a 21-year-old gymnast made his first appearance in court Tuesday in Wisconsin. Kara Welsh of Plainfield was murdered Friday, just days before she was set to begin her senior year at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Last year, Welsh won a national individual title in vault. On Tuesday, prosecutors charged 23-year-old Chad Richard of Loves Park with first…See the Story
Illinois news in brief: Title-winning Illinois gymnast slain near Wisconsin college; Ex-prosecutor sues Kim Foxx, alleges discrimination
Plainfield, Illinois · PlainfieldA 23-year-old Illinois man was charged in court Tuesday in the death of college gymnast Kara Welsh, who was shot in an apartment about a mile away from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus.See the Story
Illinois man charged with killing college gymnast in Wisconsin
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Weapons · PlainfieldSuitcase Used As Weapon At Wesmere Lakes Drive House: Joliet PD - Joliet, IL - Abigail Browder, 29, of Plainfield was taken into custody on August 5 after turning herself in at the Joliet Police Department.See the Story
Suitcase Used As Weapon At Wesmere Lakes Drive House: Joliet PD
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Plainfield, Illinois · PlainfieldSettlers’ Park in Plainfield will be the site for Barro Fest from 1 to 10 p.m. on Saturday.This family friendly Hispanic heritage celebration will include artisans, live music, folkloric dances, Mexican pottery, traditional food, vendors and entertainment. Admission and parking are free.Blankets and lawn chairs welcome. Food and drink sold separately.Settlers’ Park is located at 24401 W. 24401 Lockport St.This brief is part of Shaw Local’s “5 Th…See the Story
Plainfield hosting Barro Fest celebrating Hispanic culture
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Plainfield, Illinois · PlainfieldMike McKinney dominated in his first-ever trip to Crystal Motor Speedway with the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals on Friday night. McKinney of Plainfield, Ill., led all 25 laps of the Feature for his second-straight Summit Racing Equipment Modified National win and sixth of 2024.
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Illinois man wins 1st start at Crystal with DIRTcar Summit Modifieds
Weapons · PlainfieldA Plainfield man has been issued a village citation for disorderly conduct after he was allegedly caught with a weapon that resembled an AR-15 rifle but was actually a paintball gun, police said.The incident drew a response at about noon on Friday from the Plainfield Police Department, the Will County Sheriff’s Office and the Forest Preserve District of Will County Police Department.Officers from those police agencies responded to a report of a …See the Story
Plainfield man issued citation over alleged rifle scare, police say
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Plainfield, Illinois · PlainfieldFor nearly 20 years, Audrey Montalto of Plainfield has raised money and awareness for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network through her community ambassador program Time for Hope.Time for Hope will host its annual Strike Out Pancreatic Cancer night with the Joliet Slammers at Duly Health and Care Field in Joliet on Saturday, July 20. Montalto started the Slammers event in 2011.The Strike Out Pancreatic Cancer night begins at 5:30 p.m. with a panc…See the Story
Plainfield woman joins with Joliet Slammers for Strike Out Pancreatic Cancer night
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Plainfield, Illinois · PlainfieldCountry Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Plainfield, IL – A hazardous materials spill has forced the closure of the intersection at 127th Street and 248th Street. Authorities are currently on the scene to manage the cleanup, and the intersection will remain closed until further notice. According to the Plainfield Police Department, the spill …See the Story