Snapchat Threat, 'Chicago's Best,' Streetracing: 2018 In Review

PLAINFIELD, IL — It's been quite a year, and as we head into 2019, it can be a good time to take a look back at the past year and the biggest stories from Plainfield and the surrounding communities.

So let's ring in the new year with a stroll down memory lane.

School Shooting Threat At Plainfield Central Leads To Arrest
The incident happened two days after another minor was arrested after posting a Snapchat selfie with a gun.

Plainfield Restaurant To Appear on 'Chicago's Best'
Steve Buresh's Cheesecake Store & Sandwich Shop will be featured on on the "Best of the Burbs" show on Feb. 18.

Police Make Another Street Racing Arrest In Plainfield
Altogether, five people are now facing charges in the investigation since August, and police say they aren't finished yet.

Massive Snowman Built By Plainfield Family
The gigantic storm dumped more than 10 inches of snow on Plainfield — and one family got to work on a 17-foot-tall snowman.

Plainfield Trustees Approve 'Project Jupiter' Facility Plan
The controversial two million square foot facility is projected to be completed by late 2019 or early 2020.

Brewery, Restaurant Coming To Former Plainfield Fire Station
Garage Band Brewing has plans to open this fall or winter.

School Staff Use AED To Save Plainfield Student's Life
After CPR failed, staff used an AED to revive sixth-grader Jack Thompson when he collapsed at Ira Jones.

Greg Bott, Former Plainfield Park District Director, Dies At 61
He worked for the Plainfield Park District for more than three decades.

Walkout, March Planned By PSHS Teens After Florida Shooting
Inspired by the Parkland school shooting survivors, students at Plainfield South are pushing for stronger gun laws.

Winter Storm Snowfall Totals For Will County
Some areas got close to a foot of snow — and the storm isn't over yet.

Plainfield Restaurant Closes After Unpaid Rent Lawsuit
Katie O'Connor's changed management in 2016 and is now looking to reopen at a new location, according to the business.

Sex Predator Arrested In Plainfield Street Racing Investigation
An investigation that began in August led to two arrests this week in Plainfield. One man was charged with child endangerment.

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