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Plainfield is a village located southwest of Chicago in Will County, Illinois. According to the Wikipedia page for Plainfield, it had a population of 42,937 as of the 2020 census, making it the 9th largest municipality in Will County. The village covers about 31.43 square miles of land.

History

Plainfield was incorporated in 1869. It was named after Plainfield, Connecticut by early settler Levi Arnold. The village grew initially due to the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad being constructed through town in 1864. Plainfield experienced significant population growth in the 1990s and 2000s. Some notable historic buildings in Plainfield include the Plainfield Public Library, the oldest public library in Illinois in continuous operation, and the Plainfield Township Cemetery, which dates back to the 1830s.

Demographics and Population

As mentioned previously, Plainfield had a population of 42,937 at the 2020 census. This is up from the population of 39,581 at the 2010 census. The racial makeup of Plainfield is about 75% White, 11% Asian, 8.5% African American, and 5.5% from other races. About 10% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.

Plainfield has seen rapid population growth in recent decades. In 1990, the village only had a population of 4,500. By 2000 it had grown to 13,038, and by 2010 it was over 39,000. This exponential growth is due to the Chicago suburb expansion. Plainfield offers more affordable suburban housing compared to closer suburbs, attracting many new residents.

Economy and Major Employers

Some of the major employers located in Plainfield include:

Other major industries in Plainfield include healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. The town has convenient access to I-55 and is close to an airport, railway and inter-modal facilities, making it attractive for transportation and distribution companies.

Museums and Attractions

Some of the most popular attractions and landmarks in Plainfield include:

The Bradt-Hinkston House Museum is another historic building in Plainfield worth visiting. Built in 1869, it was the home of some of Plainfield's most prominent early residents. It is now a local history museum.

Public Transportation

Public transportation in Plainfield is provided by Pace, the suburban bus service of northeastern Illinois. Pace operates several bus routes that serve popular destinations in Plainfield like the Metra station, Louis Joliet Mall, and Route 59 shopping centers. The Pace Connector route also provides direct weekday service to downtown Chicago from Plainfield. Some routes only operate on weekdays.

School Districts

Plainfield has multiple school districts serving different elementary, middle, and high schools in the village. This includes:

There are also several private schools in Plainfield such as St. Paul Lutheran and Resurrection Catholic School.

Local Government

Plainfield is located in Will County, Illinois. The county government office is located at:

302 N Chicago St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 740-4600

Plainfield itself is governed by a Village President and Board of Trustees. The Plainfield Village Hall is located at:

24401 W Lockport St #304
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-7093

Sports Teams

There are no major professional sports teams in Plainfield. However, there are several high school teams that are popular in the village such as the Plainfield North Tigers, Plainfield South Cougars, and Plainfield East Bengals. Plainfield is also home to the Paradise Soccer Club, a youth soccer organization. Their website can be found here.

Landmarks

Plainfield Public Library

15025 S. Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544

Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad Depot Museum

23729 W Ottawa St, Plainfield, IL 60544

Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

24800 Lockport St, Plainfield, IL 60585

Additional Local Resources

Here are some other useful resources if you live in or are visiting Plainfield:




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