Plainfield

Plainfield is a township in Will County in northeastern Illinois, located west of Joliet and southwest of Naperville, encompassing several communities within its boundaries. The township connects residential neighborhoods with commercial areas along major road corridors, interspersed with open spaces and local parks.

European settlers arrived in the region during the 1830s and formally established the township in 1849 after earlier populations had left the land. Development accelerated in the late 20th century through suburban growth and infrastructure projects that strengthened connections to the Chicago region.

The township maintains Settlers' Park, which hosts summer concerts and community gatherings that bring together residents from Plainfield, Joliet, and Romeoville.

The township is accessible via major highways running through the southwestern Chicago suburbs, providing access to shopping districts and residential areas. Visitors find ample parking at strip malls and public facilities along main roads.

A 1990 tornado reshaped the township's development, leading to modern infrastructure improvements and expanded residential communities across the region.