Name game can be a frustrating puzzle
It was Dale Carnegie who said: "Remember that a person's name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language." Not a bad concept, but a darn hard one to follow.

Journey to Ribfest provides taste of claustrophobia
Blessed with a long and relaxed Fourth of July weekend this year, I was looking for a good place to celebrate the country's independence.

Extra time, money will make summer sizzle
By now, all taxpayers who are eligible have received their economic stimulus payments from the government, or have been told the check is in the mail.

Intersection cameras will make for an interesting picture
Grit your teeth, everyone. If the state of Illinois signs off on permits, there will be traffic cameras watching our moves at several roadway intersections throughout Plainfield.

Ice cream truck not always music to the ears
Ah, the sights and sounds of summer. Kids playfully splashing in a pool in the afternoon. Motorcycles revving down the streets. Fireworks popping in a nearby backyard at sunset. Lawn mowers and edge trimmers buzzing on a sleepy Saturday morning. Ice cream trucks relentlessly playing the same tune as they meander through neighborhoods after dinner.