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My husband and I moved here to Plainfield, IL almost 9 years ago.  There wasn't much out here way back then, but over the years I've watched 2 lane dirt roads transform into virtual highways, and strip malls appear out of thin air!

I'll admit, back in 1999 it was a bit of a culture shock to leave the only place I had ever called "home".  I grew up in Addison, IL exactly 25 minutes west of Chicago.  It wasn't a metropolis, but compared to Plainfield circa 1999, it sure felt like it.  Now, 9 years later, Plainfield has become a settled and established community much to the likes of the neighboring cities of Naperville, Bolingbrook, Joliet and Aurora. 

Speaking from experience, the Plainfield elementary school my children attend has the most amazing staff. Not only do we have one of the greatest principals in the district, our teachers are some of the most involved and dedicated teachers I have ever met.  The parents who volunteer to run our school's PTO never seem to run out of energy and are constantly working on ways to improve the educational experience for all of the students. We actually love our elementary school so much that when it was time for a bigger house we didn't move far... we moved a whopping 7 blocks away! 

Shopping and dining are two of my favorite things to do here... (much to my husband's dismay!) I actually love the Louis Joliet Mall because we have 4 kids, and it's all on one level.  I don't have to manuever two levels with a stroller!  It seems silly but believe me, it's worth it every time you hear a little voice say, "I have to go potty! Nowwww!"

The best part is I am only about 5 minutes from both highways, I-55 and I-80.  I can be on Lakeshore Dr. in 40 minutes on the weekend and to the Brookfield Zoo in just under 30... and that's without speeding :)  There's also a Metra train station in Joliet that isn't too far away. 

I really love my house, my new friends, and everything about living here in Plainfield.  We really made a great choice when we decided to raise our family here and this is the place my kids will always know as "home", and that makes me happy!

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Do you want to make Plainfield home for you and your family?  I know this town inside and out, and I can help you find the perfect home!  Call me at 630-673-6233.