Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
- Plainfield, IL
I was born and raised in India before I came to Chicago to complete my master’s in journalism at Northwestern University. Writing has always been a passion, but when I learned about the abuse women my age faced, I decided to forego fictional stories to write about those who needed to be heard. That is how at the age of 14 I decided that I would dedicate my life to making a difference.
I worked as a reporter at The Telegraph in India while completing my master’s in English literature and over the past three years, have gained experience in newsrooms across the United States and South Africa.
I previously served as the editor of a weekly newspaper in Lockport, Illinois, and I recently joined Patch to continue delivering local news to readers. I look forward to telling your stories, and keeping you informed to the best of my abilities.
If you have a story, you can reach me at abhinanda.datta@patch.com.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Walmart, Salvation Army Host School Supplies Drive
The "Stuff the Bus" campaign took place at over 3 dozen participating Walmart stores in Chicago, The suburbs, and Northwest Indiana.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Walmart, Salvation Army Host School Supplies Drive
The "Stuff the Bus" campaign took place at over 3 dozen participating Walmart stores in Chicago, The suburbs, and Northwest Indiana.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Walmart, Salvation Army Host School Supplies Drive
The "Stuff the Bus" campaign took place at over 3 dozen participating Walmart stores in Chicago, The suburbs, and Northwest Indiana.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Community Divided Over D202's Remote Learning Plans For Fall
While some Plainfield Patch readers are "proud" of D202, others think they don't have the time to invest in this "stupid remote learning."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Tap House Grill Gets Much-Needed Renovation Amid Pandemic
The Oswego Village Board approved an economic incentive and loan agreement worth $100,000 with the restaurant owners.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Tenants Can Apply For $5K Grant For Rent Amid Pandemic
The Illinois Housing Development Authority is accepting applications for its emergency rental assistance program through Aug. 21.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Annual Will Co. Book Event Promoting Literacy Canceled
The event set to be held between June 5-7 this year, was earlier rescheduled for September, before being canceled due to the pandemic.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Tenants Can Apply For $5K Rent Grant Amid Pandemic
The Illinois Housing Development Authority is accepting applications for its emergency rental assistance program through Aug. 21.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Tenants Can Apply For $5K Rent Grant Amid Pandemic
The Illinois Housing Development Authority is accepting applications for its emergency rental assistance program through Aug. 21.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Tenants Can Apply For $5K Grant For Rent Amid Pandemic
The Illinois Housing Development Authority is accepting applications for its emergency rental assistance program through Aug. 21.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
23,755 ComEd Customers Still Without Power In Will County
There are at least 653 power outages across the county, affecting 10 percent of all customers in the county, according to the company.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Tornado From Kendall To Will County Confirmed By NWS
An EF1 tornado with peak winds of 105 mph started in Yorkville Monday, moving into Oswego and the far south side of Plainfield.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Woman Dead After Falling Off Boat: Police
The 45-year-old was getting off a boat when she slipped and fell into the lake at South Harbor Drive.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
'Trump 2020' Mask At Meeting Sparks Policy Review Discussions
Oswego D308 Board of Education member Brent Lightfoot wore the mask to a meeting, leading to objections, concerns from community members.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Over 100 Homes Still Without Power; No Accidents Reported
As of 11:24 a.m. Wednesday, almost 187 ComEd customers in Plainfield are without power, according to the company's outage map.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Peter Rubi Gives Free Grocery Boxes To Help People After Storms
The store is turning "the tragedy of the storm" into "triumph for our customers," Marketing Manager Katherine Witcpalek said.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
354 ComEd Customers Still Without Power In Kendall County
There are at least 45 power outages across the county, affecting less than percent of all customers in the county, according to the company.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
37,761 ComEd Customers Still Without Power In Will County
There are at least 671 power outages across the county, affecting 15 percent of all customers in the county, according to the company.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Board Approves Parking Lot Plan For Proposed Metra Station
The proposed Metra station parking lot would be located on an 18.78 acre parcel and have spaces for 1,769 vehicles.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
