Plainfield is located in northeastern Illinois in northwestern Will County about 35 miles southwest of Chicago and 10 miles northwest of Joliet. The population estimate for 2000 was about 17,000.
Golfers have a wonderful opportunity to play any combination of 18s at 27-hole The Links at Carillon.
Community events include the "Plainfield Fest" usually held the 3rd weekend in July and "Harvest Fest" which is held the 3rd weekend in September.