The Plainfield Post Office has recently completed a new modern facility on the west side of the DuPage River. There are over 20 restaurants in Plainfield and a new bowling alley. The Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce and the Plainfield Village offices receive inquiries from potential new businesses and residents on a daily basis. Plainfield has an excellent school system. The district encompasses 64 square miles in Will and Kendall counties, with six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school open in the district.
Construction is underway on a new freshman center and an additional elementary school.
Funds have been approved for the construction of a new high school, an additional middle school and two more elementary schools. A number of private and church supported preschools add to the educational opportunities in the community. The Plainfield Public Library was expanded and remodeled in 1991 to accommodate the growing number of residents and businesses. The community is very proud of its more than 12 denominational and two non-denominational churches. It has two weekly newspapers as well as an area daily paper.