Plainfield South chili cook off brings in $300 for charity fund

Aspiring cooks among the staff members at Plainfield South High School recently put their ladles to use for a good cause. Sixteen individuals participated in a staff chili cook off to benefit the Student Cougar Charity Fund, which provides help for students whose families need assistance paying for school-related activities and other expenses.

The cooks involved brought in homemade chili using their favorite recipes. Tasters donated $4 each for an all-you-can-eat lunch, and the event brought in $300 for the charity fund.

Later this spring, many of the "award-winning recipes" will be available for just $1 in a compilation cookbook.

Plainfield South, one of three high schools in Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202, is located at 7800 W. Caton Farm Road in Plainfield.

For more information, contact Plainfield South counselor Debbie Lee at (815) 577-5560.