It has survived ownership changes, name changes and even the Plainfield Tornado. However the building formerly known as Larry’s Diner at Route 126 and Van Dyke Road in Plainfield caught on fire Monday afternoon, gutting the inside. Fire departments from as far away as Homer Glen were on the scene aiding Plainfield.
Plainfield Mayor John Argoudelis told WJOL’s Scott Slocum that the building, which had been vacant since Larry’s closed in 2023, was purchased by a group of investors who were going to open a Japanese restaurant. The mayor isn’t sure if the building will need to be torn down or if it can be saved…