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Plainfield Today
By the People, for the People
Plainfield Announces Grand Marshals for Hometown Irish Parade
Margie and Roger Bonuchi to lead annual St. Patrick's Day celebration
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The organizers of Plainfield's Hometown Irish Parade have announced that Margie and Roger Bonuchi will serve as the grand marshals for this year's event on March 15. The couple, who have been Plainfield residents since 1995, are known for their extensive volunteer work in the community.
Why it matters
The Hometown Irish Parade is a longstanding tradition in Plainfield, bringing the community together each St. Patrick's Day. The selection of the grand marshals is an important part of the celebration, honoring local residents who have made significant contributions to the town.
The details
Margie Bonuchi currently serves as a trustee on the Plainfield Village Board and is the president of the Plainfield Riverfront Foundation. She also previously worked as the technology director for Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 until her retirement in 2024. Her husband, Roger, sat on the District 202 Board of Education from 2005 to 2015, including four years as president. He also volunteered for 19 years with the Plainfield Emergency Management Agency and now works as the full-time director of the Kendall County Emergency Management Agency.
- The Hometown Irish Parade will take place on March 15, 2026.
- Margie Bonuchi returned to the Plainfield Village Board as a trustee in 2023 after previously serving from 2009 to 2021.
The players
Margie Bonuchi
A Plainfield resident since 1995 who currently serves as a trustee on the Village Board, the president of the Plainfield Riverfront Foundation, and the chairperson of the Foundation for Excellence at Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202. She previously worked as the technology director for District 202 until her retirement in 2024.
Roger Bonuchi
A Plainfield resident since 1995 who served on the District 202 Board of Education from 2005 to 2015, including four years as president. He also volunteered for 19 years with the Plainfield Emergency Management Agency and now works as the full-time director of the Kendall County Emergency Management Agency.
John Argoudelis
The current mayor of Plainfield, having been elected in 2021.
What they’re saying
“We like the small-town feel of Plainfield.”
— Margie and Roger Bonuchi, Grand Marshals (Village Preservation Association)
What’s next
The Hometown Irish Parade will step off at 1 p.m. on March 15, 2026, starting at Plainfield Central High School and winding through the center of the village.
The takeaway
The selection of Margie and Roger Bonuchi as grand marshals for Plainfield's Hometown Irish Parade highlights the couple's deep commitment to the community through their extensive volunteer work and public service. Their involvement in local government, education, and emergency management exemplifies the civic-minded spirit that makes Plainfield's St. Patrick's Day celebration a cherished tradition.
