Meet John
John Argoudelis is a lifelong Plainfield resident, born and raised on his family’s farm. After earning both his bachelor’s degree (1986) and law degree (1989) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he returned to the Chicago area to build his career and give back to the community he loves.
In 2005, John established his Plainfield law firm, where he has served families and businesses for nearly two decades. Deeply devoted to his hometown, he remains actively involved in the community while continuing to live on the family farmstead. A proud father of two adult children, John is dedicated to making Plainfield an even better place to live, work, and grow for the generations to come.
Annual speech at our community Memorial Day commemoration
Community Involvement
Plainfield Mayor, 2021-Present
Plainfield Public Arts Council, 2024-Present
Plainfield Arts Community Theatre, 2023-Present
Plainfield Township Supervisor, 2002-2013
Will County Board Member, 2010-2012
Will County Forest Preserve Board Member, 2010-2012
War Monument Relocation Committee, 2013-present
Pro Bono attorney for Ready Set Ride - Plainfield’s therapeutic horse farm for special needs children
Edward Hospital Patient and Family Advisory Committee, 2016-2018
First Community Bank of Plainfield – Founder, Director and Chair of Credit Committee, 2006-2010
All Saints Greek Orthodox Church - Member, past Board member
One Source Equipment Rentals - Corporate Board of Directors, 2015-2021
Midwest Brewers Festival - attorney and charter member
Plainfield Township Cemetery Walk, 2013
Plainfield Historical Society Board Member, 2017-2020
Past Plainfield Economic Partnership
Past Plainfield Soccer Association Volunteer Coach
Past Plainfield Library Board Trustee
On the Birkie Trail - Hayward Wisconsin
Pre-race
Hobbies
John is an avid Cross Country Skier competing in the Birkebeiner, Great Bear Chase and other midwestern races.
His summer activities include canoeing and cycling. He enjoys maintaining his farm, raising chickens, bees and a native prairie. He is an avid college football fan and loves his Fighting Illini.
Home on the Farm in Plainfield
Argoudelis as Mayor
John has Plainfield in his heart, and with his knowledge, experience and vision has been building the Best Plainfield throughout the past four years. A vibrant village with a population nearing 50,000, the community has great leadership in John, who has been moving us ahead together with loyalty to our past and vision for the future. To see some of the progress John has made in his inaugural term, click here.