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Nov  26 – Dwight Township High School edged out Momence in a thrilling varsity boys basketball matchup Tuesday night, winning 64–62 in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The lead swung…

This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (Nov 28, 29, 30) Santi’s in Dwight will be open 7 am to 9 pm.!!!

Dustin Campbell Sworn In as EMS Director for the Village of Dwight Dwight, Illinois – On November 25, 2025, Dustin Campbell was sworn in as the new EMS Director for the Village of Dwight, returning to lead the same department…

ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD UNIT FROM PONTIAC PLAYED VITAL ROLE IN U.S. MILITARY OPERATIONS IN SOMALIA  SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Approximately 155 Soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guard’s Pontiac-based A Troop, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment protected U.S. personnel and equipment in the Horn…

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Nov 25 Seneca vs St Bede                     1     2    3    4     Total Lady Irish    15   8   12   12      47 St. Bede      15 …

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Farm Foundation focuses on future farmers By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Helping young and beginning farmers get rolling in agriculture is one of the top priorities for Farm Foundation, the first U.S. agriculture and food think tank established 92 years ago…

The Braidwood Knights of Columbus Council 1574 hosted  a great Sunday Night Euchre Night on Sunday November 16th at the Berst Center in Coal City. We had 48 players and everyone had a wonderful time! We look forward to hosting…

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #230 Held in the Dwight Township High School Board Room On November 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Joel Sandeno called the meeting to order at…

Delta Announces Addition of Third Daily Flight from CIRA [Bloomington, IL] – The Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) is excited to announce that Delta has added a third daily nonstop flight to meet travel demand for Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport,…

Steven B. Emling,  72, of Dwight, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, November 10, 2025, at Arc of Kankakee in Kankakee, IL. Born November 12, 1952, to Basil and Marian B. (née Silliman) Emling in Kankakee, IL. Steven dedicated his life…

CHRISTMAS EVE Come and celebrate! We will be holding our Christmas Eve service at 5:00pm on December 24th at the Church of Hope, 202 N. Monroe, Gardner.  We will be celebrating the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper as well as…

BLUE CHRISTMAS – A Service of Reflection Holidays can be a rough time of year for some of us as we experience the feelings of loss of loved ones or it can just be a time of loneliness or just…

  Nov 22 The 8th grade Redbirds fall to 3-2 on the season after a 12-44 loss to Prarie Central. Leading in scoring was Kade Jensen with 5 points. Levi Ochoa had 4 points. Nate Wilkey, Jace Jensen, and Braxton…

Join the Prairie Singers  as they  celebrate the season with a heartwarming blend of secular and sacred music that captures the spirit of Christmas. This year marks the 38th concert series, and we are thrilled to invite you to experience the joy…

Day Date Time Opponent H/A Bus Location Result Score Mon 11/24/2025* TBA Rt 17 Classic vs Grant Park Home – Dwight High School Gym – – Tue 11/25/2025* TBA Rt 17 Classic vs Tri-Valley Home – Dwight High School Gym…

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An agronomist’s 2025 growing season takeaways By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek  As harvest comes to a close in most areas, it is time to reflect on the 2025 growing season and evaluate management decisions for the 2026 crop year. AgriGold agronomist…

Farm bill extended again in government reopening By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek  The Ag Department resumed normal operations while the farm bill was extended for a third year after the president signed a funding package Nov. 12 that reopened the government….

Brian Daniel Robisky, 48, of Elwood, Indiana, and formerly of Dwight, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2025. He was born March 6, 1977, in Streator, the son of Daniel and Kathleen (Stevenson) Robisky. He is survived by his mother…

Chefs Share Their Secret Ingredients for the Holiday Season (StatePoint) Every family has at least one perfect dish featuring a secret ingredient or special cooking technique, and it’s these twists on tradition that make all the difference. That’s why this…

Thank you to the Village of Dwight Water Treatment Plant Crew for reporting these numbers to The Paper: 

News You Can Use Applications are now being accepted for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); all income-eligible households are encouraged to apply. LIHEAP is designed to help low- and fixed-income families meet their energy needs during the…

Illinois 113 railroad crossing in Coal City closes Nov. 23  COAL CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that Illinois 113 will be closed for repairs at the BNSF railroad crossing in Coal City on Sunday, Nov. 23. The…

Allegiant Announces New Nonstop Service from CIRA to Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona [Bloomington, IL] – The Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) is excited to announce new seasonal service on Allegiant Airlines. The new route will provide nonstop service from CIRA to Phoenix-Mesa…

University enrollment in Illinois grows to 10-year high despite some declines by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois November 18, 2025 Article Summary Total enrollment at public universities in Illinois reached a 10-year high of nearly 190,000 this academic year. Deputy…