New Spider-Man Film Crashes Ticket Sites but Saving Theaters
By: Peter Babb The holidays are the time of year where thousands of people make a mad dash to find the best deals and gifts for their friends, families and…
Month: November 2021
Debra P. Witt
Debra P. Witt, 68, of Dwight, Illinois passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Morris Hospital after a brief illness. Born April 20, 1953, in Joliet, Illinois, she was the…
Janet L. Smalley
CAMPUS – Janet L. Smalley of Campus, Illinois passed away at Riverside Medical Center on November 19, 2021. According to Janet’s wishes, cremation rites were accorded and no services will…
Linda Sue Cook
DWIGHT – Linda Sue Cook of Dwight, Illinois passed away at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, Illinois on November 19, 2021. According to Linda’s wishes, cremation rites were accorded….
Marilyn L. Rygh
Marilyn L. Rygh, 77, of Odell passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at her home. Her service was held Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at…
Vivian Murphy
Vivian Murphy, age 92, of Dwight, Illinois and formerly of Osakis, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 26, 1929 in Osakis, Minnesota,…
Beverly J. Cockerham
JASPER, INDIANA – Beverly J. Cockerham, age 78, of Jasper, Indiana passed away at 10:24 p.m., Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Beverly was born in…
Joshua Wayne Folkers
Mr. Joshua Wayne Folkers, age 39, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021. He was born June 12, 1982 in Streator, Illinois to Wayne Eldon Folkers and Nancy Jean Weiss Folkers….
Making the Toughest, Best Decision
Birth mom, child reconnect after adoption By Brandon LaChance November is nationally known for Thanksgiving. But, the turkey-eating event isn’t the only reason to celebrate the 11th month of the…
Ravens’ Last Minute Drive Puts Bears in Tough Spot
By: Peter Babb Last Sunday’s game may have put the nail in the coffin for the Chicago Bears. With a banged-up Baltimore Ravens squad, the Bears fail to capitalize the…
Biden Administration Taps Oil Reserves to Lower Gas Prices
By: Peter Babb Early Tuesday morning, The White House announced that President Biden will tap into the nation’s oil reserves to help with the nationwide surge in gas prices. The…
DTHS Board Reviews Tax Levy, New Courses Approved
By Mark Boma The Dwight Township High School District #230 met Wednesday November 10 to conduct District business. In Public Comments, Jackie Froelich suggested that the various reports given each…
Time to See National Parks Irv Masching Set to Retire After Practicing Law 46 Years
By Brandon LaChance Countless trains have traveled the tracks. Many businesses have opened their doors, some have closed and some still flip the open/close sign or turn on and off…
Zachary L. Alton
Zachary L. Alton, age 29, of Godley, Illinois passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in Dwight, Illinois. He was born November 29, 1991 in Kankakee, Illinois. In his youth…
Chewy candy turned crunchy 420 Crunchy Munchies offers freeze-dried candy
By Brandon LaChance: While hunting for interesting items at farmer’s markets in Livingston County, you may have noticed something unique. Meagan Houdek, 35, from Morris and has lived in Dwight…
