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December 20, 1938 – April 21, 2024 RIO DE JANEIRO – Marilene Machado de Oliveira, 85, of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, passed away April 21, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro. She was born December 20, 1938, in Rio de Janeiro,…
April 20 What a night for the Trojans at our first visit to Manteno for the All Area Invite! Both teams brought home trophies as the girls finished 2nd behind Kankakee and the boys are the 2024 champions. The squad…
April 20 Dwight lost to Leroy 7-1 Madi Ely started on the mound. She went 5 innings, giving up 6 runs (3 earned), on 5 hits, striking out 11& walking 3. Averi Jury pitched 1 inning, giving up 1 earned…
Jennifer L. Funk “Jenna”, 51 of South Wilmington IL passed away peacefully Friday April 12th, 2024, at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in Joliet IL, surrounded by her loved ones. Her wishes were to be cremated, she was an organ donor and was…
Kenneth Frank Norwid, 81, of Odell, formerly of Dwight, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8th, at St. James Hospital in Pontiac. Ken was born on December 16, 1942, in Chicago, IL, the only child of Frank and Bernice Norwid….
Gregory Joseph Standley 45 of Dwight, Illinois, passed away on March 27, 2024, at his home. Greg was born on August 20, 1978, a son of Johnnie Gibson (mother) and Marty (Penny) Standley. He married Jennifer Standley on July 4th,…
Vera was born on March 19, 1956, to John B. and Eileen V. Fitzpatrick in Streator, Illinois and grew up in the close-knit community of Dwight. She graduated from DTHS in 1974. Following her graduation, Vera worked in the family…
LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS PARTICIPATING IN TRAINING LEADING TO STATE AND NATIONAL CERTIFICATION Champaign, Illinois – Local firefighter, Austin Radecki, from the Dwight Fire Protection District, is enrolled in the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) Basic Operations Firefighter/NFPA Firefighter I (BOF) Blended…
Wilma J. Voigts, 93, of Dwight, IL. was called home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Arc of Dwight Nursing Home. Funeral Services will be held at the United Methodist Church in Dwight, IL at 12pm…
LaVonne Landers, 85, of Ft. Myers, Florida, peacefully passed away on March 16, 2024. She was born on December 18, 1938, in Campus, Illinois, to the late Harry and Mae (Haskins) Nielsen. LaVonne, affectionately known as “Von,” was a cherished…
The Dwight Village Board of Trustees met Monday, March 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Trustees present were Randy Irvin, Pete Meister, Marla Kinkade, Jenny Johnson, and Brian Berta. Absent was Justin Eggenberger. Also in attendance were Village Administrator Crissy Livingston,…
March 7 Scholastic Bowl: SchoBo traveled to Mazon last night and Varsity went in to win their match Scoring toss ups were Walter Bradley with 6 and Nichole Moldovan with 3 JV lost a close match. Scoring toss ups were…
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASES VIDEO FOR OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN MCLEAN COUNTY LEXINGTON – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation continues its investigation into the officer involved shooting on February 24, 2024 at 12:42 p.m. on Interstate 55…
Dalton DeLong qualifies for the IESA state wrestling finals. The Redbirds traveled to East Peoria for the sectional tournament on March 2. Competing were Dalton DeLong, Addie Avilez, Hudson Clay and Kimari Nelson-Smith. Dalton took 4th place to qualify for…
Features Becky Taylor of Ford County and Sarah Earles of Livingston County Rally for healthy soil, clean water Thursday at the Capitol (SPRINGFIELD) The Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) will host The Art and Science of Soil…
The Dwight Village Board of Trustees met Monday February 26. Trustees present were Pete Meister, Marla Kinkade, Jenny Johnson, and Brian Berta. Absent were Randy Irvin and Justin Eggenberger. Also in attendance were Village Administrator Crissy Livingston, Village Attorney Nick…
HCE $1000 Youth Scholarship offered Applications for the annual Livingston County Home and Community Education Association (HCE) scholarship are available from Shirley Meenen, the Livingston County Extension office or your school guidance counselor. This $1000 scholarship is open to any…
On Saturday, February 24, the Redbird Wrestling Team traveled to Pontiac for regionals. The Redbirds came home with four sectional qualifiers. Addie Avilez took 3rd place to qualify at 119. She did so by pinning Alex Hoegger and Ryder Longtin. Kimari…
Nicor Gas supports customers during, after winter storms Bill payment assistance grants and energy savings resources available NAPERVILLE, IL. – Feb. 24, 2024 – During the three coldest days of winter storm Gerri, when wind chills dipped below -30°F,…
Robert “Bob” Kelly, 64 or rural Dwight, IL died Tuesday February 20, 2024 at 6:15pm at his residence. A visitation will be held on Sunday February 25, 2024 from 3:00-6:00pm at Hager Memorial Home, Dwight, IL. Cremation rites will follow the…
Feb 16 – Dwight Police The Dwight Police Department responded to Love’s Travel Center on February 15t at approximately 3:00 am., regarding a vehicle fire. Dwight Fire Department and Dwight EMS responded to the scene as well. Upon extinguishing the…
Feb 15 Seneca vs Peotone Regional championship Lady Irish 6 12 8 4 30 Peotone 11 16 8 12 47 Leading scorers Alyssa Zellers…
The Dwight Village Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled meeting Monday February 12. Trustees in attendance were Randy Irvin, Marla Kinkade, Jenny Johnson, and Brian Berta. Trustees absent were Pete Meister and Justin Eggenberger. Also in attendance were Village…
The Dwight Veterinary Clinic generously donated three pet oxygen masks to the Dwight Fire Department on February 12. These masks are specifically designed to fit the muzzles and snouts of household pets, such as dogs and cats, and can be…
Feb10 What an exciting weekend of wrestling in Chicago for the Sectional Wrestling Tournament. Dylan Crouch earned a first round bye because of his Regional title win. He won his opening match 16-0 and had a first period pin…
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – A total of 1,183 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University were named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List. The total includes 107 students at the WIU-Quad Cities Campus. To receive this award, an undergraduate student must…
Little did Matt Boucher know a social media post spotlighting three generations on his farm would springboard his family to a role in a Super Bowl commercial. The fourth-generation Livingston County farmer and his daughter will be featured in a…
Donald Louis Cecchett March 21, 1947-January 25, 2024, formerly of Dwight, IL passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from a cardiac emergency during the early morning hours of January 25th with his loving wife Dianne, and their loyal greyhound Newell, by…
DTHS Inducts Three Into Athletic Hall of Fame 2024 Three new members were inducted into the Dwight Township High School Athletic Hall of Fame in a ceremony held Saturday, February 3, 2024 just prior to the Varsity basketball game vs….
Thomas Edward Cahill, 64, of Dwight passed away February 1, 2024 after many years of battling cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dwight with Father Gregory Rom officiating. Visitation…
Bernice Evelyn Gardner (née Sweeden) passed away peacefully at home January 26, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born March 17, 1928, in Marseilles, Illinois to John L. Sweeden and Emma C. Sweeden (née Olsen). Her mother Emma tragically passed…
IDNR announce $54.9 million in grants for 111 local park and recreation projects throughout Illinois Press Release – Tuesday, January 30, 2024 SPRINGFIELD – Nearly $55 million in state grants are being awarded for 111 local park projects throughout Illinois…
Gardner Grade School held its 2nd annual Dodgeball Tournament on January 28th. The tournament had 19 teams ranging from grades 2-8. Area students from Braceville, Coal City, Dwight, Gardner, MVK, Reed-Custer, & South Wilmington were represented well in the tournament. …
