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Kindergarten Pre-Registration School Year 2024-2025 MVK District 2C will be holding Kindergarten Pre-Registration on Monday, February 12th and Tuesday, February 13th , also Tuesday, February 20th and Wednesday, February 21st  between the hours of 3:15 P.M and 4:30 P.M. in…

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…

  KRISTY A. MASCHING LIVINGSTON COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER 112 W. Madison Street PO Box 618 Pontiac, IL 61764-0618 Ph. (815) 844-2006       Fax: (815) 842-1844 EARLY VOTING, VOTE BY MAIL, and GRACE REGISTRATION DATES General Primary Election – March 19,…

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…

Sign up for in-person pesticide applicator training clinics, testing across Illinois URBANA, Ill. — Certain pesticide applications require that the applicator be licensed and certified. It is important to ensure this training and certification is done before making a pesticide…

Congratulations to Addi Fair who broke the all-time scoring record at Gardner South Wilmington. She currently has 1,824 points. The record was previously held by Rachel Mack.  

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. …

Congratulations to the 7th Grade Boys on winning a Regional Championship Friday Night in Seneca. Final Score GSWB 13 Seneca 12. GSWB was able to pick up their 15th win of the season as they battled a defensive thriller in…

Ruth M. Bosman, 92, of Dwight, IL, passed away at Tjardes Health Center at Evenglow in Pontiac, IL on January 25, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in…

James Edward Fraher, age 87, of Dwight passed away on January 24 at OSF St. James Hospital in Pontiac after a brief illness. James was born on May 6, 1936, at St. James Hospital in Pontiac, IL in to Emmett…

The Dwight Early Learning Program is hosting a developmental screening on March 7th and 8th at the Dwight United Methodist Church. This is a play based screening in the areas of learning, motor, speech, and social development. Children over the…

Video Gaming Report for Dwight – December 2023 

Learn garden wellness at A Day in the Garden Patch PONTIAC, Ill. – Spending time in a natural space or bringing nature into your everyday life can benefit both your mental and physical well-being. University of Illinois Extension Livingston County…

Summer Sport Physicals will be held at DTHS from 8am-12pm on May 30th. Physicals are by appointment only. You can contact the Main Office to make your appointment. (815)584-6203 or ruskina@dwight.k12.il.us Physicals are $25 — cash or checks made payable to…

On Sunday, February 4, 2024 the Gardner Lions Club will be holding a Pancake Breakfast at the Gardner American Legion Hall. Adults $9.00 and Children 5 – 10 yrs. old is $5.00. Children under 5 are Free Menu – Pancakes, sausage, scrambled or…

Gardner Grade School hosted the 2024 school Spelling Bee on Wednesday, January 24th.  After an impressive ten rounds of spelling; a victory was clenched by seventh grader, Makenna Hoeppner.  She edged out eighth grader, Case Christensen, in his third appearance in…

Congratulations to Lilly Duffy who was named to the TCC All-Tournament Team in the Tri-County Conference.

Rezin advocates for the return of more local control over renewable projects   Springfield, IL – State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is taking a stand for local communities facing the fallout of the General Assembly’s decision to strip local control over renewable…

Gardner Village Board Recap – January 22, 2024 by Don Phillips Gardner Village Board met in regular session Monday evening and opened with the approval of the minutes of the January 8, 2024 meeting and payment of the bills.  During…

Thriving Communities webinars offered for grant navigation, strategic planning URBANA, Ill. — Sustainable development in Illinois encounters challenges in balancing resource demand with responsible management. Transitioning to sustainable infrastructure involves substantial investment and planning, including upgrading existing structures for energy…

Paul Roeder, 81 of Kankakee formerly of Dwight, IL died Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 3:00 a.m. Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Goodfarm rural Dwight, IL, January 27, 2024 at 11 a.m. with Pastor William…

Front Row-Emiley Steffes-Mom, Gracie Steffes, Jason Steffes-Dad Back Row-Ruthie Steffes-Sister, Kim Foster-XC Coach, Terry Maxwell-Track Coach, Eva Bruno-Track Coack, Ted O’Boyle-Athletic Director

Congratulations to the Gardner – South Wilmington High School 2024 Homecoming King and Queen: Sam Tramutolo & Ava Brassard.  Sam is the son of Steve and Andrea Tramutolo of South Wilmington and Ava is the daughter of Mike and Alicia Brassard…

Illinois EPA Announces Awards to Community Water Supplies Through Latest Round of Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Program   A Total of 260 Systems Received Lead Service Line Inventory Grants in Calendar Year 2023 SPRINGFIELD —Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois…

January 19, 2024 – Ottawa, IL – Your voice matters! Help shape North Central Illinois’ broadband future by taking a 5-minute survey. The North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) is developing a Broadband Strategic Plan in partnership with TPMA…

The Dwight Red Kettle Campaign for 2023 ended the week just before Christmas. A total of $4,070 was collected by ringing the Salvation Army bell at Old Rt. 66 Family Restaurant; Tractory Supply and a counter kettle placed at Circle…

  Senior Cale Halpin not only surpassed the 1500 career points mark, he also broke the school record for most career points! Congratulations Cale! Photos by Shayla Loring Phoography.

January News Release   Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion that the closed session minutes from the time period July through December 2023 remain closed. Motion to approve Destruction of Audio Recording of Closed Session over 18 months old….

Bill payment assistance grants available for Nicor Gas customers with past-due account balances   Applications now open for Nicor Gas’ Shield of Caring program     NAPERVILLE, IL. – Jan. 18, 2024 – Income-eligible Nicor Gas residential customers can apply for a…

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR STRUCK BY DRIVER ON INTERSTATE 55 ISP experiences 4th Move Over Law related crash of 2024 JOLIET – On January 18, 2024, at approximately 4:32 a.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash involving…

Illinois ranks as No. 1 soy, No. 2 corn producing state for 2023  By DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek Illinois once again produced some of the largest crops of any state in the nation despite drought and other weather challenges last year,…

Grundy County Coroner John W. Callahan’s Office is investigating the death of a Coal City woman, who was discovered deceased outside of the Coal City Public Library, on Sunday morning, 01/14/2024. A maintenance employee was checking the inside of the…

Barbara Jean (Hillman) Brooks, age 82 of Gardner, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024 in Dwight, Illinois. Born on September 3, 1941, Barbara was a daughter of Eugene and Maxine (Christensen) Hillman. Barbara was raised in rural Gardner….

Roy William “Bill” Harrison, 91, Chenoa, died at 3:35 pm Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the Arc, Dwight. Visitation will be 9:00 to 10:30 am Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa followed by a Masonic Rites service…

Red Cross: Emergency blood shortage may delay medical procedures Donors urged to give now as nation faces lowest number of blood donors in decades Donors have the chance to help save lives, win trip to Super Bowl LVIII Jan. 8,…