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Marjorie Ann (Meredith) Clark, age 85 of Braceville Township, Illinois died Sunday, August 6, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born March 18, 1938 in Braceville, Illinois, Marjorie was a daughter of Shannon and Vergie (Downs) Meredith….

I am Paul Ducat and I am expressing my interest to office of Senator of the 53rd district in Illinois. Senator, Thomas M. Bennett has recently made the decision to retire after this current term. I come to the 53rd…

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – AUGUST 7, 2023 – The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) recently announced the launch of a Bridge Bundling Toolkit. The toolkit is an interactive website which provides municipal, township, and county officials a step-by-step guide on how to assess…

Jason Wilkinson Enger, 52, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 26th, at his home in Morris, IL, with his son by his side. Jason was born on September 16, 1970, the son of James Raymond and June (Welsh) Enger. He was…

Highland Township will be installing new STOP signs at the intersection of Scully Rd and Swell Rd. The stop signs will be for east and west traffic on Scully Rd.

What’s New in Dwight – Aug. 2 edition……    

Congratulations! to Senior softball standout Erin Anderson as she has been named to the Kankakee Daily Journal All-Area Team. Congratulations! to Erin as she continues her softball career at Heartland Community College. Kudos to Sophomores Averi Jury & Luke Gallet…

Congratulations to Dwight Fire’s very own firefighter Paul Seibert for bringing home the victory tonight at the National Night Out watermelon eating contest!  

Mary A. Krieg, age 96, of Kankakee passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Miller Health Care Center in Kankakee. She was born June 30, 1927 in Kankakee, the daughter of Orville & Hazel (Genshaw) Warren. Mary married Duane Krieg…

Elaine G. Joyce (nee Menozzi) Elaine G. Joyce, 93, of South Wilmington, IL passed away July 27, 2023 at Morris Hospital.  Born August 7, 1929 in South Wilmington to Romeo (Dick) and Loretta (nee Burla) Menozzi.  She graduated from Gardner-…

Clarence Erwin Huseman peacefully passed into Glory with his family by his side on July 27, 2023.  Born April 1, 1935 of Bluffs, IL, son of Arthur and Jennie (Moffett), Clarence lived a fruitful life with an eternal mindset and…

  The DTHS Class of 1957 gathered on Monday, July 24th at the Dwight Country Club to celebrate 66 years since graduating.

Operation SOS will be present at National Night Out August 1 hoping for donations to help with the Hometown Hero Project. Please stop by their table and see how you can help.

The Dwight Township HS baseball program has been awarded as one of  the 2022-23 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award winners! Teams from every level of college and high school baseball were honored with this year’s award, which highlights programs coached…

(Gibson City, IL) – Illinois State Senator Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) announced his plans to retire from his storied and successful career in the General Assembly at the completion of his current term representing the 53rd District. “Serving in the…

Virginia Walsh passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023, at The Pointe in Morris at the age of 103.  Born November 13, 1919, in Goose Lake Township the daughter of John and Ella (Cushing) Dirker. Virginia received her education at…

Rev. Grant Speece has served as pastor of First Congregational United Church of Christ since September 2017.  He is now embarking on a new chapter in his life.  Pastor Grant has been thinking of specializing in Interim Ministry for the…

Illinois’ Highest-in-the-Nation Number of Governments Totals 8,923, According to the Civic Federation Posted on February 25, 2021 Report provides most comprehensive accounting of local governments in Illinois CHICAGO – According to a Civic Federation report released today, the State of Illinois…

William K. Hoffman Bill passed on July 18, 2023 at the age of 79. He was born on January 23, 1944, son of the late Kenneth and Mary (Finley) Hoffman.  Bill grew up in Dwight, IL, was a graduate of…

Dorothy Elizabeth Roche, 102, passed away at Evenglow Lodge in Pontiac, IL on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Dorothy was born April 10, 1921 to Ammi and Marguerite (Zogg) Jacobs. She married Leo Roche at St. John’s Cathedral in Newark, NJ…

The Dwight 10U baseball squad competed in the 9th Annual Braidwood Baseball Softball Association Summerfest Tournament. They came away with the first place trophy. The tournament ran from Wednesday, July 12, 2023, to Monday, July 17, 2023, at Old Smokey…

Grundy County Sheriff Ken Briley and Grundy County Coroner John Callahan are releasing final details in the death investigation of Anthony W. Fehrenbacher. A fisherman discovered a body, later identified as Fehrenbacher, in the water at the Ceco Club near…

Dwight Village Board of Trustees meeting recap for Monday, July 10, 2023. Present were Trustees: Pete Meister, Marla Kinkade, Brian Berta, and Randy Irvin acting as President Pro. Absent were Justin Eggenberger, Jenny Johnson, and Mayor Paul Johnson. Prior to…

Kathlyn (Kay) Therese Walsh Goeken, age 82, of the Tellico Village, Loudon, Tennessee passed away peacefully with family by her side on July 3, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Kay was born October 28, 1940 in Pontiac, IL. …

Jeanette A. “Jenny” Sigler, 75, of Dwight passed away on July 2, 2023, at 4:50 pm at her residence. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date, cremation rites will be accorded. Hager Memorial Home is in…

Robert Lee Frobish, 70, of Orlando, Florida left us too soon on June 15, 2023. He was born October 14, 1952 in Litchfield, Illinois to the late Robert E. & Wanda (Ragland) Frobish. Bob attended Illinois State University and Leer…

Dwight Village Board of Trustees Notes From Monday June 26   Prior to the regular Board of Trustees Meeting on June 26 a Services, Public Health & Safety Committee Meeting was held with the following agenda items. Discuss providing ambulance…

The Paper has learned that the new multi use path, originally planned from Lions Lake to Renfrew Park via abandoned lanes of Route 66 and Morris Road, has been reduced in scope. The path will now be terminated at Illinois Route 17….

St. Louis-to-Chicago Amtrak route begins faster service $2 billion project covers speed increase, safety upgrades, new cars By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO — A trip from St. Louis to Chicago via Amtrak’s Lincoln Service will be about 15…

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #230 Held in the Dwight Township High School Board Room on June 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Tim Henson called the meeting to order at…

Charles E. Simmons, 90, formerly of Campus, passed away June 14, 2023, at Citadel of Bourbonnais in Bourbonnais, IL. Charles was born June 7, 1933, in Enfield, Illinois, son of Elvis and Ollie (Bryant) Simmons. He married Carol Rosnett on…

An Explanation of the Process to result in the moving of several county offices. Grundy County seeks to relocate departments so as to better house complimentary services and respond to the growing needs of the community. This is the first…

Obituary – Ann Battrell https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/chicagotribune/name/ann-battrell-obituary?id=52255179

Gary Allen Grieff, 73, of Dwight, passed away June 18, 2023, peacefully at his home in Dwight, IL. Funeral services will be at 11:00am on Friday June 23, 2023 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Dwight, IL. Visitation will be held…

Seneca FFA Honored at State Convention SPRINGFIELD – Members of the Seneca FFA chapter attended the 95th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 13-15 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2023 theme of…

Tri-Point FFA HONORED AT STATE CONVENTION SPRINGFIELD – Members of the Tri-Point FFA chapter attended the 95th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 13-15 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2023 theme of…

Dwight FFA HONORED AT STATE CONVENTION SPRINGFIELD – Members of the Dwight FFA chapter attended the 95th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 13-15 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2023 theme of…