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Illinois farms supplement incomes by hosting RVers   By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Kathy Albert has found a profitable and enjoyable way to add customers to her alpaca business in Rio in Knox County. She is not alone as dozens of…

Build Your Own Window Feeder for Summer Bird Watching   (StatePoint) There are very few things more relaxing than the amazing sight and sound of birds. A 2022 study even uncovered profound mental health benefits to birdwatching, including stress relief….

CHARLESTON – David G. Siebert of Charleston will celebrate his 80th birthday on Sunday, July 21. He was born July 21, 1944, in Greenville. He married Carol Ann Hood of Charleston. His children are Matt (Sandy) Siebert of Glencoe and…

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum voted among top 10 percent of attractions worldwide  The Tripadvisor honor is based on consistently great reviews from visitors SPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has been recognized with a Travelers’ Choice…

Ideas Inc. – How to Add Conservation to Your Land: A Women in Ag Meeting Come join the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District for a Women in Ag Meeting: Ideas Inc. – How to Add Conservation to Your…

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Under the guidance of new Head Coach Macy McDowell, MVK Mavericks recently held a Summer Volleyball Camp from July 8th through July 10th. The camp was based on volleyball fundamentals, communication and teamwork. We’re looking forward to starting this season…

Meteor Watch Party  Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Fugate Woods! The University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists are hosting a Meteor Watch Party on August 10th from 7:30 to 10:00 PM. Last year this event attracted…

The Dwight Village Board held an emergency meeting Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in the Public Services Complex to discuss personnel matters. Village Trustees in attendance were Josh Jahn, Marla Kinkade, Justin Eggenberger, and Brian Berta. Absent were Pete Meister and…

Morris Hospital Laboratory Recognized for Achieving Highest Standards of Excellence July 10, 2024, Morris, IL – The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to the Laboratory at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers based on…

A baseball camp will be held July 24 & 25th at Gardner Grade School from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. This camp is open to all 5th – 8th graders who attend Dwight, Gardner, or  MVK Jr. High. The camp…

Grundy County Tire Recycling Event July 11-13th, 2024    The Grundy County Land Use Department will be hosting a tire recycling event at the Olson’s Recycling Center located on 354 W. Jackson Street (West Route 6) in Seneca starting on…

Duane M. Lewis, age 80, of Gardner, IL passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, IL.  Born on February 12, 1944 to Henry and Lorretta (nee Coss) Lewis.  On June 1, 1963 he married Donna…

Dwight VFW Post 2608, 506 S. Old Route 66, Dwight recently updated their sign and had a mural painted on the side of their building. The art was created by Steve (Conman) Connor.

Livingston County 4-H Show Set for July 17-20: Join Us in Celebrating Our Young Achievers! PONTIAC, IL The Livingston County 4-H Show is right around the corner, and we invite everyone to join us from July 17-20 to support our…

LEGEND OF AL CAPONE IN BENLD, THOUGH DEBATED, STILL LINGERS by Tom Emery In a town the size of Benld (pop. 1,600), the phrase “urban legend” may be a misnomer. But rumors of gangster Al Capone in the town persist,…

On July 5th 2024, at approximately 12:26am, LaSalle County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 3073 E 12th Rd. in Ottawa for an incident involving illegal fireworks. Utica Fire and EMS also responded. A 25 year old male was transported to OSF…

Illinois switching to ACT exams for state assessments (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell) Friday, July 5, 2024 High school students to start new exams in spring 2025 By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – When Illinois…

The Dwight Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying these two individuals believed to be involved in numerous acts of vandalism throughout the Village. The incidents occurred in the early morning hours of Monday, July 1st. Damage occurred to businesses…

Corn acres planted down, soybean acres up in Illinois   By DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek   A challenging planting season apparently didn’t stop U.S. farmers from seeding a hefty amount of corn and soybeans, according to USDA’s much-anticipated June acreage report…

Lanes reopening where possible ​for Independence Day travel Non-emergency closures suspended, work zones still plentiful across the state July 2, 2024   SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen,…

Around 4:23 a.m. on Sunday, June 30 an individual purposely smashed the ATM screen at Peoples National Bank of Kewanee at 122 W Main Street in Dwight.  The machine there is temporarily out of service but PNB customers can use…

    Slammers Fans, July is approaching and we have a schedule filled with home games we cannot wait to share with you. Checkout all of the great promotions we have coming up below and don’t forget to purchase your…

RE: MISSING PERSON LOCATED SAFE Sheriff Adam Diss reports on June 30, 2024, Sarah Petritsch who was reported missing on June 26, 2024 to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office was located SAFE and is with family at this time. There…