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CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS AND LOVE BOX VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! Christmas for Kids and Love Box Delivery Day is Saturday, December 13th at 9:00 am at the Dwight United Methodist Church! All help is greatly appreciated!!

Dec 11 Dwight vs Marquette Varsity Lady Trojans 61 Marquette Varsity 31 Dwight had a big conference win over Marquette on Thursday night putting them 8-3 on the season. Dwight had 9 girls score lead by Mikayla Chambers (20 points,…

New laws: Gun storage, police background check changes take effect in 2026 by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois December 11, 2025 Article Summary Several new public safety laws will take effect Jan. 1. One new law requires gun owners to…

Lloyd L. Peterson, passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at the Arc of Dwight Nursing Home. Lloyd was born on April 9, 1933, in Pontiac, IL to the late Clyde and Ruth (Bower) Peterson. …

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    Nov  26 – Dwight Township High School edged out Momence in a thrilling varsity boys basketball matchup Tuesday night, winning 64–62 in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The…

Dec 10 8th Boys Basketball:  The 8th Grade Redbirds move to 5-4 (2-1) with a 37-30 win over Mazon. Leading in scoring was Kade Jensen with 13 points. Levi Ochoa had 11 points including 2 3-pointers. Jace Jensen had 8…

In Illinois, school boards do not directly establish a specific rate; rather, they determine the total dollar amount of property taxes they need to collect, known as the levy, which is then converted into a tax rate by the county clerk based…

Keeping food safe amidst food insecurity   URBANA, Ill. — Food insecurity continues to be a major issue in the United States, and the recent lapse in SNAP benefits has worsened struggles for many families. When low-income households face even a brief…

Dec 9 The Dwight wrestling was victorious over Ridgeview as a team.  Dalton DeLong had a pin in that match and a win by a major decision against Streator.  Jayden Gomez received a pair of Forfeits to better his record,…

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OSF HealthCare to withdraw Ottawa replacement hospital permit and begin fresh planning process  December 8, 2025 (Ottawa, Illinois | December 8, 2025) – OSF HealthCare announced today the withdrawal of its current permit application (#24-011) to replace the OSF Saint Elizabeth…

Tiger P.R.I.D.E stands for Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy.  Classroom teachers choose one student per month who displays these characteristics and is seen as an outstanding student.  It is a great accomplishment, and we are all so very proud of them.  Congratulations to Gardner…

Grundy County Coroner’s Office News Release Grundy County Coroner John Callahan’s Office, along with Illinois Department of Natural Resources are investigating a snowmobile crash that claimed the life of a 34-year-old Wisconsin man. The single-snowmobile crash occurred on Saturday evening,…

Reagan Connor was selected as the MIP and Kit Connor was selected as the MVP

Congratulations to Senior #11 Joey Starks on being selected to the Rt. 17 Classic All-Tournament Team.  

Congratulations to Mikayla Chambers for scoring her 1,000 point in the December 4 game against Fieldcrest. Way to go Mikayla!

Kristine Ann Lewis-Suyko, age 58, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, Illinois. Kristine was born on February 21, 1967 in Pontiac, Illinois to…

ComEd launches new discount program for low-income customers by Maggie Dougherty, Capitol News Illinois December 4, 2025 Article Summary ComEd announces details of new Low-Income Discount program to address high energy costs for low-income residents. Customers with a household income…

Illinois Pork Producers Association Announces Over $373 Million in Tax Revenue Generated by Illinois Pork Industry Springfield, Ill. – The Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) today announced new economic impact findings showing that pork production in Illinois generates more than $373…

Illinois must put consumers first again — before the lights go out   By STATE SEN. SUE REZIN Illinois is heading into an energy crossroads, and for too many families and businesses, the warning lights are already flashing red. The…

December is a leading month for U.S. home fires December 4, 2025 –The holiday season is often touted as the most wonderful time of year, but it also presents an increased risk of home fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®),…

Operation SOS will be walking in the Dwight Christmas Parade this Saturday, December 6 at 6 pm. and collecting items to send in their packages. They’ll be easy to spot, right behind the color guard! Donations of nutrition bars, hot…

Following a long tradition of community service, St. Paul School 7th and 8th graders spearheaded a food drive to benefit the Odell Food Pantry. Working under the direction of teacher Mrs. Carrie Lovell, the students rallied the whole school to…