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Dwight Township High School Homecoming Court 2025 Left to Right: Freshmen Landon Hoffner and Reagan Connor, Sophomores Evan Olson and Addie Taylor, Juniors Landon Koger and Kit Connor, and Seniors Evan Cox, Kamryn Folkers, Jake Wilkey, Ryan Bean, Filemon Ortiz, and…

Illinois 17 to close at rail crossing in Dwight Oct. 22  DWIGHT – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that Illinois 17 at the Union Pacific railroad crossing in Dwight will be closed for repairs beginning at 7 a.m. on…

Oct 16 The 7th grade girls basketball team beat GSW 18-15 last night.  Izzy Pittenger had 14 points and 5 steals.  Aubrey Watts had 4 points and 3 steals.  Evelyn Hansen had 3 rebounds.  Olivia Turner had 4 rebounds and…

What is Tuckpointing? Tuckpointing is a masonry technique used to repair or enhance mortar joints in brick or stone structures. It involves removing old mortar, replacing it with new mortar that closely matches the surrounding bricks, and then adding a…

Florence “Flo” Elizabeth Klingler, 84, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away at 2:05 P.M. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home in Dwight. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 24,…

 110 Bridge Street, Wilmington, IL 60481 RT 66 Old School Brewing now has ….. Unpossible Mega Meme On tap · Mead · 10/16/2025 Unpossible Mega Meme On tap · Mead · 10/16/2025 RT66 Veterans Brew 2024 Hazy On tap ·…

Heartland Community College Truck Driving Open House NORMAL, IL (Oct. 16, 2025) – Individuals interested in getting a look inside the trucking industry are invited to a free Nussbaum Trucking Academy open house held in Hudson. From 8:00 a.m. to noon…

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The Dwight Marching Trojans competed at the Danville Invitational this past weekend, and won 2nd place overall in Class 1A!

Regular gasoline prices, by week and PADD (Self service cash price in dollars per gallon, including taxes) Date 09/29/25 10/06/25 10/13/25 U.S. 3.118 3.124 3.061 PADD 1 – East Coast 2.983 2.984 2.952 PADD 1a – New England 3.034 3.008…

Oct 16 TCC Tournament 3rd Place Dwight Varsity Lady Trojans took on St. Bede (2nd seed) in the 3rd place match of the TCC tournament. The lady Trojans (5th seed) were victorious in 2 sets: 25-19, 25-23. Overall record is…

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Technology Room On October 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Jaime Mallaney called the meeting to order at 6:00…

Report offers mixed review of educational progress in Illinois by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois October 14, 2025 Article Summary Advance Illinois’ biennial report, “The State We’re In,” tracks educational progress across the entire spectrum, from early childhood through career…

New Primary Care Provider Joins Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers   October 14, 2025, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers announces the addition of a new family medicine provider. Amanda Maddox, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, is providing…

Supporter, Compassionate support can make a big difference in the aftermath of sexual harm. Thankfully, it is always available through Clove Alliance’s 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 815.932.3322. Specially trained staff and volunteer advocates are always ready to provide support, information, referrals, and empathy. Anyone can…

By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek  October is a busy month for the top pumpkin producing state and while consumers likely won’t see the effects, Mother Nature challenged some Illinois fields this season. Jack Lanxon is part of the eighth generation of…

Oct 10 Sectionals @ Bourbonnais The Redbird Cross Country Team competed at Sectionals this past Friday at Perry Farm in Bourbonnais. In the girls race was Libby Stipanovich placing 5th with a time of 14:03 (a Season Best). For the…

Oct 10 – Sectional Meet South Wilmington XC had a great showing at the sectional meet on 10-10-25. Great night for XC! Many PRs across the board! Autumn Hencinski was the champion of the girl’s race with a time of…

Livingston County Assessed Evaluations and Individual Increases – October 2025   Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

Saturday, October 11 – The Dwight Trojans defeated Walther Christian 38-0 in Melrose Park. Player of the game was Erdi Gashi, going 5 for 5 on extra points, completing a 32 yard field goal, and having an onside kick recovered….

Illinois art contest invites students to let their imaginations run wild Deadline is Dec. 19 to enter America 250 art contest SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The annual student art contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the…

High School Football Scores from Friday, October 10 The Dwight Trojans will travel to Walther Christian and play at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 11.

DTHS JV Cheer Squad 2025 Front Row L to R: Addie Taylor, Clara Flott, Reagan Connor, Cadence Murphy and Grace Appler Back Row L to R: Coach Isabelle Morales, Cara Wilson, Stella Turner, Mia Franklin and Coach Jordyn Emmons.