Redbird Girls Basketball Results

 October 16, 2025

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…

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Precision Tuckpointing & Restoration

 October 16, 2025

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…

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Obituary – Florence “Flo” Elizabeth Klingler, Dwight

 October 16, 2025

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,…

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Rt 66 Old School Brewing now has Unpossible Mega Meme Mead …..

 October 16, 2025

 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 ·…

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Heartland Community College Truck Driving Open House

 October 16, 2025

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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Dwight Police Calls October 16, 2025

 October 16, 2025

Dwight Police Calls 10.16.25 Dwight Police Calls 10.9.25 Dwight Police Calls 10.2.25 Dwight Police Calls 9.25.25 Dwight Police Calls 9.18.25 Dwight Police Calls 9.11.25 Dwight Police Calls 9.4.25 Dwight Police Calls 8.28.25 Dwight Police Calls 8.21.25 Dwight Police Calls 8.14.25…

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Temperatures From Last Week Recorded in Dwight

 October 16, 2025

Thank you to the Village of Dwight Water Treatment Plant Crew for reporting these numbers to The Paper: 

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Dwight Marching Trojans Place 2nd at Danville Invitational

 October 15, 2025

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

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Midwest Gas Price Down for the Week

 October 15, 2025

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…

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DTHS Volleyball Results

 October 15, 2025

Oct 14 TCC Tournament Dwight Varsity lady Trojans were defeated by conference opponent Henry in the first semi final match of the TCC tournament. The scorers were 9-25, 25-22, 16-25. The lady Trojans will compete against St Bede Academy on Thursday…

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232

 October 14, 2025

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…

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Report offers mixed review of educational progress in Illinois

 October 14, 2025

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…

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New Primary Care Provider Joins Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers

 October 14, 2025

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…

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Clove Alliance Newsletter

 October 14, 2025

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…

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Illinois pumpkin harvest underway; heat weakens crop in some areas

 October 14, 2025

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…

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Dwight Redbird Cross Country

 October 14, 2025

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…

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GSWB Cross Country

 October 14, 2025

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…

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Livingston County Assessed Evaluations and Individual Increases

 October 13, 2025

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

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Dwight Trojans Defeat Walther Christian, Move to 4 – 3

 October 12, 2025

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….

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Illinois art contest invites students to let their imaginations run wild

 October 11, 2025

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…

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High School Football Scores from Friday, October 10

 October 11, 2025

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.

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DTHS JV Cheer Squad 2025

 October 10, 2025

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.

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Illinois pork producers explore trade potential in South Korea

 October 10, 2025

Illinois pork producers explore trade potential in South Korea By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek  A recent trip to South Korea to strengthen trade relationships is fresh on the mind of Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) President Josh Maschhoff as he celebrates…

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Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Joins DAISY Award Program

 October 10, 2025

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Joins DAISY Award Program October 9, 2025, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has joined the internationally recognized DAISY Award program, which celebrates and recognizes nurses for the exceptional and compassionate care they…

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Congratulations to Gardner Grade School Tiger Pride Students for the month of September

 October 9, 2025

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…

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