New Lincoln letter obtained by Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
New Lincoln letter obtained by Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Document offers insight into the inner workings of the White House SPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has obtained a letter written by Lincoln in the early…
Dwight Police Calls November 6, 2025
Dwight Police Calls 11.7.25 Dwight Police Calls 10.30.25 Dwight Police Calls 10.23.25 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…
China to buy U.S. soybeans
China to buy U.S. soybeans By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek China agreed to purchase US soybeans and other agricultural products as part of an agreement reached by the countries’ leaders on Oct. 30. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China will start…
Dwight Redbirds Basketball Results
Nov 5 7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball: The 8th grade girls basketball team lost in the IVC tournament to Saratoga 29-15. Nov 4 The 7th grade girls basketball team played well but lost to MVK last night in the IVC tournament. Izzy…
Legislature passes ‘medical aid in dying’ bill that governor says he will review
Legislature passes ‘medical aid in dying’ bill that governor says he will review by Maggie Dougherty, Capitol News Illinois November 5, 2025 Article Summary State lawmakers passed a bill to legalize “medical aid in dying” for Illinois adults with terminal…
Temperatures From Last Week Recorded in Dwight
Thank you to the Village of Dwight Water Treatment Plant Crew for reporting these numbers to The Paper:
Gardner Grade School Tiger Pride Students for the Month of October!
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…
Grundy County to Participate in 2025 Operation Green Light for Veterans
Grundy County to Participate in 2025 Operation Green Light for Veterans Grundy County, IL – In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, the Grundy County Board passed a resolution in support of Operation Green Light. Operation Green Light is a nationwide effort…
NEW BOOK ON ILLINOIS IN REVOLUTIONARY WAR HELPS AMERICA CELEBRATE 250
NEW BOOK ON ILLINOIS IN REVOLUTIONARY WAR HELPS AMERICA CELEBRATE 250 Believed to be First Work Solely Dedicated to Illinois in the Revolution A new book on Illinois’ leaders and actions in the Revolutionary War helps celebrate America…
Gas Prices for Nov 3
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Explore KCC Day at Kankakee Community College on Tue., Nov. 11.
Date: Nov. 4, 2025 Prospective students are invited to an Explore KCC Day at Kankakee Community College on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The session begins at noon. Participants will learn about KCC’s academic programs, whether they are still exploring options or…
DTHS Volleyball Results – Trojans Drop Sectional Contest to Cissna PArk
Nov 4 The Dwight Varsity Lady Trojans fell short in the semi-final match against Cissna Park Timberwolves, resulting in the season coming to an end. The scores were 6-25, 13-25. The Lady Trojans finished the season with an overall record…
Dwight Christmas For Kids Shoppers and Volunteers Needed!!
Dwight Christmas For Kids SHOPPERS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! The Christmas for Kids program in Dwight needs volunteers to shop for the children using their “wish lists” and funds from the Christmas for Kids Committee. If you would like to be…
Dwight Police Department Press Release on Escaped Motorist
Press Release Dwight Police Department November 3, 2025 On November 3, 2025, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Dwight Police Officers observed a vehicle traveling above the posted speed limit on Mazon Avenue. The vehicle was stopped near the intersection of Mazon…
GSW Grundy Area Vocational Center Director Award Winners
Gardner-South Wilmington High School has one student winner for the month of September and two student winners for the month of October. Grundy Area Vocational Center Director Award Winners September 2025 – Madison Grivetti – Health Occupations I …
D’oh, a deer: ‘Tis the season to look out for amorous mammals
D’oh, a deer: ‘Tis the season to look out for amorous mammals Don’t veer for deer on the road this fall, the peak time of year for collisions November 3, 2025 SPRINGFIELD – The leaves are changing, the nights are getting…
DTHS Class of 1970 Meets for 55th Reunion
Front Row (L to R): Lutie Clausen, Paula (Fieldman) Holsten, Linda (Brewick) Zdancewicz, Sally (Christensen) Wollgast, Mary (Duffy) Rieck, Karen (Howard) Sandeno, Janet (McNamara) Neville, and Bill Ehman. Back Row (L to R): Robert Rose, Jim Siedentop, Don Olesen, Jodi (DeLong) Clark,…
Dustin Campbell Named Dwight EMS Director
Congratulations to Dustin Campbell, new Dwight EMS Director. Campbell was hired at the October 28 Village Board Meeting.
Dwight Trojans Defeat Rushville-Industry 29-26 and Advance to Round 2 of Playoffs
The Varsity football team delivered a thrilling 29-26 upset win over Rushville-Industry on Saturday, advancing to the Sweet 16. It was a complete team effort, with the offense, defense, and special teams all contributing to the hard-fought victory. The game…
Dwight Village Board Meets Oct 28, Discuss Fireworks, Guns, and Building Purchase
The Dwight Village Board met on Tuesday, October 28. In attendance were trustees Marla Kinkade, Joshua Jahn, Pete Meister, Austin Haacke, and Dan Hansen. Trustee Deb Karch was absent. Others in attendance were Mayor Paul Johnson, Village Attorney Nick Ehrgott,…
DTHS Cross Country Results – Faris and Chambers Qualify for State!
Nov 1 Our fearsome threesome, Mikayla Chambers, Chloe Biros, and Joe Faris, all ran great personal bests at the Class A Sherrard Sectional. Chloe Biros lowered her personal best by 33 seconds to 20:22. She showed no tension in her…
Sign up for November events at Dwight’s library
Sign up for November events at Dwight’s library Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight has fun activities scheduled for November. All of these programs are free and open to the public. You do not need a library card to register….
Morris Hospital Welcomes New Cardiologist
Morris Hospital Welcomes New Cardiologist October 31, 2025, MORRIS, IL – Dr. Jibran Rana, a board-certified interventional cardiologist, has joined Morris Hospital Cardiovascular Specialists. Patients can see Dr. Rana for a wide range of cardiac and vascular conditions, including heart…
GSW Band Director to Represent Illinois at 2026 Rose Parade
GSW Band Director to Represent Illinois at 2026 Rose Parade When the Rose Parade steps off on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California, this New Year’s Day, Gardner-South Wilmington’s Band Director Michael Leone will be among those marching. Leone has been…
Lawmakers OK sweeping energy reform package that governor pledges to sign
Lawmakers OK sweeping energy reform package that governor pledges to sign by Andrew Adams, Capitol News Illinois October 30, 2025 Article Summary An energy policy package incentivizing battery storage passed the General Assembly with only Democratic support and will likely…
Low river levels disrupt harvest logistics
Low river levels disrupt harvest logistics By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek While the upper Mississippi River’s lock and dam system is keeping navigation efficient, low river levels on the lower Mississippi for the fourth consecutive year are threatening U.S. grain exports….
