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NAPERVILLE, Ill. – April 1, 2026 – With warmer temperatures finally here, many Illinois residents are ready to begin spring home improvement projects. Nicor Gas reminds customers and communities to follow safe digging guidelines and always Dig with C.A.R.E.: Call before you…

Illinois 47 closing at railroad crossing in Dwight April 19 DWIGHT – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that Illinois 47 will be closed for repairs at the Norfolk Southern railroad crossing in Dwight on April 19. The repairs are…

March 31 The Trojans continued their winning streak by winning their fifth game in a row by score of 4–1 over Henry-Senachwine . Joey Starks picked up his second win of the season by Spinning a three hitter to go…

March 31 GSW Panthers 5 Tri-West Hendricks Bruins 7   The Tri-West Hendricks (Lizton, IN) varsity softball team defeated Gardner-South Wilmington (Gardner, IL) by a score of 7-5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E GSW 0…

Morris Hospital Rhythm of Our Youth Cardiac Screening Set for Reed-Custer and Gardner-South Wilmington High Schools March 13, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital is bringing its Rhythm of Our Youth cardiac screening to students at Reed-Custer H.S. on March…

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Selects First DAISY Award Winner of 2026 March 31, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has recognized Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse Mackenzie Christensen as its first DAISY Award recipient of 2026….

Compassionate Healthcare Center Nurse Recognized for Excellence    March 31, 2026, MORRIS, IL – For Jennifer Blazevicz, a career in healthcare is more than a passion. It is a calling. From a young age, Blazevicz spent time traveling with her…

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YOU’RE INVITED! Lester Hansen (St. Peter’s, Dwight) is turning 100! All are invited to a party April 11, 2026 from 2-4pm at the Dwight Country Club. 31577 N 2400 E Rd Dwight, IL 60420 Please, no presents, your PRESENCE is…

Holy Week Palm/Passion Sunday March 29: 9:30am at the Church of Hope, 202 N. Monroe, Gardner 11:00am  Palm/Passion Sunday at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 80 N. Garfield, Coal City   Maundy Thursday April 2: 6:00pm at New Hope Presbyterian Church…

March 27 The Dwight Trojans came away with from the Illinois Prep Top Times (unofficial state indoor meet) with 8 outstanding performances. In 3 events, Trojans earned a medal and in 5 of the 8 events, our athletes produced All…

Farmers feeling fertilizer, fuel price pinch By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek  As the war in Iran intensifies, farmers across the U.S. face increased fertilizer costs and shortages as the Middle East is an important hub for nitrogen fertilizer production and exports….

  The Dwight Village Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 24. In attendance were trustees Joshua Jahn, Marla Kinkade, Austin Haacke, Deb Karch, and Dan Hansen. Trustee Pete Meister was absent. Others in attendance were Mayor…

Gardner Grade School’s Tiger P.R.I.D.E. winners for the month March 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…

Theresa Rose (Dzuryo) McNamara, 98, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday April 1, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 100 West…

March 26 March 24 Dwight 21   Woodland 0  Lady Trojans picked up their second win, and first conference win of the season.  Madi Ely started at bats with a strike to 13 of 15 hitters. Three Woodland Varsity Warriors hitters reached base after…

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Dwight’s library hosts several upcoming events Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight will host a number of upcoming events. These events are free and open to the public. However, due to limited space, registration is required. To register for any…

Joyce advances measure to expand assistance for first-time farmers SPRINGFIELD – Young and beginning farmers often face substantial barriers when entering the agricultural industry. Along with high capital requirement early on, new farmers face intense pressure to manage cash flow while…

Dwight Rotary again has contracted with Culpepper & Merriweather Circus for 2 ninety- minute performances this summer 2026 on Sunday, August 16th at 2 pm and 4 pm on the south-west side of the Dwight Grade School playground.

Check out the DTHS Art 3 Trojan Artists who went grocery shopping at Dwight Berkot’s with their Empty Bowls Silent Art Auction Proceeds.  The Artists were each given a budget and had to purchase food that was kid friendly and…

Dwight’s Luke Josefik completed at State for his specialty animal SAE, and was in the top 5 in the state with his Bee project! Luke has poured lots of time and energy into this project and has a lot to…

APRIL 8 IS ANNIVERSARY OF AARON’S 715th HOME RUN Illinois State’s Capra Earned the Save in the Historic Game By Tom Emery  Hank Aaron’s 715th home run remains a seminal moment in American sports history. An Illinois State University alum…

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