SARAH HACKETT STEVENSON WAS FIRST FEMALE MEMBER OF AMA
SARAH HACKETT STEVENSON WAS FIRST FEMALE MEMBER OF AMA Highly Regarded Physician Was Ground-Breaker on Many Fronts By Tom Emery In the 1860s, few women graduated from college, and of those that did, most ended their careers when they married….
LOCAL INDUSTRY HIRES SUMMER INTERNS FROM AREA HIGH SCHOOLS
LOCAL INDUSTRY HIRES SUMMER INTERNS FROM AREA HIGH SCHOOLS A kickoff breakfast was held to recognize and celebrate the 27 students selected to participate in the 2026 Grundy County Summer Internship Program. Nancy Norton, President and CEO of the GEDC,…
DTHS Class of 1966 Planning Reunion, Can You Help Locate These Classmates?
The Dwight Township High School class of 1966 is planning their 60th reunion and would like to get the word out to all classmates. The event will be a meal at The Dwight Country Club 6 p.m. Saturday night September…
Slammers once again drop first game of series as Mississippi grabs a home victory
Slammers once again drop first game of series as Mississippi grabs a home victory By: Braeden Jones PEARL, MS – After dropping the last two games against the Joliet Slammers (12-18), the Mississippi Mud Monsters (12-19) got their revenge as…
DTHS Announces Track and Field Award Winners (Boys)
Dwight Township High School has announced 2026 track and field award winners: L-R: Filemon Ortiz ULTIMATE TEAMMATE, Collin Bachand TROJAN HEART AND HUSTLE ATHLETE, Graham Meister MVP FIELD ATHLETE, Joe Faris MVP TRACK ATHLETE, Axel Kargle NEWCOMER ATHLETE, Tysen Walker…
DTHS Announces Track and Field Award Winners (Girls)
Dwight Township High School has announced 2026 track and field award winners: L-R: Emma Eggenberger MVP FIELD ATHLETE, June Woods NEWCOMER ATHLETE, Belle Kelleher TROJAN HEART AND HUSTLE ATHLETE, Chloe Biros MIP ATHLETE, Mikayla Chambers MVP TRACK ATHLETE
Village of Dwight Board to Hold Committee Meetings Tue., June 16
Village of Dwight Board to Hold Committee Meetings Tuesday, June 16. Agendas are below:
Dwight Girl Scouts Make May Day Baskets for Residents of Arc!
Girl Scout troop #1685 located in Dwight made May Day baskets for the residents at the Arc at Dwight. The girls were very excited to make the baskets and included some candy and treats to go along with them. The…
Obituary – Barbara Ann Mortensen, Dwight
Barbara Ann Mortensen, 82, of Dwight, passed away on June 12, 2026 at The Arc nursing home in Dwight. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday June 16, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Dwight, with visitation…
We Need Your Help! Looking for Foster Homes!!
We Need Your Help! Many Dwight residents and people from the surrounding area know Guardian Angel Basset Rescue because of our presence in the Dwight Harvest Day Parade—affectionately known as “The Waddle.” Others may recognize us because of our beautiful…
Dwight’s library offers free summer events
Dwight’s library offers free summer events Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight has planned several events to keep members of our community, both young and old, busy, entertained, and learning throughout the summer. These events are free and open to…
Temperature Recap for the week …..
Thank you to the Village of Dwight Water Treatment Plant Crew for reporting these numbers to The Paper:
Dwight Police Calls June 11, 2026
Dwight Police Call 6.11.26 Dwight Police Call 6.4.26 Dwight Police Call 5.21.26 Dwight Police Call 5.14.26 Dwight Police Call 5.7.26 Dwight Police Call 4.30.26 Dwight Police Call 4.23.26 Dwight Police Call 4.16.26 Dwight Police Call 4.9.26 Dwight Police Call 4.2.26…
FREE Church of Hope Community Vacation Bible School
FREE Church of Hope Community Vacation Bible School The Church of Hope in Gardner is once again offering FREE VBS, June 15-19, 2026 from 1:00-3:00pm. Please note the time change to afternoon. We would like to invite all children ages…
Dwight Rotary Contracts With Culpepper & Merriweather Circus for Two Performances on Aug 16
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.
Obituary – Derek “DT” Tjelle, Coal City
Derek “DT” Tjelle, 56, of Coal City, Illinois passed away on June 5, 2026. Born on May 7, 1970, in Streator, Illinois, he was raised and educated in Dwight, Illinois and graduated from Dwight High School with the class of…
American Red Cross to Host 31st Annual Evening of Stars, Featuring Heisman Trophy Winner and NCAAF National Champion Tim Tebow
American Red Cross to Host 31st Annual Evening of Stars, Featuring Heisman Trophy Winner and NCAAF National Champion Tim Tebow Funds raised from the event will help provide critical services throughout the region June 9, 2026 – The American Red Cross is…
Grass Goals: A Guide to Prepping, Mowing and Growing Your Ideal Lawn
Grass Goals: A Guide to Prepping, Mowing and Growing Your Ideal Lawn (StatePoint) With spring here, homeowners are tending their lawns to boost curb appeal and create an ideal space for kids, pets and gatherings. Whether you’ve been managing…
Morris Hospital Offers Babysitter’s Training Course
Morris Hospital Offers Babysitter’s Training Course May 26, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital is offering a Babysitter’s Training Course for youths age 11 and older on July 10 or August 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the…
DTHS Class of 1976 Looking for Classmates
The Dwight Township High School class of 1976 is planning their 50 year reunion. Contact information is needed for the following classmates. Any help is appreciated. Jeff Dillon Dennis Fuller Connie Johnson Art Kinkade Kim McCormick Bill Riccolo…
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 to Travel Across Illinois on Historic Coast-to-Coast Tour; Will Pass Through Dwight July 17
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 to Travel Across Illinois on Historic Coast-to-Coast Tour; Will Pass Through Dwight July 17 In honor of America’s 250th celebration, Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 has embarked on an historic coast-to-coast tour that…
Morris Hospital Announces Stroke Support Group
Morris Hospital Announces Stroke Support Group May 26, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital is hosting its Stroke Support Group on Tuesday, June 9, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Avenue, Morris. Individuals who…
Dwight’s library offers free summer events and challenges
Dwight’s library offers free summer events and challenges Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight has planned several events to keep members of our community, both young and old, busy, entertained, and learning throughout the summer. These events are free and…
Get Ready for Saunemin Days • June 27
The Village of Saunemin will be hosting their annual Saunemin Days on Saturday, June 27 from 1 to 9 p.m. in downtown Saunemin. Bring your family and friends to this fun event for all ages. Food and drink will be…
Night at the Kankakee County Museum
Night at the Kankakee County Museum The Kankakee County Historical Society is thrilled to announce a brand new fundraising event, Night at the Kankakee County Museum! All are invited to experience the Museum after hours like never before, with interactive…
Slammers Walk-Off In The Ninth
Slammers Walk-Off In The Ninth By Tori Zalewski JOLIET, IL – The Joliet Slammers earned a 2-1 walk-off victory over the Windy City ThunderBolts tonight, capped by a game-winning hit from Cam Suto in the ninth inning. A pitching battle…
FAIRCHILD WAS SECOND-LONGEST SERVING PRESIDENT AT ILLINOIS STATE
FAIRCHILD WAS SECOND-LONGEST SERVING PRESIDENT AT ILLINOIS STATE Twenty-Two Years as President, Through Depression and World War II By Tom Emery Raymond Fairchild was the second-longest serving President in Illinois State University history, guiding the school from 1933-55. In his…
