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VILLAGE OF DWIGHT POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE  MARCH 18, 2025 On July 31, 2024, Dwight EMS, Dwight Fire Department, and Dwight Police Department responded to a medical aid call in the 300 block of West Mazon Ave.  Upon arrival the…

March 17 – Dwight Varsity Lady Trojans started their season with a conference game at St. Bede with a 6-4 loss Monday, March 17th. Hitting for the Trojans were: Taylor Frobish going 1 for 3 with a single & two RBIs…

March 17 – The GSWB 8th-grade Lady Tigers defeated Lockport Kelvin Grove in two sets 25-23 and 25-17 bringing home the Sectional title. They are now headed to the State Tournament Friday, March 21 in Auburn, IL where they will…

The Dwight Trojan varsity baseball team opens up their season on Tuesday on the road versus the coal city coalers. The Trojans this year will return an experienced team with seven starters back. This group will be led by four…

Red Cross Giving Day, March 26, rallies 30,000 supporters to deliver aid when help can’t wait after disasters Financial and blood donations are needed now   MARCH 17, 2025 — The Red Cross of Illinois is issuing a call to help…

Rodney V. Hogan, age 96, of Buckingham, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Hager Memorial Home in Dwight, IL….

The Livingston County Concert Association in Pontiac, Iliinois is excited to present the folk stylings of Admiral Radio on April 8th at 7pm. South Carolina-based duo Coty Hoover and Becca Smith create a unique Americana blend rooted in traditional styles…

Below are select races from the upcoming April 1 election. The Village of Dwight also has a 2-year trustee seat open as a result of the resignation of Randy Irvin in 2023. No one turned in a petition for the…

Prairie Singers will present a Lenten concert series highlighted with meditative pieces and a thematic cantata.  The Singers continue in their 37th year presenting concerts at various venues for the general public. This year’s Lenten program will open with six Lenten…

‘Right to Play’ bill that would affect high school athletes advances in House by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois March 12, 2025 SPRINGFIELD – A House committee advanced a bill Wednesday that would give high school student athletes the right…

Thursday, March 13  – The GSWB 8th-Grade Volleyball Team traveled to Momence for the Regional Championship. Momence came out strong in set one leading 9-1. After a quick timeout, the Tigers stepped up their game and battled back and forth…

Morris Hospital and YMCA Nutrition Seminar Focuses on Building Muscle   March 13, 2025, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA are teaming up to offer a free nutrition seminar, “How to Build Muscle with Protein Intake,”…

Morris Hospital and YMCA Offer Pair of Parkinson’s Programs   March 13, 2025, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers and the Morris Hospital YMCA are offering two free programs in April for individuals who have been diagnosed with…

Frances Marie Kissiar, 88, resident of the Arc of Dwight, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at the home. She was born July 20, 1936 in Houston, Missouri, the daughter of Clyde Edwin and Tressie Mayberry Kissiar. She is survived…

‘You are flying.’ Inside the harrowing 100-mile police chase in Sangamon County by Beth Hundsdorfer, Capitol News Illinois March 13, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — When Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Jonathan Pearce saw a white pickup spotted outside a motorcycle shop that…

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On March 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Nick Stipanovich called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m….

March 13  Spelling Team – Clayton Wardell, Harper Connor and Opal Moore competed in the IVC Spelling Bee along with students from nine area schools last night in Channahon. Clayton earned the team 17.5 points; Harper 6 points;  and, Opal…

  DWIGHT, IL – The Country Mansion is proud to host Boot Scootin’ Musical Bingo on March 29 in its Garden Room. This exciting event produced by Musical Bingo with Mike & Joan will feature seven rounds of country-themed musical…

The Dwight Township High School basketball program announced their 2024 -25 team awards in a ceremony held March 12 at Dwight High School. Pictured from left: Rookie of the year: Liv Buck JV MIP: Cloe Gall JV MVP: Addy Sulzberger…

Gary Allen Emmons, 69, of New Windsor, Illinois passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Peterson-Wallin-Knox Funeral Home in Alpha. The Funeral Service will follow directly after the…

Congratulations to new Dwight Township High School National Honor Society inductees!Makayla Wahl-Seabert, Dori Wilson, Sarah Parker, Katy Dolan, Sophia Buck, Ryan Bean, Filemon Ortiz, Sam Pugh and Jackson Launius.

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