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Illinois Soybean Farmers Achieve Record-Breaking Harvest in 2024   BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – (January 22, 2025) – The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is proud to announce that Illinois farmers have set a new soybean production record.   According to the National…

Three Village of Dwight Committee Meetings were held Tuesday, January 22. Below are recaps of the meetings:   HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING – 4:30 p.m. Traffic Regulation Agreement The Committee discussed an agreement with the school districts regarding traffic…

Gardner South Wilmington Boys JV Basketball Team:  Pictured left to right:  Front row = Evan Simms, Ryan Boudreau, Cooper Biros, Aiden Mack, Tyler Gubbins, Tysen Sorensen, Cameron Gray and Wyatt McNally.  Back Row = Asst. Coach, Mr. Justin Wharrie, Case…

Heartland Community College adds new certificate program for EV Charging Technician NORMAL, IL, Jan. 21, 2025 – Heartland Community College is adding a new program related to Electric Vehicle technology. Heartland Community College’s Board of Trustees has approved a new Energy Systems/Charging…

Jan 18 There was a ton of action this past weekend as Dwight wrestled well at the two day Comet classic tournament. Some Highlights are Jake Wilke had two pins as he returned to the mat.  Gavin Bafia won a…



Illinois State Senator Chris Balkema of the  53rd District has established hours at his office at 132 Main Street in Dwight. The office will be open Wednesdays from 11-2 or constituents can call ahead to make an appointment if Wednesday…

Illinois bill could raise age for mandatory license renewal driving test for seniors by Ashley Soriano and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois January 15, 2025 CHICAGO – Older drivers in Illinois could face fewer barriers to renew their…

Kurt L. Mathes, 81 of Gardner, Illinois, formerly of Tuscola, Illinois, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Morris Hospital. Born December 14, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio, Kurt was the son of Walter Mathes, Jr. and Gladys (Nicholl) Mathes. He was…

Edith Lorraine Clausen, 93, of Dwight, Il., passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 20, 2025, at Fairview Haven in Fairbury, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Hager Memorial Home,…

Strengthen spring planting with tips from Growing Great Vegetables webinar series A wooden background painted teal with a word overlay reading Growing Great Vegetables. URBANA, Ill. — As gardening continues to gain popularity, it is important to keep the learning…

Bill payment assistance programs available to help Nicor Gas customers with past due account balances  Applications now open to Nicor Gas’ Shield of Caring program    NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Jan. 21, 2025 – Every family deserves reliable energy at a price…

Dwight Township High School Girls Basketball 2024 – 2025: Front Row LtoR – Coach Kelli Gall, Sienna Burke, Addilynn Avilez, Leanne Ruth, Isabella Bunting, Ella Legner, Emerson Peters, Sophia Buck, Olivia Buck, Dori Wilson, Coach Kayla Kodat. Back Row LtoR…

Members of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ransom, IL celebrated their last Mass on Sunday, January 19, 2025.  The Bishop of Peoria Diocese, Louis Tylka, closed the church which began in 1883. The building was remodeled in 2008. 70 parishioners attended…

JAN 20 1    2    3    4    Total Lady Irish    12  10  19  16    57 St. Bede      20   5   13  21    59 Leading scorers Evelyn O Connor  17 Audry McNabb…

Girls Varsity Team:  Pictured left to right:  Head Varsity Coach, Mr. Adam Leigh, Grace Olsen, Aubrey Male, Maya Cacello, Madison Wright, Maddie Simms, Lilly Scheuber, Marissa Bafia and Asst. Coach, Mr. Kevin Ward.

Morris Hospital Brings Services to New Morris Hospital YMCA January 16, 2025, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has moved its cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy services from the Diagnostic & Rehabilitative…

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

  Dwight Police Calls 1.16.25

Jan 15 At Seneca High School: Seneca 78 Manteno 0 106 Chris Thompson S F 3:44 over Carter Webber M 113 Raiden Terry S by FF 120 Wyatt Coop S by FF 126 Landon Hebel S by FF 132 Double…

Sharon J. Richie, 85, of Dwight, Il., passed away at 8:45 A.M., on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at The Arc of Dwight. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Dwight United…

CONGRATULATIONS to MS. STACY ARELLANO for being selected as our Redbird of the Month for JANUARY!

Jan 15 The GSWB Tigers Volleyball Team took on Saunemin Monday. The 7th grade team defeated them in two sets 25-16 and 25-10. Mikayla Vermaat had 11 aces and 2 kills, Mya Rodriguez had five aces, and Kinzie Brown, Kenzie…

Giannoulias & AARP Illinois Push to Make Driving Laws Consistent with Other States Bill would increase behind-the-wheel driving test age; establish procedures to report unsafe drivers Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has drafted bipartisan legislation in collaboration with AARP Illinois to increase…

Illinoisans may be able to file federal taxes for free; state announces Apple ID licenses by Jade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois January 14, 2025 Many Illinois residents will be able to use the IRS…

January 14, 2025, MORRIS, IL – The Morris Hospital Auxiliary will hold its 55th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, February 8 at Jennifer’s Garden, 555 Gore Road, Morris, with proceeds supporting cardiac care at Morris Hospital. The event will begin with…

MVK Middle School – Honor Roll At the end of each quarter, the academic accomplishments of our students are recognized through the posting of the Honor Roll.  The first is the “High” Honor Roll.  Students must have all “A’s” in…

Giannoulias Announces IDs in Apple Wallet Will Be Coming to Illinois Bringing mobile driver’s licenses and state IDs to Illinois will ensure even more privacy and security for residents The Illinois Secretary of State‘s office is working to bring IDs in…