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Sen. Tom Bennett Filed Legislation to Restore Critical Funding for Soil and Water Conservation Districts SPRINGFIELD- In response to a significant reduction in funding for soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs) in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget, State Sen. Tom…

Dwight Superintendent Mr. Josh DeLong and the Boards of Education invite their constituents to learn about Dwight Public Schools by reading the annual State of the District(s) report. This is new this year but will be published each summer. State…

Thank you, Grundy County – 6,000 Used Children’s Books Collected     The Grundy County Land Use Department would like to thank all of residents, school libraries, and Grundy County employees who participated by donating 6,000 gently used children’s books during…

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

  Dwight Police Calls 7.25.24

Notes from the Dwight Village Board Meeting of July 22, 2024 Village Trustees in attendance were Josh Jahn, Pete Meister, Jenny Johnson, Justin Eggenberger, and Brian Berta. Absent was Marla Kinkade. Also present were Village Administrator Crissy Livingston, Village Attorney…

Residents in the area should secure food and garbage, state says By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com CARBONDALE – Amid this heated political season, residents in southern Illinois have found a unifying pastime: spotting black bears. “I love the…

The Dwight Township High School class of 1957 met at the Dwight Country Club on July 22 for their 67th year since graduation. This was the first class to graduate from the current high school and only moved there for…

Randy Michael Wilder Randy Michael Wilder passed away on July 21, 2024, in Gallatin, Tennessee, at the age of 70. Born on September 27, 1953, Randy lived a life marked by deep connections with family and community.   He is…

VA has now granted benefits to 1.1 million Veterans and their survivors in fiscal year 2024, surpassing all-time record With more than $137B benefits delivered to Veterans and survivors this year, VA continues to deliver more earned benefits to more…

JOLIET, IL-(July 22nd 2024)-The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) is partnering with the United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 5, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin, the Illinois Departments…

Summer Farm Tour 2024 Join the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District for a Summer Farm Tour.  The tour will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the Saunemin Community Building, 70 North St, Saunemin, IL  61769.  Registration…

BODY WORN CAMERA VIDEO FROM JULY 6, 2024 SHOOTING DEATH OF SONYA MASSEY RELEASED Springfield, Illinois – On behalf of Sangamon County State’s Attorney John C. Milhiser, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is posting the body worn camera (BWC) video…

  Bring birds close to home by gardening for feathered friends A cedar waxwing rests in an evergreen. Photo by Jamie Viebach, Illinois Extension. URBANA, Ill. — People plant gardens for food, flowers, and function, but planting for the birds can…

Joliet Slammers Change Team Name to the Joliet Slimers for Ghostbusters Night Presented by Darvin Furniture Slammers to play as the Slimers for their July 25th Match Up JOLIET, IL – The Joliet Slammers will honor their new ownership and…

JOLIET, IL – Zac Westcott is now the Frontier League all-time wins leader after leading the Slammers to a shutout of the Windy City ThunderBolts Friday. Westcott pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing two hits and walking two batters while striking out…

Iowa based law firm, Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC, is pleased to welcome attorney Hayley M. Masching. Hayley is the granddaughter of Dwight residents Daryl and Betty Holt. Hayley was raised in Algonquin, IL.  She earned her JD with distinction…

July News Release Motion to adopt Resolution honoring retiring employees Kellee Hill, Kim Mogged, and Beth King Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented Motion to establish Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at 6:45 pm in the Tri-Point Board Room…

Thursday, July 18, 2024 After responding to a 911 call, a deputy is accused of shooting a woman in her home   BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com A Springfield woman’s call for help ended with her death and the…

Crystal Lynn Fitzpatrick, 69, of Clearwater, FL, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, July 12th, 2024. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, at Hager Memorial Home, in Dwight, prior…

The MVK Seniors met Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the Mazon American Legion Hall. Acting President Robin Homerding thanked CNN (Community Nutrition Network), Lisa for lunch from “The Upper Crust” from Yorkville, and our volunteers who helped serve the meal….

Thomas Adams, age 73, of Wilmington, Illinois, formerly of Dwight, Illinois, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Illinois. Born July 21, 1950 in Kankakee, Thomas Francis was a son of Francis and Ruth Adams. He…

CHARLESTON – David G. Siebert of Charleston will celebrate his 80th birthday on Sunday, July 21. He was born July 21, 1944, in Greenville. He married Carol Ann Hood of Charleston. His children are Matt (Sandy) Siebert of Glencoe and…

Illinois farms supplement incomes by hosting RVers   By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Kathy Albert has found a profitable and enjoyable way to add customers to her alpaca business in Rio in Knox County. She is not alone as dozens of…