Windfarm to Host Information Sessions June 1 and June 6 – Register Now

 May 30, 2023

To RSVP, register using the Zoom link on this page. https://us06web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_wctUaId0SnOPZht0_PIn0A Heritage Prairie Wind – Morning In-Person Public Information Session June 6th from 8AM-10AM Pontiac Elks Lodge Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/196422780009886  …

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History Happy Hour

 May 29, 2023

History Happy Hour The Dwight Historical Society invites everyone to the Historic Depot on West Main Street for an evening of “what do you remember about Dwight………” memories sharing. Such…

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Area Memorial Day Services

 May 28, 2023

Area Memorial Day Services Dwight Dwight VFW Post 2608 will hold Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday May 29 at 11a.m. at the VFW 506 South Old Rt 66, Dwight. Agenda:…

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14th Annual Earl Muir Memorial Kid’s Fishing Derby June 11

 May 28, 2023

Members of the Odell Sportsman’s Club have chosen Sunday, June 11, 2023 for their.  The fishing derby will take place from 1-3 p.m. at Muir’s pond near Odell.  Lunch and…

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Obituary – Donna Jean Earing

 May 26, 2023

Donna Jean Earing Donna was the first of twin girls born on Saturday, September 3, 1932 to Donald Lester Allen and Theora Lucille Oberholtzer Allen. She was born at the…

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Children’s Used Book Collection June 1st through July 14th, 2023   

 May 26, 2023

Children’s Used Book Collection June 1st through July 14th, 2023    The Grundy County Land Use Department will be collecting used children’s books for Bernie’s Book Bank starting June 1st…

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WORLD WAR II AIRMAN RETURNS HOME TO ILLINOIS AFTER 80 YEARS

 May 26, 2023

WORLD WAR II AIRMAN RETURNS HOME TO ILLINOIS AFTER 80 YEARS SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – Eighty years ago American service members were engrossed in a great conflict pitting the United States…

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DTHS Baseball Awards Presented

 May 26, 2023

Left to right Heart Award: Gavin Leach MVP & Hitter of the Year: Luke Gallet Pitcher of the Year: Will Trainor Most Improved: Evan Sandeno Gold Glove: Dawson Carr (not…

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Obituary – James “Jim” Lee Mixen, Dwight

 May 25, 2023

James “Jim” Lee Mixen passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2023. He was born on February 9, 1961 in Chicago, IL to the late Robert and Carol (Kenzal) Mixen. Visitation…

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KCC announces President’s/Honors List for Spring 2023 term

 May 25, 2023

The following students have been named to the President’s List at Kankakee Community College for the Spring 2023 term. To be named to the President’s List, a student must maintain…

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Smoking Cessation Classes in Livingston County

 May 25, 2023

Quitting tobacco is one of the most important actions people who smoke can take to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death…

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Livingston County Tax Bills Mailed May 25

 May 25, 2023

Nikki Meier, Livingston County Treasurer, has announced that the Livingston County real estate tax bills were mailed on Thursday, May 25, 2023.  A total of 25,906 tax bills were mailed….

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Don’t Let Mosquitos Bug You

 May 25, 2023

The Grundy County Health Department will soon be setting out mosquito collection traps, an annual task which collects mosquitos for laboratory testing to determine if they are carrying West Nile…

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Dwight Police Calls May 25, 2023

 May 25, 2023

Dwight Police Calls 5.25.23

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Rep. Bunting Announces District Office Grand Openings

 May 25, 2023

Rep. Bunting Announces District Office Grand Openings DWIGHT –State Representative Jason R. Bunting (R-Emington) is inviting residents of the 106th District to stop by the grand openings of his two local…

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New Children’s Clothing Store inn Downtown Dwight

 May 25, 2023

Charlee’s Closet, a children’s clothing store, has opened at 160 E Main Street, downtown Dwight. The new business is a children’s boutique store with clothes from 0-3 months thru 12/14…

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Temps – Dwight

 May 25, 2023



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Livingston County Coroner Releases Information on Fatal Crash

 May 25, 2023

At 2:37 p.m. on May 22, 2023,  Vermillion Valley E911 Dispatch received a call of a two-vehicle crash and fire at Illinois Route 47 and 2300 North Rd. in Livingston…

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Notes form the Dwight Village Board of Trustees Meeting – Monday May 22, 2023

 May 24, 2023

Dwight Village Board of Trustees Meeting – Monday May 22, 2023 Present: Paul Johnson, Village President; Trustees: Randy Irvin, Pete Meister, Marla Kinkade, Jenny Johnson, and Brian Berta. Absent: Trustee,…

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Help Wanted

 May 24, 2023
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Strengthen your farm’s resiliency with legal training for Illinois small farms

 May 24, 2023

Strengthen your farm’s resiliency with legal training for Illinois small farms URBANA, Ill. — Legal risks can be fatal to a farm business and addressing them proactively can keep farms in business. The…

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Morris Hospital Reports Cybersecurity Incident

 May 24, 2023

Morris Hospital Reports Cybersecurity Incident May 23, 2023, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is actively investigating a cybersecurity incident with the assistance of independent cybersecurity forensic experts….

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OSF St. James Names New President

 May 24, 2023

OSF St. James names new president (Pontiac, Ill. | May 23, 2023) – Derrick Frazier, FACHE, has accepted the position of president for OSF HealthCare Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center…

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DTHS 2022-2023 Track Awards Announced

 May 24, 2023

Dwight Township High School Track Award Winners L-R: FRANK LASSER (MIP), TRISTAN CHAMBERS (MVP), ISSY BUNTING (MVP) ABSENT: ELLORA MCCULLOUGH (MIP) 2022-2023 TRACK AWARD WINNERS

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