Dwight Trojan Varsity and JV Baseball Results
April 28 – Luke Gallet was masterful for the second game in a row posting Another shut out on the mound by a 7–0 score over Seneca. Gallet allowed only two hits to go with 10 strikeouts and zero walks….
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIATING FATAL CRASH AT CHATHAM AFTER SCHOOL CAMP
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIATING FATAL CRASH AT CHATHAM AFTER SCHOOL CAMP April 28, 2025 CHATHAM – The Illinois State Police (ISP), working with the Chatham Police Department, is investigating a fatal crash at an after school camp. At approximately…
DTHS Softball Results
April 28 Game 1 Dwight Varsity Trojans lost to Seneca 10-0 Averi Jury& Madi Ely each collected a hit. Madi Ely was on the mound. She gave up 12 hits & 10 runs (eight earned) over five innings, striking out…
Congratulations to 2025 DTHS Prom King Ayden Roff and Queen Brynn Connor!!
Prom King Ayden Roff Prom Queen Brynn Connor
Obituary – Bonnie Jean Witkowsky (Thompson), Englewood CO
Bonnie Jean Witkowsky (Thompson), age 79, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, in Englewood, Colorado surrounded lovingly by her husband and two sons. Born on November 17, 1945, in Streator, Illinois, Bonnie was the beloved daughter of Hugh “Dude”…
Congratulations to the DTHS 2025 Senior Prom Court
DTHS 2025 Senior Prom Court Left to Right: Brayden Jensen, Issy Bunting, Ayden Roff, Brynn Connor, Angel Martin, and Emerson Peters.
Congratulations to DTHS 2025 Junior Prom Court
Junior Prom Court Left to Right: Jake Wilkey, Sophia Buck, Tysen Walker, Bridget Zavala, Evan Cox, Kamryn Folkers
Dwight Redbird Sports and Activity Report
April 26 Track – Illinois Valley Conference Meet Results from Saturday April 26. Both the girls’ and boys’ teams worked so hard in their events and cheered on their teammates when they weren’t competing! We had some of the hardest…
DTHS Trojan Track Results
April 25 The Trojan track and field team competed in the Manteno Invite and did a fine job as the boys squad scored 105 points to finish 2nd and the girls ended in 4th place with 72 points. Leading the…
Mother’s Day Seed Packets at Grundy Libraries
Mother’s Day Seed Packets at Grundy Libraries April 28th until supplies last Grundy County Land Use Department has distributed pollinator friendly flower seed packets to the Grundy County libraries in time for Mother’s Day. Treat your Mom or…
THE 18th ANNUAL ILLINOIS ROUTE 66 RED CARPET CORRIDOR FESTIVAL May 3 & 4, 2025
18th ANNUAL ILLINOIS ROUTE 66 RED CARPET CORRIDOR FESTIVAL May 3 & 4, 2025 This two-day festival is all about family fun on the most famous two-lane highway in America – Route 66. Sponsored by the fifteen communities which make…
Dwight Village Board of Trustees Meet: Deb Karch Named New Trustee, Board Looks at Taxi Service
The Dwight Village Board of Trustees met Tuesday, April 22 in the lower level of the Public Services Complex. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: Payments of April 22, 2025, $60,593.02 Payments in between board meetings of $234,172.45 Transfer…
Projected budgets show soybeans more profitable than corn
Projected budgets show soybeans more profitable than corn By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek While the national consensus points to better corn returns compared to soybeans this season, that might not be the case for farmers in the No. 1 soybean producing…
ILLINOIS STATE CELEBRATED EARLY ARBOR DAY HOLIDAYS IN STYLE
ILLINOIS STATE CELEBRATED EARLY ARBOR DAY HOLIDAYS IN STYLE Campus Known for Number, and Diversity, of Trees By Tom Emery Friday, April 25 is Arbor Day in Illinois, a holiday that was created to plant, and celebrate, trees across the…
Dwight Native & Peace Corps Volunteer Seeks Support for Fijian Student Affected by Funding Cut
Hello Dwight, My name is Christina Gutel, and I’m proud to call Dwight, Illinois my hometown. It was growing up in our small-town community — surrounded by hardworking, compassionate people — that shaped me into who I am today. The…
National Volunteer Week: Red Cross praises volunteer heroes; asks people to fill critical disaster posts
National Volunteer Week: Red Cross praises volunteer heroes; asks people to fill critical disaster posts Volunteers make up over 90% of the Red Cross Workforce April 22, 2025 — During National Volunteer Week, the American Red Cross of Illinois is…
State reports first measles case in southern Illinois
State reports first measles case in southern Illinois by Beth Hundsdorfer, Capitol News Illinois April 23, 2025 The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday afternoon the first case of measles in the state. The measles diagnosis involving an adult…
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Prairie Creek Library in Dwight makes plans for month of May
April 22, 2025 Prairie Creek Library in Dwight makes plans for May Prairie Creek Library has a full slate of activities scheduled in May. These events are open to the public and free unless otherwise stated. You do not need…
Obituary – Michael Andrew Humbert, Dwight
Michael Andrew Humbert, 67, of Dwight, Illinois passed away at home surrounded by his family on April 20, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer and heart disease. Visitation will be on Monday, April 28, 2025, from 4:00 P.M. until…
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE 2025 YOUTH POLICE CAMPS SET TO BEGIN
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE 2025 YOUTH POLICE CAMPS SET TO BEGIN April 23, 2025 ROMEOVILLE – To build stronger communities and positive relationships with law enforcement, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is hosting three, Team Illinois Youth Police Camps (TIYPC) this…
Obituary – Leroy John Drechsel, Albion
Leroy John Drechsel, 97, of Albion, IL passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the Villas of Hollybrook in Mt. Carmel, IL. Leroy was born November 10, 1927 in Dwight, IL to John A. & Eleanor Dierks Drechsel. He…
Gardner – South Wilmington Softball Squad – 2025
Front row l to r: Lacey Rodriguez, Ella Mack, Lily Buck, Olivia Siano, Nina Siano and Aubree Stein. Back row l to r: Coach Amber Eisha, Ella Friddle, Kayla Scheuber, Bella Dinelli, Maddie Simms, Aubrey Male and Julianna Moats.
