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Red Cross issues advice to stay safe during extreme heat Heat can be dangerous for anyone. Stay hydrated, stay cool and stay connected. June 26, 2026 — Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are headed to the Illinois Region over…

Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for July 10 July 10, 2026 In this issue: New state laws took effect on July 1 Illinois’ unemployment rate holds steady Nominations open for Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame Drive safely around the tall…

Historic Highway Hustle Crosses the Finish Line in Dwight for Route 66 Centennial Finale DWIGHT, IL — The finish line is in sight for one of Illinois’ most unique Route 66 celebrations. The Wilmington Park District is excited to welcome…

Dwight, IL — July 10, 2026 — The excitement of youth sports takes center stage this weekend as Dwight Youth Baseball & Softball kicks off the annual Jim Enger Invitational Tournament. Held at Florence W. Garrett Park, the highly anticipated…

Editor Note: The story below was originally posted on May 7, 2018. Dwight’s ‘Mr. Baseball’ Jim Enger Has Field Named After Him Dwight Youth Baseball League Field 1 was named for Jim Enger in a surprise ceremony that featured his…

Giannoulias Urges Parents to Do Their Homework Before Buying an E-Bike for Their Children New PSA and Online Buying Guide Help Families Choose Safe, Age-Appropriate Devices View the public service announcement. As electric bikes become increasingly popular, Illinois Secretary of…

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Pursuant to the requirements of 10 ILCS 5/25-11, James Carley, Chairperson of the Livingston County Board is announcing that there is a vacancy in Livingston County Board District #1 with the resignation of County Board Member James Blackard effective July…

Pritzker signs bills on environmental standards, in-state tuition by Ben Szalinski and Brenden Moore, Capitol News Illinois June 29, 2026 Article Summary JB Pritzker signed more than 60 bills into law since Friday. They require diaper packaging to list ingredients,…

Connect Transit and Heartland Community College partner for new service to link Pontiac and Normal   NORMAL, IL (Jul. 7, 2026) – Connect Transit has partnered with Heartland Community College to provide transportation access for students along the path from Pontiac to…

Illinois State Police Releases Video of Crash Involving Trooper JULY 8, 2026  SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is releasing video of a fatal crash involving an ISP Trooper. On April 25, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., a Trooper was…

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Linda “Joyce” Grotevant, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria. Services for Joyce will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026 at Pontiac United Methodist Church, 219 N Chicago Street, Pontiac, IL…

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Dwight Police Department Receives Universal Pet Microchip Reader from Subies of the Corn DWIGHT, IL – The Dwight Police Department was one of three Illinois law enforcement agencies to receive a universal pet microchip reader from Subies of the Corn…

James Gerald Phelan (“Jim”)August 30, 1947 – June 28, 2026James Gerald Phelan, affectionately known as Jim, was born on August 30, 1947, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, to Hugh E. (Ed) and Geraldine Phelan. He was raised on the family farm…

GEDC HOSTS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES IN GRUNDY COUNTY The Grundy Economic Development Council (GEDC) was proud to welcome the National Association of Counties (NACo) Rural Energy Academy Peer Exchange to Morris from June 30 to July 2. The event…

SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE BOARDS OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 AND DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #230 Held in the Dwight Township High School Library On June 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Board President Jaime Mallaney…

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Summer fun continues at Prairie Creek Public Library Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight has planned several events in July to keep members of our community busy, entertained, and learning. These events are free and open to the public. However,…

Illinois State Police Arrests Suspects in Lake Mattoon Death Investigation July 2, 2026  LAKE MATTOON – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation arrested two suspects as part of a death investigation after human remains were found in Lake Mattoon….

Livingston County Coroner Release Details on Accident with Fatalities On Thursday, July 2, 2026 at approximately 1:15 a.m. police and fire rescue were sent to 70 East Road a 1⁄4 mile north of 1100 North Road in rural Gridley,Il. for…

Happy wedding anniversary to Dave and Carol Siebert! July 3, 2026

DONATE   1 out of 6 kids in eastern Illinois faces hunger. For millions of kids across America, when school is out, meals disappear. Weekends, holidays, and summer break can bring uncertainty about where their next meal will come from. Today,…

‘A real farm crisis’: Illinois farm bankruptcies rise for 3rd straight year by Tara Sun and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois June 29, 2026 Article Summary Family farm bankruptcies surged 46% nationwide in 2025. In the Midwest, filings…

Blessed Trinity Parish joyfully celebrates the ordination of Father Joshua Krischel to the priesthood on May 23 at the Cathedral of Saint Raphael in the Archdiocese of Dubuque, lowa. Joe and Paula Krischel, Fr. Joshua Krischel, ArchbishopThomas R. Zinkula  …

Stay alert for crews, heavy equipment as peak roadside mowing period begins Busiest schedule timed to help the environment, agribusiness  SPRINGFIELD – With peak roadside mowing season underway, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to slow down, proceed with…

Congrats to Adra N. revealing the King of Hearts behind #15, good for $25. Congrats to Jerry U. winning $140 in the 50/50. Next week’s jackpot on July 2 will be +/-$8,000. Menu – Sloppy Joe, jumbo chicken wings and…

The Dwight Village Board met in regular session on Tuesday, June 23. In attendance were trustees Pete Meister, Marla Kinkade, Austin Haacke, Deb Karch, and Dan Hansen. Trustee Joshua Jahn and Village President Paul Johnson were absent. Kinkade acted as…

Brian Vecera, age 57, of Dwight, IL, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Loyola University Medical Center. He was born on April 21, 1969, in Joliet, IL, the son of the late Paul and Mary Jo (nee Hogan)…