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The MVK Seniors met June 16, 2026 at noon at the Mazon American Legion. A pre-meal prayer was given by Nancy Johnson and the meal was catered by Hoffman House through Community Nutrition Nework and served by Lisa and her…

Star Bangled Picnic Fundraiser Saturday, June 27 @ 4 PM UTC 500 Depot St, Mazon, IL 60444, USA Join us for the Star Spangled Picnic Fundraiser Dinner at the Mazon American Legion on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 4:00 PM…

FACULTY MEMBER, FARMER, FRIEND  Longtime ISU Professor Brockman Never Strayed From His Farming Roots  By Tom Emery               Dr. Herman Brockman was many things to many people. Being a farmer was near the top of the list. Brockman was a…

Tri-Point Schools Amended Budget Meeting and Regular Board Meeting Agendas for June 17, 2026 Agenda Board of Education June 17, 2026

Giannoulias Announces Dutch Reach Awareness Campaign to Help Prevent Tragic Crashes Simple Safety Technique Helps Drivers Comply with Illinois Law and Protect Cyclists and Pedestrians View a video message from Secretary Giannoulias. The reminder comes after Chicago Department of Transportation…

Dennis R. Tkachik, 76, passed away at his second home on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Born on June 2, 1950, in Joliet, Illinois, Dennis was the son of John and Pearl (Lacore) Tkachik. He attended Gardner-South Wilmington High School in…

The Dwight Rotary has announced the cancellation of the Culpepper & Merriweather circus event scheduled for  August 16, 2026. The cancellation is due to the passing of recent Illinois legislation which bans wild animals in traveling circuses. The down payment…

SARAH HACKETT STEVENSON WAS FIRST FEMALE MEMBER OF AMA Highly Regarded Physician Was Ground-Breaker on Many Fronts By Tom Emery In the 1860s, few women graduated from college, and of those that did, most ended their careers when they married….

LOCAL INDUSTRY HIRES SUMMER INTERNS FROM AREA HIGH SCHOOLS A kickoff breakfast was held to recognize and celebrate the 27 students selected to participate in the 2026 Grundy County Summer Internship Program. Nancy Norton, President and CEO of the GEDC,…

The Dwight Township High School class of 1966 is planning their 60th reunion and would like to get the word out to all classmates. The event will be a meal at The Dwight Country Club 6 p.m. Saturday night September…

Slammers once again drop first game of series as Mississippi grabs a home victory By: Braeden Jones PEARL, MS – After dropping the last two games against the Joliet Slammers (12-18), the Mississippi Mud Monsters (12-19) got their revenge as…

Dwight Township High School has announced 2026 track and field award winners: L-R: Filemon Ortiz ULTIMATE TEAMMATE, Collin Bachand TROJAN HEART AND HUSTLE ATHLETE, Graham Meister MVP FIELD ATHLETE, Joe Faris MVP TRACK ATHLETE, Axel Kargle NEWCOMER ATHLETE, Tysen Walker…

Dwight Township High School has announced 2026 track and field award winners: L-R: Emma Eggenberger MVP FIELD ATHLETE, June Woods NEWCOMER ATHLETE,  Belle Kelleher TROJAN HEART AND HUSTLE ATHLETE, Chloe Biros MIP ATHLETE, Mikayla Chambers MVP TRACK ATHLETE

Village of Dwight Board to Hold Committee Meetings Tuesday, June 16.  Agendas are below:  

Girl Scout troop #1685 located in Dwight made May Day baskets for the residents at the Arc at Dwight. The girls were very excited to make the baskets and included some candy and treats to go along with them. The…

Barbara Ann Mortensen, 82, of Dwight, passed away on June 12, 2026 at The Arc nursing home in Dwight. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday June 16, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Dwight, with visitation…

We Need Your Help! Many Dwight residents and people from the surrounding area know Guardian Angel Basset Rescue because of our presence in the Dwight Harvest Day Parade—affectionately known as “The Waddle.” Others may recognize us because of our beautiful…

Dwight’s library offers free summer events Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight has planned several events to keep members of our community, both young and old, busy, entertained, and learning throughout the summer. These events are free and open to…

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FREE Church of Hope Community Vacation Bible School The Church of Hope in Gardner is once again offering FREE VBS, June 15-19, 2026 from 1:00-3:00pm. Please note the time change to afternoon. We would like to invite all children ages…

Dwight Rotary again has contracted with Culpepper & Merriweather Circus for 2 ninety- minute performances this summer 2026 on Sunday, August 16th at 2 pm and 4 pm on the south-west side of the Dwight Grade School playground.

Derek “DT” Tjelle, 56, of Coal City, Illinois passed away on June 5, 2026. Born on May 7, 1970, in Streator, Illinois, he was raised and educated in Dwight, Illinois and graduated from Dwight High School with the class of…

American Red Cross to Host 31st Annual Evening of Stars, Featuring Heisman Trophy Winner and NCAAF National Champion Tim Tebow Funds raised from the event will help provide critical services throughout the region   June 9, 2026 – The American Red Cross is…

Grass Goals: A Guide to Prepping, Mowing and Growing Your Ideal Lawn   (StatePoint) With spring here, homeowners are tending their lawns to boost curb appeal and create an ideal space for kids, pets and gatherings. Whether you’ve been managing…

Morris Hospital Offers Babysitter’s Training Course May 26, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital is offering a Babysitter’s Training Course for youths age 11 and older on July 10 or August 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the…