Dwight Trojan Varsity Basketball Team 2025 – 2026
Dwight Trojan Varsity Basketball Team 2025 – 2026 Front Row LtoR: Hunter Paulsen, Evan Cox, Joseph Starks, Jackson Launius, Jack Statler and Moises Martin Back Row LtoR: Coach Jeremy Connor, Coach Dan Duffy, Joseph Duffy, Trevor Jensen, Evan Olson, Collin…
Illinois sees 10% increase in H-2A workers
Illinois sees 10% increase in H-2A workers By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek Demand for ag labor through the H-2A temporary visa program in Illinois and the nation continues to rise. During fiscal year 2025, 559 more positions were certified in Illinois…
HS Girls Basketball Results
Feb 14 Dwight vs Putnam County – Regionals Dwight Varsity 56 Putnam County Varsity 19 The Lady Trojans defeated Putnam County on Saturday in the first round of Regionals to improve their season record to 21-11. Dwight was lead by…
Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln
Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln For many Illinoisans, it’s a sentimental ending to see “Honest Abe’s” coin disappear BY ERIKA TULFO Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Illinois citizens and retailers are…
KCC to Sponsor Job Fair Thursday, April 16.
Kankakee Community College will sponsor a Job Fair from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, April 16. Booths are available, free of charge, for area businesses to participate. The reservation deadline is April 10. Employers can register at www.kcc.edu/jobfair. “Our goal is…
Village of Dwight Committee Meeting Agendas for Feb 17
Village of Dwight Committee Meeting Agendas for Feb 17, 2026 Ordinance Committee 5:00 pm Public Properties/Utilities 5:15 pm Administration & Finance 5:45 pm Services, health & Safety Cancelled Zoning Board Cancelled Planning Commission Cancelled
Dwight Redbirds Sports Results
Feb 12 Scholastic Bowl: The Redbird Scholastic Bowl Teams traveled to Woodland School yesterday in two down to-the-wire matches for their opening day. Our Varsity and JV Teams championed until the very end but came away with Woodland scoring 370…
KCC Receives State Grant to Expand English as a Second Language
Date: Feb. 12, 2026 Kankakee Community College has received a state grant to expand English as a Second Language instruction and supportive services for adult learners. The funding of $44,000 will be used for new citizenship classes and two additional…
Dwight Common School BOE Meeting Recap from Feb. 11, 2026
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On February 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Board Vice-President Mark Christenson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m….
Dwight Walking Tour of Historical Sites
Dwight Historical Society Hours: Second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and by appointment. Location: 119 W. Main Street Dwight, Illinois 60460 815-584-2107
Grow, Learn, and Discover at “A Day in the Garden Patch”
Grow, Learn, and Discover at “A Day in the Garden Patch” PONTIAC, Ill. – Gardening doesn’t have to be stressful. It offers a meaningful way to stay active, enhance the beauty of our communities, and support a healthier environment….
Temperatures From Last Week Recorded in Dwight
Thank you to the Village of Dwight Water Treatment Plant Crew for reporting these numbers to The Paper:
Illinois Extension offers support for farmers experiencing economic stress
URBANA, Ill. — As farmers across the state face mounting economic pressures, University of Illinois Extension reminds agricultural producers, advisers, and families that free help is available wherever you are. Assistance resources range from mental health vouchers and crisis support lines to comprehensive…
Giannoulias Expands Electronic Lien and Titling to Deliver Faster, More Secure Vehicle Titles
Giannoulias Expands Electronic Lien and Titling to Deliver Faster, More Secure Vehicle Titles Statewide ELT Transition Streamlines Processing and Reduces Fraud for Lenders and Consumers Illinois motorists, lenders and dealers will soon experience faster title processing, fewer delays and stronger…
We Need Your Help! Looking for Foster Homes!!
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…
Cardiac Arrest or Heart Attack? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Cardiac Arrest or Heart Attack? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
ILLINOIS STATE GRAD BOGGUSS IS MOST RECENT INDUCTEE INTO GRAND OLE OPRY
ILLINOIS STATE GRAD BOGGUSS IS MOST RECENT INDUCTEE INTO GRAND OLE OPRY By Tom Emery An Illinois State University graduate is the newest inductee into the Grand Ole Opry, the legendary center of country music in Nashville. Suzy…
DTHS Girls Cheer Squad 2025 – 2026
Front Row LtoR: Reagan Connor, Avery Connor, Josephine Groves, Isabella Kelleher, Sophia Keri and Addison Taylor Back Row LtoR: Makenna Hoeppner, Caroline Wilson, Mia Franklin, Delaney Boucher, Kit Connor, Dori Wilson and Clara Flott
Obituary – Ronald “Ron” Kerry Gay
Ronald “Ron” Kerry Gay, 64, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025 in Spanish Plaines Hospital in The Villages, Florida. Born on January 23, 1961 in Streator, Illinois, Ron was the devoted son of Elizabeth “Betty” (Ziegler) and Robert Keith Gay. …
