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Nov 4  Boys Basketball 7th grade The Tigers played their first road contest against Reed-Custer, where they were up for the challenge. The Tigers used a strong first half to coast to a 39-12 victory over the Panthers. Brayton Vaughn…

The 8th annual race will take place on Sunday, November 29th at 10am.  You can check out the race website out here: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/CoalCity/HolidayHustle5kRunWalk Minor and senior discounts are offered at only $25. There will be two raffles going on for…

Fall into fun and learning at Dwight’s library Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight has planned several events to keep members of our community busy, entertained, and learning. These events are free and open to the public. However, due to…

  Nov 3 Girls Basketball:  It was a high-energy night on the hardwood as both the 5th- and 6th-grade girls’ basketball teams faced off against a tough Pontiac squad. Both teams showed tremendous heart, sharp hustle, and outstanding effort from…

Lavon Wright, age 101, passed away with her loving family by her side at 7:35 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Arc at Dwight. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026, at…

Goodfield IL police recently used Flock ALPR cameras to help find a man who allegedly stole a safe from Barn III Dinner Theater. According to police, the safe, containing an undisclosed amount of money, was taken from an office. With…

Public Voting Opens November 2–6 for National Crosley Custom Cruiser Contest Students from Dwight Township High School have transformed the iconic Crosley Cruiser Record Player into a work of art; public invited to vote daily by region.(DTHS is in Region…

Oct 30 – The varsity football team continued its playoff run in impressive fashion Friday night, earning a 40–20 victory over Wethersfield.  Ayden Collom led the offensive attack with 148 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries, while Joe…

16th Annual Artisan Faire Visit the Kankakee County Museum for a fine art and fine craft show and sale to kick off the holiday season! The Kankakee County Museum provides a beautiful backdrop of exhibits to display booths to holiday…

  Oct 29  GSW vs Aurora Christian in 1A Regional Championship GSW defeated Aurora Christian in two sets 25-22, 25-19 to take the 1A Regional Title. This is the first Regional Title since 2016 that the Panthers have claimed. Grace…

Oct 28 Dwight vs Fisher Dwight Lady Trojans battled in a tough semi-final match against Fisher. Dwight lost in 3 sets, with scores being 12-25, 25-22, 13-25. The Lady Trojans finished their season with an 11-23-1 record, 2-7 in the…

October 28, 2026 – Dwight Township High School Senior Trevor Jensen has been selected as the DAR Good Citizen Award recipient for the 2026-2027 school year. DTHS teachers recently voted for the student they believe would best represent the school’s DAR…

Rezin: $5 Billion Federal Nuclear Investment Builds on Growing Momentum for Illinois Energy Future Bryon, IL – State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is welcoming a major federal commitment to expand nuclear energy production in Illinois, calling the announcement another significant…

Tiger P.R.I.D.E stands for Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy.  Classroom teachers choose one student per month who displays these characteristics and is seen as an outstanding student.  It is a great accomplishment, and we are all so very proud of them.  Congratulations to Gardner…

Vermillion Valley Show in Dwight Saturday November 7th   Vermillion Valley Show Chorus will present LET’S SING AGAIN on Saturday November 7th at 2pm at the Dwight High School Auditorium.   Tickets are available from any chorus member or call Gina…

Quilter’s Group Update – October 27, 2026 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Quilting Group will meet again on Monday November 22 and Tuesday November 23, starting at 9 a.m. until 11:00 or 12:00, depending on how tired everyone is.  Hopefully the…

The DTHS Drama cast has been hard at work for the last couple of months on their amazing fall show, Pick Your Poison by Laura Barbieri!Pick Your Poison is a hilarious, interactive murder mystery set in 1930s England. When Sir…

Saturday, October 31 Bishop Mac Sectional The Bishop Mac Sectional ended with great performances from the whole team. The Trojans have 3 state qualifiers and they are: Mikayla Chambers, Joe Faris, and Axel Kargle. The boys, who finished 7th in…

Dwight Defeats Bureau Valley 21-8 in Playoff Round One  The varsity football team opened the IHSA Class 1A playoffs in impressive fashion Friday night with a 21–8 victory over Bureau Valley. The Trojans held the Storm scoreless through the first…

A new independent EMS taxing district is being proposed for rural Dwight, Emington, and Campus A new independent taxing district is being proposed to solve long-term sustainability challenges for emergency medical services (EMS) in local rural communities. For years, surrounding…

FORGOTTEN FAMILY PHOTO LOCATES PRECISE LOCATION FOR ORIGINAL GRAVE OF MOTHER JONES Photo Provides Exact Location and Details of The First Burial Site of Mother Jones in Mt. Olive By Tom Emery CARLINVILLE, IL — A forgotten family photo has…

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