U.S. Sets ethanol Exports Record

 November 6, 2024

U.S. sets ethanol exports record By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek Already the world’s top ethanol producer, the U.S. exported a record 1.75 billion gallons from September 2023 to August 2024 — an increase of 43% from the previous marketing year. And…

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GSWB Sports Results – Nov 6

 November 6, 2024

Nov 6 5/6th BBK lost at home to the Morris Braves in the first game 48-13. The Tigers held strong on defense with Braydon Vaughn from SWGS scoring 4 and Cal Christensen from GGS Scoring 4 points. Followed by Nick…

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Obituary – Merle Russell, Streator 

 November 6, 2024

Merle F. Russell, 91, of Streator passed away Thursday (Oct. 31, 2024) at O.S.F. St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, Ill.   His Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Streator.  Msgr….

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Gardner Grade School’s Tiger P.R.I.D.E. Winners for the Month of October

 November 6, 2024

Gardner Grade School’s Tiger P.R.I.D.E. Winners for the Month of October 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…

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MVK 7th/8th Grade Boys Basketball – Nov 6

 November 6, 2024

  The MVK 7th grade boys basketball team opened their season with a 13-12 victory Wednesday evening at Saunemin. Saunemin won the 8th grade game 33-24. Lorenzo Isham scored 17 points for MVK.

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Nine Dwight GSW Athletes Named to Chicagoland Prairie All-Conference Team

 November 6, 2024

The Chicagoland Prairie All Conference Football Selections came out last week, and Dwight GSW was well represented with 7 all conference players and 2 honorable mention. Receiving All Conference recognition were: Dwight 21 Dylan Crouch RB Dwight 25 Ayden Collom…

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Officials Investigate Homicide in Morris

 November 5, 2024

Grundy County Coroner John Callahan is investigating a homicide that was discovered Monday afternoon, 11/4/24, at the Park Motel in Morris. David M. Fonza 65, of Morris was pronounced deceased at 1538 hours in a room at the Park Motel….

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Nominating Petitions for April 25 Elections are Due by Nov 18

 November 5, 2024

The positions below need to be filled in the April 2025 election. Nominating petitions are due by November 18  for anyone interested in running.   Village of Dwight Offices to be filled are: one Village President – one (1) four…

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Dwight Redbird Sports and Activity Report – Nov 5

 November 5, 2024

Nov 4 8th Boys Basketball The Redbirds lost their season opener to Odell 17-25. Leading the Redbirds in scoring was Caleb Peters with 9 points. Landon Hoffern and Erdi Gashi each scored 3 points with one 3-pointer each. Eli Jensen…

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JOHN COOK WAS FIRST PRESIDENT OF NIU

 November 4, 2024

JOHN COOK WAS FIRST PRESIDENT OF NIU One of State’s Most Respected Leaders in Higher Education; Buildings in His Honor at Two Universities By Tom Emery John Williston Cook left a towering legacy on higher education in Illinois at the…

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Church of Hope in Gardner and New Hope Presbyterian Church to Gather for Blue Christmas Service

 November 4, 2024

“Blue Christmas” The holidays are upon us and while it is a time of preparation and celebration, some of us have a difficult time getting into the spirit. Many things happen in our lives over the year such as losing…

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(Update – Names Released) Fire Claims Life of Two Family Members in Diamond

 November 4, 2024

Grundy County Coroner John Callahan is releasing the names of the individuals that died in the house fire on Sunday the 3rd of November. Charles “Bill” Tabler Jr. was pronounced deceased at the scene of the fire.  Mr. Tabler was…

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Utility assistance applications open for low-income Illinoisans

 November 4, 2024

Utility assistance applications open for low-income Illinoisans by Andrew Adams, Capitol News Illinois November 1, 2024 The state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications for all households beginning Friday, Nov. 1. The program offers financial assistance for…

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DEA Announces Holiday Season Events

 November 4, 2024

Small Business Saturday Saturday, November 30, 2024 – DEA Office will be open 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Customers of member businesses may turn in receipts from member businesses for a 5:% rebate up to $100 in DEA Dollars. Sleigh…

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Seneca Lady Irish Runners Advance to State

 November 3, 2024

Congratulations to the Lady Irish on advancing to the State Meet! The girls will run next Saturday, November 9th at 9:00 am at Detweiller Park in Peoria. The boys finished their season, but had great performances and many PRs

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Trojan Cross Country Runners Advance to State Meet

 November 3, 2024

Two DTHS athletes advanced to the State Cross Country Meet by placing at the Cross Country Sectionals Saturday, November 2 at Alleman High School in Rock Island. Mikayla Chambers took 10th place with a PR of 19:00 and Joe Farris…

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Congratulations DTHS October Students of the Month!

 November 2, 2024

Congratulations DTHS October Students of the Month!

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Trojans Defeat Momence 41 – 13 and Advance to Round 2 of Playoffs!

 November 2, 2024

The Dwight/Gardner-South Wilmington High School football team won their first playoff game in 41 years by defeating Momence 41 – 13 in the first round of the Class 2A IHSA playoffs Friday, November 1 at Momence. The Trojan advance to…

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ANOTHER ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR HIT WHILE TROOPER WORKED A CRASH

 October 31, 2024

ANOTHER ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR HIT WHILE TROOPER WORKED A CRASH ISP experiences 20th Move Over Law related crash of 2024 CHICAGO – Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a traffic crash in Chicago involving an ISP squad car…

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Farm community rallies around injured friend, shares message of road safety

 October 31, 2024

Farm community rallies around injured friend, shares message of road safety   By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Willy VanWassenhove, a Kankakee County farmer and a newlywed of six months, pulled his truck and hayrack over to the side of the road…

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Fentanyl Trafficking Arrests Highlights Need for SAFE-T Act Reforms

 October 31, 2024

Fentanyl Trafficking Arrests Highlights Need for SAFE-T Act Reforms Morris, IL – On the evening of Thursday, October 24, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office pursued and arrested two individuals found in possession of 3 kilograms (6.9 pounds) of fentanyl. Following the…

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Dwight Police Calls October 31, 2024

 October 31, 2024

  Dwight Police Calls 10.31.24

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GET THE SCRAP OUT!

 October 31, 2024
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Dwight Village Board Meeting Recap From Monday, Oct 28

 October 31, 2024

The Dwight Village Board of Trustees met Monday, October 28, 2024 in the Public Services Complex. Trustees in attendance were Josh Jahn, Marla Kinkade, Justin Eggenberger, and Brian Berta. Absent were Pete Meister, Jenny Johnson, and Mayor Paul Johnson. Trustee…

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Alpha Beta Members Share How Teaching Has Changed Over the Years

 October 31, 2024

Alpha Beta Members Share How Teaching Has Changed Over the Years Alpha Beta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society met at the Eureka Christian Church on October 12. Patty Davis, a retired Prairie Central math teacher, returned to the…

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