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Dwight Annual Water Report

Donald “Don” “Old Goat” Eugene Maynard, 78, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home in Dwight, Il. Hager Memorial Home of Dwight has been entrusted with the arrangements. Donald was…

SENECA FFA HONORED AT STATE CONVENTION SPRINGFIELD – Members of the Seneca FFA chapter attended the 97th annual Illinois FFA State Convention June 10-12 along with more than 7,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2025 theme of…

Morris, IL — State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon), and Representative Jason R. Bunting (R-Emington), are hosting a free Fishing Derby for kids ages 12 and under. The event is free to attend and will include a water safety presentation, fishing fun, and…

Celebrate Pollinator Week with tips and tools for a more pollinator-friendly yard   URBANA, Ill. — As they flutter through plant and flower blossoms, spreading pollen with every landing, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators quietly sustain healthy ecosystems, successful home…

Farming has an ‘acute succession challenge’  By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The 1980s farm crisis didn’t just impact balance sheets, it changed people’s interest in being involved in agriculture. “The farm prices didn’t just hurt those in production, the ripple effect…

‘Granny flats’ may be the answer to affordable housing in Chicago — but they’re illegal by Illinois Answers Project, Capitol News Illinois June 13, 2025 by Alex Nitkin for ILLINOIS ANSWERS PROJECT CHICAGO — For most new parents, finding last-minute…

Projected ag trade deficit climbs   By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek A USDA trade outlook report forecasts the U.S. ag trade deficit to slightly climb from its previous quarterly projection. The report, dated May 29 but not released until June 2,…

Dwight FFA HONORED AT STATE CONVENTION SPRINGFIELD – Members of the Dwight FFA chapter attended the 97th annual Illinois FFA State Convention June 10-12 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2025 theme of…

Calvin Coleman Announces Candidacy for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District DWIGHT, IL – Today, Calvin Coleman proudly announces his candidacy for US House of Representatives for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District, pledging to bring bold, commonsense leadership to Washington. With a mission…

David Lee Murphy, age 62, of Dwight, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1962, in Kankakee, IL, to the late Billy Junior and Virginia (nee Curtis) Murphy. David’s life was centered…

Kankakee Day & Fly-In Celebrate local history with the Kankakee County Historical Society and the local Experimental Aircraft Association: Chapter 990! Stop by the Kankakee County Museum campus to learn about this area’s roots and how you can support its…

AISWCD: Second Year of Budget Cuts Threatens Future of Conservation Districts SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) is sounding the alarm as the FY26 Illinois state budget continues to underfund the state’s 97…

Update (6/10/2025): As previously released by Livingston County Coroner Mike Renner, the decedents were identified as Joseph Martin, age 59, and his son, Braden Martin, age 25. Both resided together and were the only subjects present during the incident. Autopsies…

Wild Walk Off Sends Slammers in the Right Direction By: Ryan Paris JOLIET, IL – Blake Berry had been here before. On May 26th to be exact. Same pitcher, similar circumstances. On that day, he hit a two run single…

The Dwight Village Board of Trustees held an emergency meeting Tuesday, June 2, 2025 and moved into closed session to discuss: The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the…

Thank you to the Village of Dwight Water Treatment Plant Crew for reporting these numbers to The Paper: 

Dwight Police Calls 6.12.25 Dwight Police Calls 6.5.25 Dwight Police Calls 5.29.25 Dwight Police Calls 5.22.25 Dwight Police Calls 5.15.25 Dwight Police Calls 5.8.25 Dwight Police Calls 5.1.25 Dwight Police Calls 4.24.25 Dwight Police Calls 4.17.25

Offensive Woes Continue as Slammers Skid Hits Four By: Ryan Paris JOLIET, IL – The long shadows produced by summer sunsets at Slammers Stadium looked even longer today, because a Giant was on the mound. We’re not talking about the…

Students named to Heartland Community College Dean’s List   NORMAL, IL, Jun. 10, 2025 – 511 full-time students and 879 part-time students have been named to the Heartland Community College Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. At the end of…

Summer at the library is not just for kids; plenty of events for adults and teens With its summer reading programs, the library has long been a popular spot for children in the summer. This year, the library is offering…

Gardner Area Band Wins Big at Music in the Parks Competition The Gardner Area Band recently traveled to Beach Park, Illinois, to compete in the prestigious Music In The Parks Concert Band competition and returned home with top honors. The…

Under bill, state highway cameras could be used to investigate human trafficking by Jade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois June 9, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — A bill passed in this year’s legislative session would rewrite the…

Grizzlies Get the Best of Slammers with Five Run Eighth Inning By: Ryan Paris JOLIET, IL June 8 – For the second straight game, the Slammers had the bases loaded with an opportunity to get back in the game with…

By NANCY DEVAULT Illinois Farm Bureau Partners Sherri and Damion Navarro lightheartedly describe their sociable middle child as a vibrant “showboater.” Carter’s outgoing personality certainly serves him – and others – well as a participant and group leader at Navarro…

Grizzlies Get the Best of Slammers with Five Run Eighth Inning By: Ryan Paris June 6, 2025 JOLIET, IL – Instead of a sword and shield, the weapon of choice was a bat and helmet on Princess night in Joliet….

Maurice J. Miller, 90, of Palm Harbor, FL formerly from Dwight, IL, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025. His memorial service will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025 in Palm Harbor, FL for the family. Maury was born on…

MEMBERS OF ISU COMMUNITY WERE AT D-DAY Part of Rich Tradition of Military Service at ISU By Tom Emery On June 6, 1944, the Allied forces landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France in a massive invasion that forever became…

FREE Church of Hope Community Vacation Bible School The Church of Hope in Gardner is once again offering FREE VBS, June 16-20, 2025 from 9:30-11:30am. We would like to invite all children ages 4 (must be potty trained) to 4th…

Senator Balkema, Representatives Bunting and Tipsword Hosting Series of Community Open Houses on June 11 DWIGHT, PONTIAC, EL PASO, IL – State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) will team up with State Representatives Jason Bunting and Dennis Tipsword to host a series…

Odell KC Extravaganza June 28 The Odell Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Extravaganza Saturday, June 28, at the KC Hall. Tickets are $50 each and include two chicken dinners with all the trimmings to be served from 4…

The Trojan Track and Field team held their award program Thursday, June 5, at the DTHS cafeteria with the following athletes receiving well deserved and well earned awards. Congratulations to these athletes and their fellow teammates for an exciting and…