Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Rock Star Dads

 June 2, 2026

Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Rock Star Dads   (StatePoint) If you have a “rock star” dad, a traditional Father’s Day gift may not strike the right note. For dads who rock, consider these awesome gift ideas instead: Smooth moves:…

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Launius and Starks Will Be Taking Talents To Next Level

 June 1, 2026

Launius and Starks Will Be Taking Talents To Next Level Trojan Senior Jackson Launius has committed next year to play for Kiswaukee college in Malta, Illinois. Launius hit 352 for the Trojans this year with an on-base percentage of 495….

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FREE Church of Hope Community Vacation Bible School

 June 1, 2026

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…

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Livingston County Real Estate Tax Bills Have Been Mailed

 June 1, 2026

Nikki Meier, Livingston County Treasurer, has announced that the Livingston County real estate tax bills were mailed on Friday, May 29, 2026. A total of 25,963 tax bills were mailed. The estimated total tax revenue to be collected is $101,819,134.12,…

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Dwight Trojans Fall in Regional Finals

 May 31, 2026

May 30 – Regional Final At the Dwight Regional on Saturday the GSW Panthers defeated the Trojans by a score of 6-1 . Evan Cox absorbed his first loss of the season, even though he allowed only one earned run….

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GSW Varsity Baseball Results – Regional Champs

 May 31, 2026

Tue, Apr 21 – Thr, April 23 GSW @ St Anne The game was postponed in the bottom of the 4th due to rain. GSW was leading 2-1 with 2 on and 2 outs.  

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Slammers Fall to Gateway 16-2

 May 30, 2026

Slammers Fall to Gateway 16-2   By Tori Zalewski JOLIET, IL – Blake Berry provided an early spark for the Joliet Slammers with a solo home run in the first inning, but the Gateway Grizzlies pulled away as the game…

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Morris Hospital Offers CPR, AED and First Aid Training Class

 May 30, 2026

Morris Hospital Offers CPR, AED and First Aid Training Class May 26, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is offering several opportunities to take the American Heart Association’s Heartsaver CPR AED & First Aid Training course this…

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Dwight Trojan Track Team Competes at 2026 State Track Meet • Meister and Faris Advance

 May 29, 2026

May 28 State Final Results The Trojan boys team sent four athletes to the Class 1A State Track Meet. On Thursday in the prelims, our athletes did well as 2 of the boys qualified for the finals on Saturday at…

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Grow healthier ecosystems at home this pollinator month

 May 28, 2026

Grow healthier ecosystems at home this pollinator month May 27, 2026 Shekina Mullen URBANA, Ill. — Planting native flowers in a backyard, patio container, or community garden can provide critical food and habitat for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. This…

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China resumes U.S. poultry imports, restores beef market access

 May 28, 2026

China resumes U.S. poultry imports, restores beef market access By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek China will purchase at least $17 billion per year of US agricultural products through 2028, in addition to the soybean purchase commitments made in October 2025, according…

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DTHS Class of 1976 Looking for Classmates

 May 28, 2026

The Dwight Township High School class of 1976 is planning their 50 year reunion. Contact information is needed for the following classmates. Any help is appreciated.     Jeff Dillon Dennis Fuller Connie Johnson Art Kinkade Kim McCormick Bill Riccolo…

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Temperature Recap for the week …..

 May 28, 2026

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

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VILLAGE OF DWIGHT HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM

 May 27, 2026

The Village of Dwight HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM is partnering with the North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program funded by the federal government. Program partners also include the Illinois…

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Area Students named to President’s List at KCC

 May 27, 2026

The following students have been named to the President’s List at Kankakee Community College for the Spring 2026 term. To be named to the President’s List, a student must maintain a grade point average of 3.80 or higher and be…

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Get Ready for Saunemin Days • June 27

 May 27, 2026

The Village of Saunemin will be hosting their annual Saunemin Days on Saturday, June 27 from 1 to 9 p.m. in downtown Saunemin. Bring your family and friends to this fun event for all ages. Food and drink will be…

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Area Students Named to KCC Honors List for Spring 2026 Term

 May 27, 2026

The following area students have been named to the Honors List at Kankakee Community College for the Spring 2026 term. To be named to the Honors List, a student must maintain a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.79 and…

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Morris Hospital Announces Stroke Support Group

 May 27, 2026

Morris Hospital Announces Stroke Support Group May 26, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital is hosting its Stroke Support Group on Tuesday, June 9, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Avenue, Morris. Individuals who…

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Hitting paradise allows Slammers to cruise over ThunderBolts

 May 26, 2026

Hitting paradise allows Slammers to cruise over ThunderBolts By: Braeden Jones CRESTWOOD, IL – The Joliet Slammers (4-11) get their first win in over a week as they take the first game in the series versus the Windy City ThunderBolts…

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Toolshed Talk: Weed Control & Conservation • June 23, 8 am

 May 26, 2026

Toolshed Talk: Weed Control & Conservation Come join the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) for a Toolshed Talk to learn about current weed and pest control measures and how conservation can help you control weeds and other…

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Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor

 May 25, 2026

Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans, the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) established Decoration Day as a…

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