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New law brings farmland assessment changes   By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek Farmland values could level off and eventually decline under changes to the state’s Farmland Assessment Act included in the budget package signed June 16 by Gov. JB Pritzker. Public…

ISU GRAD WAS ON DIVE TEAM TO RAISE THE MONITOR Scholley Was Part of Challenging Dive to Raise Famed Civil War Ironclad By Tom Emery The raising of the Union Civil War ironclad ship Monitor in 2002 was a landmark…

Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for July 24 July 24, 2026 In this issue: Illinois’ unemployment rate still above 5% Public comments being accepted about proposed Tollway rate hike Recognized by National Federation of Independent Businesses County fair season in…

Joyce measure to expand mental health counseling to coroners signed into law SPRINGFIELD – County coroners and medical examiners will soon be able to receive mental health counseling if needed, thanks to a measure sponsored by State Senator Patrick Joyce that…

Slammers fall to the Dark Side as Boomers win on Star Wars Night By: Braeden Jones SCHAUMBURG, IL – On a night where both the light and dark side saw good hits, the Schaumburg Boomers (33-31) only needed to score…

Prairie Creek Public Library offers slate of events 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…

Village of Dwight  Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 7-28-26

The MVK Senior Citizens met July 21, 2026 at the Mazon American Legion for lunch at noon catered by Hoffman House through the Community Nutrition Network. A dinner prayer was given by Nancy Johnson and 25 seniors enjoyed a picnic…

Dwight Public Schools (DCS #232 & DTHS #230) Dear Dwight Families & Community, Welcome to the third edition of our annual State of the Districts. We are thrilled to share the remarkable progress, academic growth, and athletic and fine arts…

Public feedback requested for IDOT’s annual transportation survey SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking the public for their feedback on the state’s transportation system and the agency’s performance through the annual Traveler Opinion Survey. Available now through Tuesday,…

United Airlines to Postpone the Return of Service at CIRA [Bloomington, IL] – The Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) was preparing for the return of United Airlines to our community. United was scheduled to begin service with multiple daily flights…

Kankakee Community College’s Department of Adult and Community Education is adding Saturday classes for GED preparation and English as a Second Language. All KCC Adult Education classes are free. The new Saturday classes begin Aug. 22, and meet from 9…

GEDC HOSTS INTERNSHIP RECOGNITION DINNER CEREMONY Parents were on hand to celebrate the successes of their sons and daughters as the fourteenth year of the Grundy County Summer Internship Program came to a close. An internship recognition dinner was held…

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MANY TEACHERS HAVE ILLINOIS STATE BACKGROUNDS   2024 Report: ISU is Largest Preparer of Teachers Among American Public Universities   By Tom Emery It’s already Back to School time, as youngsters prepare to head back to the classrooms. When they…

The Five Senses 124 West Main Street Located in the William Fox Developmental Center, the stained glass windows were created for the Keeley Institute. Installed in 1903 when the building was rebuilt after the 1902 fire, the windows represent the…

DWIGHT, IL — A unique masterpiece now permanently honors local veterans following a special unveiling ceremony at the Dwight VFW Post #2608 on July 10. The artwork, created by renowned one-of-a-kind artist Joe Everson, was funded by donations and then…

GABR and the Dwight VFW Post #2608 unveil artwork from renowned artist Joe Everson…….    

Prairie Singers to Present Patriotic Summer Concerts for the Mazon Sesquicentennial 150 Celebration and at the Ottawa Center for the Arts The Prairie Singers will present two special patriotic concerts in the month of August. The Singers will kick off…

Illinois State Police Combats Vehicle Hijacking and Theft SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to target vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violent crimes using grant funding from the Illinois Secretary of State Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft…

Family Troop Structure Makes Way for New Camp Experiences Scouting America Troop 466, a Coal City based group with members from surrounding communities, including Diamond, Dwight and Gardner, attended their first summer camp as a family troop at the beginning…

Richard E. Von Qualen passed away on July 19th, 2026 at the age of 83. He was born on September 22, 1942 to Earlen and Margaret Von Qualen. Richard attended Good Farm grade school in rural Gardner and graduated from…

Giannoulias Warns Investors About New “Mr. Finance” Solicitations, Urges Clients to Come Forward More Than 300 Investors Come Forward as State Expands Securities Enforcement Action Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning Illinoisans to be on alert after Brandon…

Summer fun continues at Prairie Creek Public Library Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight has planned several events in July to keep members of our community busy, entertained, and learning. These events are free and open to the public. However,…

Illinois Society Members Managing Over 11% of State Farmland Menomonee Falls, WI — July 2, 2026 — A survey of the member companies of the Illinois Society of Professioal Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ISPFMRA) has revealed that its members…

  The Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council [GLCEDC] will hold its 17th Annual Golf Outing on August 6, 2026 at the Dwight Country Club Golf Course. The GLCEDC golf outing provides an excellent social setting to see friends, reconnect with…