United Way of Livingston County in Need of a New Computer

 June 7, 2023

The United Way of Livingston County has started a Go Fund Me page to help with the purchase of a new computer. The United Way works tirelessly to improve the…

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Groundbreaking Take Place for DTHS Athletic Facility

 June 7, 2023

On June 7, 2023 there was a groundbreaking ceremony at DTHS for the Trojan Athletic Facility. Construction will start Monday, June 12 and it is anticipated the facility will be operational around…

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Dwight Man Goes on Once-in-a-Lifetime Honor Flight

 June 7, 2023

Randy Provence, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and of the United States Navy, served as a hospital corpsman in the Vietnam War. He had been on a…

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DTHS to Destroy 2017 Student Temporary Files

 June 6, 2023

The temporary records of the members of the DTHS class of 2017 will be destroyed on August 7th, 2023.  Members of this class must sign an official Release of Records…

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DTHS Accepting Nominations for the Athletic Hall of Fame

 June 6, 2023

Dwight Township High School will be accepting nominations for the Athletic Department Hall of Fame. The forms can be found online @ www.dwight.k12.il.us or in the high school office. Monday –…

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Windfarm to Host Two Information Sessions June 6 – Elks Club, Pontiac

 June 5, 2023

To RSVP, register using the Zoom link on this page. https://us06web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_wctUaId0SnOPZht0_PIn0A Heritage Prairie Wind – Morning In-Person Public Information Session June 6th from 8AM-10AM Pontiac Elks Lodge Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/196422780009886  …

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LIvingston County Police Search Scene of 1983 Murder

 June 5, 2023

On January 20, 1983, Robert T. & Marcia H. Edwards, Pontiac IL were murdered in their home. The suspect in case all these years has been their adopted son, Joe…

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Upcoming Morris Hospital Classes

 June 5, 2023

Morris Hospital Announces Stroke Support Group June 2, 2023, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital is hosting its Stroke Support Group on Tuesday, June 13, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Diagnostic…

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Gardner Area Band Places 1st in Grayslake Competition

 June 5, 2023

The Gardner Area Band competed in the Music In The Parks Concert Band competition in Grayslake, IL on May 27.  The band won 1st place in the Class AA Division. …

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Heartland’s Billerbeck named recipient of Illinois Student Trustee Scholarship

 June 5, 2023

NORMAL, IL, June 4, 2023 – A Heartland Community College student is recipient of the Student Trustee Excellence Scholarship presented by the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA). Rodney Billerbeck…

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Izzy Burkhardt Awarded Golden Apple Scholarship

 June 5, 2023

Izzy Burkhardt of Dwight, an undergraduate at Southern Illinois University, has been awarded a Golden Apple Scholarship. The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois is a teacher preparation and scholarship program…

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Free Church of Hope Community Vacation Bible School

 June 3, 2023

The Church of Hope in Gardner is once again offering FREE VBS June 19-23, 2021 from 9:30-11:30. We would like to invite all children ages 4 (must be potty trained)…

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Grundy County Zip Codes For High Risk Lead Exposure Released

 June 3, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Lead Program has reevaluated and updated the high-risk ZIP codes throughout the state. Zip codes are determined to be more high risk for…

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Braceville Elementary School Recognized by Midwest PBIS Network

 June 3, 2023

Braceville Elementary School District #75 (BES) has recently been recognized by the Midwest PBIS Network for their work toward successfully implementing a school-wide framework that, according to national research, leads…

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USDA projects some record-large crops in the U.S. and South America this year and into 2024.

 June 3, 2023

  USDA:Large crop estimates to pressure prices  By DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek  USDA projects some record-large crops in the U.S. and South America this year and into 2024. If realized, ending…

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Obituary – Steven Michael Hogan, Dwight

 June 2, 2023

Steven Michael Hogan, 63, of Dwight, IL, passed away in Dwight, IL, at 5:48pm on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, June 6,…

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Feather Prairie Farm to Host Tour of State Legislators – June 12

 June 2, 2023

State Legislators Tour Innovative Nature-Based Solutions in the Mississippi River Watershed Legislators learn the benefits of tile-treatment wetlands as they seek solutions for water quality and flooding What: State legislators…

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Obituary – Jason Wilkinson Enger, Morris

 June 1, 2023

Jason Wilkinson Enger, 52, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 26th, at his home in Morris, IL, with his son by his side. Jason was born on September 16, 1970, the…

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Dwight Police Calls June 1, 2023

 June 1, 2023

Dwight Police Calls 6.1.23

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Court Rules Pekin Gaming Tax Pre-empted by State Law: Small Businesses, Players Win

 June 1, 2023

PEKIN — Tazewell County Circuit Court Judge Paul E. Bauer has ruled that the City of Pekin’s ordinance taxing video gaming is unlawful and barred by state law, resulting in a…

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Open House for Josh Krischel June 4

 May 31, 2023

There will be an Open House for Josh Krischel, June 4 from 12 to 3 at Blackbird Commons, 116 E. Main Street in Downtown Dwight. Josh is leaving for Guatemala…

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MVK Holds 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony May 22

 May 31, 2023

The Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Elementary School District 2C held their Eighth Grade Graduation Ceremony on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 7:00 pm. The 35 graduates were: Devon Akre        …

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Obituary – Joan Elaine McNamara

 May 31, 2023

Joan Elaine McNamara, age 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday May 27, 2023. Joan loved reading and traveling to visit children and family.  She was born…

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Grundy County Veterans Assistance Commission Continues With Help for Vets

 May 31, 2023

When the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) expired on May 11, 2023, some of VA’s pandemic-related authorities expired as well. VA has been preparing for this moment for months, working…

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