Roses are red ……

 February 12, 2025
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Jack Connor Selected as DGS February Redbird of the Month!

 February 12, 2025

Congratulations to Mr. Jack Connor for being selected as our February Redbird of the Month! He works countless hours every week to keep DGS building and grounds safe and ready for students.

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MVK 7th Grade Girls Volleyball Conference Champs!

 February 12, 2025

Feb 11 – The 7th Grade Lady Mavericks defeated Seneca and Saratoga Hawks making them Illinois Valley Conference Champs!! Front row, left to right, Gianna D’Amico, Harper Simmons, Laci Bryant and Kayla Cole. Back row, Assistant Coach Alanna Reeder, Allie…

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EQUALITY IN EDUCATION WAS ISSUE IN ILLINOIS IN CIVIL WAR ERA

 February 12, 2025

EQUALITY IN EDUCATION WAS ISSUE IN ILLINOIS IN CIVIL WAR ERA 1867 Assembly in Normal Fought for Desegregation in Local Schools By Tom Emery Equality in education was an issue in Illinois even before the Civil War. After the assassination…

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JACKIE ROBINSON’S UCLA TEAM PLAYED AT ILLINOIS STATE IN 1940

 February 12, 2025

MLB’s First Black Player Made Memorable Appearance in Normal By Tom Emery Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947, and stands alone among American sports icons. Before his decade of excellence with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson was…

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MVK Lady Mavericks Volleyball – &th Grade Girls IVC Conference Champs

 February 12, 2025

Feb 11 The 7th Grade Lady Mavericks had some unbelievable matches against Seneca & The Saratoga Hawks last night. Making them victorious in both games & IVC Champs!! Mavericks won against Seneca in their first game 25-17 & 25-20. It…

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Varsity Girls Basketball Results

 February 12, 2025

Feb 11 Seneca vs Newark ––––––––––1      2    3     4    Total Lady Irish   22  23   19  15     79 Newark        6    4     4    7  …

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5 Tips to Outsmart Scammers

 February 11, 2025

5 Tips to Outsmart Scammers   (StatePoint) Scammers don’t take days off. From phishing emails to package theft, fraudsters and scammers can cost you money. Fortunately, you can stay one step ahead of them with these simple tips to help…

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Morris YMCA Receives a $3.5 Million Community Facilities Grant, Making Health and Medicinal Rehabilitation Services More Accessible in Rural Communities

 February 11, 2025

Morris YMCA Receives a $3.5 Million Community Facilities Grant, Making Health and Medicinal Rehabilitation Services More Accessible in Rural Communities Champaign, IL, Feb 11th, 2025. YMCAs are widely known for benefitting communities by offering low-cost wellness centers, kids’ programs, community engagement,…

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IRS reminder: Eligible taxpayers in Illinois file for free with IRS Direct File

 February 11, 2025

IRS reminder: Eligible taxpayers in Illinois file for free with IRS Direct File   IL-2025-01, Feb., 11, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers in Illinois that they can file their taxes quickly, easily and for free directly…

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DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION – Feb 10

 February 11, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On February 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Nick Stipanovich called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m….

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Obituary – Thomas Edward Dwyer, Odell

 February 11, 2025

Thomas Edward Dwyer died at 8:29 p.m. on February 7, 2025 at Evenglow Healthcare Center in Pontiac. He was 95 years old. Born north of Odell, Illinois on February 24, 1929 to Thomas and Ethel (Lynch) Dwyer, Tom was a…

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When to use ice or heat on an injury

 February 11, 2025

When to use ice or heat on an injury Download You step off the curb and turn your ankle. You awkwardly lift a heavy object and wrench your shoulder. In the middle of a jog, your calf tightens. Suddenly, pain….

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Joliet Slammers Announce First Round of 2025 Promotional Schedule Dates and Valentine’s Day Ticket Special

 February 11, 2025

Joliet Slammers Announce First Round of 2025 Promotional Schedule Dates and Valentine’s Day Ticket Special Groups, suites, and ticket plans on sale with 2025 promotional schedule highlights including Hispanic Heritage Night, Princess Night, and Margaritaville JOLIET, IL – The Joliet Slammers…

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Queen of Hearts at Dwight VFW Rolls Over!

 February 11, 2025

The raffle pot at the Dwight VFW has rolled over and will increase to $6,314!. Next drawing will be February 17.

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“MORE OF A LIFE COACH THAN A BASKETBALL COACH” – Will Robinson Was First Black Basketball Coach in Division I History

 February 11, 2025

“MORE OF A LIFE COACH THAN A BASKETBALL COACH” Will Robinson Was First Black Basketball Coach in Division I History By Tom Emery One of his star players called him “more of a life coach than a basketball coach.” Another…

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Dwight Redbird Sports and Activity Report

 February 11, 2025

Feb 10 7th Grade Girls Volleyball –   7th grade volleyball beat Ransom in two sets on Friday 25-21 and 25-13. Delani Leonard had 6 aces and 2 assists Skylar Burke had 5 aces, 1 dig, and 2 kills  Claire Tjelle…

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Illinois lawmakers try again to ban certain food additives

 February 10, 2025

Illinois lawmakers try again to ban certain food additives by Lily Carey and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois February 6, 2025 For the second legislative session in a row, Sen. Willie Preston, D-Chicago, is pushing to ban several…

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Dwight Trojan Wrestling

 February 10, 2025

Feb 9 This weekend was packed with excitement and tough competition.  Jake Wilkey wrestled well and beat a Reed Custer athlete that he lost to a few weeks ago in overtime. Gavin Bafia had a good day, winning his first…

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BETSEY MIX COWLES WAS DEVOTED FEMALE ABOLITIONIST

 February 9, 2025

BETSEY MIX COWLES WAS DEVOTED FEMALE ABOLITIONIST Life was Defined by Freedom for All By Tom Emery Though often forgotten today, some of the most fervent abolitionists of the mid-nineteenth century. One of the most famous female abolitionists was an…

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Seneca HS Wrestling

 February 9, 2025

Feb 8 IHSA Boys Regionals at Herscher Seneca placed 3rd as a team at the Regionals behind Coal City and Reed Custer. Advancing to next week’s Sectional at Coal City, top 3 individuals advance. 106 Raiden Terry Champ 113 Chris…

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ROPP WAS PIVOTAL FIGURE IN ISU AGRICULTURE

 February 8, 2025

ROPP WAS PIVOTAL FIGURE IN ISU AGRICULTURE By Tom Emery Each day, thousands of motorists on Interstate 55 pass the Illinois State University farm, near Lexington. It’s a testament to the importance of agriculture at ISU. On campus, the Ropp…

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Morris Hospital and YMCA Nutrition Seminar Focuses on Heart Healthy Diet

 February 8, 2025

Morris Hospital and YMCA Nutrition Seminar Focuses on Heart Healthy Diet February 7, 2025, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA are teaming up to offer a free nutrition seminar, “Managing Heart Disease and Diet,” on Tuesday,…

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Morris Hospital Announces CPR, AED and First Aid Training Class

 February 8, 2025

Morris Hospital Announces CPR, AED and First Aid Training Class February 7, 2025, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is offering the American Heart Association’s Heartsaver CPR AED & First Aid Training course for the general public on…

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Empty Bowls Program Raises Over $300 to Fight Hunger

 February 8, 2025

Dwight Township High School celebrated with the students, community, faculty, and staff at the 5th annual Empty Bowls Luncheon. Artists, Chefs, and Silent Art Auction Bidders came together to enjoy handmade ceramic bowls by the Art 3 students and four…

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Illinois students remain at or above national average

 February 7, 2025

Illinois students remain at or above national average by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois January 31, 2025 SPRINGFIELD – Fourth and eighth grade students in Illinois generally scored as well or better than the national average in reading and math,…

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GSWB Sports Results

 February 7, 2025

Feb 6 The Tigers battled Bourbonnais St. George in the Regional Championship game.   GSWB struggled to get any baskets to fall in the first half and the Tigers would find themselves behind at the half 10-17.  The Tigers would cut…

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN LEXINGTON

 February 6, 2025

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING February 6, 2025 LEXINGTON – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation is investigating an officer involved shooting in McLean County.  On February 6, 2025 just after 9:35 a.m., ISP officers were alerted…

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DGS Students Perform at the Junior High Honor Band at Olivet Nazarene University

 February 6, 2025

Congratulations to the four Dwight students who were selected to perform at the Junior High Honor Band at Olivet Nazarene University! The following students represented Dwight in an advanced band filled with students from 11 other schools: Gracie Shireman Elizabeth…

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Dwight Police Calls February 6, 2025

 February 6, 2025

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