KCC Receives State Grant to Expand English as a Second Language
Date: Feb. 12, 2026 Kankakee Community College has received a state grant to expand English as a Second Language instruction and supportive services for adult learners. The funding of $44,000 will be used for new citizenship classes and two additional…
Dwight Common School BOE Meeting Recap from Feb. 11, 2026
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On February 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Board Vice-President Mark Christenson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m….
Dwight Walking Tour of Historical Sites
Dwight Historical Society Hours: Second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and by appointment. Location: 119 W. Main Street Dwight, Illinois 60460 815-584-2107
Grow, Learn, and Discover at “A Day in the Garden Patch”
Grow, Learn, and Discover at “A Day in the Garden Patch” PONTIAC, Ill. – Gardening doesn’t have to be stressful. It offers a meaningful way to stay active, enhance the beauty of our communities, and support a healthier environment….
Temperatures From Last Week Recorded in Dwight
Thank you to the Village of Dwight Water Treatment Plant Crew for reporting these numbers to The Paper:
HS Girls Basketball Results
Feb 11 Seneca vs Reed Custer 1 2 3 4 Total Lady Irish 12 10 18 12 52 Reed Custer 10 …
Illinois Extension offers support for farmers experiencing economic stress
URBANA, Ill. — As farmers across the state face mounting economic pressures, University of Illinois Extension reminds agricultural producers, advisers, and families that free help is available wherever you are. Assistance resources range from mental health vouchers and crisis support lines to comprehensive…
Giannoulias Expands Electronic Lien and Titling to Deliver Faster, More Secure Vehicle Titles
Giannoulias Expands Electronic Lien and Titling to Deliver Faster, More Secure Vehicle Titles Statewide ELT Transition Streamlines Processing and Reduces Fraud for Lenders and Consumers Illinois motorists, lenders and dealers will soon experience faster title processing, fewer delays and stronger…
Dwight Redbirds Sports Results
Feb 10 Wrestling: The Redbird wrestling team had a good night in Kankakee last night. The Redbirds defeated Ottawa 38-26 but fell to Kankakee 42-46. Against Ottawa Jack Tjelle had a 15-0 victory, Asa Lasser had a pinfall, and Blayze…
We Need Your Help! Looking for Foster Homes!!
We Need Your Help! Many Dwight residents and people from the surrounding area know Guardian Angel Basset Rescue because of our presence in the Dwight Harvest Day Parade—affectionately known as “The Waddle.” Others may recognize us because of our beautiful…
Cardiac Arrest or Heart Attack? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Cardiac Arrest or Heart Attack? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
ILLINOIS STATE GRAD BOGGUSS IS MOST RECENT INDUCTEE INTO GRAND OLE OPRY
ILLINOIS STATE GRAD BOGGUSS IS MOST RECENT INDUCTEE INTO GRAND OLE OPRY By Tom Emery An Illinois State University graduate is the newest inductee into the Grand Ole Opry, the legendary center of country music in Nashville. Suzy…
DTHS Girls Cheer Squad 2025 – 2026
Front Row LtoR: Reagan Connor, Avery Connor, Josephine Groves, Isabella Kelleher, Sophia Keri and Addison Taylor Back Row LtoR: Makenna Hoeppner, Caroline Wilson, Mia Franklin, Delaney Boucher, Kit Connor, Dori Wilson and Clara Flott
Obituary – Ronald “Ron” Kerry Gay
Ronald “Ron” Kerry Gay, 64, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025 in Spanish Plaines Hospital in The Villages, Florida. Born on January 23, 1961 in Streator, Illinois, Ron was the devoted son of Elizabeth “Betty” (Ziegler) and Robert Keith Gay. …
DTHS Girls Basketball Team 2025 – 2026
DTHS Girls Basketball Team 2025 – 2026 Front Row LtoR: Olivia Buck, June Woods, Addyson Pittenger, Makayla Wahl-Seabert, Olivia Buck, Ryan Bean, Dori Wilson, Shayley Sulzberger, Leann Ruth and Elizabeth Hansen Back Row LtoR: Shelby DeLong, Cloe Gall, Mikayla Chambers,…
KCC to Offer Microsoft Copilot in the Workplace Class
Kankakee Community College is offering Microsoft Copilot in the Workplace, a practical class designed to help employees work more efficiently using artificial intelligence within Microsoft apps. Participants will learn how to use Microsoft Copilot to draft content, analyze information, generate ideas,…
Dwight EMS — January 2026 Call Data
Dwight EMS — January 2026 Call Data Total responses: 156 (5.4/day avg.) A 15.6% increase from December 2025 and a 7.6% increase from January 2025. Ambulance hours committed: 167 hours (Total time our units were tied up on calls and…
Food banks seek volunteers, donations this winter
Food banks seek volunteers, donations this winter By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek Prolonged subzero temperatures haven’t slowed demand at food banks, but they are making key items harder to secure. Fresh produce becomes harder to source and move during the winter…
MVK Sports Recap
Feb 5 Volleyball The Lady Mavericks went against the Wilmington Wildcats and came out with a program sweep from both the 7th grade & 8th grade. The 7th grade Lady Mavericks won in 2 matches: 25-11 & 25-13. They played…
Congratulations to GSW’s Ella Mack & Jack Popplewell • GAVC – Director Award Winners – January 2026
Congratulations to GSW’s Ella Mack & Jack Popplewell. Grundy Area Vocational Center – Director Award Winners – January 2026 Both are Juniors attending GAVC’s 3rd Time Block in the afternoon in Morris. Ella Mack – Health Occupations I…
Dwight Police Calls February 5, 2026
Dwight Police Call 2.5.26 Dwight Police Calls 1.29.26 Dwight Police Calls 1.22.26 Dwight Police Calls 1.15.26 Dwight Police Calls 1.8.26 Dwight Police Calls 12.31.25 Dwight Police Calls 12.25.25 Dwight Police Calls 12.18.25 Dwight Police Calls 12.11.25 Dwight Police Calls 12.4.25…
