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Wrestling practice will start November 2! November 2nd and 5th will be free practices for anyone to try it out. November 2nd will be from 5-6 pm in the high school wrestling (inside of the Trojan Athletic Facility) at 6…

Williams Street Townhomes Block Party Brings Residents Together for Family Fun, Community Resources, and Youth Engagement  DWIGHT, IL. (September 26, 2026) – Residents of Williams Street Townhomes gathered on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for…

Back Row = Alexa Dougherty, Lilly Scheuber, Jaci Wilkey, Savannah Winchell, Hailey Balcom and Claudia D’Amico Front Row = Brooklyn Alaimo, Alexis Runty-Pierce, Delilah Bowman, Greta Flott and Mikayla Vermaat.

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Oct 14   TCC Tournament Results Dwight lost to Marquette in the TCC tournament consulation bracket in 2 sets. Scores were 22-25, 17-25. Lead scorers below: Claire Sandeno (OH, #13) – 1 ace, 7 digs, 7 kills Delaney Boucher (MB, #15)…

  Oct 14 Girls Basketball:   The 8th grade girls basketball team beat Pontiac St. Mary’s in the 2nd round of the LivCo tournament. Izzy Pittenger – 13 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 6 steals Aubrey Watts – 6 points, 3 rebounds,…

Dwight Township High School Marching Band 2026 Front Row LtoR: Gracie Shireman, Ryleigh Brown, Emmalynn Anderson, Cadence Murphy, Addison Perez, Ethan Marques, Ella Payne, Madlynn Lucus, Reagan Connor and Nicole Schmidt. Middle Row LtoR: Mr. Jakobe Rabor, Carlos Ochoa, Addyson…

Report: Illinois tax revenue from gambling increased 19% last year by Maggie Dougherty, Capitol News Illinois October 8, 2026 Article Summary The state’s annual wagering report shows tax revenues from casinos, sports gambling, slot machines and the lottery exceeded $2.7…

Dear Illinois drivers: Don’t get caught in the headlights this fall Deer collisions at their highest with peak mating season in full swing Oct 13, 2026 SPRINGFIELD –Autumn in Illinois offers some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere in the…

Registration is underway for Kankakee Community College’s Spring 2027 semester courses. “I believe that KCC was a great choice!” said Aysia Whitman, a current KCC student from Bourbonnais. “KCC has made the process of registering for classes and transferring as…

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…

Halloween fun and more at Dwight’s own library 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…

Oct 13 Lady Tigers Basketball On Tuesday 10/13 the 5/6 grade Lady Tigers basketball team matched up in a rivalry with Dwight. The 1st game was neck and neck from the start to the finish. But in the end the…

Oct 13 Cross Country: All the boys made great gains this season- each one having his best time this past week.  Dominic and Lane took 20 seconds off their time.  Mason and Damien raced within seconds of their PR.  Will…

Dwight Common School Board of Education Agenda For October 14, 2026    

DTHS JV Volleyball Squad – 2026 Front Row LtoR: June Woods, Kasci Woodcock, Skylar Burke, Delani Leonard, Chloe Leithliter and Shayley Sulzberger. Back Row LtoR: Coach Steven Lopez, Kira Shores, Claire Tjelle, Lila Tjelle, Addyson Pittenger, Coach Clara Downey and…

Challenger Learning Center offers Wind Energy STEM series for Homeschool Students NORMAL, IL, Oct. 13, 2026 – The Challenger Learning Center at Heartland Community College is offering an opportunity for homeschool students in grades 6-12 to engineer wind power. Learn…

Monday, October 12  The Trojan harriers traveled to the Amboy XC Invitational at the Shady Oaks golf course. While we did not have a team score in any race, our athletes turned some outstanding performances in one of the biggest…

Hippocrates Medical Clinic Offers Free Community Health Testing on October 24 Kankakee, IL — Hippocrates Medical Clinic is pleased to announce a free community health screening event on Saturday, October 24, providing A1C, Lipid Panel, and Urinalysis testing at no…

DTHS Freshman Volleyball Team – 2026 Front Row LtoR: Kasci Woodcock, Skylar Burke, Libby Stipanovich and Delani Leonard. Back Row LtoR: Coach Steven Lopez, Avery Watters, Claire Tjelle, Lila Tjelle, Charleigh Wilkey, Coach Clara Downey and Coach Laura Pittenger.

Central Illinois Football League (CIFL) Super Bowl Results Saturday,  October 10, 2026  Mighty Mites Herscher 53      Gibson City-Melvin- Sibley  30 Juniors Gibson City-Melvin- Sibley 26   Clifton Central 0 Seniors Dwight 40    Herscher 18  

Crop market rally raises ceiling for fall fertilizer pricing By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek The recent uptick in corn and soybean markets could be bittersweet for farmers as fertilizer prices are expected to follow suit heading into fall application season. “Before,…

Friday, October 9, 2026 – The Ottawa Marquette Crusaders defeated the Dwight Trojans by a score of 21-12 at Gould Stadium in Ottawa. The Chicagoland Prairie Conference matchup left both teams with a 5-3 record heading into their regular-season finales….

Dwight EMS Puts New LUCAS Device in Service Following $20,000 FEMA Grant DWIGHT, Ill. — The Village of Dwight Emergency Medical Services has purchased and placed a new LUCAS Chest Compression System into service with support from a $20,000 federal…

October opens harvest window; September record hot By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Outlooks for the first half of October show potential for good harvest weather, hopefully allowing southern farmers to near the finish line and northern farmers to get a solid…

Dwight / GSW Co-op Cross Country Team 2026 Front Row LtoR: David Allen, Chloe Biros, Nicole Schmidt and Libby Stipanovich. Back Row LtoR: Michael Josefik, Luke Josefik, Mikayla Chambers, Joe Faris, Axel Kargle and Coach Larry Lane

Pritzker declares Illinois a diesel disaster area, but fuel retailers are wary by Bernarda Malevska, Capitol News Illinois October 7, 2026 Article Summary All of Illinois is facing a diesel-fuel price disaster, according to Gov. JB Pritzker. He’s directed state…