Mazon Water Treatment Plant Information Update
Water Treatment Plant Information Update 10/1/2026 In 1942 the current Water Treatment plant was built on an underground aquifer that supplied water to the Village. Over the years upgrades were made as Federal and State EPA regulations changed and required…
DTHS / GSW Co-op Cross Country Results
Tuesday, Sept 29 The Tri County Conference XC meet was held at Seneca. In the girls race, the team had 3 runners in the top 10 finishers which means they are All-Conference athletes. Those Trojans were Chloe Biros (3rd 20:33),…
DTHS Announces September Students of the Month!
Congratulations to our September Students of the Month for September! (L-R) Senior – Gina Lamping, Junior – Kora Ochoa, Freshman – Tanner Masching, and Sophomore – Michael Josefik
IRS launches new mobile app, expanding digital services for taxpayers
IRS launches new mobile app, expanding digital services for taxpayers IRS2Go becomes IRS app, adding secure mobile access to selected Individual Online Account services IR-2026-114, Sept. 25, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the launch of the…
Trajectory Energy donates funds to Heartland Community College Pontiac
Trajectory Energy donates funds to Heartland Community College Pontiac PONTIAC, IL Sept. 29, 2026 –Students at Heartland Community College Pontiac are getting some additional support thanks to Trajectory Energy. Trajectory Energy Partners has made a $150,000 gift to Heartland Community…
Redbirds Basketball Results
Sept 29 – Girls Basketball: The 7th grade girls basketball team won a thriller against Bishop Mac 14-13. Mia Hoffner – 3 steals Luna Parker – 1 rebound, 2 steals Makenzie Mallaney – 4 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals…
GSWB Sports Results
Sept 29 Lions Cross Country GSWB Lions had a great meet at Oak Prairie Jr. High. The girls had some great races on a tough and hilly course. Addie Slegl ran a great time of 15:23. She was followed by…
GSWB Tigers Sports Results
Sept 29 – Tigers Volleyball GSW defeated Grace Christian in two sets 25-14, 25-11. GSW (13-13 overall, 6-2 RVC conference) Grace Vitko- 12 kills, 2 blocks, 1 assist, 5 digs Liv Siano- 3 kills, 15 assists, 2 aces, 8 digs…
Seneca Hosts Tri-County Cross Country Meet • Girls Take Championship
Seneca hosted the Tri County Conference meet today, and our runners brought the heat! GIRLS TEAM: TRI COUNTY CONFERENCE CHAMPS! Huge congratulations to our All-Conference runners who led the pack: • Talia Jenkins (4th) • Elly Thompson (5th) • Josie…
Dwight Youth Wrestling Practice Will Start November 2!
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…
Braidwood Knights of Columbus Hosting Halloween Euchre Night
The Braidwood Knights of Columbus Council 1574 are hosting a Halloween Euchre Night on Sunday November 1, 2026 in Coal City at the Berst Cent 180 S. Kankakee st, Coal City IL. Doors open at 1 PM and Games start at 2…
It’s Not Too Late to Feed A Neighbor!
Today is Hunger Action Day, and we’re counting on kind and generous members of our community like you to take action! Wear orange to raise hunger awareness, share resources on social media, or make a donation to EIF now to…
Dwight HS Volleyball Results
Sep 28 Dwight lady trojans were victorious in a non-conference match over host Somonauk in 3 sets. Scores were 22-25, 25-12, 25-22. Top performers are below:Kit Connor- 1 ace, 3 digs, 15 assists, 2 kills Addy Pittenger- 2 aces, 7…
Dwight Redbird Sports Results
Sept 28 – Girls Basketball The 7th grade girls basketball team beat Odell 27-6. Tinley Bunting had a rebound and a steal. Mia Hoffner had 2 points, 2 steals and 1 rebound. Luna Parker had 1 point, 4 rebounds and…
GSW High School Volleyball Results
Sept 28 – Newark defeats GSW in two sets 25-20, 25-13. GSW (overall 12-13, 5-2 in RVC) Grace Vitko- 6 kills, 1 block Liv Siano- 4 kills, 8 digs, 8 assists Abbie Olsen- 2 kills, 2 blocks, 2 digs Kaylee…
Williams Street Townhomes Block Party Brings Residents Together for Family Fun, Community Resources, and Youth Engagement
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…
Record diesel prices continue uptrend, surpass $6
Record diesel prices continue uptrend, surpass $6 By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek The price of diesel fuel has yet to find a ceiling as the national average price surpassed the $6-per-gallon mark Sept. 15, according to the US Energy Information Administration…
Trojans Defeat St. Bede 32 to 18, Other High School Football Scores for Week 6 – Friday, September 25
The Dwight Trojans defeated Peru St. Bede Friday, September 25, by a score of 32 -18. The Trojans offense was spearheaded by Ayden Collom, who carried the ball 25 times for 106 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Collin Bachand proved…
Dwight Redbirds Are Headed to State!
Sept 26, 2026 – Dwight Redbirds are State-bound for the first time in baseball in school history!! The Dwight Redbirds came back from a 4-0 deficit to defeat a tough Wilmington team 6-4! The team showed a lot of grit…
Dr. Alison Kirby: A Champion for Adolescent Health
Below are a couple stories about Dr. Alison Kirby, a Dwight township High School graduate: Dr. Alison Kirby: A Champion for Adolescent Health March 2025 – Washington State University College of Nursing Doing the right thing –…
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for September 25
In this issue: Community colleges announce manufacturing academies Unemployment rate down for the month, but up for the year State requests federal disaster aid for summer storms Illinois headlines Community colleges announce manufacturing academies Five Illinois community colleges, including Parkland…
Dwight/GSW Golf Results
Sept 24 Boys golf competed at the Trojan Invite. Blake Thetard and Cash Carter scored a 73, Dane Frobish and Logan Rice scored an 82. Sept 22 Dwight boys golf hosted Momence and Wilmington Dwight 173 Momence 227 Dwight Scores…
LIHEAP Application for Utility Bill Assistance Opens Oct. 1
LIHEAP Application for Utility Bill Assistance Opens Oct. 1 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) available for income qualified households beginning October 1, 2026 CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) are…
Explore KCC Days at Kankakee Community College
Prospective students are invited to Explore KCC Days at Kankakee Community College on Monday, Oct. 12; Saturday, Oct. 24; and Wednesday, Nov. 11. Each session is from noon-2 p.m. at KCC’s Riverfront Campus, 100 College Drive in Kankakee. The weekday…
NEW BOOK PROVIDES FRESH LOOK AT ROUTE 66 IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS
NEW BOOK PROVIDES FRESH LOOK AT ROUTE 66 IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS Narrative Offers Unique Perspectives on Life Along Storied Highway A new release helps celebrate the centennial of Route 66 with a fresh look at life along the storied highway…
Dwight Village Board Meeting Recap From Tuesday, September 22
The Dwight Village Board of Trustees met Tuesday, September 22 in the lower level of the Public Services Complex In attendance were trustees Joshua Jahn, Pete Meister, Marla Kinkade, Austin Haacke, Deb Karch, and Dan Hansen. Village President Paul Johnson…
