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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…

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…

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…

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…

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  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 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…

Saturday, Sept 26 Dwight/GSW  athletes turned in great performances Saturday at the Herscher Invitational. The boys finished 6th with 128 points and were just 4 points from the 5th place squad. Medalists were: F/S girls-Libby Stipanovich (1st), Nicole Schimdt (3rd);…

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…

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…

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 –…

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…

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 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…

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 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…

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…

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Sep 23  Lions Cross Country The lions had a great meet in Seneca last night.  Highlight of the meet was Cal Christensen winning the boy’s race. Cal ran a time of 12:29, Autumn Hencinski- 12:36, Jack Simms- 12:39, Owen Hencinski-…

Sept 23 – Dwight Redbirds are Regional Champions!! The Redbirds took on Reed Custer in the Regional Championship and won with a score of 4-3! The team showed great strength and competitiveness in their victory. Defense: Jaxon Lee was the…

Find fall fun at Dwight’s 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 limited space,…

Casting Call Announced for Feature Film to Be Filmed in Grundy County COAL CITY, Ill. — Foreground Productions, a film production company established in 2024, is preparing to film a new feature-length thriller in Grundy County and will hold an…