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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…

Morris Hospital to Host Community Blood Drive September 14, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital is hosting a blood drive in cooperation with Versiti Blood Center on Friday, October 9, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Conference Rooms 2 & 3…

Sept 22  Lions Cross Country The Lions ran at  Morris and  fared well.  Top finishers for the evening were Autumn Hencinski winning the 2-mile race on the girls side and Cal Christensen and Jack Simms finishing 9th and 10th respectively…

Sept 22   Dwight boys golf hosted Momence and Wilmington Dwight 173 Momence 227 Dwight Scores Blake Thetard 42 Cash Carter 43 Caden Christensen 43 Case Christensen 45 Logan Rice 45 Dane Frobish 47 Junior Varsity Scores Fallon Stein 48 Wyatt…

Sept 22 –  GSW defeats St. Anne in two sets 25-18, 25-15. GSW (8-12 overall, 4-2 in River Valley Conference) Grace Vitko- 9kills, 3 aces, 1 block, 1 dig, 1 assist Liv Siano- 3 kills, 5 aces, 9 assists, 9…

The Seneca FFA is so excited to host its 2nd annual Haunted Trails! Join us on Saturday, October 17 at the Seneca FFA Farm for a fun, family event. From 4:00pm-6:00pm the Haunted Trail will be slightly less scary and…

Morris Hospital Nurse Practitioner Discusses Women’s Health at 40 and Beyond September 14, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Heidi Miller, a gynecology nurse practitioner with Morris Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, is presenting a free program “Women’s Health at 40 and…

Rosemary Brooks, age 94, of Clarendon Hills, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Born on August 23, 1932, on the family farm in Reddick, Illinois, to Clement and Edith Riordan, Rosemary spent most of her adult life deeply…

Zoning Board of Appeals  Sept 22, 2026   Agenda Sept 22, 2026

What to know about farming with solar panels By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Researchers at the University of Illinois brought to light lessons learned about growing crops in the shade of solar panels at the Agrivoltaics Field Day at the Illinois…

The Dwight Township High School class of 1966 met Saturday night September 19th for their 60th class reunion. The event was held at the Dwight Country Club. Fourteen members were in attendance. An excellent meal was served preceded by a…

Morris Hospital Offers Babysitter’s Training Course September 14, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital is offering a Babysitter’s Training Course for youths age 11 and older on Monday, October 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the training classroom…

Made in Grundy Manufacturing is a vital part of Grundy County’s economy, providing products, jobs, and opportunities that strengthen our communities. This October, the Grundy Economic Development Council (GEDC) will celebrate Manufacturing Month by shining a spotlight on one of…

Friday, September 19 The Dwight Township High School Trojans came away with a 28-18 win over the Seneca Fighting Irish in Friday’s game. The victory was the Green and White’s third straight win, bringing their record to 4-1. The loss…

Illinois State Police Reminds Drivers and Farmers About Safety Along Roadways During Fall Harvest Season   SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) reminds motorists and farmers about traffic safety on Illinois roadways this harvest season. Agriculture is one of…

Sep 17 Varsity lost in a conference matchup against Seneca in 2 sets. Scores were 13-25, 22-25. Claire Sandeno- 3 digs, 5 kill Delaney Boucher-2 aces, 1 block, 5 kills Kenzie Livingston- 2 aces, 3 digs   The JV team…

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #230 Held in the Dwight Township High School Board Room On September 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Joel Sandeno called the meeting to order at…

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #230 Held in the Dwight Township High School Board Room On September 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Joel Sandeno called the meeting to order at…

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104-year-old Illinois farmer retires By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek After decades spent working in agriculture, stepping away from farming was not a decision Donnie Peterson could make overnight. “It wasn’t easy, but I realized it was time to let go,” said…

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Sep 16 The boys have lots of meets this week.  Mason Bunting got his PR Tuesday at South Wilmington’s meet. Bran ran his first meet ever.  Jace, Brayden, and Dom all had solid times.  Will earned Redbird of the Meet…

Illinois Railroad Workers Urge Public to Make Safe Choices Around Tracks and Trains SMART-TD Illinois highlights simple, life-saving lessons and new school safety law during See Tracks? Think Train! Week SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois railroad workers are asking motorists, pedestrians…

Lions A Team Defeat Milford/Cissna Park Bats Behind Strong Performance From Kenzie Christensen – Advance to State Kenzie Christensen was dominant in the circle, as the starting pitcher rang up 17 strikeouts in Lions A Team’s 10-5 victory over Milford…

Sept 21 –   The Redbirds advance to the Regional Championship! The Redbirds took on the Seneca Raiders in Regionals today won with a score of 10-0! Defense: The Redbird pitching staff made quick work of the Raiders and never allowed…