Month: May 2025

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Morris Hospital Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon May 29, 2025, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers recently hosted a celebratory luncheon at the Morris Country Club to recognize hospital volunteers for achieving milestones in volunteer hours and years of…

Senator tries last-ditch push to boost horse-racing industry in Illinois by Simon Carr and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois May 29, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — In the backstretch of the legislative session, horse racing advocates are pushing to revitalize…

Scott M. Christensen, 54, of Dwight, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at 7:54 p.m. at his residence. His service will be held Friday, May 30, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Hager Memorial Home in Dwight with Father David Sabel…

New USDA policy targets small family farms By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek USDA released a new policy agenda outlining actions aimed at ensuring the profitability and prosperity of small family farms. Dubbing it the Make Agriculture Great Again initiative, Ag Secretary…

JOHN WESLEY POWELL LED FIRST OFFICIAL EXPLORATION OF GRAND CANYON Former I.C. Student; Was on Staff at ISU at Time of Expedition By Tom Emery In 1869, an expedition led by John Wesley Powell sailed out of the Grand Canyon…

Morris Hospital Announces Special Rhythm of Our Youth Summer Screening   May 27, 2025, MORRIS, IL – For the first time ever, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers will be conducting its popular Rhythm of Our Youth cardiac screening outside of…

Bill would require police training for sexual assault, conflicts of interest by Jade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois May 27, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — Illinois police officers soon could be required to undergo trauma-informed sexual assault…

The Dwight Village Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Trustees is attendance were Josh Jahn, Pete Meister, Marla Kinkade, and Jenny Johnson. Absent were Justin Eggenberger and Brian Berta. This would be the final meeting of the Board…

Morris Hospital Announces Stroke Support Group May 15, 2025, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital is hosting its Stroke Support Group on Tuesday, June 10, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Avenue, Morris. Individuals who…

Illinois lawmakers pass bill to raise age of senior driving tests by Jade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois May 23, 2025   SPRINGFIELD – A bill unanimously passed by the Senate on Thursday and on…

Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans, the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) established Decoration Day as a…

After 150 years, Mary Lincoln’s ‘madness’ still haunts American psyche by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois May 16, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — On May 19, 1875, a Cook County jury handed down a verdict in a case concerning the health and…

May 25 – The Dwight Trojan baseball season came to an abrupt end on Saturday with a 5-0 loss at home to Lexington in the Regional Championship. Luke Gallet was the losing pitcher going the first four innings. Reliever Joey…

The Landing Pad Officially Opens in Wilmington with Ribbon Cutting Celebration Wilmington, IL – May 22, 2025 The Landing Pad, Wilmington’s newest Route 66 attraction, officially opened its doors earlier today with a festive ribbon cutting ceremony. Located at the…

KIM HAS LEFT LASTING IMPACT AT ILLINOIS STATE By Tom Emery May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the many accomplishments of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander Americans in United States history…

Gardner Area Band Receives National Recognition for Music Education Support For the 2nd year in a row The Gardner Area Band has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support…

Congratulations to GSW High School Salutatorian Ryleigh Dvorak and Valedictorian Kendall Huston.   Gardner-South Wilmington High School held their Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, May 18 at 12 noon.  Salutatorian was Ryleigh Dvorak, daughter of Nicole Dvorak of Gardner…

Road Safety & Fairness Act Passes General Assembly, Heads to Governor’s Desk Giannoulias-Championed Bill Would Establish Procedures to Report Unsafe Drivers; Calls for Increasing Behind-the-Wheel Driving Test Age Legislation championed by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias calling for enhanced…

Morris Hospital and Area Providers Recognized for Excellence May 21, 2025, MORRIS, IL – Seventeen providers from Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers were recognized for excellent quality of care by Professional Research Consultants, Inc., the firm that conducts patient experience…

Richard Daniel (Dick) Faust, 93, of Dwight passed away peacefully at OSF St. James Medical Center (Pontiac) on April 27, 2025. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service for family and close friends is scheduled Wednesday, May 28 at…

SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE BOARDS OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 AND DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #230 Held in the Dwight High School Library On May 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. GS President Pro-Tem Josh DeLong…

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #230 Held in the Dwight Township High School Library On May 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Board Vice-President Max Sulzberger called the meeting to order at 6:34…

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Township High School Library On May 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Nick Stipanovich called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m….

Left to right Drew Anderson, Nicolas Boucher, Isabella Bunting, Lillyan Duffy, Averi Jury, June Maldonado, and Wyatt Statler

Left to right Drew Anderson, Nicolas Boucher, Isabella Bunting, Landon Burkhardt, Brynn Connor, Lillyan Duffy, Cecilya Schultz, Averi Jury, June Maldonado, and Wyatt Statler

Morris Hospital and YMCA Launch New Parkinson’s Exercise Class May 15, 2025, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA have launched a new exercise class for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease called “PWR! Moves.” The free class is…

Morris Hospital and YMCA Nutrition Seminar Focuses on Meals for Weight Loss May 15, 2025, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA have announced their line-up of June programs. Programs are free and open to the community….

Salutatorian Lillyan Duffy (left) and Valedictorian June Maldonado.