Month: August 2025

The Dwight Village Board of Trustees met Tuesday, August 26 in the lower level of Village Hall. In attendance were trustees Marla Kinkade, Pete Meister, Joshua Jahn, Austin Haacke, and Deb Karch along with Mayor Paul Johnson, Village Attorney Nick…

Darek Perrine, left, joined the Dwight Police Department as he was sworn in at the Dwight Village Board Meeting on August 26. He is pictured with Dwight Police Chief Mike Nolan.

Mitchell Lewis Doran, age 64, of Dwight, IL, passed away at 9:05 pm on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, after a courageous battle with lung cancer, diagnosed in May 2025. Services will be held…

Say hello to new staff members at Dwight Common School: Left to right: Amanda Redmann, Parapro; Isadelle Losoya, Social Work; Noah Wilkins, 8th ELA/SS; Lyndie Shumaker, Parapro; Alyssa Hibler, School Nurse; Jill Mann, Parapro; and Peyton Garrelts, 3rd Grade. Olivia…

Kathleen Phyllis Doran, 68, of Dwight passed away on Tuesday, August 20th at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.  She was born October 19, 1956 in Joliet, the son of John and Phyllis Wenger Doran. She is survived by her longtime…

Opening day enrollment at Dwight Grade School holds steady from 2024. Grade 2025 2024 2023 2022 Pre K 90 73 64 78 K 39 39 71 52 1 65 63 49 47 2 46 46 44 48 3 41 43…

Maureen M. Carlson, 84, of Campus, Il., passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at St. Patrick Catholic…

Charles Mark Brady, loving husband, dad, papa, grand-papa and friend passed away August 15, 2025 peacefully at home in Dwight, IL at the age of 93. The visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday August…

Billboard promoting far-right group Proud Boys springs up in southern Illinois by Molly Parker, Capitol News Illinois August 18, 2025 Article Summary A billboard promoting the Proud Boys, a right-wing extremist group, has been put up near a high school…

Governor gives boon to trial lawyers, vetoes treasurer-backed bill by Andrew Adams, Capitol News Illinois August 18, 2025 Article Summary JB Pritzker signed 266 bills on Friday, one of which has already sparked a lawsuit backed by Republicans. Pritzker also…

Dwight’s library receives grant from Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight was the recipient of a $2,000 grant from Illinois Prairie Community Foundation to be used toward the library’s summer reading program. This grant money, combined…

August 13, 2025 PONTIAC, Ill.—Attending the State Fair is a high achievement for local 4-H members. The Livingston County 4-H team announces results and congratulations to the 53 participants who worked so hard with their projects and attended the 2025…

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Recent aerial applicator crashes draw attention to safety By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek  Summer skies fill with planes and helicopters in rural Illinois every summer as corn and soybean fields need crop protection. However, the risk to aerial applicators was magnified…

SPRINGFIELD, IL- From the courthouse to your kitchen table, Illinois residents will soon have easier and faster access to services they need thanks to State Senator Chris Balkema’s (R-Channahon) first bill being signed into law. “This is a win for taxpayers…

Morris Hospital Dietitian Discusses Heart Healthy Diet August 13, 2025, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA are offering a free heart-healthy diet program on Tuesday, September 9, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200…

The Illinois State Police and Livingston County Coroner’s office are investigating a two car accident that occurred on Interstate 55 at mile marker 194 in the south bound lanes. The Police were notified of the incident at approximately 4:48 a.m….

RECAP OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On August 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Jaime Mallaney called the meeting to order at…

  Family learns hiding dark secrets from a small town is the hardest trick of all KIRKWOOD, MO – Seasoned author and journalist Anne Shaw Heinrich inspires another powerful portrayal of small town life and the veil of indifference we…

New Republican to run for Illinois governor as election season begins by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois August 14, 2025 Article Summary Ted Dabrowski, the president of a conservative public policy research organization, said he plans to announce his campaign…

LaSalle County, Illinois – On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 11:35 pm, Jail staff were conducting their routine cell checks. During the check, Timothy Sellers, a 29 year old male inmate, was found in his cell unresponsive apparently from self-asphyxiation….

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CONTINUES SEARCH FOR SHOOTING SUSPECT AND PROVIDES UPDATES ON THE INJURED POLICE OFFICERS August 14, 2025 GIBSON CITY – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 5 continues its search for 70-year-old David Jordan,…

A special meeting has been scheduled for August 25, 2025 for a presentation on the Energy Market in Illinois.  This meeting is for educational purposes only and no action will be taken. The presentation will be provided by Mark Pruitt,…

Explore practical approaches to supporting mental health within the agricultural community URBANA, Ill. — Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers face unique stressors that can take a serious toll on their mental health, often at higher rates than the general population….

State education board to vote on new test scoring system by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois August 12, 2025 Article Summary Illinois has long had some of the most rigorous proficiency standards in the nation for student performance. The Illinois…

Pritzker signs police background check expansion in Sonya Massey’s honor by Jerry Nowicki, Capitol News Illinois August 12, 2025 Article Summary Police departments will be required to request detailed background history from past employers, who will be mandated to provide…

Joseph Henry Halbert, 78 of Dwight, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois. Born December 30, 1946 in Taylorville, Illinois, Joseph was a son of Arnold and Marcella (Crane) Halbert. He…

Pieces From The Heart Quilt Guild held their fourth Quilt of Valor (QOV) Ceremony on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Saratoga School District 60C.  They honored 44 veterans for their service; 40 were present to be awarded their quilt.  They…

GIBSON CITY – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 5 continues its search for 70-year-old David Jordan, wanted in connection with a shooting that injured two police officers in Gibson City, Ford County.  On August 9,…

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE REMINDS MOTORISTS ABOUT SCHOOL BUS AND SCHOOL ZONE SAFETY  Do you know when to stop for a school bus? August 11, 2025 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding motorists about school zone speed laws and…

Bernice Katherine Skinner, 80, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, surrounded by her family at Morris Hospital and Medical Center in Morris, Il. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Friday,…

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING THE SHOOTING OF TWO OFFICERS IN FORD COUNTY  August 9, 2025 GIBSON CITY – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 is investigating the shooting of two officers in Ford County at the…