Month: October 2025

GSW Band Director to Represent Illinois at 2026 Rose Parade When the Rose Parade steps off on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California, this New Year’s Day, Gardner-South Wilmington’s Band Director Michael Leone will be among those marching. Leone has been…

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Low river levels disrupt harvest logistics By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek  While the upper Mississippi River’s lock and dam system is keeping navigation efficient, low river levels on the lower Mississippi for the fourth consecutive year are threatening U.S. grain exports….

Lawmakers approve $1.5B transit funding package without statewide tax increases by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois October 31, 2025 Article Summary A new transit funding bill passed Thursday night raises $1.5 billion for public transportation agencies, mostly in the Chicago…

Varsity Cheer Front Row L to R: Joey Groves, Addie Taylor, Cara Wilson, Mia Franklin, Kit Connor, Avery Connor and Reagan Connor. Back Row L to R: Coach Isabelle Morales, Delaney Boucher, Dori Wilson, Makayla Wahl-Seabert, Ryan Bean, Isabelle Kelleher,…

Dwight Township High School Senior Filemon Ortiz has been selected to receive the DAR Good Citizen Award for the 2025-2026 school year. Teachers vote to select a student they believe would best represent the school’s DAR Good Citizen Award. The…

The Dwight Township High School Trojans defeated the Oregon Hawks on Senior Night on Friday, October 24 by a score of 41 – 8. (Box score and stats are not available) The varsity football team powered past Oregon Friday night…

Fate of Illinois’ first-in-the-nation credit card ‘swipe fee’ ban awaits judge’s ruling by Hannah Meisel, Capitol News Illinois October 23, 2025 Article Summary A federal judge this week heard oral arguments in a case challenging Illinois’ first-in-the-nation law prohibiting financial…

DTHS Varsity Cheer Squad – 2025 Front Row L to R: Joey Groves, Addie Taylor, Cara Wilson, Mia Franklin, Kit Connor, Avery Connor and Reagan Connor. Back Row L to R: Coach Isabelle Morales, Delaney Boucher, Dori Wilson, Makayla Wahl-Seabert,…

Natural gas rate increases likely for Ameren, Nicor customers next year by Andrew Adams, Capitol News Illinois October 24, 2025 Article Summary Nicor Gas and Ameren Illinois customers will likely see a rate increase on their bills next year, pending…

DTHS Football Team Seniors 2025 L to R: Asher Kargle, Jackson Launius, Filemon Ortiz, Jake Wilkey, Joey Starks, Evan Cox and Tysen Walker.

DTHS Senior Cheer Squad L to R: Dori Wilson, Makayla Wahl-Seabert, Ryan Bean & Isabelle Kelleher

Morris Police Officer Nick Pampinella and civilian Jason Knapp of Glendale Heights were presented with awards for braveryat the City Council Meeting on 10-20-25, after their response to an incident at Stratton Park on August 2, 2025. The Morris Police…

DTHS Varsity Cheer Squad – 2025 Front Row L to R: Joey Groves, Addie Taylor, Cara Wilson, Mia Franklin, Kit Connor, Avery Connor and Reagan Connor. Back Row L to R: Coach Isabelle Morales, Delaney Boucher, Dori Wilson, Makayla Wahl-Seabert,…

Song of the week is back ….. Week 5 – Gentle on My Mind Week 4 – Clay Pigeons Week 3 – Life is Beautiful Week 2 – Neil Young Week 1 – Why Me Lord by Kris Kristofferson  

GSW Freshman Volleyball Squad 2025 Back Row: Asst Coach Lauren Vitko, Kinzie Molle, Leah Olson, Brynn Christensen, Ellie Marquez, Autumn Manzello, Asst Coach Heather Muzzarelli, Head Coach Kira Campbell Front Row: Lily Eddy, Lyla Cacello, Kaylee Tousignant  

Gardner – South Wilmington JV Volleyball Squad 2025 Back Row: Head Coach Lauren Vitko, Alexa Dougherty, Jaci Wilkey, Leah Olson, Brynn Christensen, Bella Serena, Lily Buck, Ellie Marquez, Asst Coach Kira Campbell, Asst Coach Heather Muzzarelli Front Row: Lilly Scheuber,…

GSW Volleyball Team – 2025 Back Row: Abbie Olsen, Maddie Simms, Kayla Scheuber, Madison Wright, Nina Siano, Grace Vitko Front Row: Aubrey Male, Ella Mack, Jayde Schweitzer, Olivia Siano, Abby Galass, Lily Buck

DTHS JV Cheer Squad – 2025 Front Row L to R: Addie Taylor, Clara Flott, Reagan Connor, Cadence Murphy and Grace Appler Back Row L to R: Coach Isabelle Morales, Cara Wilson, Stella Turner, Mia Franklin and Coach Jordyn Emmons.

Pritzker talks city budget, Bears stadium with Chicago business and civic leaders by Maggie Dougherty, Capitol News Illinois October 21, 2025 Article Summary The governor weighed in on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget plan for the city, saying he opposed…

Morris Hospital Orthopedic Surgeon Talks About Hip and Knee Pain at Free YMCA Program  October 21, 2025, MORRIS, IL –  Dr. Ahmed Eldib, an orthopedic surgeon with Morris Hospital Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, will talk about hip and knee pain…

Economy, disease pressure push turkey prices upward By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek  A combination of challenges on U.S. farms has pushed turkey prices higher as the calendar nears Thanksgiving, with wholesale prices up about 40%. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) economist…

Rotary members are marking progress toward a polio-free world while helping to end the paralyzing disease Rotary members honor World Polio Day, 24th October Rotary members around the globe are taking action in honor of World Polio Day to raise…

Nearly 2 million Illinoisians set to lose SNAP benefits amid congressional stalemate by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois October 20, 2025 Article Summary About 1.9 million people in Illinois are set to lose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits beginning Nov….

State-based health insurance marketplace opens amid federal budget stalemate by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois October 17, 2025 Article Summary Open enrollment for health insurance sold through the Affordable Care Act marketplace begins Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 15,…

The Varsity football team picked up their 3rd consecutive win on Friday, defeating Warrensburg Latham 28-13. The offense was led by Ayden Collom who carried the ball 23 times for 165 yards and 3 touchdowns. Evan Cox also tallied 85…

Water trees wisely to beat winter woes   URBANA, Ill. — As autumn colors emerge, it may seem that trees are preparing for rest. However, when fall brings dry conditions instead of seasonal rains, trees can enter winter under stress….