Month: March 2026

Compassionate Healthcare Center Nurse Recognized for Excellence    March 31, 2026, MORRIS, IL – For Jennifer Blazevicz, a career in healthcare is more than a passion. It is a calling. From a young age, Blazevicz spent time traveling with her…

Farmers feeling fertilizer, fuel price pinch By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek  As the war in Iran intensifies, farmers across the U.S. face increased fertilizer costs and shortages as the Middle East is an important hub for nitrogen fertilizer production and exports….

  The Dwight Village Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 24. In attendance were trustees Joshua Jahn, Marla Kinkade, Austin Haacke, Deb Karch, and Dan Hansen. Trustee Pete Meister was absent. Others in attendance were Mayor…

Gardner Grade School’s Tiger P.R.I.D.E. winners for the month March Tiger P.R.I.D.E stands for Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy.  Classroom teachers choose one student per month who displays these characteristics and is seen as an outstanding student.  It is a great accomplishment, and we are all so very…

Theresa Rose (Dzuryo) McNamara, 98, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday April 1, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 100 West…

Joyce advances measure to expand assistance for first-time farmers SPRINGFIELD – Young and beginning farmers often face substantial barriers when entering the agricultural industry. Along with high capital requirement early on, new farmers face intense pressure to manage cash flow while…

Dwight Rotary again has contracted with Culpepper & Merriweather Circus for 2 ninety- minute performances this summer 2026 on Sunday, August 16th at 2 pm and 4 pm on the south-west side of the Dwight Grade School playground.

Check out the DTHS Art 3 Trojan Artists who went grocery shopping at Dwight Berkot’s with their Empty Bowls Silent Art Auction Proceeds.  The Artists were each given a budget and had to purchase food that was kid friendly and…

Dwight’s Luke Josefik completed at State for his specialty animal SAE, and was in the top 5 in the state with his Bee project! Luke has poured lots of time and energy into this project and has a lot to…

APRIL 8 IS ANNIVERSARY OF AARON’S 715th HOME RUN Illinois State’s Capra Earned the Save in the Historic Game By Tom Emery  Hank Aaron’s 715th home run remains a seminal moment in American sports history. An Illinois State University alum…

ROUTE 66 ROLLED STRAIGHT THROUGH ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY  Rolled Down Main Street, Through the Heart of Campus  By Tom Emery Celebrations are being held across the area this year for the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Among the many attractions…

Village of Dwight Mayor Paul Johnson reported at the Dwight Village Board Meeting Tuesday night, March 24, that there are no current inquiries from any entities regarding a data center coming to Dwight. He noted that the Greater Livingston County…

Thomas “Bubbles” Burkhardt, 67, Dwight IL, a husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on March 23rd, 2026, surrounded by his family leaving behind a legacy built on love, laughter, and countless cherished memories. His presence filled…

The Dwight Lions Club donated $820 to the Dwight EMS department for the purchase of a new AED to be placed at one of our parks for emergency life saving use. The estimated cost of the new equipment is $1,640…

Lorene “Reen” (Burton) Adams, 74, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, at her home in Dwight, Il. Memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Hager Memorial…

Public About New Wave of Fraudulent DMV Penalty Text Scams  Do Not Respond or Open Links to Unsolicited Texts and Report the Message to scamalert@ilsos.gov  Secretary Alexi Giannoulias is warning residents about a new surge in text message scams that falsely claim to be from the Illinois Secretary of…

Congratulations to our March Staff Member of the Month, Emily Moore! Starting as a substitute teacher and now making a daily impact as a paraprofessional, she has truly found her place here—and as one of our very own alumni, her…

SENECA’S LILLY PEIFER RECOGNIZED AS A 2026 STATE FFA PROFICIENCY WINNER   Lilly was selected as the State FFA SOE Award Winner in Arts, Communication, and Design.  Seneca is a member of the Seneca FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association…

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #230 Held in the Dwight Township High School Board Room On March 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Joel Sandeno called the meeting to order at…

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On March 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Jaime Mallaney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m….

Political will grows for data center regulations as POWER Act remains in committee by Nikoel Hytrek and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois March 18, 2026 Article Summary The newly introduced POWER Act seeks to regulate new data…

Morris Hospital Announces Physician Office Moves   March 17, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has renovated the former rehabilitation services suite at 100 Gore Road in Morris into medical offices in a move that will bring…

MULTIPLE ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CARS STRUCK ON INTERSTATES ACROSS THE STATE March 13, 2026 Four ISP Trooper squad cars hit in nearly 12 hours SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) experienced three Move Over Law-related crashes while responding to…

Patricia “Ann” Naretto, 73, of Odell, Illinois, passed away at 8:14 P.M. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M on Thursday, March 19,…

Front Left to Right: Harper Simmons, Laci Bryant, Keira Cole & Charlotte Murphy. Top Left to Right: Head Coach Macy McDowell, Allie Prohaska, Kenley Kruger, Lyla Wilkinson, Maisie Hunt, Kayla Cole, Avery Bauer & Assistant Coach Alanna Reeder. The 8th…

James D. Meece, 81, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away at 9:24 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. He was born in Pontiac, Illinois to the late Delno Meece and Lura (Stephens) Meece. James proudly served his country in the…

The Regional Office of Education #17 recently gave Regional Recognition to Laura Reamer from the Dwight Common School District #232. Laura’s heart for inclusion is truly one-of-a-kind. For years, she has coordinated a “Sensory Santa” event, transforming three classrooms into…

Illinois regulators say prediction markets are illegal gambling, but bettors — and the Trump family — love them by Casey Toner, Hannah Meisel and Illinois Answers Project, Capitol News Illinois March 13, 2026 This story is a collaboration between Illinois…

Seed Library returns to Dwight’s library Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight is pleased to bring back our popular Seed Library for another season, this time with two all-new sponsors, High Mowing Organic Seeds and Burpee. These two companies have…

Morris Hospital Earns Echocardiography Reaccreditation March 13, 2026, Morris, Illinois – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has achieved a voluntary, three-year re-accreditation in Echocardiography from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in the areas of adult transthoracic and adult stress echocardiography….

Giannoulias Announces 2026 Summer Job Program Paid Opportunities Available for High School, College, Trade School and Graduate Students Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office is now accepting applications for its fourth annual summer job program. Approximately 120 paid positions…

The 8th grade Lady Mavericks became regional champions last night as they took on the Joliet Laraway Lancers and defeated them in two matches 25-16 & 25-23. It was great to see such an intense game with a whole lot…

Tiger P.R.I.D.E stands for Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy.  Classroom teachers choose one student per month who displays these characteristics and is seen as an outstanding student.  It is a great accomplishment, and we are all so very proud of them.  Congratulations to Gardner…