Month: April 2026

  2026 Prom Queen Bridget Zavala & King Filemon Ortiz   Senior Royalty (LtoR): Sarah Parker, Evan Cox, Sophia Buck, Filemon Ortiz, Bridget Zavala and Joey Starks. 

Gardner Area Band Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Music Education The Gardner Area Band has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) designation from the NAMM Foundation, recognizing the district’s outstanding commitment to providing high-quality music…

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASES BRADLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING VIDEO April 28, 2026 BRADLEY – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is releasing video after the Bradley Police Department requested ISP to conduct an independent investigation of an officer involved shooting….

Morris Hospital Recognized by American Hospital Association April 28, 2026, MORRIS, IL – The American Hospital Association (AHA) recently honored Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers for 100 years of participation, leadership and membership in the AHA. AHA Regional Executive Alex Rozenbaum presented…

DTHS Boys Track Front Row LtoR: Jesus Zavala, Ryker Anderson, Dane Frobish, David Allen, Tysen Walker, Filemon Ortiz, McKay Gleeson, Jovanny Zavala, Hayden Colclasure, Alex Ortiz and Moises Martin Back Row LtoR: Coach Mitch Thompson, Coach Keli Gall, Joe Faris,…

DTHS 2026 Girls Track Team Front Row LtoR: Coach Keli Gall, Nicole Schmidt, June Woods, Hannah Keri, Isabella Kelleher, Brooklynn Todd, Chloe Leithliter, Chloe Biros, Coach Brent Olson Back Row LtoR: Coach Mitch Thompson, Sophia Keri, Emma Eggenberger, Mikayla Chambers,…

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…

Dwight bowlers wins second half at Riverfront Lanes in Wilmington Left to right: B. Peter, R LeRoy, C Cook, B Scott , L Galloway, sponsor of LTG Shuttles

The Gardner Area Band, under the direction of Mr. Michael Leone, is proud to announce its upcoming performance at the prestigious National Festival of the States in New Orleans, Louisanna.  The ensemble will take the stage on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 3:00…

FRONTIER LEAGUE SET TO BECOME THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL (NAPB) BEGINNING IN THE 2027 SEASON The Longest Running MLB Partner League in North America Adopts Historic Moniker to Signal a New Era of Community Impact and Growth AVON,…

Herman Eugene Fearman, also known as “Hermie” or “Gene,” age 91, of Odell, IL, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side in Odell, IL. Visitation will be held from…

Congratulations to the 2026 DTHS Prom Court! Front Row LtoR: Seniors – Bridet Zavala, Sarah Parker & Sofia Buck   — Juniors – Josephine Groves, Avery Connor and Addison Sulzberger Back Row LtoR: Seniors – Evan Cox, Joey Starks and Filemon…

Congratulations to the 2026 DTHS Prom Court! Front Row LtoR: Seniors – Bridet Zavala, Sarah Parker & Sofia Buck   — Juniors – Josephine Groves, Avery Connor and Addison Sulzberger Back Row LtoR: Seniors – Evan Cox, Joey Starks and Filemon…

The Redbird Drama Company took the stage presenting Myth-Guided, under Director Ms. McCullough and the 8th graders, this past weekend at the DTHS Auditorium Friday and Saturday nights. A Cast and Crew of thirty-eight DCS students created two spectacular evenings…

The Joliet Slammers Announce Their 2026 Fan Giveaways Bobbleheads, Jerseys, and Fan Favorites set for 2026 JOLIET, IL – The Joliet Slammers are proud to announce an exciting lineup of fan giveaways for the 2026 season, featuring three bobblehead nights. The…

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #230 Held in the Dwight Township High School Board Room On April 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Joel Sandeno called the meeting to order at…

    April 9 Dwight Junior Varsity Trojans defeated GSW Varsity Panthers 12-4 Thursday night. Rylan Woodin led the team with  3 hits.  Micheal Leithliter earned the win. Here’s a summary of the game: *   Dwight Junior Varsity Trojans scored…

Land of Lincoln Honor Flight will be taking Mission # 77 on May 5, 2026 from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. Mission #77 will serve 95 veterans – 5 Korean and 90 Vietnam era Era Veterans – from 54 Illinois home towns of…

Morris Hospital and Area Providers Recognized for Excellence April 14, 2026, 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…

For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep by Rebecka Pieder and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois April 14, 2026 Article Summary Expensive equipment and high cost of land make it difficult…

Robb and Amanda Reed (far right) were presented the Rookie Rockstar Award at the Content Recovery Specialists National Convention held recently at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Amanda Reed is the Granddaughter of Tom and Louise Tock)  From the Winners: “We…

Dwight’s library hosts several upcoming events Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight will host a number of upcoming events. These events are free and open to the public. However, due to limited space, registration is required. To register for any…

Reported fom Morris Police Department: On 04-11-26 at 11:32 pm the Morris Police Department and Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District were called to the area of Ottawa Bend Drive at the West Branch of Nettle Creek for a vehicle…

U.S. planting intentions: Less corn, more soybeans By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek  U.S. farmers intend to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2026, down 3% from last year, and 84.7 million acres of soybeans, up 4% from last year, according…

Grown Rogue Enters Illinois Market with Lease of Dwight Cannabis Facility Grown Rogue International Inc. announced it will enter the Illinois adult-use cannabis market through a partnership and lease agreement tied to a cultivation facility in Dwight, Illinois. The Dwight…

  Post Prom Event Planned for DTHS We already have a lot of students signed up to attend post-prom on Saturday, April 25th. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, April 15th. All students who sign up are expected to…

Illinois land values simmer, for now By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek  The 2026 Land Values and Lease Trends Report saw a shift in narrative from recent years, with 61% of survey respondents expecting a decline in farmland prices this year, signaling…