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ComEd launches new discount program for low-income customers by Maggie Dougherty, Capitol News Illinois December 4, 2025 Article Summary ComEd announces details of new Low-Income Discount program to address high energy costs for low-income residents. Customers with a household income…

Illinois Pork Producers Association Announces Over $373 Million in Tax Revenue Generated by Illinois Pork Industry Springfield, Ill. – The Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) today announced new economic impact findings showing that pork production in Illinois generates more than $373…

Illinois must put consumers first again — before the lights go out   By STATE SEN. SUE REZIN Illinois is heading into an energy crossroads, and for too many families and businesses, the warning lights are already flashing red. The…

December is a leading month for U.S. home fires December 4, 2025 –The holiday season is often touted as the most wonderful time of year, but it also presents an increased risk of home fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®),…

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Dec 3 GSW vs Tri-Point The Lady Panthers lost to Tri-Point by a score of 50-32. The Panthers were led by Lilyan Eddy with 11 points and Maddie Simms with 10. The Panthers play next Monday night against Beecher at…

Operation SOS will be walking in the Dwight Christmas Parade this Saturday, December 6 at 6 pm. and collecting items to send in their packages. They’ll be easy to spot, right behind the color guard! Donations of nutrition bars, hot…

Following a long tradition of community service, St. Paul School 7th and 8th graders spearheaded a food drive to benefit the Odell Food Pantry. Working under the direction of teacher Mrs. Carrie Lovell, the students rallied the whole school to…

    Nov  26 – Dwight Township High School edged out Momence in a thrilling varsity boys basketball matchup Tuesday night, winning 64–62 in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The…

Dec 2 7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball:   The 8th grade girls basketball team had a disappointing end to an otherwise great season after losing to Fieldcrest 32-29.  Izzy Pittenger had 6 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals.  Skylar Burke…

Dec 2 The Dwight Trojan Wrestlers traveled to Heyworth High School and wrestled them, Prairie Central and Herscher. Gavin Bafia went 3-0 with 2 pins and a forfeit.  Sawyer Kucera was 2-1.  Dalton DeLong picked up his first pin of…

Trump cuts could shrink Illinois economy by $10B: report by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois December 1, 2025 Article Summary A report by the Illinois Economic Policy Institute found federal budget cuts could reduce economic activity in Illinois by $10…

Jackson Launius and Jack Statler, both seniors at Dwight High School, volunteered to ring the bells at Route 66 Family Restaurant. They rang the bells for five straight hours on Friday, November 28th to start the community project that runs…

Dartball mixes both to form a fun game by Brandon LaChance Every other Monday night from November to February, there are quite a few vehicles surrounding local churches. The parking lots and side roads are not packed because of bible…

Morris Hospital Expands Urgent Care Hours December 1, 2025, MORRIS, IL –  Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers announces expanded hours at its urgent care locations in Channahon, Diamond, and Morris. Effective December 1, 2025, the new urgent care hours are…

The Dwight Village Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on November 25, 2025. In attendance were trustees Marla Kinkade, Joshua Jahn, Austin Haacke, Deb Karch, and Dan Hansen. Trustee Pete Meister was absent. Others in attendance were Mayor Paul…

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SEEKS PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE WITH FATAL CRASH ON ROUTE 53 DECEMBER 1, 2025 ELWOOD – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 is requesting the public’s assistance with a fatal crash investigation. ​ ​ ​ On November 25,…

View in Your Browser How many immigrants are in the US?  New data from the Census Bureau shows how the foreign-born population — meaning anyone born outside the US, including naturalized citizens and people authorized to be in the US…

The Kankakee County Museum invites you to their 47th Annual Gallery of Trees, “Blast from the Past”. This year the Museum is filled with over forty trees decorated by area non-profit organizations. Over 4,000 visitors are expected to come out…

This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (Nov 28, 29, 30) Santi’s in Dwight will be open 7 am to 9 pm.!!!

Dustin Campbell Sworn In as EMS Director for the Village of Dwight Dwight, Illinois – On November 25, 2025, Dustin Campbell was sworn in as the new EMS Director for the Village of Dwight, returning to lead the same department…

ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD UNIT FROM PONTIAC PLAYED VITAL ROLE IN U.S. MILITARY OPERATIONS IN SOMALIA  SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Approximately 155 Soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guard’s Pontiac-based A Troop, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment protected U.S. personnel and equipment in the Horn…