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‘It can be like quicksand’: Experts urge grain bin safety this harvest By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek  A pair of researchers at the University of Illinois are urging farmers to prioritize safety while working in grain bins during harvest. Some of…

DTHS Marching Band 2025 Front Row L to R: Clara Flott, Gina Lamping, Honorine Mwizerwa, Katelyn Cummings, Katy Dolan, Michael Groves, Paityn Schmidberger, Elizabet Ramirez and Kaelynn Chanda. Middle Row L to R: Nicole Schmidt, Mr. Jakobe Rabor, Addy Perez,…

Sept 30 – The 7th grade girls basketball team beat Bishop Mac 16-13 last night.  Allie Hansen had 4 points, 1 rebound and a steal.  Izzy Pittneger had 6 points and 3 steals.  Aubrey Watts hit a bucket late to…

Sept 30 @ Streator Woodland Dwight Varsity Lady Trojans competed in a Tri-County Conference match against Streator Woodland last night. The Lady Trojans were victorious in 2 sets; 25-16, 25-19. Overall record is now 12-10, 3-3 in conference. Lead scorers…

  Sept 30 Tri-Country Conference meet The Tri-Country Conference meet was held September 30 at the FFA Land Lab with 7 teams competing. While the trojans did not have a team score, as individuals performences were quite strong. There were…

When school is out, Dwight’s library is the place to be With a long four-day weekend expected for Dwight’s schools from Oct. 10-13, Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight is planning lots of fun activities to keep people busy. On…

Howard L. Christiansen, 94, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Carle Hospital in Peoria, Illinois, on September 18, 2025. Howard was born on May 6, 1931, in Dwight, Illinois, to Arthur and Ruth (Reimer) Christiansen. He was a proud…

Sept. 29, 2025 Kankakee Community College is celebrating an increase in student enrollment for the Fall 2025 semester for the third year in a row. The college reports a 7.2% increase in headcount and a 5.5% increase in credit hours…

Saturday, September 27 – The Dwight Marching Trojans competed at the Normal Marching Invitational and the band won 2nd place overall in Class 1A!

  On September 29, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Dwight EMS, Dwight Fire, and the Dwight Police Department responded to a two-vehicle personal injury crash on Route 47 near Brewster Road. All three occupants involved in the crash were transported…

The Dwight Village Board of Trustees met Tuesday, September 23 in the lower level of the Public Services Complex. In attendance were trustees Marla Kinkade, Joshua Jahn, Austin Haacke, Dan Hansen, and Deb Karch. Absent were Trustee Pete Meister and…

The Dwight Trojans fell to the (#4 2A) Seneca Fighting Irish on Friday, September 26 by a score of 50 -19. No other stats or information is available. The Trojans are now 2 – 3 on the year, Seneca is 4…

Antoinette M. “Annie” Linton, age 52, of Braceville, IL, formerly of Kankakee, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at OSF Divine Mercy Hospital in Peoria. She was born April 4, 1973 in Kankakee, the daughter of Robert & Betty (Fredensborg)…

Mary Teresa Bell, age 60, of Dwight, Illinois, and formerly of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, September 24, 2025, at the Lightways Inpatient Unit in Joliet, Illinois, surrounded by her seven loving siblings. She was lovingly called…

  Varsity Volleyball Front Row L to R: Madlynn Lucus, Hannah Harsh, Kenzie Livingston, Honorine Mwizerwa, Avery Connor and Kit Connor. Back Row L to R: Coach Steven Lopez, Addy Sulzberger, Claire Sandeno, Dori Wilson, Sophia Buck, Makayla Wahl-Seabert, Sarah…

Sept 25   Thursday 9/25 the Redbird Cross Country Team traveled to Limestone and competed at Limestone Park against Herscher Limestone, Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center, Clifton Nash, Odell, Iroquois West, and Pontiac. Libby Stipanovich placed 8th in the girls race…

ASA Responds to Argentina Soybean Actions Sep 24, 2025 This week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the U.S. government was in negotiations to extend a $20 billion swap line to the Argentine government and potentially purchase the country’s foreign bonds….

New pickleball courts in Renfrew Park to open soon. Tennis courts in Renfrew Park have been completely rebuilt. A new gazebo / rest area has been installed next to the tennis courts. Outdoor fitness station equipment next to tennis court…

Front Row L to R: Ella Payne, Bella Dinelli, Shelby DeLong Back Row L to R: Coach Logan Murray, Emmalynn Anderson, Sienna Burke and Coach Ashley Henson.

Thank you to the Village of Dwight Water Treatment Plant Crew for reporting these numbers to The Paper: 

Illinois health department recommends COVID vaccines for all adults by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois September 24, 2025 Article Summary The Illinois Department of Public Health recommended all adults receive the COVID-19 vaccine this fall. The decision goes against recent…

Congratulations to the following four Juniors who represented GSW High School at the Grundy County Corn Festival Queen Ceremony.  Pictured left to right:  Olivia Siano, Abby Galass, Abigail Olsen and Tessa Rankovich.  Tessa Rankovich won Queen for GSW and was…

Sept 24 TVC Tournament Dwight finished 5th out of 9 teams at the Boy’s TVC boy’s golf tournament with a score of 350. Dwight was led by Caden Christensen who finished in fourth place with a score of 80. Following…

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DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GOLF TEAM – 2025 Front Row L to R: Cason Johnson, Sawyer Kucera, Kayden Conroy, Jack Statler, Maddox DeLong, Owen Vitko, Parker Thompson, Kyler DeLisle & Assistant Coach Ashley Henson. Back Row L to R:…

Alpha Beta Members Celebrate and Travel Alpha Beta Chapter of DKG met at the Pontiac Bible Church on September 13 and celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the Livingston County Concert Association. Rod Patterson, who heads the Board  connected with music…

How this Illinois orchard turned a lost cup into a viral moment By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek Apple season has arrived at Tanners Orchard in Speer, along with an unexpected social media celebrity A forgotten cup labeled, “Angela’s do not use…

Front Row (L to R):  Bob Pellouchoud, Jay Anderson, Joe Stevenson, Tom Murphy, Alan Denker, Kirby Krug, Dave McDevitt, Kevin Hansen, Jeff Morrissey, Kevin Earing, Jim Clausen, Jerry Weller, Dave Martin, Larry Reeb, Owen Kutz, and Tom Doran. Back Row…

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SEEKS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE WITH 2007 BURGER KING DOUBLE-HOMICIDE COLD CASE September 22, 2025  MOMENCE – September is recognized as National Cold Case Month, and the Illinois State Police is committed to bringing justice and resolution for victims and…

PNB Welcomes New Board Member Dwight, IL – Peoples National Bank of Kewanee announces the appointment of a new member to its Board of  Directors. Joining the Board is Jacob Frobish of Dwight, IL. Bank President Chip Eastman said, “We…