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Congress advances whole milk bill

 December 26, 2025

Congress advances whole milk bill By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek  After more than a decade of whole milk being absent from school cafeterias, legislation allowing for more milk options awaits the president’s signature. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, passed…

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I-55 project in Livingston County complete 

 December 26, 2025

I-55 project in Livingston County complete LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the completion of a multiyear project to improve a section of Interstate 55 in Livingston County. The $39.4 million project is made possible under Gov. JB…

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Dwight Police Calls December 25, 2025

 December 26, 2025

Dwight Police Calls 12.25.25 Dwight Police Calls 12.18.25 Dwight Police Calls 12.11.25 Dwight Police Calls 12.4.25 Dwight Police Calls 11.26.25 Dwight Police Calls 11.20.25 Dwight Police Calls 11.13.25 Dwight Police Calls 11.7.25 Dwight Police Calls 10.30.25 Dwight Police Calls 10.23.25…

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Livingston County Democratic Party to Present Candidate Forum

 December 26, 2025

The on January 13, 2026 at 6 PM at the Eagle Theater in Pontiac. This Forum is free and open to the public. Attached is the flyer for the Forum. To sign up for this free event, scan the QR code…

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Temperatures From Last Week Recorded in Dwight

 December 26, 2025

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

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Seneca Shipyard Showdown Results – Dec 24

 December 24, 2025

Round 1 Game 1-Lexington 86  Earlville 23 Game 3-Dwight 58   Coal City 45 Game 2-Marquette 72  Somonauk 40 Game 4-Wilmington 52  GSW 32 Game 5-Hall 73  DePue 43 Game 7-Seneca 57 Reed-Custer 42 Game 6-Indian Creek 76  Flanagan-Cornell 58 Game…

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DTHS Trojan Varsity Basketball Results

 December 24, 2025

      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….

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GSW Panther Boys Basketball Results

 December 24, 2025

                           

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Ring in the new year with events at Dwight’s library

 December 23, 2025

Ring in the new year with events at Dwight’s library Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight has fun activities scheduled for January and into the new year. All of these programs are free (unless otherwise specifically indicated) and open to…

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New laws: Illinois’ grocery tax to end, aquifer protections begin

 December 23, 2025

New laws: Illinois’ grocery tax to end, aquifer protections begin by Ben Szalinski and Brenden Moore, Capitol News Illinois December 23, 2025 Article Summary Nearly 300 Illinois laws will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Illinois’ 1% statewide grocery tax…

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Dwight Village Board Meets Dec 16, Tax Levy Set, Update on Four New Businesses

 December 23, 2025

The Dwight Village Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. In attendance were trustees Marla Kinkade, Pete Meister, Joshua Jahn, Austin Haacke, Deb Karch, and Dan Hansen. Others in attendance were Mayor Paul Johnson, Village…

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New laws: Illinois’ grocery tax to end, aquifer protections begin

 December 23, 2025

New laws: Illinois’ grocery tax to end, aquifer protections begin by Ben Szalinski and Brenden Moore, Capitol News Illinois December 23, 2025 Article Summary Nearly 300 Illinois laws will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Illinois’ 1% statewide grocery tax…

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Varsity Girls Basketball Results

 December 23, 2025

Dec 22 Seneca vs Streator                    1     2     3    4    Total Lady Irish  10  14   12   17      53 Streator      5…

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State grants allow small Illinois farmers to develop local food-sharing networks

 December 22, 2025

State grants allow small Illinois farmers to develop local food-sharing networks by Tom O’Connor and Maggie Dougherty, Capitol News Illinois December 22, 2025 Article Summary Past recipients of Illinois’ Local Food Infrastructure Grant say the investment has had ripple effects,…

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As state regulators warn of impending energy shortfalls, capacity prices rise again

 December 21, 2025

As state regulators warn of impending energy shortfalls, capacity prices rise again by Jerry Nowicki, Capitol News Illinois December 19, 2025 Article Summary A new report by state regulators projects energy shortfalls will begin in northern Illinois by 2029 and…

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DTHS Board of Education Meeting Notes From Dec. 17

 December 20, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #230 Held in the Dwight Township High School Board Room On December 17 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Joel Sandeno called the meeting to order at 6:11…

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DTHS Board Holds Special Meeting Dec. 17 to Discuss Tax Levy and Extension

 December 20, 2025

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #230 Held in the Dwight Township High School Board Room On December 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Joel Sandeno called the meeting to order at…

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Dwight Trojan Wrestling

 December 20, 2025

Dec 20 We had 3 girls and 4 boys competing in 2 separate tournaments, and as you see below our Girls team had an outstanding tournament bringing home a Trophy. Adilynn Avilez and Avery Crouch were the talk of the…

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Giannoulias Launches E-Filing for Court of Claims

 December 19, 2025

Giannoulias Launches E-Filing for Court of ClaimsBringing Court into the Digital Era, Saving Time and Expanding Access As part of his broader modernization push, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that the Illinois Court of Claims will now offer electronic…

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Pritzker signs $1.5B plan to overhaul public transportation, avoid service cuts

 December 19, 2025

Pritzker signs $1.5B plan to overhaul public transportation, avoid service cuts by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois December 16, 2025 Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill to provide $1.5 billion in new revenue for public transportation agencies while…

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Illinois Education officials brace for lean fiscal year ahead

 December 19, 2025

Illinois Education officials brace for lean fiscal year ahead by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois December 17, 2025 Article Summary The Illinois State Board of Education plans to propose a modest budget to lawmakers this year in tight fiscal times,…

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KCC Announces Honors List for Fall 2025

 December 19, 2025

KCC announces Honors List for Fall 2025 The following students have been named to the Honors List at Kankakee Community College for the Fall 2025 term. To be named to the Honors List, a student must maintain a grade point…

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KCC Announces President’s List

 December 19, 2025

KCC President’s List – December 2025 The following students have been named to the President’s List at Kankakee Community College for the Fall 2025 term. To be named to the President’s List, a student must maintain a grade point average…

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Obituary – Evangeline “Eva” (Stephens) Foster, Pontiac

 December 18, 2025

Evangeline “Eva” (Stephens) Foster, 87 of Pontiac IL, and formerly Dwight, IL, passed away ­­­­­­­­­peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bloomington Illinois on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Born in Greyson County, Kentucky on May 30, 1938….

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Mazon Seniors Meet – Dec 16

 December 18, 2025

The MVK Senior Citizens met December 16, 2025 at the Mazon American Legion at 11 a.m. with Dean Tambling from Country Companies Insurance answering questions from members.  He gave an informative talk. At noon, after a prayer by Nancy Johnson,…

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New Business Hours at Livingston County Health Department

 December 18, 2025

New Business Hours at Livingston County Health Department Livingston County, IL – The Livingston County Health Department (L.C.H.D.) will be changing building hours effective December 22, 2025. The health department will now be open longer hours each week Mondays through…

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Congratulations to GSW Homecoming Court, King Jason Coughin and Queen Britney Fatlan

 December 17, 2025

GSW High School held their Homecoming Dance on Saturday, December 13.  Congratulations to the 2025 Homecoming King & Queen and their court.    Pictured left to right:  Seniors: Dominick Shankel, Charlie Funes, Nina Siano, (not pictured Tony Vyce), Queen Britney…

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DGS Board of Education Recap from Dec. 10, Principal Schultz will resign to become Director of Curriculum and Instruction

 December 17, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On December 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Jaime Mallaney called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m….

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Downstate Road Districts to Suffer From Recently Passed “NITA” Bill

 December 17, 2025

Downstate Road Districts to Suffer From Recently Passed “NITA” Bill The 2025 Illinois transit bill, known as the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act (SB 2111), was signed into law on December 16, 2025. The bill impacts downstate road districts primarily…

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DGS Board of Education Holds Special Meeting to Discuss Tax Levy and Extension Dec 10

 December 17, 2025

TAX LEVY HEARING SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On December 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Jaime Mallaney called the meeting to order…

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Dwight Redbirds Sports Results

 December 17, 2025

Dec 16 Redbird Wrestlers: The Redbirds wrestled in a Quad meet last night at  Clifton Nash. Many wrestlers scored great victories and pins such as  Charlotte Sassenger Anthony Solis Jack Tjelle Henry Sassenger Jace Pokarney Carlos Ochoa Easton Coyle Blayze…

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