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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…

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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…

Guardian Angel Basset Rescue’s Basset Ball Join Guardian Angel Basset Rescue for its biggest fundraiser of the year—the annual Basset Ball! The evening begins with appetizers as you browse our extensive silent auction, featuring something for everyone: kitchen gadgets, home décor,…

The MVK Senior Citizens met at the Mazon American Legion on March 17, 2026 at noon for a delicious dinner catered by Hoffman House  and Lisa through Community Nutrition Network.  Our meals were free today paid for with the club…

Holy Week Palm/Passion Sunday March 29: 9:30am at the Church of Hope, 202 N. Monroe, Gardner 11:00am  Palm/Passion Sunday at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 80 N. Garfield, Coal City   Maundy Thursday April 2: 6:00pm at New Hope Presbyterian Church…

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,…

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The Joliet Slammers Announce Hitting Coach Veteran Hitting Coach Luis Reyes Hired to Lead Slammers Offense JOLIET, IL – The Joliet Slammers are proud to announce the addition of Luis Reyes as the club’s hitting coach ahead of the upcoming season….

March 14: The team returned to ONU for the BBCHS Invite on Saturday. The performances were many and nearly in every event. The boys competed in 26 events and our athletes produced 19 indoor personal records. Alex Ortiz threw a…

Weather permitting the Dwight Trojan varsity baseball team will open up a season on Wednesday, March 18 as They host Somonauk on Wednesday and Herscher on Thursday. Veteran coach Jerry McDowell will be at the helm of the Trojans for…

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…

Dwight Township High School invites you to join them Thursday evening, March 19,  to celebrate DTHS’s Fine Arts Showcase.  The doors open to the public at 5 pm to view the student artists’ fine artworks that they have been creating all year in…

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…

The team defeated Dolton Roosevelt in two sets 25-12, 25-10. They will now travel to Brimfield High School this Friday to take on Buffalo Tri-City in the first round of the State Finals! Congratulations to Sadie Farrero for earning the…

Illinois bill aims to address gender discrepancies in CPR training  The legislation would mandate the use of female manikins in school programs    By GEORGIA EPIPHANIOU  Medill Illinois News Bureau  news@capitolnewsillinois.com   Article Summary Women are 27% less likely to…

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…

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….

Morris Hospital Rhythm of Our Youth Cardiac Screening Set for Reed-Custer and Gardner-South Wilmington High Schools March 13, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital is bringing its Rhythm of Our Youth cardiac screening to students at Reed-Custer H.S. on March…

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…

Iran conflict spikes market volatility By RHIANNON BRANCH AND TAMMIE SLOUP – FarmWeek  Military action in Iran continues to impact fuel and fertilizer markets, prompting a nationwide “groundswell of concern from farmers” as planting season nears. “History teaches us that…

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…

RFA: Ethanol industry should be ‘let off the leash’ By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The ethanol industry wants “let off the leash” to help provide new market opportunities for the renewable fuels and agriculture sectors, said Geoff Cooper, Renewable Fuels Association…