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Nov 12 The 6th grade Dwight Redbirds traveled to Elwood last night where they took on the Tigers. The boys came out firing on all cylinders putting the Redbirds up 36-4 in the first half. A lot of guys stepped…

Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All State Team – 2025 Evan Cox

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LIHEAP applications are now open for all income-eligible households   NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Nov. 7, 2025 – Applications are now being accepted for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); all income-eligible households are encouraged to apply. LIHEAP is designed to help low- and fixed-income families meet…

GRUNDY COUNTY GENTLY USED TOY EVENT 2025 The Grundy County Land Use Department is hosting the annual Gently Used Toys Event beginning on Monday November 17th until Friday December 12th.    People may donate items that are in good working…

Independents need up to 23x as many signatures to get on Congressional ballot Only one independent made the 2024 general election ballot as petition challenges mount ahead of the March primary CHICAGO (Nov. 10, 2025) – Illinois’ petition objection window closed…

DTHS Varsity Football Team 2025 Front Row L to R: Landon Hoffner, Ayden Collom, Asher Kargle, Jackson Launius, Filemon Ortiz, Jake Wilkey,  Joey Starks, Evan Cox, Tysen Walker, Collin Bachand and Ameryn Wiles. Middle Row L to R: Coach Mitch…

Dwight Christmas For Kids SHOPPERS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! The Christmas for Kids program in Dwight needs volunteers to shop for the children using their “wish lists” and funds from the Christmas for Kids Committee. If you would like to be…

Streator author to host book launch party at Streator Public Library STREATOR, Illinois — Streator resident and author Julie Stroebel Barichello is celebrating the release of her humorous middle grade novel, “The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill,” with a book launch…

The Dwight Trojans punched their ticket to the IHSA quarterfinals for the second consecutive year after a commanding 43–14 victory over Clifton Central on Saturday. The win showcased Dwight’s complete team performance — with touchdowns coming from defense, special teams,…

The Dwight Common School’s Redbird Drama Company Speech Team competed in the IESA Speech Contest held at MVK last Saturday, November 8th.  It was an amazing oratory day for our Redbirds as they showcased their oratory art alongside twelve other…

  Nov 8 The final meet of our season, the Class A state finals, was held at Detweiler Park in Peoria on Saturday. Our 2 qualifiers ran great race in their trip to the state final meet. Mikayla Chambers ran…

Jerold L. Fletcher, age 88, of Palm Coast, FL passed away on November 6, 2025 in Palm Coast. He was born on February 2, 1937 in Crawfordsville, Indiana to Raymond Fletcher & Peggy Mason Fletcher. He graduated from Crawfordsville High…

Traffic Crash Involving Dwight Police Officer On Friday, November 7th, at approximately 10:40 p.m., a Dwight Police Officer was traveling westbound on Mazon Avenue approaching Old Route 66 when a vehicle traveling southbound on Old Route 66 failed to stop…

Machinery costs creeping higher By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek  With farm machinery expenses at an all-time high, farmers might need to take a closer look at the numbers before purchasing machinery. A recent analysis by the University of Illinois farmdoc team…

New Lincoln letter obtained by Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum  Document offers insight into the inner workings of the White House SPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has obtained a letter written by Lincoln in the early…

China to buy U.S. soybeans By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek  China agreed to purchase US soybeans and other agricultural products as part of an agreement reached by the countries’ leaders on Oct. 30. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China will start…

Legislature passes ‘medical aid in dying’ bill that governor says he will review by Maggie Dougherty, Capitol News Illinois November 5, 2025 Article Summary State lawmakers passed a bill to legalize “medical aid in dying” for Illinois adults with terminal…

Illinois lawmakers approve state-specific vaccine guidelines, punt on gambling bill by Brenden Moore, Capitol News Illinois November 5, 2025 Article Summary Illinois lawmakers passed 24 bills during the two-week fall veto session. House Bill 767 would allow IDPH Director Sameer…

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…

Grundy County to Participate in 2025 Operation Green Light for Veterans Grundy County, IL – In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, the Grundy County Board passed a resolution in support of Operation Green Light. Operation Green Light is a nationwide effort…

NEW BOOK ON ILLINOIS IN REVOLUTIONARY WAR HELPS AMERICA CELEBRATE 250   Believed to be First Work Solely Dedicated to Illinois in the Revolution   A new book on Illinois’ leaders and actions in the Revolutionary War helps celebrate America…

Date: Nov. 4, 2025 Prospective students are invited to an Explore KCC Day at Kankakee Community College on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The session begins at noon. Participants will learn about KCC’s academic programs, whether they are still exploring options or…

Nov 4 The Dwight Varsity Lady Trojans fell short in the semi-final match against Cissna Park Timberwolves, resulting in the season coming to an end. The scores were 6-25, 13-25. The Lady Trojans finished the season with an overall record…