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Four Dwight Police Officers were awarded Letters of  Commendation by Chief of Police Mike Nolan at the Village Board Meeting Tuesday, February 24. The officers were recently involved in two separate situations that both ended safe resolution. Left to Right,…

The Dwight Village Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 24. In attendance were trustees Joshua Jahn, Austin Haacke, Deb Karch, and Dan Hansen. Trustees Pete Meister and Marla Kinkade were absent. Others in attendance were Mayor…

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Feb 25 Volleyball:  The Lady Redbirds played Woodland on the LCT. The Redbirds came ready to play, were aggressive on the court, and battled for every point but had a tough loss to Woodland after 2 very close sets.  Charleigh…

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HCE $1000 Youth Scholarship offered Applications for the annual Livingston County Home and Community Education Association (HCE) scholarship are available from Shirley Meenen, the Livingston County Extension office, or your school guidance counselor. This $1000 scholarship is open to any…

Mrs. Carrie Lovell, junior high teacher at St. Paul in Odell, has been chosen as a finalist in the 2026 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching! CHICAGO (February 25, 2026) — The Golden Apple Foundation, a leading nonprofit committed…

Feb 24 Volleyball The Lady Mavericks 6th & 8th grade team went against Saunemin Eagles last night and both teams came out victorious. The 6th grade Lady Mavericks defeated the Eagles in 2 matches 25-11 & 25-23. It’s exciting to…

Dwight Boys ended the season with a 66-76 loss to St. Bede in the regional semifinals in Serena. Dwight finished the season 19-13.  Scorers for Dwight. Collin Bachand-24, Joe Duffy-18, Trevor Jensen-8, Kayden Wood-6, Joey Starks-5, and Evan Cox-5 Trojans…

The Dwight Township High School Art 3 students in Mrs. Farrell-Levange’s classes have been working hard since October creating several ceramic vessels through a choice of wheel throwing, slab building, slump method or slip casting.  Their goal was to create…

Bearish USDA estimates alter marketing plans By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek  USDA’s January crop production estimates cast a long shadow over the grain markets. Bearish news of a 17-billion-bushel U.S. corn crop sent shockwaves through the markets since Jan. 12 and…

The Woman’s Club of Kankakee is now accepting applications for their scholarship program. These scholarships are for Kankakee County graduating seniors based on outstanding academic record and leadership, financial need, and goals to graduate from a post-secondary institution.  Applications and…

Prairie Creek Library February Events Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight has fun activities scheduled for February and into the new year. All of these programs are free (unless otherwise specifically indicated) and open to the public. You do not…

The Trojan boys started the season with a trip to the Grayslake Central Throwcase V with 4 throwers. In the F/S competition, Evan Olson finished 1st with a tremendous PR throw of 45’5″ by over 3 feet. Alex Ortiz had…

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #230 Held in the Dwight Township High School Board Room On February 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Joel Sandeno called the meeting to order at…

ISA Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Case Bloomington, Ill. – February 20, 2026 The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision regarding the use of emergency powers to impose tariffs. Soybean farmers across the nation have seen a negative impact…

Gardner Grade School Kindergarten Pre-Registration Pre-Registration for Gardner Grade School Kindergarten will take place on Thursday, March 19, 2026, 12:30 pm-6:00 pm at the Gardner Grade School. The State of Illinois requires a student to be five years of age…

Feb 19 Dwight vs Ottawa Marquette – Regional Championship Dwight Varsity 56 Marquette Varsity 65 The Lady Trojans fell short in Regional Championship game vs Marquette on Thursday night, 56-65. Mikayla Chambers lead the way with 15 points, 7 rebounds,…

Gardner South Wilmington High School is incredibly proud to announce that seniors, Nina Siano and Britney Fatlan have been awarded the prestigious Jesse W. Fell Scholarship from Illinois State University! This is a testament to their hard work and dedication…

Ag groups join forces to call for USMCA renewal By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek  Since the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) took effect in 2020, U.S. agricultural exports to Canada and Mexico have increased by $20 billion, far outpacing export growth to the…

The MVK Senior Citizens met February 17, 2026 at noon at the Mazon American Legion building for lunch catered by Hoffman House through Community Nutrition Network. Lisa, the coordinator of CNN announced that CNN meals will be offered at the YMCA…

Morris Hospital Foundation Offers Healthcare Scholarships February 16, 2026, MORRIS, IL – The Morris Hospital Foundation is offering a number of scholarships for students who are pursuing an education in healthcare during the 2026-27 academic year. The scholarships are intended…

Prairie Singers Spring Concert Series The Prairie Singers are pleased to announce their upcoming Spring Concert Series, featuring a rich and varied program designed to highlight the ensemble’s musical versatility and longstanding commitment to artistic excellence. This year’s concerts will…

Explore techniques to take charge of chronic pain URBANA, Ill. — Pain is one of the body’s most important warning systems, signaling when something needs care or attention. But when pain becomes persistent, it can interfere with daily routines, limit…

Back Row: Asst. Coach Nina Siano, Head Coach Heather Muzzarelli, Autumn Hencinski, Mya Rodriguez, Mia Frig, Sadie Farrero, Kinley Delk, Milia Garcia, Asst. Coach Lauren Vitko, Asst. Coach Kayla Scheuber Front Row: Addie Slegl, Mia Olson, Kenzie Christensen, Cece Vitko…