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The Dwight Township High School class of 1976 is planning their 50 year reunion. Contact information is needed for the following classmates. Any help is appreciated.     Jeff Dillon Dennis Fuller Connie Johnson Art Kinkade Kim McCormick Bill Riccolo…

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 to Travel Across Illinois on Historic Coast-to-Coast Tour; Will Pass Through Dwight July 17 In honor of America’s 250th celebration, Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 has embarked on an historic coast-to-coast tour that…

Morris Hospital Announces Stroke Support Group May 26, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital is hosting its Stroke Support Group on Tuesday, June 9, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Avenue, Morris. Individuals who…

Dwight’s library offers free summer events and challenges Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight has planned several events to keep members of our community, both young and old, busy, entertained, and learning throughout the summer. These events are free and…

The Village of Saunemin will be hosting their annual Saunemin Days on Saturday, June 27 from 1 to 9 p.m. in downtown Saunemin. Bring your family and friends to this fun event for all ages. Food and drink will be…

Night at the Kankakee County Museum The Kankakee County Historical Society is thrilled to announce a brand new fundraising event, Night at the Kankakee County Museum! All are invited to experience the Museum after hours like never before, with interactive…

Slammers Walk-Off In The Ninth By Tori Zalewski JOLIET, IL – The Joliet Slammers earned a 2-1 walk-off victory over the Windy City ThunderBolts tonight, capped by a game-winning hit from Cam Suto in the ninth inning. A pitching battle…

FAIRCHILD WAS SECOND-LONGEST SERVING PRESIDENT AT ILLINOIS STATE Twenty-Two Years as President, Through Depression and World War II By Tom Emery Raymond Fairchild was the second-longest serving President in Illinois State University history, guiding the school from 1933-55. In his…

GSWB Baseball Camp Open to boys entering 5th-8th grade at Gardner, Braceville, South Wilmington, MVK, and Dwight.

Mary Hairald, age 78, of Dwight and formerly of Wilmington, Illinois, died Thursday morning, June 4, 2026, at Morris Hospital in Morris, Illinois. Born on February 11, 1948, in Joliet, Illinois, Mary was the daughter of Melvin Allen and Josephine…

The Trojan boy’s track and field team ended their 2026 season with a great day in the Class A state finals. The dream was to finish in the top 3 teams after the exciting and successful season they had. While…

Channahon Resident Selected as Morris Hospital’s New Vice President Channahon Resident Selected as Morris Hospital’s New Vice President June 4, 2026 — Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has announced the promotion of Erin Kotowski to Vice President of Provider Relations…

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What does an El Nino summer mean for Illinois crops? By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek  As tropical weather patterns suggest a shift to El Nino conditions, FarmWeek interviewed Eric Snodgrass, a principal atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions, to see what…

Gardner Area Band Returns Home After Memorable New Orleans Tour The Gardner Area Band recently returned from an unforgettable four-day trip to New Orleans, where students combined musical performance, cultural exploration, and educational experiences in one of America’s most historic…

Tue, Apr 21 – Thr, April 23 GSW @ St Anne The game was postponed in the bottom of the 4th due to rain. GSW was leading 2-1 with 2 on and 2 outs.  

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

After a brief and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Jeffrey R Fraher, 64, of Owings, MD passed away in the early hours of May 17, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in 1962 in Fairbury, Illinois, Jeff…

Norsk Museum 2026 Season Opens with Taste of Norway Breakfast and Cultural Celebration   Norway, Illinois – The Norsk Museum will officially open its 2026 season on Saturday, June 6, with the annual Taste of Norway Breakfast and a full day of cultural events…

Toolshed Talk: Weed Control & Conservation Come join the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) for a Toolshed Talk to learn about current weed and pest control measures and how conservation can help you control weeds and other…

The following area students have been named to the Honors List at Kankakee Community College for the Spring 2026 term. To be named to the Honors List, a student must maintain a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.79 and…

Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Rock Star Dads   (StatePoint) If you have a “rock star” dad, a traditional Father’s Day gift may not strike the right note. For dads who rock, consider these awesome gift ideas instead: Smooth moves:…

Launius and Starks Will Be Taking Talents To Next Level Trojan Senior Jackson Launius has committed next year to play for Kiswaukee college in Malta, Illinois. Launius hit 352 for the Trojans this year with an on-base percentage of 495….

May 30 – Regional Final At the Dwight Regional on Saturday the GSW Panthers defeated the Trojans by a score of 6-1 . Evan Cox absorbed his first loss of the season, even though he allowed only one earned run….

Morris Hospital Offers CPR, AED and First Aid Training Class May 26, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is offering several opportunities to take the American Heart Association’s Heartsaver CPR AED & First Aid Training course this…

May 28 State Final Results The Trojan boys team sent four athletes to the Class 1A State Track Meet. On Thursday in the prelims, our athletes did well as 2 of the boys qualified for the finals on Saturday at…