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Congrats to Adra N. revealing the King of Hearts behind #15, good for $25. Congrats to Jerry U. winning $140 in the 50/50. Next week’s jackpot on July 2 will be +/-$8,000. Menu – Sloppy Joe, jumbo chicken wings and…

Jason R. Bunting   STATE REPRESENTATIVE · DISTRICT 106   In this issue: Unemployment rate increases in Illinois metro areas Join the summer reading club! Beware of contractor fraud following recent severe weather Illinois headlines Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. For…

Slammers get extra-inning win despite four home runs from Wild Things By: Braeden Jones WASHINGTON, PA – When you hear about a baseball team that hit four home runs in a single game, you wouldn’t be crazy to think that…

The Dwight Village Board met in regular session on Tuesday, June 23. In attendance were trustees Pete Meister, Marla Kinkade, Austin Haacke, Deb Karch, and Dan Hansen. Trustee Joshua Jahn and Village President Paul Johnson were absent. Kinkade acted as…

Brian Vecera, age 57, of Dwight, IL, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Loyola University Medical Center. He was born on April 21, 1969, in Joliet, IL, the son of the late Paul and Mary Jo (nee Hogan)…

Morris Hospital Dietitian Discusses Nutrition for Active Kids June 24, 2026, MORRIS, IL – A dietitian from Morris Hospital will present a free program, “Nutrition for Active Kids,” on Tuesday, July 14, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Morris Hospital YMCA,…

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Slammers get late-game comeback to win series against Evansville By: Braeden Jones EVANSVILLE, IN – An early score for the Evansville Otters (25-15) could not hold as the Joliet Slammers (16-23) kept cutting away at the lead before winning 6-3…

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(June 25, 2026 | Streator, IL) – OSF HealthCare, in collaboration with Mendota Area Senior Services and the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging, is offering a free eight-week program designed to help adults reduce their fear of falling and stay active….

Morris Hospital to Host Community Blood Drive June 24, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital is hosting a blood drive in cooperation with Versiti Blood Center on Friday, July 10, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Conference Rooms 2 & 3…

Arnold D. “Arnie” Spandet, 74, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away at his home surrounded by family. He was born November 2, 1951, in Streator, Illinois, and was raised in Dwight, Illinois. Arnie was the son of the late Arnold…

Ag traders shift focus to weather, upcoming reports   By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Crop markets are focused on weather following a lackluster world agricultural supply and demand report from USDA. The June 11 report estimated a 3-million-bushel increase in old-crop…

Morris Hospital Nurse Practitioner to Discuss Memory Loss and Dementia June 24, 2026, MORRIS, IL –  As people age, changes in the brain increase the risk for developing memory loss, Alzheimer’s and other related dementias. Learn  how to take charge…

  May 31, 2026 Connie M. Pottinger, 71-years-old, died at Morris Hospital, Morris, IL. Neptune Society, Downers Grove, IL is in charge of the arrangements. May 30, 2026 Constance R. Storm, 90-years-old, died at her residence. R.W. Patterson Funeral Home,…

Low hitting game goes Slammers way as a long away stretch starts with a win By: Braeden Jones EVANSVILLE, IN – After a hitless game for both teams for the first three innings, the Joliet Slammers (15-23) broke through first…

ROUTE 66 ROLLED STRAIGHT THROUGH ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY  Rolled Down Main Street, Through the Heart of Campus  By Tom Emery   Celebrations are being held across the area this year for the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Among the many attractions along…

Village of Dwight Emergency Medical Services is nationally recognized for its commitment to quality care for heart attacks and strokes. The American Heart Association presents the Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver achievement award for proven dedication to ensuring access to best…

Norsk Museum and Cleng Peerson Lodge to Host Free Rosemaling Workshop July 19                   SHERIDAN, IL — The Cleng Peerson Lodge of Sons of Norway and the Norsk Museum invite the public to attend a free Rosemaling Workshop on Sunday, July…

In the Shawnee: Alpha-gal syndrome poses threat to southern Illinoisans as tick population surges by Kristin Borchers, Riley Sembler and Saluki Local Reporting Lab, Capitol News Illinois June 18, 2026 Article Summary Alpha-gal syndrome is a little-known allergy caused by…

FY26-Small Equipment Grant Recipients Announcement The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced the recipients of the 2026 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $6 million was awarded to 260 fire departments/districts and EMS providers across the…

Dwight’s library reschedules events Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight recently rescheduled several events, which were postponed originally due to severe weather conditions. These events are free and open to the public. However, due to limited space, registration is required….

Students named to Heartland Community College Dean’s List NORMAL, IL, Jun. 16, 2026 – 412 full-time students and 937 part-time students have been named to the Heartland Community College Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. At the end of…

Morris Hospital Offers Babysitter’s Training Course May 26, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital is offering a Babysitter’s Training Course for youths age 11 and older on July 10 or August 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the…