Category: Dwight

DTHS Boys Track Front Row LtoR: Jesus Zavala, Ryker Anderson, Dane Frobish, David Allen, Tysen Walker, Filemon Ortiz, McKay Gleeson, Jovanny Zavala, Hayden Colclasure, Alex Ortiz and Moises Martin Back Row LtoR: Coach Mitch Thompson, Coach Keli Gall, Joe Faris,…

April 23 In a wild game that saw seven lead changes the Trojans came out on the short end of a 11–10 defeat. The Trojans scored four runs in the seventh inning with two out to tie the score. After…

April 21 Track:  The track team took part in the Livingston County Track meet yesterday.  On the boys side both the 7th and 8th grade team took 3rd place.  The 7th grade girls team placed 2nd and the 8th grade…

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Video Gaming Report for Dwight – February 2026 Gamblers in Dwight wagered $918,392 in February, with $674,599 being returned to them in winnings. This resulted in an increase in Net Terminal Income for Video Gaming Terminals in Dwight of $243,793…

Dwight Embraces Amtrak as a Smart, Scenic Travel Option DWIGHT, IL — Residents of Dwight and surrounding Livingston County are rediscovering the convenience, affordability, and comfort of passenger rail, as Amtrak service continues to connect this small Illinois community to…

Theresa Rose (Dzuryo) McNamara, 98, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday April 1, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 100 West…

Thomas “Bubbles” Burkhardt, 67, Dwight IL, a husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on March 23rd, 2026, surrounded by his family leaving behind a legacy built on love, laughter, and countless cherished memories. His presence filled…

Lorene “Reen” (Burton) Adams, 74, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, at her home in Dwight, Il. Memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Hager Memorial…

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

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…

Melvin A. Drechsel, 88, of Dwight, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Arc of Dwight Nursing Home. Visitation will be held Friday, March 6 at Hager Memorial Home, Dwight at 10a – 11a.  With grave side services…

Ronald “Ron” Kerry Gay, 64, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025 in Spanish Plaines Hospital in The Villages, Florida. Born on January 23, 1961 in Streator, Illinois, Ron was the devoted son of Elizabeth “Betty” (Ziegler) and Robert Keith Gay.  …

Ruby Alice (Crone) Thomas, 99, of Dwight, Il., passed away at 5:14 P.M. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at OSF Saint James John W, Albrecht, Pontiac, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February…

Paul J. Lund, 94, formerly of Herscher, IL, passed away following a short illness at Majestic Care of Carmel, Carmel, IN, on Friday, January 16, 2026. He was born on July 18, 1931 in rural Gardner, IL to the late…

Harry Lynn Johnson, 77, of Dwight, Il., passed away surrounded by his family at 11:30 P.M. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at OSF Saint James Hospital in Pontiac, Il. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on…

Henry T. Lund passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 22, 2026.  Henry was born in 1930 to Theodore H. and Maren Lund.  Henry was one of four sons, raised on a farm in rural Gardner/Dwight.  Henry…

Rosemary Cassady, 94, was born at St. Mary’s Hospital, Streator, in May 1931, to Charles and Marie Cassady.  She was raised on the family farm in Sunbury Township and educated at Dwight Township High School, and St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing…

After a prolonged illness, Jeffrey Paul Drach, age 48, of Lombard, Illinois died peacefully surrounded by his immediate family and dear friends on December 26, 2025. Although his life ended far too soon, Jeff’s accomplishments and interests were many and…

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #230 Held in the Dwight Township High School Board Room On December 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Joel Sandeno called the meeting to order at…

Evangeline “Eva” (Stephens) Foster, 87 of Pontiac IL, and formerly Dwight, IL, passed away ­­­­­­­­­peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bloomington Illinois on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Born in Greyson County, Kentucky on May 30, 1938….

Kristine Ann Lewis-Suyko, age 58, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, Illinois. Kristine was born on February 21, 1967 in Pontiac, Illinois to…

Steven B. Emling,  72, of Dwight, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, November 10, 2025, at Arc of Kankakee in Kankakee, IL. Born November 12, 1952, to Basil and Marian B. (née Silliman) Emling in Kankakee, IL. Steven dedicated his life…

Brian Daniel Robisky, 48, of Elwood, Indiana, and formerly of Dwight, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2025. He was born March 6, 1977, in Streator, the son of Daniel and Kathleen (Stevenson) Robisky. He is survived by his mother…

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…

Press Release Dwight Police Department November 3, 2025 On November 3, 2025, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Dwight Police Officers observed a vehicle traveling above the posted speed limit on Mazon Avenue. The vehicle was stopped near the intersection of Mazon…

Florence “Flo” Elizabeth Klingler, 84, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away at 2:05 P.M. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home in Dwight. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 24,…

Betty Jean Crossland, 70, of Indianapolis, IN, went to be with Jesus on September 28th at IU Simon Cancer Center after a year long battle with cancer. Betty was born on January 8th, 1955 in Streator, IL to Clarence and…

Howard L. Christiansen, 94, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Carle Hospital in Peoria, Illinois, on September 18, 2025. Howard was born on May 6, 1931, in Dwight, Illinois, to Arthur and Ruth (Reimer) Christiansen. He was a proud…

Mary Teresa Bell, age 60, of Dwight, Illinois, and formerly of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, September 24, 2025, at the Lightways Inpatient Unit in Joliet, Illinois, surrounded by her seven loving siblings. She was lovingly called…

Deborah (DT) Lynn Thomas 72 of Dwight Illinois passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2025, Visitation will be held from 10 am – 11:30 am on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Dwight United Methodist church, 701 S Columbia, Dwight,…

John A. Fox, 62, of Dwight, Illinois passed away peacefully at 2:55 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at his home in Dwight, Il. As per John’s wishes, cremation rites were accorded, Hager Memorial Home of Dwight has been entrusted…

Bessie Creola Rockwell, 96, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away at 8:55 a.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the Arc of Dwight in Dwight, Il. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at…

Julie Kristine (Patterson) Dunn died on August 26, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. Julie was the daughter of Alfin and Ruth (Pedersen) Patterson.  She was born on April 15, 1950 in Streator, Il.  She is survived by her brothers, Rodney (Dorothy)…

Mr. Steven Fredric Bruner, 76, of Dwight, Illinois passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 100 W. Mazon Ave.,…

Mitchell Lewis Doran, age 64, of Dwight, IL, passed away at 9:05 pm on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, after a courageous battle with lung cancer, diagnosed in May 2025. Services will be held…

Kathleen Phyllis Doran, 68, of Dwight passed away on Tuesday, August 20th at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.  She was born October 19, 1956 in Joliet, the son of John and Phyllis Wenger Doran. She is survived by her longtime…

Maureen M. Carlson, 84, of Campus, Il., passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at St. Patrick Catholic…