Category: News

Grundy County Coroner’s Office News Release Grundy County Coroner John Callahan’s Office, along with Illinois Department of Natural Resources are investigating a snowmobile crash that claimed the life of a 34-year-old Wisconsin man. The single-snowmobile crash occurred on Saturday evening,…

Reagan Connor was selected as the MIP and Kit Connor was selected as the MVP

Congratulations to Senior #11 Joey Starks on being selected to the Rt. 17 Classic All-Tournament Team.  

Dec 5 Chicago Hope and Lisle came to town and Chicago Hope was dominant.  Our Dwight Trojans matched their intensity but at the end of the night, they were too much to handle. We were more evenly matched with Lisle,…

      Nov  26 – Dwight Township High School edged out Momence in a thrilling varsity boys basketball matchup Tuesday night, winning 64–62 in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish….

Congratulations to Mikayla Chambers for scoring her 1,000 point in the December 4 game against Fieldcrest. Way to go Mikayla!

Sweaty Sweater 5K & 3K Fun Run | 9–10 a.m.Kick off the day with a festive run. Awards for runners and the ugliest sweaters! Santa Social at Blackbird Common | 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.Kids can enjoy crafts, Coco’s cookies, festive activities,…

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…

ComEd launches new discount program for low-income customers by Maggie Dougherty, Capitol News Illinois December 4, 2025 Article Summary ComEd announces details of new Low-Income Discount program to address high energy costs for low-income residents. Customers with a household income…

Illinois Pork Producers Association Announces Over $373 Million in Tax Revenue Generated by Illinois Pork Industry Springfield, Ill. – The Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) today announced new economic impact findings showing that pork production in Illinois generates more than $373…

Illinois must put consumers first again — before the lights go out   By STATE SEN. SUE REZIN Illinois is heading into an energy crossroads, and for too many families and businesses, the warning lights are already flashing red. The…

December is a leading month for U.S. home fires December 4, 2025 –The holiday season is often touted as the most wonderful time of year, but it also presents an increased risk of home fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®),…

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

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Dec 4 Dwigfht vs Fieldcrest Dwight 54 Fieldcrest 60 Hard fought game by both teams, but Lady Trojans fell short to Fieldcrest dropping their record to 4-3. Dwight was lead by Mikayla Chambers (24 points, 4 steals), Ryan Bean (8…

Operation SOS will be walking in the Dwight Christmas Parade this Saturday, December 6 at 6 pm. and collecting items to send in their packages. They’ll be easy to spot, right behind the color guard! Donations of nutrition bars, hot…

Trump cuts could shrink Illinois economy by $10B: report by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois December 1, 2025 Article Summary A report by the Illinois Economic Policy Institute found federal budget cuts could reduce economic activity in Illinois by $10…

Jackson Launius and Jack Statler, both seniors at Dwight High School, volunteered to ring the bells at Route 66 Family Restaurant. They rang the bells for five straight hours on Friday, November 28th to start the community project that runs…

Morris Hospital Expands Urgent Care Hours December 1, 2025, MORRIS, IL –  Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers announces expanded hours at its urgent care locations in Channahon, Diamond, and Morris. Effective December 1, 2025, the new urgent care hours are…

The Dwight Village Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on November 25, 2025. In attendance were trustees Marla Kinkade, Joshua Jahn, Austin Haacke, Deb Karch, and Dan Hansen. Trustee Pete Meister was absent. Others in attendance were Mayor Paul…

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SEEKS PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE WITH FATAL CRASH ON ROUTE 53 DECEMBER 1, 2025 ELWOOD – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 is requesting the public’s assistance with a fatal crash investigation. ​ ​ ​ On November 25,…

View in Your Browser How many immigrants are in the US?  New data from the Census Bureau shows how the foreign-born population — meaning anyone born outside the US, including naturalized citizens and people authorized to be in the US…

The Kankakee County Museum invites you to their 47th Annual Gallery of Trees, “Blast from the Past”. This year the Museum is filled with over forty trees decorated by area non-profit organizations. Over 4,000 visitors are expected to come out…

This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (Nov 28, 29, 30) Santi’s in Dwight will be open 7 am to 9 pm.!!!

Dustin Campbell Sworn In as EMS Director for the Village of Dwight Dwight, Illinois – On November 25, 2025, Dustin Campbell was sworn in as the new EMS Director for the Village of Dwight, returning to lead the same department…