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Too mentally ill for trial, she spent months in an Illinois jail as the state looked for a hospital bed. She died waiting. by Meredith Newman, Illinois Answers Project November 11, 2025 Khayla Evans had an intellectual disability and a…

Gardner – South Wilmington High School is pleased to announce seven Illinois State Scholars for 2025 – 26! Their achievement reflects not only their individual hard work and dedication, but also the support of their families, teachers, and the GSW…

GIRLS  Most Outstanding Runner-Mikayla Chambers Most Improved Runner-Chloe Biros Trojan Award-Brooklynn Todd BOYS Most Outstanding Runner-Joe Faris Most Improved Runner-David Allen Trojan Award-Luke Josefik Brooklynn Todd, Luke Josefik   Chloe Biros, Mikayla Chambers, Joe Faris   David Allen    

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On November 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Jaime Mallaney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m….

Full SNAP benefits to resume this month after government shutdown ends by Maggie Dougherty, Capitol News Illinois November 14, 2025 Article Summary SNAP benefits have resumed in Illinois, with recipients set to receive the rest of their November benefits over…

IDHS Public Notification About SNAP Benefits IDHS is restoring full USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits now that the federal government shutdown has ended. IDHS anticipates that the remaining benefit payments will be made over the coming days, with…

Morris Hospital Receives “A” Grade for Patient Safety   November 13, 2025, MORRIS, IL –  Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is one of 35 hospitals in Illinois to receive an ‘A’ on the fall 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade that…

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Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All State Team – 2025 Evan Cox

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LIHEAP applications are now open for all income-eligible households   NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Nov. 7, 2025 – Applications are now being accepted for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); all income-eligible households are encouraged to apply. LIHEAP is designed to help low- and fixed-income families meet…

GRUNDY COUNTY GENTLY USED TOY EVENT 2025 The Grundy County Land Use Department is hosting the annual Gently Used Toys Event beginning on Monday November 17th until Friday December 12th.    People may donate items that are in good working…

Independents need up to 23x as many signatures to get on Congressional ballot Only one independent made the 2024 general election ballot as petition challenges mount ahead of the March primary CHICAGO (Nov. 10, 2025) – Illinois’ petition objection window closed…

DTHS Varsity Football Team 2025 Front Row L to R: Landon Hoffner, Ayden Collom, Asher Kargle, Jackson Launius, Filemon Ortiz, Jake Wilkey,  Joey Starks, Evan Cox, Tysen Walker, Collin Bachand and Ameryn Wiles. Middle Row L to R: Coach Mitch…

Dwight Christmas For Kids SHOPPERS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! The Christmas for Kids program in Dwight needs volunteers to shop for the children using their “wish lists” and funds from the Christmas for Kids Committee. If you would like to be…

Streator author to host book launch party at Streator Public Library STREATOR, Illinois — Streator resident and author Julie Stroebel Barichello is celebrating the release of her humorous middle grade novel, “The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill,” with a book launch…

The Dwight Trojans punched their ticket to the IHSA quarterfinals for the second consecutive year after a commanding 43–14 victory over Clifton Central on Saturday. The win showcased Dwight’s complete team performance — with touchdowns coming from defense, special teams,…

The Dwight Common School’s Redbird Drama Company Speech Team competed in the IESA Speech Contest held at MVK last Saturday, November 8th.  It was an amazing oratory day for our Redbirds as they showcased their oratory art alongside twelve other…

  Nov 8 The final meet of our season, the Class A state finals, was held at Detweiler Park in Peoria on Saturday. Our 2 qualifiers ran great race in their trip to the state final meet. Mikayla Chambers ran…

Traffic Crash Involving Dwight Police Officer On Friday, November 7th, at approximately 10:40 p.m., a Dwight Police Officer was traveling westbound on Mazon Avenue approaching Old Route 66 when a vehicle traveling southbound on Old Route 66 failed to stop…