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Odell KC Extravaganza June 28

 June 16, 2025

Odell KC Extravaganza June 28 The Odell Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Extravaganza Saturday, June 28, at the KC Hall. Tickets are $50 each and include two chicken dinners with all the trimmings to be served from 4…

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SENECA FFA HONORED AT STATE CONVENTION

 June 16, 2025

SENECA FFA HONORED AT STATE CONVENTION SPRINGFIELD – Members of the Seneca FFA chapter attended the 97th annual Illinois FFA State Convention June 10-12 along with more than 7,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2025 theme of…

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Senator Balkema to Host Free Kids’ Fishing Derby at Heidecke Lake, June 28

 June 16, 2025

Morris, IL — State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon), and Representative Jason R. Bunting (R-Emington), are hosting a free Fishing Derby for kids ages 12 and under. The event is free to attend and will include a water safety presentation, fishing fun, and…

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Celebrate Pollinator Week with tips and tools for a more pollinator-friendly yard

 June 13, 2025

Celebrate Pollinator Week with tips and tools for a more pollinator-friendly yard   URBANA, Ill. — As they flutter through plant and flower blossoms, spreading pollen with every landing, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators quietly sustain healthy ecosystems, successful home…

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House Republican Organization Statement on the Sentencing of Mike Madigan

 June 13, 2025

House Republican Organization Statement on the Sentencing of Mike Madigan Springfield, IL – The House Republican Organization today released this statement following the sentencing of Mike Madigan: “Another Illinois politician’s name will be added to the prison rolls, and our reputation as…

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Farming has an ‘acute succession challenge’

 June 13, 2025

Farming has an ‘acute succession challenge’  By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The 1980s farm crisis didn’t just impact balance sheets, it changed people’s interest in being involved in agriculture. “The farm prices didn’t just hurt those in production, the ripple effect…

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‘Granny flats’ may be the answer to affordable housing in Chicago — but they’re illegal

 June 13, 2025

‘Granny flats’ may be the answer to affordable housing in Chicago — but they’re illegal by Illinois Answers Project, Capitol News Illinois June 13, 2025 by Alex Nitkin for ILLINOIS ANSWERS PROJECT CHICAGO — For most new parents, finding last-minute…

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Projected ag trade deficit climbs

 June 13, 2025

Projected ag trade deficit climbs   By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek A USDA trade outlook report forecasts the U.S. ag trade deficit to slightly climb from its previous quarterly projection. The report, dated May 29 but not released until June 2,…

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Calvin Coleman Announces Candidacy for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District

 June 12, 2025

Calvin Coleman Announces Candidacy for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District DWIGHT, IL – Today, Calvin Coleman proudly announces his candidacy for US House of Representatives for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District, pledging to bring bold, commonsense leadership to Washington. With a mission…

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Obituary – David Lee Murphy, Dwight

 June 12, 2025

David Lee Murphy, age 62, of Dwight, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1962, in Kankakee, IL, to the late Billy Junior and Virginia (nee Curtis) Murphy. David’s life was centered…

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Kankakee Day & Fly-In

 June 12, 2025

Kankakee Day & Fly-In Celebrate local history with the Kankakee County Historical Society and the local Experimental Aircraft Association: Chapter 990! Stop by the Kankakee County Museum campus to learn about this area’s roots and how you can support its…

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AISWCD: Second Year of Budget Cuts Threatens Future of Conservation Districts

 June 12, 2025

AISWCD: Second Year of Budget Cuts Threatens Future of Conservation Districts SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) is sounding the alarm as the FY26 Illinois state budget continues to underfund the state’s 97…

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Update 6/10/25: Pontiac Police Report Two Dead From Gunshot Wounds

 June 12, 2025

Update (6/10/2025): As previously released by Livingston County Coroner Mike Renner, the decedents were identified as Joseph Martin, age 59, and his son, Braden Martin, age 25. Both resided together and were the only subjects present during the incident. Autopsies…

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Dwight Village Board Holds Emergency Meeting June 2 to Discuss Potential Property Purchase

 June 12, 2025

The Dwight Village Board of Trustees held an emergency meeting Tuesday, June 2, 2025 and moved into closed session to discuss: The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the…

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Temperatures From Last Week Recorded in Dwight

 June 12, 2025

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

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Dwight Police Calls June 5, 2025

 June 12, 2025

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Offensive Woes Continue as Slammers Skid Hits Four

 June 11, 2025

Offensive Woes Continue as Slammers Skid Hits Four By: Ryan Paris JOLIET, IL – The long shadows produced by summer sunsets at Slammers Stadium looked even longer today, because a Giant was on the mound. We’re not talking about the…

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Students named to Heartland Community College Dean’s List

 June 10, 2025

Students named to Heartland Community College Dean’s List   NORMAL, IL, Jun. 10, 2025 – 511 full-time students and 879 part-time students have been named to the Heartland Community College Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. At the end of…

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Summer at Prairie Creek Library is not just for kids; plenty of events for adults and teens

 June 9, 2025

Summer at the library is not just for kids; plenty of events for adults and teens With its summer reading programs, the library has long been a popular spot for children in the summer. This year, the library is offering…

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Under bill, state highway cameras could be used to investigate human trafficking

 June 9, 2025

Under bill, state highway cameras could be used to investigate human trafficking by Jade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois June 9, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — A bill passed in this year’s legislative session would rewrite the…

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A Place to Grow: Navarro Farm nurtures capabilities for people of all abilities

 June 7, 2025

By NANCY DEVAULT Illinois Farm Bureau Partners Sherri and Damion Navarro lightheartedly describe their sociable middle child as a vibrant “showboater.” Carter’s outgoing personality certainly serves him – and others – well as a participant and group leader at Navarro…

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MEMBERS OF ISU COMMUNITY WERE AT D-DAY

 June 6, 2025

MEMBERS OF ISU COMMUNITY WERE AT D-DAY Part of Rich Tradition of Military Service at ISU By Tom Emery On June 6, 1944, the Allied forces landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France in a massive invasion that forever became…

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FREE Church of Hope Community Vacation Bible School

 June 6, 2025

FREE Church of Hope Community Vacation Bible School The Church of Hope in Gardner is once again offering FREE VBS, June 16-20, 2025 from 9:30-11:30am. We would like to invite all children ages 4 (must be potty trained) to 4th…

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DTHS Trojan Track Team Announces Award Winners!

 June 6, 2025

The Trojan Track and Field team held their award program Thursday, June 5, at the DTHS cafeteria with the following athletes receiving well deserved and well earned awards. Congratulations to these athletes and their fellow teammates for an exciting and…

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Got photos? Snap, Enter, Vote! IDOT’s photo contest showcasing transportation in Illinois returns

 June 5, 2025

Got photos? Snap, Enter, Vote! IDOT’s photo contest showcasing transportation in Illinois returns June 4, 2025 SPRINGFIELD – It’s back. For the second consecutive year, the Illinois Department of Transportation is offering you an opportunity to highlight how transportation connects…

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Gardeners Corner from Illinois Extension Ofifce

 June 4, 2025

Celebrate Summer with Gardening Content Gardeners Corner is a quarterly newsletter of syndicated columns from University of Illinois Extension experts around the state. Each issue highlights best practices that will make houseplants, landscapes, or gardens shine in any season. Media outlets…

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Economist: Rural economy softening, but not like 1980s

 June 4, 2025

Economist: Rural economy softening, but not like 1980s  By DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index shows economic conditions are certainly tightening across America’s Heartland. But the downturn so far has not reached anywhere near what was experienced during…

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Getting dust to settle, stay on Illinois farmland

 June 4, 2025

Getting dust to settle, stay on Illinois farmland URBANA, Ill. — As another large dust storm impacted Illinois in May, the conversation and questions continue about why and how to get the dust to settle and stay in the field rather than across…

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Children’s Used Book Collection June 9 – July 11, 2025   

 June 3, 2025

Children’s Used Book Collection June 9 – July 11, 2025      The Grundy County Land Use Department will be collecting used children’s books for Bernie’s Book Bank starting June 9 – July 11, 2025, at our Administration Building located…

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