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 Farm groups urge reversal of beef import decision By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek Agriculture groups, including Illinois Farm Bureau and American Farm Bureau Federation, are putting pressure on the Trump administration to reverse the president’s beef import plan. President Donald Trump…

Sept 5 The B Team Redbirds took on the B MVK Mavericks in a double header. The Redbird’s won the first game by a score of 15-3 and won the 2nd game (3 inn) 13-2. The Redbird’s battled through the…

The Dwight varsity football team picked up a dominant 44-12 victory over Deer Creek-Mackinaw on Friday night, improving to 2-1 on the season. The Trojans controlled the game from the start, jumping out to an 8-0 lead in the first…

Livingston County Coroner reports: On the morning of September 4th, 2026 at 7:33 a.m. a two vehicle motor vehicle crash claimed the life of a Fairbury resident west of Cullom. The accident occurred on Rt. 116 at the intersection of…

Sep 4 Girls Softball:  The A Softball team took on Streator Woodland last night under the lights at the city park for 8th grade night!  It was a hard fought game, the Redbirds battled hard against Streator Woodland for seven…

Sep 3 Dwight played a conference match tonight against LowPoint Washburn. Lady Trojans were victorious in 2 sets. Scores were 25-17, 25-10. Overall record is now 5-6, 1-1 in Tri County Conference. Top scorers are below: Kit Connor- 3 aces,…

Aug 3 GSW defeats Beecher 22-25, 25-16, 25-17 GSW (3-3 overall, 1-0 in the River Valley Conference): Grace Vitko- 6 kills, 9 service points, 1 block, 2 digs Leah Olson- 5 kills, 3aces, 4 service points, 9 digs Liv Siano- 3…

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Chu Son Reis, 65 of Dwight, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria. Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Dwight. …

Hope & Healing Cancer Services to Celebrate New Morris Location with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Open House Community celebration set for September 17 to mark the clinic’s opening earlier this year MORRIS, Ill. — September 1, 2026 — Hope & Healing…

The class of 1976 recently held their 50th class reunion on Saturday, August 29. After a tour of the school, the classmates met at the Dwight Country Club for a meal and catching up. 1st row (L to R): Dennis…

How to get ready for emergencies the low-cost, no-cost way During National Preparedness Month, follow these American Red Cross readiness steps   August 31, 2026 — Major disasters are happening more often now, about once every two weeks. Add on the…

Aug 31 GSWB 8 @ Seneca ‘B’ 3 The Lions wasted no time in scoring ealy on the road at Seneca on Monday.  Cal Christensen tripled to leadoff the game.  Brayton Vaughn then singled.  Hudson Eddy followed it up with…

After a long battle with cancer, Rick Charles Bower, age 69, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 6, 1957. Rick was the beloved husband…

Morris Hospital Dietitian Discusses Nutrition for Active Kids August 31, 2026, MORRIS, IL – In collaboration with the Morris Hospital YMCA, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is presenting an important nutrition seminar for individuals who take appetite suppressant GLP-1 medications….

It Takes Two: A Legendary Duo Revue It Takes Two: A Legendary Duo Revue, takes the stage in the Pontiac Community High School Auditorium on Wednesday, Sept 9th at 7:00 PM as the next concert in the Livingston County Concert…

The Dwight Township High School Class of 1966 continues to plan for a 60th class reunion on September 19th during Harvest Days weekend. The event will be held at the Country Club with Happy Hour at 5 p.m. followed by…

On Saturday, August 29, the Dwight Redbirds became the 2026 IVC Champions!! The Redbirds played against Seneca at 9 am and Saratoga at 1 pm. The team battled through both games and were awarded with the IVC banner that will…

News from Village of Mazon: April 6, 2027, Consolidated Election Date: Aug 28, 2026 Election packets for the Village of Mazon positions will be available at the Mazon Village Hall as of August 25, 2026, for the April 6, 2027,…

The Will-Grundy Medical Clinic will be in our Gardner office every Tuesday morning!!!

Mary Elizabeth Sweeney, nee Maher, 73, of Braidwood, IL, entered into Eternal Life unexpectedly at 2:46 am on Thursday, August 27, in the Year of Our Lord, 2026.  Her final moments were at Morris Hospital, surrounded by many of her…

Aug 27 The Lady Trojans golf team took on St. Bede, Henry, and Midland last night, coming out on top with a team score of 219. Shelby DeLong shot a 48 and was the top scorer of the evening; Emma…

Farmland Values Flat to Modestly Lower in First Half of 2026 Champaign, IL, August 27, 2026 – Farmland prices have remained “flat to modestly lower” since the first of the year according to the Mid-Year Snapshot Survey conducted by the…

PONTIAC, IL — The City of Pontiac is excited to announce the grand opening of the newly constructed Centennial Plaza, located behind the historic Pontiac Museum Complex at 110 W. Howard Street. To celebrate the completion of this project, the…

The Trojan cross country squad began their 2026 season with a meet at the Grundy County Fairgrounds hosted by Morris HS. After a strong summer of training, the team showed that hard work pays off with personal bests of the…

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Illinois State Police Seeks Public Assistance on Anniversary of Tammy Zywicki Murder NEW LEAD – identification of a person of interest August 23, 2026  JOLIET – The Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have a new…

High energy prices add to harvest concerns in Illinois By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek As a grain farmer and owner of an ag trucking business, Terry Davis is feeling the pressure of volatile fuel prices from both sides. “(Fuel prices) moved…

We Need Your Help! Many Dwight residents and people from the surrounding area know Guardian Angel Basset Rescue because of our presence in the Dwight Harvest Day Parade—affectionately known as “The Waddle.” Others may recognize us because of our beautiful…

Sloopers to Celebrate 100th Annual Meeting in Norway, Illinois    NORWAY, ILLINOIS — October 11, 2026 — Help us celebrate a remarkable milestone with the Sloopers as they gather in Norway, Illinois, for their 100th annual meeting, honoring the first group of…