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Public advised to remain alert for pavement failures during heat wave IDOT closely monitoring road conditions; on standby for emergency repairs SPRINGFIELD – With extremely high temperatures and humidity impacting the entire state, the Illinois Department of Transportation is cautioning the public…

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DONATE   1 out of 6 kids in eastern Illinois faces hunger. For millions of kids across America, when school is out, meals disappear. Weekends, holidays, and summer break can bring uncertainty about where their next meal will come from. Today,…

The Country Mansion to Host Inaugural “Red, White & Windmill” July 4 Celebration Community event will feature live music, food vendors, drinks, contests, Chamber giveaways and a great view of the fireworks in honor of America’s 250th birthday DWIGHT, IL,…

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Celebrate the 4th of July with the Dwight Area Chamber of Commerce at the spectacular Country Mansion Red, White and Windmill event! Chamber members will be on-site passing out free commemorative backpacks packed with exciting promotional items from many Dwight businesses….

American agriculture deeply rooted in nation’s 250-year-old history By PHILIP NELSON Illinois Farm Bureau President There is perhaps nothing more quintessentially American than our great nation’s agricultural heritage. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our independence, we should stop…

100 Years of  DIVCO AMERICA’S FAVORITE MILK TRUCK DIVCO CONVENTION 2026 DIVCO (Detroit Industrial Vehicle Company) saw the start of DIVCO truck production in 1926. The iconic DIVCO that most people remember from the ’50’s and ’60’s, was first built…

‘A real farm crisis’: Illinois farm bankruptcies rise for 3rd straight year by Tara Sun and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois June 29, 2026 Article Summary Family farm bankruptcies surged 46% nationwide in 2025. In the Midwest, filings…

Stay alert for crews, heavy equipment as peak roadside mowing period begins Busiest schedule timed to help the environment, agribusiness  SPRINGFIELD – With peak roadside mowing season underway, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to slow down, proceed with…

Red Cross issues advice to stay safe during extreme heat Heat can be dangerous for anyone. Stay hydrated, stay cool and stay connected. June 26, 2026 — Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are headed to the Illinois Region over…

Congrats to Adra N. revealing the King of Hearts behind #15, good for $25. Congrats to Jerry U. winning $140 in the 50/50. Next week’s jackpot on July 2 will be +/-$8,000. Menu – Sloppy Joe, jumbo chicken wings and…

Jason R. Bunting   STATE REPRESENTATIVE · DISTRICT 106   In this issue: Unemployment rate increases in Illinois metro areas Join the summer reading club! Beware of contractor fraud following recent severe weather Illinois headlines Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. For…

Slammers get extra-inning win despite four home runs from Wild Things By: Braeden Jones WASHINGTON, PA – When you hear about a baseball team that hit four home runs in a single game, you wouldn’t be crazy to think that…

The Dwight Village Board met in regular session on Tuesday, June 23. In attendance were trustees Pete Meister, Marla Kinkade, Austin Haacke, Deb Karch, and Dan Hansen. Trustee Joshua Jahn and Village President Paul Johnson were absent. Kinkade acted as…

Morris Hospital Dietitian Discusses Nutrition for Active Kids June 24, 2026, MORRIS, IL – A dietitian from Morris Hospital will present a free program, “Nutrition for Active Kids,” on Tuesday, July 14, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Morris Hospital YMCA,…

Slammers get late-game comeback to win series against Evansville By: Braeden Jones EVANSVILLE, IN – An early score for the Evansville Otters (25-15) could not hold as the Joliet Slammers (16-23) kept cutting away at the lead before winning 6-3…

(June 25, 2026 | Streator, IL) – OSF HealthCare, in collaboration with Mendota Area Senior Services and the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging, is offering a free eight-week program designed to help adults reduce their fear of falling and stay active….

Morris Hospital to Host Community Blood Drive June 24, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital is hosting a blood drive in cooperation with Versiti Blood Center on Friday, July 10, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Conference Rooms 2 & 3…

Arnold D. “Arnie” Spandet, 74, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away at his home surrounded by family. He was born November 2, 1951, in Streator, Illinois, and was raised in Dwight, Illinois. Arnie was the son of the late Arnold…

Ag traders shift focus to weather, upcoming reports   By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Crop markets are focused on weather following a lackluster world agricultural supply and demand report from USDA. The June 11 report estimated a 3-million-bushel increase in old-crop…

Morris Hospital Nurse Practitioner to Discuss Memory Loss and Dementia June 24, 2026, MORRIS, IL –  As people age, changes in the brain increase the risk for developing memory loss, Alzheimer’s and other related dementias. Learn  how to take charge…

  May 31, 2026 Connie M. Pottinger, 71-years-old, died at Morris Hospital, Morris, IL. Neptune Society, Downers Grove, IL is in charge of the arrangements. May 30, 2026 Constance R. Storm, 90-years-old, died at her residence. R.W. Patterson Funeral Home,…

Low hitting game goes Slammers way as a long away stretch starts with a win By: Braeden Jones EVANSVILLE, IN – After a hitless game for both teams for the first three innings, the Joliet Slammers (15-23) broke through first…

ROUTE 66 ROLLED STRAIGHT THROUGH ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY  Rolled Down Main Street, Through the Heart of Campus  By Tom Emery   Celebrations are being held across the area this year for the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Among the many attractions along…

Village of Dwight Emergency Medical Services is nationally recognized for its commitment to quality care for heart attacks and strokes. The American Heart Association presents the Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver achievement award for proven dedication to ensuring access to best…