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March 26 March 24 Dwight 21   Woodland 0  Lady Trojans picked up their second win, and first conference win of the season.  Madi Ely started at bats with a strike to 13 of 15 hitters. Three Woodland Varsity Warriors hitters reached base after…

Dwight’s library hosts several upcoming events Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight will host a number of upcoming events. These events are free and open to the public. However, due to limited space, registration is required. To register for any…

Joyce advances measure to expand assistance for first-time farmers SPRINGFIELD – Young and beginning farmers often face substantial barriers when entering the agricultural industry. Along with high capital requirement early on, new farmers face intense pressure to manage cash flow while…

Dwight Rotary again has contracted with Culpepper & Merriweather Circus for 2 ninety- minute performances this summer 2026 on Sunday, August 16th at 2 pm and 4 pm on the south-west side of the Dwight Grade School playground.

Check out the DTHS Art 3 Trojan Artists who went grocery shopping at Dwight Berkot’s with their Empty Bowls Silent Art Auction Proceeds.  The Artists were each given a budget and had to purchase food that was kid friendly and…

Dwight’s Luke Josefik completed at State for his specialty animal SAE, and was in the top 5 in the state with his Bee project! Luke has poured lots of time and energy into this project and has a lot to…

APRIL 8 IS ANNIVERSARY OF AARON’S 715th HOME RUN Illinois State’s Capra Earned the Save in the Historic Game By Tom Emery  Hank Aaron’s 715th home run remains a seminal moment in American sports history. An Illinois State University alum…

Dwight Embraces Amtrak as a Smart, Scenic Travel Option DWIGHT, IL — Residents of Dwight and surrounding Livingston County are rediscovering the convenience, affordability, and comfort of passenger rail, as Amtrak service continues to connect this small Illinois community to…

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…

Village of Dwight Mayor Paul Johnson reported at the Dwight Village Board Meeting Tuesday night, March 24, that there are no current inquiries from any entities regarding a data center coming to Dwight. He noted that the Greater Livingston County…

Thomas “Bubbles” Burkhardt, 67, Dwight IL, a husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on March 23rd, 2026, surrounded by his family leaving behind a legacy built on love, laughter, and countless cherished memories. His presence filled…

The Dwight Lions Club donated $820 to the Dwight EMS department for the purchase of a new AED to be placed at one of our parks for emergency life saving use. The estimated cost of the new equipment is $1,640…

Lorene “Reen” (Burton) Adams, 74, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, at her home in Dwight, Il. Memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Hager Memorial…

Crop markets watching Iran war implications By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek March world agricultural supply and demand estimates (WASDE) reports from USDA are traditionally quiet in terms of changes to balance sheets and market reaction, and this year was no different….

Public About New Wave of Fraudulent DMV Penalty Text Scams  Do Not Respond or Open Links to Unsolicited Texts and Report the Message to scamalert@ilsos.gov  Secretary Alexi Giannoulias is warning residents about a new surge in text message scams that falsely claim to be from the Illinois Secretary of…

Congratulations to our March Staff Member of the Month, Emily Moore! Starting as a substitute teacher and now making a daily impact as a paraprofessional, she has truly found her place here—and as one of our very own alumni, her…

SENECA’S LILLY PEIFER RECOGNIZED AS A 2026 STATE FFA PROFICIENCY WINNER   Lilly was selected as the State FFA SOE Award Winner in Arts, Communication, and Design.  Seneca is a member of the Seneca FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association…

March 19 Scholastic Bowl: The Scholastic Bowl Teams were on-track at home last night against GSWB. Varsity won 260 to 70 and JV won 220 to 110. Varsity Tossups were fielded by Van Patten-5 and Carter Christenson-4  along with 1…

High pesticide-use counties often have higher-than-average late-stage cancer rates by Ben Felder, Investigate Midwest, Investigate Midwest March 16, 2026 Seventy-one percent of counties that spray the most glyphosate have late-stage non-Hodgkin lymphoma incidence rates above the national average, according to…

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #230 Held in the Dwight Township High School Board Room On March 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Joel Sandeno called the meeting to order at…

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On March 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Jaime Mallaney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m….

Political will grows for data center regulations as POWER Act remains in committee by Nikoel Hytrek and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois March 18, 2026 Article Summary The newly introduced POWER Act seeks to regulate new data…

Morris Hospital Announces Physician Office Moves   March 17, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has renovated the former rehabilitation services suite at 100 Gore Road in Morris into medical offices in a move that will bring…

MULTIPLE ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CARS STRUCK ON INTERSTATES ACROSS THE STATE March 13, 2026 Four ISP Trooper squad cars hit in nearly 12 hours SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) experienced three Move Over Law-related crashes while responding to…

Guardian Angel Basset Rescue’s Basset Ball Join Guardian Angel Basset Rescue for its biggest fundraiser of the year—the annual Basset Ball! The evening begins with appetizers as you browse our extensive silent auction, featuring something for everyone: kitchen gadgets, home décor,…

The MVK Senior Citizens met at the Mazon American Legion on March 17, 2026 at noon for a delicious dinner catered by Hoffman House  and Lisa through Community Nutrition Network.  Our meals were free today paid for with the club…

Patricia “Ann” Naretto, 73, of Odell, Illinois, passed away at 8:14 P.M. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M on Thursday, March 19,…

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The Joliet Slammers Announce Hitting Coach Veteran Hitting Coach Luis Reyes Hired to Lead Slammers Offense JOLIET, IL – The Joliet Slammers are proud to announce the addition of Luis Reyes as the club’s hitting coach ahead of the upcoming season….

Weather permitting the Dwight Trojan varsity baseball team will open up a season on Wednesday, March 18 as They host Somonauk on Wednesday and Herscher on Thursday. Veteran coach Jerry McDowell will be at the helm of the Trojans for…

Front Left to Right: Harper Simmons, Laci Bryant, Keira Cole & Charlotte Murphy. Top Left to Right: Head Coach Macy McDowell, Allie Prohaska, Kenley Kruger, Lyla Wilkinson, Maisie Hunt, Kayla Cole, Avery Bauer & Assistant Coach Alanna Reeder. The 8th…