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Livingston County Board Member Jason Bunting Sworn In as State Representative  for 106th House District Gibson City, IL – On Saturday, February 4th, Livingston County Board Member and family farmer Jason Bunting took the oath of office and was officially sworn-in…

Why You Should Consider a Hybrid for Your Next Vehicle (StatePoint) With gas prices surging and national efforts being made to reduce carbon emissions, you may be eyeing car models that promise to reduce or even eliminate your reliance on…

DTHS Announces January Students of the Mont 12th – Michael Michon 11th – Mia Juarez 10th – Dylan Crouch 9th – Jack Statler

Congratulations to the Chargers for taking 2nd place in the GSWB Tiger Volleyball Tournament. Tri-Point defeated Peotone in the second round 26-24, 14-25, 15-8. Addy Honeycutt had a great match with 6 kills and 9 aces. Josie Harris and Ivee…

Tyson Cramer from Saunemin and Pontiac High School signed with North Central to play football.  

Dwight Village Board Denies Wind Turbines Within 1.5 Mile Limit The Dwight Village Board met in Special Session on January 31 in the lower level of the Public Services Complex to consider two resolutions and to take input from the…

MVK’s 7th grade boys basketball team defeated Lockport Taft 41-31 on Monday, January 23, in the Lockport Taft 1A Regional championship.  Colton Baudino scored 18 points for MVK, and Kolten Pfeifer scored 11. Mark Brookman scored 6 points and had…

DANA ROSENDALL 1947 – 2023 Dana G. Rosendall, former resident of Ellicott City, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22nd. He was a lifelong golf enthusiast, and throughout his career, held positions in several different fields including education, hardware…

Tracy Lynn Kelleher   Tracy Lynn Kelleher, age 51, of Dwight, and formerly of Channahon, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at OSF St. James Medical Center, Pontiac, with her loving family by her side.   Born November 16, 1971…

Scott “Scooter” Alan Sendra Scott “Scooter” Alan Sendra, age 59, of Saint Anne, Illinois passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.Scott was born on April 8, 1963 to Agnes Hydo and Stanley Sendra. Scott was raised by…

Paul Arthur Phelan Paul Arthur Phelan, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Park Pointe in Morris. He was born in Streator, IL on January 6, 1937, to the late Arthur and Margaret Phelan. Paul was…

Dr. Philomena Francis, Peoria Dr. Philomena Francis of Peoria, IL passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.   She was born in Kollam, Kerala, India on September 13, 1949, and by five…

Gardner Grade School Spelling Bee Champs   Gardner Grade School hosted the 2023 GGS Junior High Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 24th.  Students from grades 6-8th competed in this bee.  Representing 6th grade were Brynn Christensen, Chris Titus, and Ryan…

Congratulations to Mrs. Becky Stipanovich! She has been selected as January staff member of the month at DTHS.

The Dwight Girls Basketball played in the consolation championship game for the Tri-County Conference Tournament on Thursday, January 19 against Midland.  The girls were defeated 47-49, but played a tough game and fought until the end.  Senior, Mikalah Bregin was…

Village Board Considers Wind Turbines Closer than 1.5 miles The Dwight Village Board held an Administrative and Finance Committee meeting prior to the regular session on Monday January 23 with the following Agenda Items: Pattern Energy Wind Farm Extend New…

Notice: On Tue Jan 31 at 6 pm there will be a Special Meeting of the Dwight Village Board of Trustees to discuss the Proposed Pattern Energy Wind Farm turbines east of Dwight, of which 17 will be set within…

COMMITTEE TO APPOINT REPLACEMENT FOR ILLINOIS’ 106th REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT Applications accepted until January 27th, Committee vote on February 4th The 106th Representative District Committee announced a vacancy in the Illinois House of Representatives due to the selection of Tom Bennett…

**Minutes are not official until approved at the next meeting.   MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #230  Held in the Dwight Township High School Board Room On January 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m….

CONGRATULATIONS! Mrs. Laura Reamer has been selected as our January Redbird Teacher of the Month! This is in honor of her dedication to her students and her daily leadership of a team of paraprofessionals to maximize learning opportunities. Mrs. Reamer…

DTHS FCCLA is collecting items for the Livingston County Humane Society. Come show your support for both organizations January 28th from 9-12 at the Dwight United Methodist Church.

GSW High School held their Homecoming Dance on Saturday night, January 14, 2023.  The 2023 Homecoming Court was announced. Pictured, left to right, front row:  Roman Faletti, Spencer Conger and Kendall Huston.  Back row:  Maria Campagna, Addi Fair, Cale Halpin, King Keith…

Dwight Boys 8th Grade Boys Basketball IVC Champs – Jan 12   Dwight pulled away from Saratoga in the 2nd half for a 53 – 24 IVC Championship victory. Saratoga was held scoreless in the 4th quarter. Everyone played great…

Thomas Charles Fitzgerald Age 65 of Mazon, Illinois died Friday, January 13, 2023 at Loyola Medical Center in  Maywood, Illinois. Born January 5, 1958 in  Valparaiso, Indiana, Thomas Charles was a son of Randolph Lee Fitzgerald and Clara Maureen (Zarr)…

Miriam Mary Maguire (nee Courtney) Age 86, of Campus, IL passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at her home. Born November 23, 1936 in Dublin, Ireland to the late Patrick and Molly (nee Abbey) Courtney. Miriam was a devoted…

The Mazon Police Department reports they have identified the individuals responsible for the Mazon Laundromat theft from coin operated machine. The Police is working with the individuals to make amends to the property owners . The Mazon Police Department thank…

James Willard Perkins, Dwight James Willard Perkins, age 67, of Dwight, formerly Gardner, Plainfield, and Pontiac passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Park Pointe in Morris. Born April 24, 1955 in Joliet, a son to Willard “Bud” and…

GSWB Varsity Club had Mickey McDowell speak to the group recently. Mickey was a 2019 Coal City High School graduate where he played golf and baseball. In addition to those sports, he was on Student Council and a Student Ambassador….

The DTHS Board of Education met in a Special Session Wednesday January 11 held in the the High School Auditorium to provide information to the public regarding the proposed Athletic Practice Facility. DTHS Superintendent Josh DeLong walked through a slide…

  SPRINGFIELD-  As the 103rd General Assembly gets underway in Springfield, State Senator Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) has been sworn in as the Senator for the 53rd District, taking the oath of office at a ceremony in the Old State Capitol Senate chamber….

January 11, 2023 WIU Graduation Fall 2022 MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – A total of 620 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the Fall 2022 semester at Western Illinois University. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 342 graduates, including 38 Bachelor…

Jimmy C. Holm, Dwight Jimmy C. Holm, 80, of Dwight, passed away, at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet on January 10, 2023 at 3:40 p.m. Cremation rites will be accorded and graveside services will be held at a later date…