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For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep by Rebecka Pieder and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois April 14, 2026 Article Summary Expensive equipment and high cost of land make it difficult…

Robb and Amanda Reed (far right) were presented the Rookie Rockstar Award at the Content Recovery Specialists National Convention held recently at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Amanda Reed is the Granddaughter of Tom and Louise Tock)  From the Winners: “We…

Reported fom Morris Police Department: On 04-11-26 at 11:32 pm the Morris Police Department and Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District were called to the area of Ottawa Bend Drive at the West Branch of Nettle Creek for a vehicle…

U.S. planting intentions: Less corn, more soybeans By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek  U.S. farmers intend to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2026, down 3% from last year, and 84.7 million acres of soybeans, up 4% from last year, according…

Grown Rogue Enters Illinois Market with Lease of Dwight Cannabis Facility Grown Rogue International Inc. announced it will enter the Illinois adult-use cannabis market through a partnership and lease agreement tied to a cultivation facility in Dwight, Illinois. The Dwight…

  Post Prom Event Planned for DTHS We already have a lot of students signed up to attend post-prom on Saturday, April 25th. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, April 15th. All students who sign up are expected to…

Illinois land values simmer, for now By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek  The 2026 Land Values and Lease Trends Report saw a shift in narrative from recent years, with 61% of survey respondents expecting a decline in farmland prices this year, signaling…

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On April 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Jaime Mallaney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m….

Video Gaming Report for Dwight – February 2026 Gamblers in Dwight wagered $918,392 in February, with $674,599 being returned to them in winnings. This resulted in an increase in Net Terminal Income for Video Gaming Terminals in Dwight of $243,793…

  ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATES OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN BRADLEY BRADLEY – The Bradley Police Department requested the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 to investigate an officer involved shooting. On April 8, 2026, at approximately 12:46…

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…

VENDORS WANTED-CRAFT SHOW Direct sales and craft vendors wanted for two upcoming events in Gardner on May 2nd and 3rd and June 6. Email creativegemzcraft@gmail.com for details.

Gardner, Illinois, feels a little quieter today. On Monday, March 16, 2026, David Stuart Nelson, 83, passed away peacefully at home—the very house he grew up in. Born in Streator in 1942 to Bernard Christian Nelson and Enola (Cumming) Nelson,…

Farmland Prices at Plateau? Bloomington, IL April 2, 2026 — Prices being paid for Illinois farmland seem to have plateaued according to authors of articles in the 2026 Illinois Land Values and Lease Trends Report released here today at the annual Land…

YOU’RE INVITED! Lester Hansen (St. Peter’s, Dwight) is turning 100! All are invited to a party April 11, 2026 from 2-4pm at the Dwight Country Club. 31577 N 2400 E Rd Dwight, IL 60420 Please, no presents, your PRESENCE is…

Morris Hospital Achieves Accreditation with ACHC April 3, 2026 — Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has achieved accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) following a three-day survey that occurred in February. ACHC accreditation is a reflection of…

Registration Now Open for Morris Hospital Camp 911 April 3, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Children entering 3rd, 4th or 5th grade in the fall of 2026 can become better prepared for emergencies by attending Morris Hospital’s Camp 911 safety program…

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION OR MILITARY ENLISTMENT EDUCATION: The Dwight VFW Auxiliary Post 2608 is pleased to offer financial assistance to current or former Dwight Township High School graduates who are veterans or immediate family members of veterans pursuing a…

DWIGHT EAGLE SCOUT TNR PROJECT LED BY EMMA EGGENBERGER Dwight Eagle Scout TNR is a community-driven initiative led by Emma Eggenberger as part of her Scouting America Eagle Scout Project. This project focuses on humanely reducing the stray and feral…

NAPERVILLE, Ill. – April 1, 2026 – With warmer temperatures finally here, many Illinois residents are ready to begin spring home improvement projects. Nicor Gas reminds customers and communities to follow safe digging guidelines and always Dig with C.A.R.E.: Call before you…

Compassionate Healthcare Center Nurse Recognized for Excellence    March 31, 2026, MORRIS, IL – For Jennifer Blazevicz, a career in healthcare is more than a passion. It is a calling. From a young age, Blazevicz spent time traveling with her…

  The Dwight Village Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 24. In attendance were trustees Joshua Jahn, Marla Kinkade, Austin Haacke, Deb Karch, and Dan Hansen. Trustee Pete Meister was absent. Others in attendance were Mayor…

Gardner Grade School’s Tiger P.R.I.D.E. winners for the month March Tiger P.R.I.D.E stands for Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy.  Classroom teachers choose one student per month who displays these characteristics and is seen as an outstanding student.  It is a great accomplishment, and we are all so very…

Theresa Rose (Dzuryo) McNamara, 98, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday April 1, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 100 West…

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…

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…

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…

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…