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URBANA, Ill. —  As farmers across the state face mounting economic pressures, University of Illinois Extension reminds agricultural producers, advisers, and families that free help is available wherever you are. Assistance resources range from mental health vouchers and crisis support lines to comprehensive…

Giannoulias Expands Electronic Lien and Titling to Deliver Faster, More Secure Vehicle Titles Statewide ELT Transition Streamlines Processing and Reduces Fraud for Lenders and Consumers Illinois motorists, lenders and dealers will soon experience faster title processing, fewer delays and stronger…

Cardiac Arrest or Heart Attack? Here’s How to Tell the Difference

ILLINOIS STATE GRAD BOGGUSS IS MOST RECENT INDUCTEE INTO GRAND OLE OPRY   By Tom Emery   An Illinois State University graduate is the newest inductee into the Grand Ole Opry, the legendary center of country music in Nashville. Suzy…

Front Row LtoR: Reagan Connor, Avery Connor, Josephine Groves, Isabella Kelleher, Sophia Keri and Addison Taylor Back Row LtoR: Makenna Hoeppner, Caroline Wilson, Mia Franklin, Delaney Boucher, Kit Connor, Dori Wilson and Clara Flott

Ronald “Ron” Kerry Gay, 64, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025 in Spanish Plaines Hospital in The Villages, Florida. Born on January 23, 1961 in Streator, Illinois, Ron was the devoted son of Elizabeth “Betty” (Ziegler) and Robert Keith Gay.  …

DTHS Girls Basketball Team 2025 –  2026 Front Row LtoR: Olivia Buck, June Woods, Addyson Pittenger, Makayla Wahl-Seabert, Olivia Buck, Ryan Bean, Dori Wilson, Shayley Sulzberger, Leann Ruth and Elizabeth Hansen Back Row LtoR: Shelby DeLong, Cloe Gall, Mikayla Chambers,…

Kankakee Community College is offering Microsoft Copilot in the Workplace, a practical class designed to help employees work more efficiently using artificial intelligence within Microsoft apps. Participants will learn how to use Microsoft Copilot to draft content, analyze information, generate ideas,…

Dwight EMS — January 2026 Call Data Total responses: 156 (5.4/day avg.) A 15.6% increase from December 2025 and a 7.6% increase from January 2025. Ambulance hours committed: 167 hours (Total time our units were tied up on calls and…

Food banks seek volunteers, donations this winter By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek  Prolonged subzero temperatures haven’t slowed demand at food banks, but they are making key items harder to secure. Fresh produce becomes harder to source and move during the winter…

Congratulations to GSW’s Ella Mack & Jack Popplewell.    Grundy Area Vocational Center – Director Award Winners – January 2026 Both are Juniors attending GAVC’s 3rd Time Block in the afternoon in Morris.   Ella Mack – Health Occupations I…

United Airlines to Begin Service to Chicago at CIRA: Announces Multiple Daily Flights from BMI to ORD [Bloomington, IL] – The Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) is excited to welcome United Airlines back to Bloomington. In a move to enhance…

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 proud of them.  Congratulations to Gardner…

Gardner Grade School hosted its 4th annual Dodgeball Tournament on Sunday, February 1st.  This tournament was started in 2005 and held at Coal City and has since been continued at Gardner Grade School.  Overall, there were 30 teams participating this year…

Red Cross Volunteers Help 45 People Affected by Home Fires in the Past Week Responding to More Disasters Than Ever — Red Cross Needs Your Help February 2, 2026 — In the past week, American Red Cross volunteers responded to 6 home fires across Champaign, Roberts, Peoria and Georgetown —providing critical support to 45 people,…

Ruby Alice (Crone) Thomas, 99, of Dwight, Il., passed away at 5:14 P.M. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at OSF Saint James John W, Albrecht, Pontiac, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February…

Feb 14  Sectionals This weekend Boys and Girls Varsity wrestling simultaneously competed at Sectionals against 12 boys &16 girls per weight class respectively, in our area for the opportunity to represent our school at the IHSA State tournament! Adilynn Avilez,…

Paul B. O’Brien, age 99 of Reddick, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Villas of Herscher. Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, followed by a memorial Mass…

7th Boys Basketball:  The 7th Grade Boys Basketball team traveled to Meridian High School in Macon Illinois to participate in the IESA State Finals Tournament.  In the first game they came out victorious over Peoria St. Philomena by a score…

DTHS JV Basketball Team for 2025 -2026! Front Row LtoR: Dane Frobish, Aidan Salamone, Christian Petrik, Caleb Peters, Cason Johnson, Lane Burkhardt, and Landon Hoffner Back Row LtoR: Brandon Burke, Michael Josefik, Kayden Wood, Evan Olson, Ty Turner, Axel Kargle…

Bearish USDA estimates alter marketing plans By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek USDA’s January crop production estimates cast a long shadow over the grain markets. Bearish news of a 17-billion-bushel U.S. corn crop sent shockwaves through the markets since Jan. 12 and…

Making Illinois Streets Safer & Protecting Lives: Giannoulias Unveils Statewide E-Bike Safety Initiative “Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready” Campaign Confronts Rapidly Growing Micromobility Risks Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias today announced a comprehensive, statewide initiative to protect pedestrians, riders…

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUINCES IDENTIFICATION OF HUMAN REMAINS DISCOVERED IN 2012 JANUARY 29, 2026 DES PLAINES – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 announces the successful resolution to a cold case death investigation from 2012.  Previously, on…

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The Dwight Redbirds defeated Dalton Roosevelt 51 – 33 and advance to the Elite 8 in the 7 2A IESA State Finals. They will take on Peoria St. Philomena at the State Tournament this Saturday, January 31 in Macon at…

Paul J. Lund, 94, formerly of Herscher, IL, passed away following a short illness at Majestic Care of Carmel, Carmel, IN, on Friday, January 16, 2026. He was born on July 18, 1931 in rural Gardner, IL to the late…

  Jan 27  –  Volleyball The 7th and 8th grade Tigers played their last regular conference match against MVK last night. 7th grade was victorious in 2 sets 26-24, 25-22. Kinley Delk had 6 aces and 4 digs, Addie Slegl…