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Press Release Dwight Police Department November 3, 2025 On November 3, 2025, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Dwight Police Officers observed a vehicle traveling above the posted speed limit on Mazon Avenue. The vehicle was stopped near the intersection of Mazon…

Morris Police Officer Nick Pampinella and civilian Jason Knapp of Glendale Heights were presented with awards for braveryat the City Council Meeting on 10-20-25, after their response to an incident at Stratton Park on August 2, 2025. The Morris Police…

Rotary members are marking progress toward a polio-free world while helping to end the paralyzing disease Rotary members honor World Polio Day, 24th October Rotary members around the globe are taking action in honor of World Polio Day to raise…

HERITAGE CORRIDOR DESTINATIONS SHOWCASES ROUTE 66 TO INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AGENTS AND MEDIA Joliet, IL – June 23, 2025 — As the world’s top travel professionals gathered in Chicago for IPW, the premier international travel trade show held June 14-18, 2025,…

The Dwight Village Board of Trustees met Tuesday February 25 in the lower level of the Public Service Complex. Trustees in attendance were Josh Jahn, Pete Meister, Marla Kinkade, Jenny Johnson and Brian Berta. Absent was Justin Eggenberger. Also present…

The Dwight Village Board of Trustees met Tuesday January 28. Below are key items from the meeting: Under new business these were approved: Motion to accept the resignation of full-time employment to part-time employment of Cassandra Walsh effective January 25,…

Three Village of Dwight Committee Meetings were held Tuesday, January 22. Below are recaps of the meetings:   HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING – 4:30 p.m. Traffic Regulation Agreement The Committee discussed an agreement with the school districts regarding traffic…

The Dwight Village Board of Trustees met Monday, December 16, 2024 and passed Ordinance 1537 establishing the recommended tax levy amount of $1,322,375 for 2024. This is an increase of $300,384 (29.39%) over the previous year levy of $1,021,991 and…

U.S. sets ethanol exports record By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek Already the world’s top ethanol producer, the U.S. exported a record 1.75 billion gallons from September 2023 to August 2024 — an increase of 43% from the previous marketing year. And…

Congratulations to the Dwight Mighty Mites Youth Football Cheer Squad for earning a Silver trophy at the Cheer Competition Saturday, October 6 in Watseka !! Way to go girls!! Mighty Mites 2024 Cheer Squad Back row left to right: Bella…

Dr. Lindsey Jensen, former teacher at Dwight Township High School and 2018 Teacher of the Year Award Winner, will be inducted into the College of Education Hall of Fame at Illinois State University on Friday, September 27, during the University’s…

Chicago-St. Louis passenger rail improvements competing for America’s top transportation project Fifth time in seven years IDOT in the mix for project of the year September 6, 2024 CHICAGO – The transformation of Chicago-to-St. Louis passenger rail, including the introduction of…

Giannoulias Opens State Flag Redesign Contest Illinoisans can submit designs online or via mail until Oct. 18   Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced today that the Illinois Flag Commission will begin accepting public submissions for a new state…

Agriculture needs a stable workforce in 2024  By BRIAN DUNCAN Illinois Farm Bureau President  Finding and affording labor are among the top challenges Illinois farmers, suppliers and processors tell me they face in 2024. From locating qualified truck drivers to…

  The Dwight Village Board of Trustees met Monday, October 23 in the Public Services Complex. Trustees present were Randy Irvin, Pete Meister, Marla Kinkade, Jenny Johnson, and Brian Berta. Also in attendance were Village President Paul Johnson, Village Attorney…

  9/1/23 SCORE BY QUARTER 1 2 3 4 OT Final St Edward 6 0 0 8 0 14 Dwight 8 25 0 7 0 40 The Dwight Trojans took control in the 2nd quarter and went on to defeat…

The Dwight Trojans will take on Minonk (Fieldcrest) Friday August 25 in Minonk. This game will be the first as a member of the newly-formed Chicagoland Prairie Conference. Member schools of CPC include Elmwood, Melrose Park (Walther Christian), Norridge (Ridgewood),…

Clarence F. Simantel, 98, of Dwight, IL Clarence F. Simantel, 98, of Dwight, IL, passed away peacefully at 7:20am at Heritage Healthcare and Rehab in Dwight, IL on March 2, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on…

The Dwight Village Board met on Monday February 27. Trustees in attendance were Randy Irvin, Marla Kinkade, Pete Meister, and Jenny Johnson. Absent were Justin Eggenberger and Chuck Butterbrodt. Also at the meeting were Mayor Paul Johnson, Village Adninistrator Kevin…

Lady Trojan Basketball had their awards Wednesday February 22nd. Most Valuable Player of the year was Kassy Kodat (Jr.) & Most Improved Player was shared between Emerson Peters (SO.) & Ella Legner (SO). Photo Attached – L to R –…

Donald G. “Don” Funk, Dwight Donald G. “Don” Funk, 94, of Dwight, IL, passed away at Goldwater Care Nursing Home in Pontiac, IL on February 21, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 25, 2023,…

The Dwight Village Board met in Regular Session on Monday February 13. Trustees in attendance were Randy Irvin, Pete Meister, Marla Kinkade, and Jenny Johnson. Absent were Justin Eggenberger and Chuck Butterbrodt. Mike Haerr from Livingston County Veterans’ Assistance Commission…

Harold R. Bissey – Obituary 95, of Dwight, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at his residence. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 16, 2023 at United Methodist Church of Dwight at 11:00 am with Reverend…

Terrence Adams Terrence Lee “Terry” Adams, 71, of Dwight, passed away, at OSF St. James Hospital in Pontiac. Cremation rites will be accorded and services will be held January 12, 3 p.m. at Hager Memorial Home in Dwight. Visitation will…

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Scoring – Career: Katy Koonz 88-91   — 1314 Erin Daniels 99-02  —  1219 Chaney Tambling 07-10  —  1127 Kayla Kodat 17-21  —  1096 Kolby Hoffman  07-10  —  1025 Kim Pokarney 95-98  —  978 Scoring – Season: Jenny Christensen…

Rich Tock, Dwight native and DTHS graduate, recently retired after a 50-year career in the golf business. Growing up in Dwight, he spent many hours at Dwight Country Club golfing as well as working. In l965, a freshman in high…

The Dwight Village Board failed to pass the resolution in support of the acquisition of the former Dwight Correctional Center at their meeting Monday Nov. 28. The vote was two in favor and three opposed. More details will be in…

Mary S. McCormick of Dwight, Illinois passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Accolade Health Care in Pontiac, Illinois. She was born in 1951 in Watseka, Illinois, the daughter of James A. and Rosalia E. McCormick. Mary will always be…

Dennis Eugene Miller, age 59, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, where he resided with his longterm partner, Sandra Willis. He will be laid to rest with his mother at a private family burial at…

  by Brandon LaChance Dwight Police Department Detective and School Liaison, Gary Beier, is always looking for opportunities to help improve the village. Whether it’s strengthening the inner core or expanding to make Dwight bigger and better, Beier regularly searches…

  by Brandon LaChance TV cameras are not the norm in the village of Dwight. However, this may change thanks to the Old Rt. 66 Family Restaurant. “CBS contacted me a month ago and then called me (Wednesday, June 22)…

by Brandon LaChance The Dwight Police Department was called around 1 a.m. on Feb. 1 about an armed robbery at the Love’s Travel Stop & Country Store located on Northbrook Drive in Dwight. The suspect was reported to have left…