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More than half of Illinois crops in the ground as planting progresses By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek  While some Illinois farmers finished planting earlier than usual this spring, others are still in the middle of a drawn-out season. Kendall-Grundy Farm Bureau…

The 52nd Annual Dwight Invitational Golf Tournament was held on Saturday, May 9th, at Dwight Country Club. Sixty players competed under windy and difficult conditions for the title. The overall champion for the 2nd year in a row was Carter…

Dwight’s library offers free summer events and challenges Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight has planned several events to keep members of our community, both young and old, busy, entertained, and learning throughout the summer. These events are free and…

GSWB Baseball Camp Open to boys entering 5th-8th grade at Gardner, Braceville, South Wilmington, MVK, and Dwight.

Jessie and Lee will be making a celebrity appearance at Crazy 80’s auto museum this Thursday, May 21. Lee says he has always wanted to make this trip, and along with his horse Jessie, are traveling America to see the…

Prairie Creek Library closes out the spring with several events Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight has planned several events in May. These events are free and open to the public. However, due to limited space, registration is required. To…

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On May 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Jaime Mallaney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m….

DTHS Varsity Baseball Team Front Row LtoR: Jackson Launius, Ethan Cox, Asher Kargle, Jacob Wilkey, Joey Starks, Maddox DeLong, Gavin Leach and Ethan Pakula Back Row LtoR: Coach Mickey McDowell, Ayden Collom, Zach Bumpous, Hunter Paulsen, Micheal Leithliter, Carson Sandeno…

Morris Hospital Hosts Volunteer Appreciation LuncheonMay 11, 2026, May 11, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers recently hosted a celebratory luncheon at the Morris Country Club to recognize hospital volunteers for achieving milestones in volunteer hours and…

Dwight Village Clerk Nicole Bozarth swears in Gary Beier as Deputy Police Chief at the Village Board Meeting on Tuesday, April 28.  

GARDNER SOUTH WILMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND DIRECTOR MICHAEL LEONE NAMED QUARTERFINALIST FOR 2026 MUSIC EDUCATOR AWARD PRESENTED BY THE RECORDING ACADEMY AND GRAMMY MUSEUM   Gardner South Wilmington High School Band Director Michael Leone has been named a quarterfinalist for…

  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…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

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 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)…