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Dwight Police Department Press Release on Escaped Motorist

 November 4, 2025

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…

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Morris Police Officer Nick Pampinella and Civilian Jason Knapp of Glendale Heights Presented Awards for Bravery

 October 24, 2025

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…

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Rotary members are marking progress toward a polio-free world while helping to end the paralyzing disease

 October 21, 2025

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…

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HERITAGE CORRIDOR DESTINATIONS SHOWCASES ROUTE 66 TO INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AGENTS AND MEDIA

 June 24, 2025

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,…

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Dwight Village Board Meets – Stevenson Pool Topic of Discussion

 March 1, 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…

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Notes From Dwight Village Board Meeting – Jan 28, 2025 – Pool to close/Fireworks Funding Approved

 February 1, 2025

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,…

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Village of Dwight Jan 21 Committee Meetings Recap

 January 22, 2025

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…

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Dwight Village Board Approves Tax Levy Increase

 December 18, 2024

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…

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Lindsey Jensen to be Inducted into ISU College of Education Hall of Fame September 23, 2024

 September 23, 2024

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…

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Grape Koolaid for the Geese!? – Village of Dwight Board of Trustees Recap Oct 23

 October 24, 2023

  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…

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Obituary – Clarence F. Simantel, Dwight

 March 3, 2023

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…

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Dwight Hires New Village Administrator

 February 28, 2023

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…

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Obituary – Donald G. “Don” Funk, Dwight

 February 22, 2023

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,…

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Dwight Village Board Meeting Recap – Feb 13

 February 14, 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…

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Obituary – Harold R. Bissey, Dwight

 January 9, 2023

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…

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Obituary – Terrence Adams, Dwight

 January 6, 2023

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…

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Dwight Township High School Girls Basketball Records

 January 3, 2023

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…

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Dwight Native, Rich Tock, Retires from Golf Business

 December 9, 2022

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…

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Dwight Village Board Fails to Pass Prison Resolution

 November 30, 2022

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…

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Mary S. McCormick

 July 20, 2022

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…

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Dennis Eugene Miller

 July 20, 2022

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…

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Lights, camera, action Old Rt. 66 Family Restaurant to make TV debut – Full story in the 7.6 issue of The Paper!

 July 7, 2022

  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)…

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