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Dwight Police Calls 6.1.23

DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL 2023 GRADUATES ANDERSON, WILLIAM BRADLEY BACHAND, COLLIN MICHAEL BARTLETT, BRANDON MICHAEL-EVAN BASTIAN, SOPHIE JEAN BEIER, ALYSSA LEIGH BOONE, WILLIAM GEORGE BOUCHER, DELANEY CECELIA BOVELLE, LOGAN JAMES BOVELLE,…

On Memorial Day Americans remember those who have died in military service to the United States. The National Moment of Remembrance is an annual event that asks all citizens, wherever…

   

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT ALCOHOL COUNTERMEASURE ENFORCEMENT PATROLS    Pontiac – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 5 Interim Commander, Lt. Tim Sweeney, announces the ISP will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure…

Dust storms are rare but not unheard of in Illinois  By DANIEL GRANT  FarmWeek  The large dust storm that struck central Illinois May 1 was a rare event for its…

Schedules to remain unchanged for several weeks Important safety reminders CHICAGO – Amtrak and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) have received federal approval for maximum speeds up to 110…

Coming home: Farm life ‘draws you back in’  By ALI PRESTON  FarmWeek  Jill Craver had waited a year and a half to pitch her pharmaceutical products to a group of…

May 2, 2023, MORRIS, IL – The Board of Directors at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has announced new officers and a new Board member. Dave Bzdill is the new…

IL Freedom Caucus calls for Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to end mask mandate for driving tests Springfield, IL – The IL Freedom Caucus is issuing the following statement on a…

On April 20th, GSWB Varsity Club invited former Chicago White Sox player, Kelly Dransfeldt, to share his career experiences with the club.  Dransfeldt was a three-sport athlete at Morris High…

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #23Held in the Dwight Township High School Board Room On April 19, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. TROJAN OF THE MONTH…

The Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival is a two-day event on the most famous two-lane highway in America. This 100-mile self-guided tour has been expanded to include activities from…

Incidents 3/9 through 3/16 Assisted Dwight EMS on 33 medical emergencies 3/10  Motor vehicle accident – Rt 66 3/11  Motor vehicle accident – I-55 3/12  Motor vehicle accident – rural Dwight…

Dalton DeLong is heading to state for the Dwight Wrestling Club. Dalton placed third at the Champaign Sectional on March 4, going 3-1 on the day. He will compete at…

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,…

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…

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.) &…

The Dwight Trojans Fall to Serena in Regionals – 63 – 41                

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…

Pritzker announces $40 million grant program to promote development-ready ‘megasites’ Dwight Properties Included By NIKA SCHOONOVER Capitol News Illinois nschoonover@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday announced the creation…

It’s no secret that walking is good for you. In fact, medical experts say it’s better than running. Walking improves fitness, reduces pain, eases depression and fatigue, and helps with…

Now is the Time to Prep Your Lawn and Garden for Warm Weather   (StatePoint) It may feel like warm weather is still a way’s off, but you should already…

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…

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…

Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin survived sudden cardiac arrest after he collapsed in the first quarter of Monday night’s Bills game against the host Cincinnati Bengals because of quick action by the…

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,…