Tag: Dwight

Kathy Stewart named as Redbird Teacher of the Month for September!  

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…

Dwight Police Calls 5.9.24

            

Feb 16 – Dwight Police The Dwight Police Department responded to Love’s Travel Center on February 15t at approximately 3:00 am., regarding a vehicle fire. Dwight Fire Department and Dwight EMS responded to the scene as well. Upon extinguishing the…

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),…

The Paper has learned that the new multi use path, originally planned from Lions Lake to Renfrew Park via abandoned lanes of Route 66 and Morris Road, has been reduced in scope. The path will now be terminated at Illinois Route 17….

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, MIRANDA FAYE BROYLES, JONATHAN RAY CARTER, CASHEL ELWOOD CHAMBERS, MIKAYLA…

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 widespread nature and destructive results. But such storms are not…

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 mph for most of the Chicago-St. Louis corridor, primarily between…

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 School playing alongside two-time World Series Champion Scott Spiezio.  After…

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 Mr. Pittenger announced that he has chosen Spanish Teacher Nicole…

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 3/14  Mutual aid to Morris – canceled 3/14  Smoke detector…

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 the IKWF state tournament in Rockford on March 10 and…

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…