Dwight JV Trojans Baseball News
April 9 Dwight Junior Varsity Trojans defeated GSW Varsity Panthers 12-4 Thursday night. Rylan Woodin led the team with 3 hits. Micheal Leithliter earned the win. Here’s a summary of the game: * Dwight Junior Varsity Trojans scored 12…
GSW Softball Results
April 10 Wilmington Wildcats 13 GSW Panthers 3 The GSW varsity softball team lost Friday’s home non-conference game against Wilmington (IL) by a score of 13-3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Wilmington 3 1 4…
Dwight Trojan Varsity Baseball Results
April 10 The Trojans traveled to Braidwood on Friday and Soundly defeated the comets by a score of 5–0. Evan Cox was masterful on the mound tossing a four hitter to go with three strikeouts and no walks. Jackson Launius…
U.S. planting intentions: Less corn, more soybeans
U.S. planting intentions: Less corn, more soybeans By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek U.S. farmers intend to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2026, down 3% from last year, and 84.7 million acres of soybeans, up 4% from last year, according…
Dwight Cannabis Plant to Re-Open With “Grown Rogue” Leasing of Facility
Grown Rogue Enters Illinois Market with Lease of Dwight Cannabis Facility Grown Rogue International Inc. announced it will enter the Illinois adult-use cannabis market through a partnership and lease agreement tied to a cultivation facility in Dwight, Illinois. The Dwight…
DTHS Plans 2026 Post Prom Event
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…
Illinois land values simmer, for now
Illinois land values simmer, for now By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek The 2026 Land Values and Lease Trends Report saw a shift in narrative from recent years, with 61% of survey respondents expecting a decline in farmland prices this year, signaling…
Dwight Trojan • 2026 Track Results
April 8 The Dwight Trojan Track and Field team competed in the Coal City Quad. The boys finished 2nd with 64 points. Graham Meister broke his school discus record with a 174′ 7″ toss. Placers for the trojans were:…
GSWB Sports Round-Up
April 9 – Dwight Track Meet Congratulations to the track team on an amazing start to the season at the 6 team track meet in Dwight last night. A solid effort by all GSWB athletes as we saw each…
DTHS Varsity Softball Results
April 9 Big win for the softball team with a dominant 18-0 win last night. Taylor Heath threw a no-hitter. The team had hot bats, with home runs from Madi Ely and McKenna Woodcock. Softball team is home tonight vs…
Dwight Grade School Board Recap From April 8
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On April 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Jaime Mallaney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m….
Dwight Businesses Collect Over $78,000 in February Gaming
Video Gaming Report for Dwight – February 2026 Gamblers in Dwight wagered $918,392 in February, with $674,599 being returned to them in winnings. This resulted in an increase in Net Terminal Income for Video Gaming Terminals in Dwight of $243,793…
Temperatures From Last Week Recorded in Dwight
Thank you to the Village of Dwight Water Treatment Plant Crew for reporting these numbers to The Paper:
Dwight Police Calls April 9, 2026
Dwight Police Call 4.9.26 Dwight Police Call 4.2.26 Dwight Police Call 3.26.26 Dwight Police Call 3.19.26 Dwight Police Call 3.12.26 Dwight Police Call 3.5.26 Dwight Police Call 2.26.26 Dwight Police Call 2.19.26 Dwight Police Call 2.5.26 Dwight Police Calls 1.29.26…
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATES OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN BRADLEY
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATES OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN BRADLEY BRADLEY – The Bradley Police Department requested the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 to investigate an officer involved shooting. On April 8, 2026, at approximately 12:46…
Illinois 47 closing at railroad crossing in Dwight April 19
Illinois 47 closing at railroad crossing in Dwight April 19 DWIGHT – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that Illinois 47 will be closed for repairs at the Norfolk Southern railroad crossing in Dwight on April 19. The repairs are…
Join Guardian Angel Basset Rescue for its biggest fundraiser of the year—the annual Basset Ball!
Guardian Angel Basset Rescue’s Basset Ball Join Guardian Angel Basset Rescue for its biggest fundraiser of the year—the annual Basset Ball! The evening begins with appetizers as you browse our extensive silent auction, featuring something for everyone: kitchen gadgets, home décor,…
Dwight’s library hosts several upcoming events
Dwight’s library hosts several upcoming events Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight will host a number of upcoming events. These events are free and open to the public. However, due to limited space, registration is required. To register for any…
Grundy County Ewaste and Shredding Event Scheduled for April 18
Ewaste and Shredding Event Scheduled for April 18, 2026 8:00 AM until Noon East Parking Lot of the Grundy County Administration Building 1320 Union Street, Morris, IL 60450 The Grundy County Land Use Department will be hosting an electronic…
High pesticide-use counties often have higher-than-average late-stage cancer rates
High pesticide-use counties often have higher-than-average late-stage cancer rates by Ben Felder, Investigate Midwest, Investigate Midwest March 16, 2026 Seventy-one percent of counties that spray the most glyphosate have late-stage non-Hodgkin lymphoma incidence rates above the national average, according to…
The Joliet Slammers Unveil A Prison Inspired Look and Fan Giveaway For The Big House Ballgame
The Joliet Slammers Unveil A Prison Inspired Look and Fan Giveaway For The Big House Ballgame Historic setting, themed uniforms, and fan experiences highlight one-of-a-kind exhibition game JOLIET, IL – The Joliet Slammers, in conjunction with the Joliet Area Historical Museum,…
Waymo begins testing in Chicago as bill seeks to legalize autonomous vehicles
Waymo begins testing in Chicago as bill seeks to legalize autonomous vehicles Labor, driving unions are raising concerns over safety, job loss Article Summary Autonomous vehicles, known as AVs, currently are being tested on the streets of Chicago. A bill in the legislature would eventually…
Dwight Embraces Amtrak as a Smart, Scenic Travel Option
Dwight Embraces Amtrak as a Smart, Scenic Travel Option DWIGHT, IL — Residents of Dwight and surrounding Livingston County are rediscovering the convenience, affordability, and comfort of passenger rail, as Amtrak service continues to connect this small Illinois community to…
VENDORS WANTED-CRAFT SHOW
VENDORS WANTED-CRAFT SHOW Direct sales and craft vendors wanted for two upcoming events in Gardner on May 2nd and 3rd and June 6. Email creativegemzcraft@gmail.com for details.
Obituary – David Stuart Nelson, Gardner
Gardner, Illinois, feels a little quieter today. On Monday, March 16, 2026, David Stuart Nelson, 83, passed away peacefully at home—the very house he grew up in. Born in Streator in 1942 to Bernard Christian Nelson and Enola (Cumming) Nelson,…
Farmland Prices at Plateau?
Farmland Prices at Plateau? Bloomington, IL April 2, 2026 — Prices being paid for Illinois farmland seem to have plateaued according to authors of articles in the 2026 Illinois Land Values and Lease Trends Report released here today at the annual Land…
