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Nov 20 GSW vs Kankakee The Lady Panthers lost to Kankakee 74-20.  The Panthers were led by Kaylee Tousignant with 9 points and followed by Maddie Simms with 6. They will play their final game of the Reed-Custer Tournament against…

Nov 20 The 7th grade girls basketball team closed out their regular season with a 32-16 win over Limestone last night.  Izzy Pittenger had 10 points, 1 rebounds, 2 assists and 7 steals.  Aubrey Watts had 2 points, 1 rebound…

Brian Daniel Robisky, 48, of Elwood, Indiana, and formerly of Dwight, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2025. He was born March 6, 1977, in Streator, the son of Daniel and Kathleen (Stevenson) Robisky. He is survived by his mother…

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Chefs Share Their Secret Ingredients for the Holiday Season (StatePoint) Every family has at least one perfect dish featuring a secret ingredient or special cooking technique, and it’s these twists on tradition that make all the difference. That’s why this…

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News You Can Use Applications are now being accepted for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); all income-eligible households are encouraged to apply. LIHEAP is designed to help low- and fixed-income families meet their energy needs during the…

Illinois 113 railroad crossing in Coal City closes Nov. 23  COAL CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that Illinois 113 will be closed for repairs at the BNSF railroad crossing in Coal City on Sunday, Nov. 23. The…

Allegiant Announces New Nonstop Service from CIRA to Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona [Bloomington, IL] – The Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) is excited to announce new seasonal service on Allegiant Airlines. The new route will provide nonstop service from CIRA to Phoenix-Mesa…

University enrollment in Illinois grows to 10-year high despite some declines by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois November 18, 2025 Article Summary Total enrollment at public universities in Illinois reached a 10-year high of nearly 190,000 this academic year. Deputy…

DKG Members Enjoy Scherenschnitte Paper Cutting By Marcia Wahls On November 15, Alpha Beta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society met at the Chenoa United Methodist Church to learn about Scherenschnitte German Paper Cutting and complete two samples that…

Sign up for holiday events and more at Dwight’s library Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight has fun activities scheduled for November. All of these programs are free and open to the public. You do not need a library card…

Joliet Slammers Announce 2026 Firework Dates  Slammers Game Times and Fireworks Fridays JOLIET, IL – The Joliet Slammers are excited to announce their 10 fireworks dates for the 2026 season. The Slammers will open up their 2026 season on Friday, May…

Dwight Historical Society Declines Dwight Township Request to Modify Pioneer Gothic Church Deed November 17, 2025 – The Dwight Historical Society held a special meeting Tuesday evening to discuss the situation concerning the Pioneer Gothic Church at 201 North Franklin…

Too mentally ill for trial, she spent months in an Illinois jail as the state looked for a hospital bed. She died waiting. by Meredith Newman, Illinois Answers Project November 11, 2025 Khayla Evans had an intellectual disability and a…

Gardner – South Wilmington High School is pleased to announce seven Illinois State Scholars for 2025 – 26! Their achievement reflects not only their individual hard work and dedication, but also the support of their families, teachers, and the GSW…

GIRLS  Most Outstanding Runner-Mikayla Chambers Most Improved Runner-Chloe Biros Trojan Award-Brooklynn Todd BOYS Most Outstanding Runner-Joe Faris Most Improved Runner-David Allen Trojan Award-Luke Josefik Brooklynn Todd, Luke Josefik   Chloe Biros, Mikayla Chambers, Joe Faris   David Allen    

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On November 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Jaime Mallaney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m….

Full SNAP benefits to resume this month after government shutdown ends by Maggie Dougherty, Capitol News Illinois November 14, 2025 Article Summary SNAP benefits have resumed in Illinois, with recipients set to receive the rest of their November benefits over…

IDHS Public Notification About SNAP Benefits IDHS is restoring full USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits now that the federal government shutdown has ended. IDHS anticipates that the remaining benefit payments will be made over the coming days, with…

Morris Hospital Receives “A” Grade for Patient Safety   November 13, 2025, MORRIS, IL –  Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is one of 35 hospitals in Illinois to receive an ‘A’ on the fall 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade that…

Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All State Team – 2025 Evan Cox