Village of Dwight

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM

The Village of Dwight is partnering with the North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program funded by the federal government. Program partners also include the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Tri-County Opportunities Council (TCOC).

The goal of this program is to rehabilitate approximately 10–12 single-family, owner-occupied homes within the Village limits for low-to-moderate income households. Improvements may help make homes safer, healthier, more energy efficient, and bring them up to current code standards.

Residents interested in participating may stop by Village Hall to pick up a survey or contact Village Hall at 815-584-3077 for additional information.

Residents may also receive a letter and survey in the mail regarding this program. We strongly encourage homeowners to complete and return the survey, as participation is a critical part of the grant application process and helps demonstrate community need.

This is a quick turnaround, as completed surveys must be returned by June 3rd.

05/26/2026

Reminder: Garbage delay this week.

Wednesday pickup will be on Thursday.
Thursday pickup will be on Friday.

05/25/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.
We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

On behalf of the Village of Dwight, we wish you continued success in all that comes next!

05/20/2026

We’re celebrating 100 years of Historic Route 66 all year long!

Did you know the Village of Dwight is home to its very own Visitors Center along Old Route 66? Each year from May through October, our amazing team of volunteers welcomes thousands of travelers from around the world to experience a piece of Route 66 history.

Built in 1933, the National Register of Historic Place-listed Ambler-Becker Texaco Station served travelers for more than six decades before closing in 1999. In 2002, the station was generously donated to the Village of Dwight and transformed into the Visitors Center we know today.

What makes this landmark even more special? Throughout its entire history as a working service station, it had only two owners: Basil “Tubby” Ambler and Phil Becker.

Stop by and help us celebrate a century of the Mother Road!

05/19/2026

This week, we also recognize and celebrate EMS Week!

We are incredibly thankful for the dedicated men and women who serve our Village and surrounding communities each and every day.

Thank you to our EMS team for your continued service and dedication to the Village of Dwight. We truly appreciate all that you do!

🚑 Happy EMS Week 2026 from Dwight EMS! 🚑

EMS Week is a time to recognize and celebrate the EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, dispatchers, nurses, and first responders who work every day to provide emergency care to our communities.

We are incredibly proud of the dedicated members of Dwight EMS and thankful for the strong partnerships we share with Dwight Fire, Odell Fire, Emington-Campus Fire, Allen Township Fire, our hospitals, dispatchers, law enforcement agencies, and mutual aid departments.

Thank you to all EMS professionals for your hard work, compassion, dedication, and commitment to serving others — day and night.

We also want to thank our community for your continued support and trust in us.

Happy EMS Week 2026! 🇺🇸🚑💙

05/18/2026

Happy Public Works Week 2026!

This week, we proudly recognize and thank our incredible Village of Dwight Public Works team for everything they do to keep our Village running smoothly each and every day.

From maintaining streets and parks to snow removal, repairs, emergency response, and countless behind-the-scenes tasks, their hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed.

We appreciate all that you do for our Village!

05/14/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? The weather looks beautiful, so head downtown for SpringFest in Dwight this Saturday!

The Vendor Show kicks off at 1 PM, followed by Buzz the Gut at 3 PM!

Plus, the kids can enjoy bounce houses and inflatables throughout the afternoon!

05/12/2026

🚔 Happy Police Week! 🚔

This week, we proudly recognize and thank the dedicated men and women of the Dwight Police Department for their commitment, service, and sacrifice to our community each and every day.

Your professionalism, courage, and compassion do not go unnoticed. Thank you for always being there to protect and serve the residents, businesses, and visitors of Dwight.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to all law enforcement agencies near and far for the work you do daily to keep our communities safe. Your dedication and service are truly valued.

Please join us in showing appreciation to our Dwight Police Department and all law enforcement officers during Police Week!