Economic Development
The Village of Dwight is a growing community located in a unique area. Dwight has two interchanges located on Interstate 55 that are prime for development. The Village of Dwight is dedicated to bringing in new businesses and corporations along with retaining existing ones. Dwight offers tax incentives in the form of multiple year tax abatements along with a revolving loan fund for the creation and retention of jobs. Dwight offers large parcels of land off Interstate 55, access to two rail systems, and reasonable land prices.  The Village believes in development and planning for the future; thus looking to diversify its economy by welcoming new business and development in the area.

Transportation
The Village of Dwight is located on Interstate 55 with access to Illinois Route 17, Illinois Route 47, and Old Route 66 running through the Village. Dwight offers access to two railroads, Norfolk Southern (East-West) and Union Pacific (North-South). There is also a small airport located one mile outside of the Village.

Housing
Medium house price is comparable with the national average. The average home sale price for a three bedroom single family residence in 1999 was $140,000.

Education

Type Elementary Junior High High School Private

Number 1 1 1 1

Enrollment 530 231 315 48

Utilities
Electricity- Commonwealth Edison
Gas Supplier- NICOR
Local Phone- Ameritech SBC
Water/Sewer- Municipality
Note: H2O (Max of 1,500 gals/min/day)

Work Force

Major Employers R. R. Donnelley Dwight Correctional Center Fox Development Center ALDI Distribution Center

Number Employed 800 310 295 75

Village Government
The Village of Dwight was incorporated in 1854. It is governed by the President and a six member Board of Trustees, who meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month. The Village Board meets at 6:00 p.m.

Additional Information
For further information on the Village of Dwight, calls to Village Officials can be made at::

Dwight Village Hall       
209 South Prairie Ave.
Dwight, Illinois 60420

Administrative Office
(815) 584-3077 or 3083
Fax (815) 584-2680

 

Village Officials James L. Mixen, Village President Angie Airgood, Trustee Jerry Curtis, Trustee Jerry Harris, Trustee Gibs Nielsen, Trustee Michael Woods, Trustee Ron Skinner, Trustee Kevin McNamara, Administrator Patricia E. Drechsel, Comptroller/Village Clerk Irvin L. Masching, Attorney