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Why Not Dwight?

Live in Dwight

Founded as a railroad town in 1854, Dwight has grown to become the hometown for multiple generations of families, and welcomes new residents each year. Our mix of historic housing stock, quaint subdivisions, and new construction gives everyone interested in living here the best option to suit their family.

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Invest In Dwight

Conveniently located off of Interstate 55 and Route 66 with an Amtrak station in the center of town, with rail access and Village departments that strive to make processes straightforward and efficient, the Village of Dwight is positioned as the perfect place to invest.

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Visit Dwight

Dwight is a proud Route 66 community, and home to terrific dining options, historic architecture, and loads of small town charm! Our Route 66 Visitors Center hosts thousands of travelers each year.

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About Dwight, IL
Dwight is an historic small town that welcomes all, whether a visitor, new resident, or entrepreneur. Our community honors its history while looking to a prosperous future.  
Dwight is closely connected both within its neighborhoods and to the world at large, with outstanding transportation networks, diverse industry commerce, and open spaces. Dwight nurtures its families and businesses through strong schools, Village services, nonprofit organizations, recreation resources, strong workforce, and a give back to the community spirit. 
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  • Government
    • Village Board
    • Village Board Agendas & Meeting Minutes
    • FOIA Requests
    • Municipal Code
    • Community Resources
    • Requests for Proposals (RFP)
  • Village Departments
    • Administration

      • Village Administrator
      • Village Clerk/Permitting & Billing Clerk/Utility Services/Administrative Assistant
      • Financial Services Coordinator
      • Economic Development
      • Employment
    • Public Works

      • Consumer Confidence Report
      • Lead Line Inventory
    • Transparency Information

      • Annual Fiscal Year Audits
    • Village Inspectors

      • Residential Forms & Permits
      • Commercial Forms & Permits
    • Public Safety

      • EMS
      • Police
  • Forms & Permits
    • Residential Forms & Permits
    • Commercial Forms & Permits
  • Residents
    • Utility Bill Payment Portal
    • Residential Forms & Permits
    • Garbage & Recycling
    • Dwight Fire Protection District
    • Emergency Alerts (CodeRed)
    • Live in Dwight
    • Dwight Public Schools
    • Community Resources
    • Downtown Dwight
    • Parks
    • Route 66
    • Dining
    • Historic Sites
    • Events
    • Prairie Creek Library
    • Community Organizations
  • Businesses & Development
    • Why Not Dwight?
    • Available Sites & Buildings
    • Economic Development
    • TIF & Business Development District
    • Economic Development Commission
    • Dining
    • Permit & Licensing Guide for Businesses
  • Visitors & Travelers
    • Visit Dwight
    • Downtown Dwight
    • Parks
    • Route 66
    • Lodging
    • Historic Sites
    • Amtrak
    • Events
    • Prairie Creek Library
    • Community Organizations
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