<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/cruise-night-is-saturday-farmers-market-returning-to-sublette/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T23:00:02.259Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T23:00:02.259Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cruise night is Saturday; farmers market returning to Sublette]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/E96rzN8b1xCsCw-VMvSF6NSzBrc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ORZRYULRIBPHVAKZD2YZ7KZCHU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A farmers market will make a return to Sublette this summer.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/05/14/ogle-county-judge-denies-dismissal-of-false-reporting-charges-filed-against-woman-tied-to-rochelle-rodeo/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T23:00:01.268Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T23:00:01.268Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ogle County judge denies dismissal of false reporting charges filed against woman tied to Rochelle rodeo]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Q5gKGmbmwCa03Tx_UkAS0bJb5kQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WBJZJ7YP7RC6DAQPZEGIF4SABU.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ogle County Associate Judge Anthony Peska makes his rulings on defense attorneys' motions to dismiss charges against a Chicago woman on Wednesday, May 13, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/rock-falls-student-earns-research-grant-from-university-of-wisconsin-whitewater/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T23:00:02.234Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T23:00:02.234Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rock Falls student earns research grant from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Cp4GoHPc6EF0NJaTZaZjCm4ts5g=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ACMU5RLB4JCNTP26Y6RXEO2XXM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE: Makenna Arickx crosses the stage after receiving her diploma Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Rock Falls High School’s 144th commencement ceremony.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/05/14/ashtons-schmitz-elected-to-membership-into-honor-society-of-phi-kappa-phi-at-niu/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T23:00:02.247Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T23:00:02.247Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ashton’s Schmitz elected to membership into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at NIU]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/o7w40FCmJ8kKJS6XOnjA8P-n7Ek=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GC2PB347FJAYLA72GANM7PDHDE.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Education News from Shaw Local News Network]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/forreston-polo-oregon-milledgeville-west-carroll-girls-qualify-for-state-track-and-field-meet/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T22:44:30.028Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T22:44:30.028Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Forreston-Polo, Oregon, Milledgeville, West Carroll girls qualify for state in track and field]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/CBWk1BsCU5-NlVY1d1Twta-kbDA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/545R4UEEL5CJDCQSCLZ35EGTNE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Forreston-Polo's Bree Schneiderman starts the 400 meters at the 1A Winnebago Sectional on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She went on to win the event and qualify for the state meet next week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/newman-sprinters-have-big-day-fulton-girls-take-second-at-erie-sectional-track-and-field-meet/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T22:13:59.562Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T22:13:59.562Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Newman sprinters have big day, Fulton girls take second at 1A Erie Sectional track and field meet]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/GB3P9Cm1E2S-v5-HAButhjKnLhg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6YUNAXZEINFADJTEL3D7IOY4J4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Newman’s Elaina Allen (right) and Paizlee Williams took first and second in the 100 dash Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during the Class 1A Erie Sectional meet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/05/14/supreme-court-preserves-access-to-widely-used-abortion-pill-while-lawsuit-plays-out/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T22:09:35.543Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T22:09:35.543Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/10v2JeHRFr88-ZYfRzrONRmX58M=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WT46OXN3BFA6VK3VU5CWBR7YI4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE - Boxes of the drug mifepristone sit on a shelf at the West Alabama Women's Center in Tuscaloosa, Ala., March 16, 2022. A federal judge in Texas on Friday, April 7, 2023, ordered a hold on the U.S. approval of the abortion medication mifepristone, throwing into question access to the nation’s most common method of abortion in a ruling that waved aside decades of scientific approval. Federal lawyers representing the FDA are expected to swiftly appeal the ruling. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed, File)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/05/14/illinois-senate-democrats-introduce-bills-to-regulate-artificial-intelligence/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T21:25:54.475Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T21:25:54.475Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois Senate Democrats introduce bills to regulate artificial intelligence]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Ly35JUcw9EavVvfNLXcYhMcNCGA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/V4VNQ5P2RZHFXEKG6XMCB6TR5E.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sen. Bill Cunningham speaks at a news conference announcing the AI bill package on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Cunningham said the package game, in part, out of a lack of federal action to regulate AI.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/05/14/whooping-cough-on-the-rise-in-dekalb-county-health-department-warns/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T21:24:22.129Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T21:24:22.129Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Whooping cough on the rise in DeKalb County, health department warns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/aWhcZ_Tteh5amMVWafJbLhgVSEk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6MGAA62TPMNH3T6CHDDGMR2CL4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shaw Local file photo – The DeKalb County Health Department on Thursday announced an increase in local cases of pertussis, known as whooping cough, with five cases reported within the last week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/14/bureau-valley-amboy-st-bede-girls-advance-to-state/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T21:22:47.088Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T21:22:47.088Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bureau Valley, Amboy, St. Bede girls advance to IHSA state track & field meet]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/5m5Pol5lFn9gsaeNW4xIQ5BAIUk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XTJNBDIFK5CVJDWVF3USZLTXIA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Amboy co-op's Jillian Anderson, a senior from Ohio, competes in the high jump  Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during the Class 1A Erie Sectional meet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/05/14/heres-what-construction-is-slated-for-il-routes-71-and-47-in-kendall-county/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T21:00:00.584Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T21:00:00.584Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here’s what construction is slated for IL Routes 71 and 47 in Kendall County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[yorkville,yorkville il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/LFnT3RxWzA0n0PgF5_qrPIyEevU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5SQB7Z6CUYJUJMAINZAHFX4VB4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(file photo) The Illinois Department of Transportation is working on roadway expansion projects of both Illinois Routes 71 and 47 in Kendall County. Pictured, a previous expansion project on Route 47 in the Yorkville-area.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/14/for-68-years-one-educator-has-helped-princeton-children-learn-and-grow/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:59:56.222Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:59:56.222Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[For 68 years, one educator has helped Princeton children learn and grow]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/4TfhTVViSim2l2GwvNh8jDjM7Jk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LD3Z2U3NCRCS5EDZ7YFCGDPACE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Eleanor Walker, reads an Easter book to her preschool class on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Douglas School in Princeton.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/14/janice-campbell-wins-tuesday-may-14s-wyaton-hills-ladies-day-golf/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:54:39.55Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:54:39.55Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Janice Campbell wins Tuesday, May 14’s Wyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/b01Yx3R1l4gFgc9q5kus-6vH9BQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ASOPMEQNBBBGZIEQP64XES3NUY.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wyaton Hills Golf Course logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/12/joliet-woman-wins-will-county-forest-districts-photo-contest-capturing-magical-moment-at-ohara-woods/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:45:43.529Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:45:43.529Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet woman wins Will County forest district’s photo contest capturing ‘magical moment’ at O’Hara Woods ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/wyXwXlVKTaMaf9owUe6_1NSmgBI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/EXNTSQ3RNJHKPECPPGT66XROUE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Michelle Wendling of Joliet won the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Preserve the Moment photo contest in April with this photo taken at O’Hara Woods Preserve in Romeoville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/05/14/baby-bison-born-at-kane-county-forest-preserve-1st-bison-mothers-day-in-more-than-200-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:39:01.119Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:39:01.119Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baby bison born at Kane County forest preserve; 1st bison Mother’s Day in more than 200 years]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/CGBbnE7nCWcmtqIA9AmBxXSIwdg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/J4WFQY3SXJH4ZM6XAEUT6COPQ4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The first baby bison was born in the reintroduced herd of bison at Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve in Kane County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/05/14/indian-creeks-ally-keilman-qualifies-for-state-in-both-hurdles-wednesdays-daily-chronicle-sports-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:31:59.028Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:31:59.028Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Indian Creek’s Ally Keilman qualifies for state in both hurdles: Wednesday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/KkkPUZ0Pck35fJa5T4yZnoxvAjQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CODYMP3HDVDRVJJ5DOFX3BXOVI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oregon's Jillian Hammer (center) leads Winnebago's Avery Brule (left) and Indian Creek's Ally Keilman (right) as she heads to the finish line first in the 100 meters hurdles at the 1A Winnebago Sectional on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/13/brynna-anderson-henry-softball-fly-high-at-woodland-tuesdays-newstribune-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:31:40.87Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:31:40.87Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Brynna Anderson, Henry softball fly high at Woodland: Tuesday’s NewsTribune roundup   ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/FioU-FRwpY1lFQ-KxY89sL4iKGA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NY6T3EXU5ZDW5M4GOQPSXHYDGU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Henry-Senachwine's Addison Robbins gets a hit against Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Woodland High School. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/05/14/cade-laudeman-rj-kennedy-morris-come-back-from-five-down-against-sycamore-for-key-interstate-8-win/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:27:27.624Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:27:27.624Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cade Laudeman, RJ Kennedy, Morris come back from five down against Sycamore for key Interstate 8 win]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois high school baseball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/u9xrBLqoTWUJwBFi4iwJFlfauBo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CGR2R7U7OFG4FOGIKM3GWKESLE.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morris' Cade Laudeman delivers a pitch Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during their game at the Sycamore Community Sports Complex.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/thank-you/everyday-heroes/2026/05/14/morris-announcer-turns-volunteer-lark-into-lifelong-calling/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:22:32.966Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:22:32.966Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Morris announcer turns volunteer lark into lifelong calling]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/6K20GJwiM4VaFDqBmp-a71arRWw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/62FFU67LLNGQZOW4A4M5YBJDVQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morris public address announcer Jeff Vogen has been the voice of football games for more than 20 years.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/news/2026/05/14/south-elgin-man-charged-in-lombard-crash-that-killed-woman/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:21:19.527Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:21:19.527Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[South Elgin man charged in Lombard crash that killed woman]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/cKcG5HIdwhNMU_2wWXPaJZHdf_o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GV7HQ5L5OQOSJJGE5OZAQDW53M.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/05/14/crews-respond-after-tornado-say-theyre-just-doing-their-job/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:20:04.304Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:20:04.304Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Crews respond after tornado, say they’re just doing their job]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ilspZ9aGuaHCLnbKd8frlMNcw1I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MDZX3RUNGRCGHMBHW4NXF57VQI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aroma Fire Protection District Fire Chief Luke Shepherd (right) and firefighters (from left) Jeremy Neufeld, Andrew Bowes and Kyle King stand in the fire station on April 8, 2026. The four are part of a crew that responded immediately to the aftermath of the March 10 tornado that hit Aroma Township and Aroma Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/05/12/illinois-firefighters-honored-for-service-in-annual-ceremony-memorial/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:17:42.272Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:17:42.272Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois firefighters honored for service in annual ceremony, memorial]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/bfU44kZGy1c85LuSrvByC47h8s0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/X373WVT3UBACBOQW7UCDC6O4PA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the honor guard march at Tuesday’s memorial for Cpt. David Meyer. Meyer was among those honored in an annual ceremony after he died in 2025 from injuries sustained battling a garage fire.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/14/online-master-gardener-training-available-for-will-grundy-and-kankakee-residents/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:14:57.193Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:14:57.193Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Online master gardener training available for Will, Grundy and Kankakee residents ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/HsXNLlpQ4750PptPcUwdYjibW9Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2UUWF6FQ45G47DY6UPHYWLLN3Q.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The University of Illinois Extension will host a summer 2026 session of online master gardener training for residents of Will, Grundy and Kankakee counties. Pictured is master gardener Jen Vock.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/13/dylan-howlett-throws-3-hit-shutout-as-bureau-valley-tops-galva-10-0/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:11:27.976Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:11:27.976Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dylan Howlett spins 3-hit shutout as Bureau Valley tops Galva 10-0]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/2VkDAWHCKSLT2Scp12wvPG2i-gg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OVTPTGTXW5CXBBIRW2OCC5ZCBQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bureau Valley senior Logan Philhower dives back safely to first base on a pick-off attempt Tuesday in Manlius. The Storm picked up a 10-0 Lincoln Trail Conference win over Galva.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/14/lincoln-way-centrals-mia-forystek-shines-at-class-3a-bloom-sectional-the-herald-news-wednesday-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:07:31.783Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:07:31.783Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lincoln-Way Central’s Mia Forystek shines at Class 3A Bloom Sectional: The Herald-News Wednesday Roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/7NISv4Xc7-pWLgbpU5vZ-fu-fJY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WILTFGM6BREDZMTMVNOIDA6MAY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lincoln-Way Central's Nicole Demma clears the state-qualifying height of 1.57 meters in the high jump during the Class 3A Bloom Township Girls Track and Field Sectional on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/14/joliet-man-charged-with-first-degree-murder-in-shooting-outside-residence/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:04:59.997Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:04:59.997Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet man charged with first-degree murder in shooting outside residence]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dwJERntlvt2Ex8VLC3x0N4GZfJ8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/YB2RTRXNPNFMVNLKT7D257E2DQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Willis Ellis, 58, Joliet]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/14/lockports-trace-schaaf-throws-gem-to-help-porters-close-in-on-swsc-title/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:50:03.23Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T19:50:03.23Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lockport’s Trace Schaaf throws gem to help Porters close in on SWSC title]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois high school boys basketball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/QYV4GVTo7Ve1gDx_T4iTNBY9JVg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/FU27ZRVNUVBLRKXKSRZZUANYGQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lockport's Trace Schaaf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/05/13/notorious-batavia-intersection-eyed-for-construction-to-ease-traffic-public-meeting-planned/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:44:28.67Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T19:44:28.67Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Notorious Batavia intersection eyed for construction to ease traffic, public meeting planned]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[batavia]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/NJk8vieFbG8pKbzIcZxUNgIV3xI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QFDCCI3PWFCE3JG22HILVTYSVQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Kane County Division of Transportation is eyeing improvements to the Fabyan Parkway bridge over the Fox River and the intersection at Fabyan Parkway at Illinois Route 25.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/05/13/illinois-is-banning-bradford-pear-trees-heres-why-experts-want-them-gone/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:24:29.392Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T19:24:29.392Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois is banning Bradford pear trees. Here’s why experts want them gone]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dDhAQ6nrQYjWauKzI5Q7s5eiU3E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QPNO2HDDZ5A6XO4L3ZDYKJMC6U.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Callery pear trees are an invasive species that can pose harm to the environment.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/14/yorkville-wins-southwest-prairie-conference-boys-track-championship/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:20:59.618Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T19:20:59.618Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Yorkville boys track wins Southwest Prairie Conference championship]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/8DFSvFEddT7XUgxNkdrT22XLGkk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/U76P2WXFPBHFBOAQJOX2OVDRAQ.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Yorkville’s Aiden Kolkmeyer wins the 110 Meter Hurdles in the Southwest Prairie Conference boys track and field championship on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Joliet West High School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/mchenry-huntley-baseball-win-to-remain-tied-for-first-in-fvc-northwest-herald-wednesday-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:20:05.823Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T19:20:05.823Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[McHenry, Huntley baseball win to remain tied for first in FVC: Wednesday’s Northwest Herald roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/TzAGh-UjekweEvLfBym9V23z6vY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CVHV2KET4FEANLOSJTZ4QKBWIM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[McHenry Warriors logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/authenticity-people-trust-algonquin-librarian-is-also-passionate-volunteer-advocate/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:17:34.5Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T19:17:34.5Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Authenticity people trust’: Algonquin librarian is also passionate volunteer, advocate]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/uGHMM5kM-87PnjkZGD1kvNcGU3c=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/74DD6PL73ZGCZH2IEQEHTQFPJE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Librarian Holly Eberle of Crystal Lake stands at the Eastgate Branch of  Algonquin Area Public Library on May 4, 2026. She is a librarian who is and has been very active in the community. She volunteered to help teens at the BREAK center in Crystal Lake, wrote letters and sent books to inmates in jail and prison, served on committees against book bans, and she's also on the advisory board for the sheriff's police social worker program.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/osf-saint-katharine-center-for-health-continues-to-expand-specialty-services-in-sterling/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:11:01.771Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T19:11:01.771Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[OSF Saint Katharine – Center for Health continues to expand specialty services in Sterling]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/P6F1jH4csfofxudOljwidiRftr8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PKHG5R5PYBADHNBM4ESR3SVMGQ.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[OSF Saint Katharine – Center for Health in Sterling continues to expand access to specialty care in Whiteside County with the addition of Dr. Andrew Feyh, a board‑certified general surgeon, and Taylor Carroll, a nurse practitioner bringing gastroenterology services to the clinic.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/bears/2026/05/14/chicago-bears-to-play-detroit-lions-on-thanksgiving-during-2026-nfl-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:06:44.221Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T19:06:44.221Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chicago Bears to play Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving during 2026 NFL season]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[chicago bears]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/aZcFlqyVigD9jh2pO-eeZOV31Y8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/V6EPUNFXPZBWBHK4P2FWYXBSF4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chicago Bears defensive end Grady Jarrett, right, tackles Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams in Chicago last season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/13/joliet-west-hs-names-its-2026-mr-and-ms-alpha-omega/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:04:11.097Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T19:04:11.097Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet West H.S. names its 2026 Mr. and Ms. Alpha Omega]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/zeXy3PrMa1Dhzg6iGdfvGjDVPnw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/D73DGH6C5JCIDB3UX5RPRPO4YE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Calloway Walsh  and Payton Palesh hold their certificates after being named 2026 Mr. and Ms. Alpha Omega at Joliet West High School's Senior Awards on May 6. The award recognizes the school's most distinguished graduating seniors for academic excellence, leadership, and service to the community.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/05/14/kendall-county-extension-holding-annual-plant-sale-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:00:00.474Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T19:00:00.474Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kendall County Extension holding annual plant sale this weekend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/KDIXZYtqgJ6EoMZOIGj1FD4BNSQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/EBSZ3ZQSIBDDJPEBVEFM6UA43Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Kendall County master gardeners program will host its annual plant sale at the University of Illinois Extension office in Yorkville on Saturday, May 16, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/13/termination-hearing-for-joliet-police-lieutenant-continued-to-another-date-after-4-hours-in-closed-session/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T18:56:59.481Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T18:56:59.481Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Termination hearing for Joliet police lieutenant continued to another date after 4 hours in closed session]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/UdwMPmegTnojSrOEsFlSB6qm5YQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QBFU44S3PJHGBDXEGQVIGNSJMI.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joliet Police Lt. Jeremy Harrison attends a special hearing by the Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissions on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Joliet City Hall. Harrison was recommended for termination by Joliet Police Chief William Evans for personnel matters.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/marketing/2026/05/14/read-all-about-them/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T18:56:31.48Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T18:56:31.48Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Read all about them]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Fy_50UTVvyUexPqAO_hqMDCIRRU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/N7VVP76CPVGDXE737RBT5IBGX4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Thank You, Everyday Heroes Read Now_Ogle]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/05/13/illinois-budget-picture-tightens-in-final-stretch-amid-economic-uncertainty/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T18:53:06.206Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T18:53:06.206Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois’ budget picture tightens in final stretch amid economic uncertainty]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/5bdSuoLr5waCJoFU4srPdQubtEM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NA7JIKKU2FFUDPQTYXHUY7PWLA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Senate Revenue Committee Chair Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, listens to a budget update from Department of Revenue Director David Harris on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/marketing/2026/05/14/read-about-our-everyday-heroes/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T18:50:52.06Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T18:50:52.06Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Read about our Everyday Heroes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/5Z2q05JEu4SuQvmj7qwl_nsW96Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ASF52VEZLFCGJE7RCUCO5PICZA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Thank You, Everyday Heroes Read Now_SL]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/13/lockport-oks-new-residential-development-near-smith-road-over-neighbors-objections/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T18:50:20.453Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T18:50:20.453Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lockport OKs new residential development near Smith Road, neighbors cite flooding concerns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/7USjL1Shi5Z2Ada9wJ8Fx1Qajlc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2IA4UUI3SVGQRNCI3VBTBNEYCY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Residents who live in a subdivision at Tameling Drive and Smith Road are objecting to a new housing development that will be located off the north side of the neighborhood in Lockport. The City Council unanimously approved the development on May 6, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/marketing/2026/05/14/read-our-heroes-stories/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T18:44:13.281Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T18:44:13.281Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Read our Heroes stories]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/W4aUEVxs3lfX1oApmZlxJgBTp28=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6CP2RRCUZBEWHHWVAXCK7XOMJM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Thank You, Everyday Heroes Read Now_MHN]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/14/plainfield-district-202-contracts-new-food-service-provider/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T18:43:04.546Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T18:43:04.546Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Plainfield District 202 contracts new food service provider]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/wKyEltq6s-vTnr8QxqZLjhRFAPY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/E3KMEMGJVRENRB546XFLS3JP3U.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Plainfield High School-Central Campus ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/05/13/mount-carrolls-moofest-leads-towns-memorial-day-weekend-events/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T18:41:15.517Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T18:41:15.517Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mount Carroll’s MooFest leads town’s Memorial Day weekend events]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/qL4vR9e_qxVfiZIN6QXIiN9Is6c=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/L3K2ICWU5ND2PBLR433TBKHT3I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Live music takes place throughout the afternoons and evenings of three of MooFest's four days in Mount Carroll.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/marketing/2026/05/14/see-our-everyday-heroes-stories/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T18:39:12.567Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T18:39:12.567Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[See our Everyday Heroes stories]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/t7ZUOMm-adN4DhBGyVlg33v1gVQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2OB4HYAB2JHWBMM46JZ6JE3XYM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Thank You, Everyday Heroes Read Now_KCR]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/13/revving-up-for-race-fan-rally-in-joliet-this-summer/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T18:38:57.496Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T18:38:57.496Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Revving up for Race Fan Rally in Joliet this summer]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/-WGO1_Pl5DAgR_LGr6Cym72txQI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/Y364U3YR7UWPWK36IDTTWO4N4A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Midget cars and their young drivers were featured at a past Race Fan Rally seen in this file photo.

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/14/special-prosecutor-to-review-police-shooting-in-depue-hostage-standoff/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T18:30:53.03Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T18:30:53.03Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Special prosecutor to review police shooting in DePue hostage standoff]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/hj2F1kb7nnuQ-1gTBWCFGyV1HoU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BFNQPJQG2JAZVNE2MITSMR7FNY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An aerial view of the home where the shooting took place in the Hummingbird Lane Mobile Home Park on Monday, May 11, 2026 in DePue. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the scene of a fatal domestic disturbance in the 2700 block of East Street west of DePue. According to the Bureau County Sheriff's Office, officers responded to a barricaded subject at a mobile home in the Hummingbird Lane Mobile Home Park. A 3-year-old later died at a local hospital, while the suspect remained hospitalized Monday afternoon.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/05/14/kane-county-chronicle-athlete-of-the-week-st-charles-norths-julianna-kouba-junior-softball/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T18:18:43.245Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T18:18:43.245Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: St. Charles North’s Julianna Kouba, junior, softball]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/SECyrn9Oz6-rop4BssA6kZOzp6s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DUTAUTU7GBCFTCRZZFE5MHKDNI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[St. Charles North's Julianna Kouba]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/marketing/2026/05/14/read-about-area-heroes-now/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T18:16:57.119Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T18:16:57.119Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Read about area heroes now]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/nXqcqpRsFPL8Zh8MCna_XHJJuVI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NTCUZLYYHBFIDIL2DTI5IPGIDY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Thank You, Everyday Heroes Read Now_Sauk]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/marketing/2026/05/14/we-pay-tribute-to-local-heroes/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T18:12:13.022Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T18:12:13.022Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[We pay tribute to local heroes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/yVQkOLWWQwdE9x-iGlkQR6p_cvM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7MK55TNQ7NBGLHX3E2ADELFB6Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Thank You, Everyday Heroes Read Now_NWH]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/14/joy-group-to-hear-about-ais-promise-and-peril/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:39:50.745Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:39:50.745Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[JOY Group to hear about AI’s promise and peril]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/K2SY378nbsHNDUCHNGwfzZPZnxU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GIXHRRSU5BHGXC352XXCI7ACPE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Park Place in Streator]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/14/road-closure-thursday-in-la-salle/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:38:48.485Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:38:48.485Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Road closure Thursday in La Salle]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/avUkkONt3Q7rmt4VYeTr4ej9trg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2SWYC4N67NGVPCAO36X452PKDA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The construction on the L-P Agriculture Building this afternoon will force Creve Coeur Street to be closed from Fifth Street to Sixth Street this afternoon.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/news/2026/05/14/its-like-the-super-bowl-lilac-time-in-lombard-culminates-in-parade-on-sunday/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:33:54.914Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:33:54.914Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘It’s like the Super Bowl’: Lilac Time in Lombard culminates in parade on Sunday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/wrXX2xu_rNdXKIQW3OGWQ_g9owY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JRAC2L3CURDRRGP5JZSAFUVIJU.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/marketing/2026/05/14/read-our-tribute/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:32:07.954Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:32:07.954Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Read our tribute]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/PWK3lL3eL5R51qMYZnYZRG-Ws_k=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6MSEAU6Q6JEEXFXAL4G3FM7YVY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Thank You, Everyday Heroes Read Now_KCC]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/14/coroner-identifies-boy-killed-in-depue-hostage-standoff/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:29:03.252Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:29:03.252Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Coroner identifies boy killed in DePue  hostage standoff]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/hj2F1kb7nnuQ-1gTBWCFGyV1HoU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BFNQPJQG2JAZVNE2MITSMR7FNY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An aerial view of the home where the shooting took place in the Hummingbird Lane Mobile Home Park on Monday, May 11, 2026 in DePue. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the scene of a fatal domestic disturbance in the 2700 block of East Street west of DePue. According to the Bureau County Sheriff's Office, officers responded to a barricaded subject at a mobile home in the Hummingbird Lane Mobile Home Park. A 3-year-old later died at a local hospital, while the suspect remained hospitalized Monday afternoon.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/marketing/2026/05/14/honoring-everyday-heroes-read-now/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:18:52.21Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:18:52.21Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Honoring Everyday Heroes. Read Now.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/TQIywlpqrIIlDgtzYzFtYbd9x1Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/D6WNJKP765BLTHQAW3PQVQ24MM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Thank You, Everyday Heroes Read Now_ILV]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/05/14/what-you-need-to-know-about-hantavirus-after-potential-case-in-winnebago-county/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:18:28.85Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:18:28.85Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What you need to know about hantavirus after potential case in Winnebago County]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/CQxP9x8OvuQ0QROrzMhaPJxT5R4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QAMETCKXUJC75HYJUDLQMCUXPA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Passengers are sprayed with disinfectant by Spanish government officials before boarding a plane after disembarking from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius at Tenerife airport in the Canary Islands, Spain, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Arturo Rodriguez)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/05/14/the-abbey-resort-in-lake-geneva-debuts-revamped-waterfront-restaurant/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:17:29.584Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:17:29.584Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Abbey Resort in Lake Geneva debuts revamped waterfront restaurant]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Ajm07rLLzWfGLrqWTmsPNEod8N8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XUF4J7Y3TREOBBDYSEG6KKP5CM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Abbey Resort in Lake Geneva announces the relaunch of Waterfront, its signature lakeside restaurant.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/marketing/2026/05/14/we-honor-local-heroes-read-now/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:10:46.409Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:10:46.409Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[We honor local heroes. Read Now.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/xkBkCtB6XEuLhrUKF6YSeKQ5zPA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MC747FPNF5GTNKZGZRD7KT2KFI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Thank You, Everyday Heroes Read Now_JHN]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/05/14/everyday-heroes-honored-read-now/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:04:30.231Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:04:30.231Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Everyday Heroes honored. Read now.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/THJF6e2y6fLTXwWJy_9N01ln-cs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/M7MIK5VFBFHQFE5U73NPEHJLK4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Thank You, Everyday Heroes Read Now_KDJ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/sterling-student-to-graduate-with-highest-university-honors-at-nebraska/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:00:01.515Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:00:01.515Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sterling student to graduate with highest university honors at Nebraska]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/o7w40FCmJ8kKJS6XOnjA8P-n7Ek=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GC2PB347FJAYLA72GANM7PDHDE.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Education News from Shaw Local News Network]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/2026/05/14/grundy-county-looks-into-options-over-nettle-creek-washout-concerns/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:00:01.596Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:00:01.596Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Grundy County approves agreement to address Nettle Creek washout concerns near Gore, Lisbon Roads]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/NW72_5xjfOR-c9SIfPGszFkeP2k=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KMTML4S3UVFXPLOSH6WZTLIZFE.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Grundy County Administration Center at 1320 Union St. in Morris.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/05/14/oregons-brandt-inducted-into-central-colleges-nsls-chapter/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:00:01.092Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:00:01.092Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oregon’s Brandt inducted into Central College’s NSLS Chapter]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/1xj5GVbz-NBcEVMPlJQQ7PV-R_8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/Q74CBQ2O5NCDLIFQ2B4HQDCZGI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maison Brandt (back row, second from left) was recently named to Central College's chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/05/14/yorkville-revamps-school-resource-officer-role-including-in-rapid-law-enforcement-situations/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:00:01.953Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:00:01.953Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Yorkville revamps school resource officer role, including in rapid law enforcement situations]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Yorkville,Yorkville City Council,yorkville il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/TLGdsKKRDo38fGxjdyuFuOY9KP8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/U65XYMLVRJBKVL5L6MS3UAMDKM.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(file photo) Yorkville Police Chief James Jensen helped review an updated school resource officer agreement between the city of Yorkville and Yorkville School District 115.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/lee-county-property-transfers-for-may-4-8-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:00:01.541Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:00:01.541Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lee County property transfers for May 4-8, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/a2rK6hmZ9gc8Ppl27Ho7rQewJ2w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4FP4QEVXEFDXRH6HUNOTMRWS4I.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Property transfers]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/lee-county-sheriffs-office-announces-distracted-driving-enforcement-results-for-april/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:00:01.275Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:00:01.275Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lee County Sheriff’s Office announces distracted driving enforcement results for April ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/HvQ9MdB2nVpPSYsDax5oGLNAWac=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/W3KRJ66X4VGEZJT5FSCPATH7AM.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Emblem of Lee County Sheriff's Department, seen on a squad car on Friday, April 21, 2023.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/05/14/mehrings-to-retire-from-rochelle-township-high-school-after-33-years-of-teaching/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:00:01.336Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:00:01.336Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mehrings to retire from Rochelle Township High School after 33 years of teaching]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/m10nEQMu6N3JX06cN8_z1g5f6GY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/465VG6RSGFBYJD4ZSXRMKWGXLA.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rochelle Township High School math teacher and golf coach Glen Mehrings will be retiring from the school this month after 33 years.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/175th-anniversary/2026/05/14/historical-covers-for-may-14-how-do-you-want-to-be-remembered/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:00:00.777Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:00:00.777Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Historical covers for May 14: How Do You Want To Be Remembered?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/qsB36OmieaeTJoeMJ6Ddz3VApL8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/C6THQOGEYFBDRMAUKOBN3L7LKY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Herald-News cover: May 14, 2015]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/05/14/hib-reber-car-show-is-july-11-in-byron/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:00:00.975Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:00:00.975Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hib Reber Car Show is July 11 in Byron]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/GF8Ka_5OjYDnmfQY4vFphRRvo3E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BWZHPXUHPJCP5DKZREA5X5OOMM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE: The 34th annual Hib Reber Memorial Car Show in Byron had a wide variety of vehicles on display Saturday, July 12, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/05/14/bbchs-alters-project-design-approves-bids/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T17:00:02.336Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T17:00:02.336Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BBCHS alters project design, approves bids]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/quyBY9nSmuhvCyJn8byFWl8_Xi8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XMJEDPQ5M5OJ7MNF5QI3IB4DMQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Students return to the main building from mobile classrooms during a passing period at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School in March 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/marketing/2026/05/14/area-heroes-are-honored-read-now/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:59:14.349Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:59:14.349Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Area heroes are honored. Read now.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/eh4JGWIovvbKym_a1deTUQUCfd4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5TIZ6FGADFCC5D33EYWVHSTE24.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Thank You, Everyday Heroes Read Now_DDC]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/04/30/cclescc-football-note-hailing-from-nigeria-st-patricks-david-folorunsho-now-a-top-defensive-line-prospect/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:55:33.243Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:55:33.243Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[CCL/ESCC football note: Hailing from Nigeria, St. Patrick’s David Folorunsho now a top defensive line prospect]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/HsOLYp9K2zk_nj1GkxKIqGgCFc0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/AGPUDFM7JJBMXCEP3CSIIS4FQ4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[St. Patrick defensive lineman David Folorunsho, who was raised in Nigeria, is now a four-star prospect and one of the top-ranked juniors in the country.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/05/13/5-things-to-do-oswego-history-tour-the-brothers-sinatra-and-more-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:45:00.478Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:45:00.478Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 Things to Do: Oswego history tour, The Brothers Sinatra and more this weekend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/bBt0UPXJ28Co00i3MSgGkD0-b6E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OJYIKGKXKZDGZAK3RGDHTNTUPQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oswego’s Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/05/13/5-things-to-do-in-mchenry-county-grease-sing-along-foreigner-fleetwood-mac-tribute-concerts-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:45:01.723Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:45:01.723Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 things to do in McHenry County: ‘Grease’ Sing-Along; Foreigner, Fleetwood Mac tribute concerts this weekend]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[things to do near me in mchenry county]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/89oX6GrBJY5Oz2ThNQOeqscNbeI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/V4XBEQDDMJEBBNBVQNT42JGUZY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Raue Center for the Arts - Join Raue Center for Member Appreciation Night on May 7!]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/05/13/5-things-to-do-blooming-fest-lilac-parade-architectural-tours-and-more-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:45:00.593Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:45:00.593Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 Things to Do: Blooming Fest, Lilac Parade, Architectural tours and more this weekend ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/QSsn5MqgavrFLbuFiCQuB5kJsfg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/G3F3HI7DAVAXVDDZKERARNXZ6M.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[West Chicago’s annual Blooming Fest is Saturday, May 16, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/05/13/5-things-to-do-st-andrew-carnival-in-rock-falls-the-little-mermaid-in-dixon-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:45:00.521Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:45:00.521Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 Things to Do: St. Andrew Carnival in Rock Falls, ‘The Little Mermaid’ in Dixon this weekend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/E67oLxjwLCspuOD7oYS5BQZEBGM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/G6X2UE3MJTV4FTBQHHR34ZJIAQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE: Kids let out a scream on the Rock Star ride at the St. Andrew School spring carnival in downtown Rock Falls.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/05/13/5-things-to-do-ottawas-third-friday-kites-in-flight-streator-food-truck-festival/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:45:00.53Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:45:00.53Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 Things to Do: Ottawa’s Third Friday, Kites in Flight, Streator Food Truck Festival]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/5-oUOq3Y2ibd4cKylMBL1E7V2iE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BA7LKQ72MBBNLAZWZ532AY2VFA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[There were plenty of games and activities for visitors of the Third Friday artisan arket on Friday, July 19, 2024, in downtown Ottawa.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/05/13/5-things-to-do-in-dekalb-county-jazz-in-progress-concert-naturefest-genoas-market-in-the-park/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:45:00.523Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:45:00.523Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 things to do in DeKalb County: Jazz In Progress concert, NatureFest, Genoa’s Market in the Park ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/o5Qt35wyg60yc2ZzkBBwctl6uJg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/N3ZGATXKGZFNDM2QN7RK55CIGU.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jazz in Progress]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/05/13/5-things-to-do-wgns-mike-toomey-live-cinderellas-tom-keifer-and-butterfly-release-party-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:45:00.809Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:45:00.809Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 Things to Do: WGN’s Mike Toomey live, Cinderella’s Tom Keifer and Butterfly Release Party this weekend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ubwmlhEnrNejHEeGNalTcDINujg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5NGDU5E44V2EZ6HI2XDH566AFI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A butterfly house is located at Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva. It is open from the end of May through the end of September.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/05/13/5-things-to-do-in-will-county-joliet-slammers-adult-fishing-derby-rooftop-concert-in-joliet-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:45:00.536Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:45:00.536Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 Things to Do in Will County: Joliet Slammers, adult fishing derby & rooftop concert in Joliet this weekend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dmgWc61bh2pF5NKlzZKy7UFYBl0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5MXH7R5VDZHJDAFGCTSEV2XHA4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Enjoy live music at the Joliet Area Historical Museum as part of the museum's 2026 Summer Outdoor Rooftop Concert Series.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/05/06/rockett-mafia-to-play-poisons-debut-album-at-the-vixen-in-mchenry-may-21/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:42:22.878Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:42:22.878Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rockett Mafia to play Poison’s debut album at The Vixen in McHenry May 21]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/g7ZAVXW2ZPf3jXqLpBle-w0eCIg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4WAR2CADIZCFHCEG2BEZ5PQTQI.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rikki Rockett, drummer of the iconic ‘80s hard rock band Poison, is bringing his new high-powered project, Rockett Mafia, to The Vixen in McHenry on Thursday, May 21.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/sponsored/2026/05/14/northern-il-home-search-10124878/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:41:59.864Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:41:59.864Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Terrific, Affordable Cities in the U.S. Where Families Can Thrive]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/etL-5-NZuxfs5M-xehAzg3Ma6Us=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/Y6YNLIJ57VHTBAJNHBIHRAQFEE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Northern Illinois Home Search - Affordable U.S. Cities Where Families Can Thrive]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/05/11/third-friday-events-bring-art-culture-community-to-downtown-ottawa/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:40:00.369Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:40:00.369Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Third Friday events bring art, culture, community to downtown Ottawa ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/YDTr7VQ1xG1eSRA2sCPswrDG8vQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OL7KTEYJ6ZBRDLAWPHZDYFVPYE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[There were plenty of games and art activities for people of all ages Friday, July 19, 2024, during Ottawa's Third Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/sponsored/2026/05/14/northern-il-home-search-10199604/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:38:05.059Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:38:05.059Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wonderful (and Affordable) Cities in the U.S. Where Families Can Thrive]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/etL-5-NZuxfs5M-xehAzg3Ma6Us=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/Y6YNLIJ57VHTBAJNHBIHRAQFEE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Northern Illinois Home Search - Affordable U.S. Cities Where Families Can Thrive]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/sponsored/2026/05/14/northern-il-home-search-10086086/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:34:47.097Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:34:47.097Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Terrific, Affordable U.S. Cities Where Families Can Thrive]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/etL-5-NZuxfs5M-xehAzg3Ma6Us=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/Y6YNLIJ57VHTBAJNHBIHRAQFEE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Northern Illinois Home Search - Affordable U.S. Cities Where Families Can Thrive]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/02/bcr-girls-track-field-honor-roll/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:33:38.471Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:33:38.471Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BCR Girls Track & Field Honor Roll, May 12                ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/N8GchWNxoLJM1-miuiQWQg3KAe0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZEP6VEWVOREBNOAOHQLGV4AFZI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bureau Valley sophomore Elise House leads the Honor Roll in the 200 with a school record 26.01 as well as the 400.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/sponsored/2026/05/14/northern-il-home-search-10025260/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:33:23.45Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:33:23.45Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wonderful (and Affordable) U.S. Cities Where Families Can Thrive]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/etL-5-NZuxfs5M-xehAzg3Ma6Us=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/Y6YNLIJ57VHTBAJNHBIHRAQFEE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Northern Illinois Home Search - Affordable U.S. Cities Where Families Can 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Thrive]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/05/11/batavia-farmers-market-kicks-off-32nd-season-may-16/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:30:00.462Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:30:00.462Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Batavia Farmers Market kicks off 32nd season May 16]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/rtMtyEt-OtkGCoG7CKkZUGcfTlc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SIIP2O3THBFWNO43ORRP5NWHIU.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Creek Side Market Garden sells fresh farm produce at the Batavia Farmers' Market.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/05/13/forreston-woman-killed-wednesday-in-2-vehicle-crash-in-ogle-county/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:24:51.791Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:24:51.791Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Forreston woman killed Wednesday in 2-vehicle crash in Ogle County]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/FX29SaBSip9oihOFSLcyz4uUpt0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KVEEDIYM7ND7HMZQ6534A6DJCQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[-]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/news/2026/05/12/where-major-roadwork-is-happening-in-dupage-county/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:23:51.034Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:23:51.034Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Where major roadwork is happening in DuPage County]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/d1g0AaqFfkYj05Qghx3rXB0IE7w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/F7H3VJR7QRFOPCBKJZDCNM2VBA.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/14/herald-news-softball-notebook-conference-races-to-be-decided-as-postseason-approaches/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:12:07.547Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:12:07.547Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Herald-News Softball Notebook: Conference races to be decided as postseason approaches]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/VJ6RUAuYeYFeWKCpD3y6zDVB2XQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JLCOYSL76RH63FPD5D2XIYUQ7U.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Reese Forsythe and Lincoln-Way West currently lead the SouthWest Suburban Conference race.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/sisters-in-law-multiply-community-impact-with-recycled-prom-dresses-and-so-much-more/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:11:03.071Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:11:03.071Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sisters-in-law multiply community impact with recycled prom dresses and so much more]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/qScQbCVhwPO-xsHMucb3OeqShsY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/44IURHH6SRFMVMACTOPOZNPJGI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sisters-in-law Denise Smith and Emily Smith, with their husbands in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/23/bcr-softball-leaderboard/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:08:30.446Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:08:30.446Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BCR softball leaderboard, May 14   ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/OdGnY40jteW1mjCXA75lgTXmR3o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NQAXOROFWBCNFCJTUT73DZLLWM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bureau Valley's Emily Wright is batting .435 for the Storm this season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/28/cant-miss-entertainment-lineup-at-hollywood-casino-joliet-this-summer-fall/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:03:00.361Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:03:00.361Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can’t-miss entertainment lineup at Hollywood Casino Joliet this summer & fall ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/KLsgS6nggZzCqHZB1n7QUGA86Dk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/Y54SK5W54ZGNLIZHMKZNZXKYJI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Comedian Margaret Cho will perform at Hollywood Casino Joliet Oct. 23, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/05/11/stage-coach-players-a-streetcar-named-desire-starts-may-14-in-dekalb/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T16:01:00.451Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T16:01:00.451Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stage Coach Players ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ starts May 14 in DeKalb]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/5wlfiqibmduGHh5ndAQPIUieIWQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DBBO7GWILJARLBI64552ZDQA5Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stage Coach Players cast members rehearsing a scene for their upcoming production of "A Streetcar Named Desire"]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/05/02/rock-falls-tourism-announces-summer-fall-event-roster/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T15:55:00.325Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T15:55:00.325Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rock Falls Tourism announces summer, fall event roster]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/LSwgM2p1rvILBPdKlD8LZVlPdQ4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7Q5QZLFZE5FBTKZLTMOYNRYENQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Josh Duffee breaks out the sticks with his orchestra Saturday, June 10, 2023, during Rock Falls Tourism’s Bellson Music Fest. This year's Bellson Music Fest is June 6.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/22/live-shows-and-performances-coming-to-the-dixon-historic-theatre-in-may/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T15:50:00.311Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T15:50:00.311Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live shows and performances coming to The Dixon Historic Theatre in May]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/jj17NPDeDv3T23AHwSVR45Wh-dE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/O345CDAXJNGX7N53INCOVQT7CU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Whatsername, a tribute to Green Day, will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 30 at The Dixon Historic Theatre.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/huntley-wins-4-events-brings-home-ihsa-class-3a-belvidere-north-sectional-championship/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T15:46:34.362Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T15:46:34.362Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Huntley wins 4 events, brings home IHSA Class 3A Belvidere North sectional championship]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/rKes7HX0MVFTcZ62lUMhcp0scuQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4AROQ4F3ANCJNMBN3PTHOK2WWQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Huntley won four events and scored 148 points to claim the IHSA Class 3A Belvidere North girls track and field sectional title on Wednesday. It's the fifth in a row for the Red Raiders.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/03/27/shop-dine-unwind-this-spring-and-summer-in-downtown-wheaton/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T15:44:00.373Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T15:44:00.373Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Shop, dine, unwind this spring and summer in downtown Wheaton]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dw3S5RhD078LBjb3HzU2g3Bnnyw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4U66IO6HCJFQNII6OS6KAOMVOQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Innovator Hale Street Tents return for another spectacular summer of outdoor dining, live music and fun.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>