<?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/friday-night-drive/2026/04/26/former-marist-ol-pat-coogan-selected-by-tennessee-titans-with-194th-overall-pick-in-2026-nfl-draft/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T17:21:07.775Z</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>2026-04-27T17:21:07.775Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Former Marist OL Pat Coogan selected by Tennessee Titans with 194th overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/RS176spbop4-RcDEBBbW1-mBL08=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VHNVSPJFGVDHNH455QSJVKERTY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) and offensive lineman Pat Coogan (78) celebrate after a win over Alabama in the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. 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Pictured, a rendering of the new boards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/bears/2026/04/27/bears-insider-podcast-episode-459-did-the-chicago-bears-do-enough-in-the-nfl-draft/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T17:07:01.522Z</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>2026-04-27T17:07:01.522Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bears Insider Podcast Episode 459: Did the Chicago Bears do enough in the NFL draft?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Khu7Fe76t16o69qOzH6W0CM1tbI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4UZ6HFJ2DJFWDHQZOEODS77XAM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bears Insider podcast episode 459: 2026 NFL Draft recap]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/27/todays-bureau-county-postponements-cancellations/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T17:05:43.41Z</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>2026-04-27T17:05:43.41Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Today’s Bureau County postponements, cancellations]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/aUTzFTy3XnoER7sHILLobEilCls=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QTUNLHN2BZG3RCIVJPUO6L7W2U.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[BCR Scoreboard header]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/27/drought-causing-ongoing-concerns-legislative-hearings-about-illinois-water-supply/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T17:03:40.627Z</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>2026-04-27T17:03:40.627Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Drought causing ongoing concerns, legislative hearings about Illinois water supply]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/F_KD8WoWhaYQbo-kXcr2jdqt0zc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PURGNZWKHRCB3KJKGYM4YDCKK4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Chicago skyline as pictured across Lake Michigan from Evanston]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/27/breaking-down-the-chicago-bears-2026-undrafted-rookie-free-agents/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T17:00:01.157Z</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>2026-04-27T17:00:01.157Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Breaking down the Chicago Bears’ 2026 undrafted rookie free agents]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[chicago bears]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/hKgvDHP1rK7acY9X_fo2fLxl3_8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZU63XN4BMRBETMIKZJ5RRZKZKU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Louisville Cardinals quarterback Miller Moss (7) throws a pass against Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh last season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/27/beyond-trim-dont-resist-starches/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T17:00:01.326Z</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>2026-04-27T17:00:01.326Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Beyond Trim: Don’t resist starches]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/W7qZNVqM1tui-S9xK6GBMcgOkM8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/AMSXRQ4E6RFSHKBIRZW5RXGMSA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sherry DeWalt]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/high-school-sports/2026/04/27/anna-riva-kelsey-frederick-earn-la-salle-perus-blow-medalpomatto-scholarship/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T17:00:02.021Z</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>2026-04-27T17:00:02.021Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anna Riva, Kelsey Frederick earn La Salle-Peru’s Blow Medal/Pomatto Scholarship]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/S1NKgPH3kMpGq_VBJEWqiToIris=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QG72QTQB45HFXPONDAK7QE2XXE.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[La Salle-Peru seniors Anna Riva (second from left) and Kelsey Frederick (third from left) received the George Preston Blow Medal/John & Lucy Pomatto Scholarship, presented by Jane Riva (left) and Doug Pomatto during the L-P Senior Awards ceremony on Thursday. The $1,500 scholarship is considered the highest award the L-P athletics department bestows. A recipient must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and have been outstanding in general athletics. Candidates are nominated by varsity head coaches and voted on by L-P administrators. Riva played volleyball and softball. She was NewsTribune All-Area honorable mention in volleyball as a senior and NewsTribune All-Area First Team in softball as a junior. Frederick was a four-year volleyball and softball player and three-year basketball player. Frederick was NewsTribune All-Area First Team in volleyball as a senior and second team in softball as a junior.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/28/lock-and-dam-infrastructure-upgrades-needed-for-competitive-edge-ag-officials/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T17:00:01.753Z</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>2026-04-27T17:00:01.753Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lock and dam infrastructure upgrades needed for competitive edge: Ag officials]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/kd0v1rimueYkArvC7It4eF4ViiY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PPVZXZETRZAGZCXH7XXE47AYOI.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lock and Dam No. 13 on the Mississippi River in Fulton is pictured Tuesday, May 6, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/27/northwest-herald-athlete-of-the-week-huntleys-tommy-gasner/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T17:00:00.661Z</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>2026-04-27T17:00:00.661Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week: Huntley’s Tommy Gasner]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois high school girls basketball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/IVeehbYHvwGB5CpHXmgyY5YQ0mQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4R27PDQTFZFR7CQ4O5MBAFAE5Q.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tommy Gasner, Huntley]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/04/27/polo-public-library-events-in-may-include-book-clubs-game-groups/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T17:00:00.955Z</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>2026-04-27T17:00:00.955Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Polo Public Library events in May include book clubs, game groups]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/qFnHrhbDyTKfN-nEIQ8SxYme93A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/FIN4PORRA5BPJKY6QTTIW4GTC4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Polo Public Library is located at 302 W. Mason St.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/175th-anniversary/2026/04/27/historical-covers-for-april-27-join-forces-yanks-russians-cut-reich-in-two/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T17:00:00.685Z</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>2026-04-27T17:00:00.685Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Historical covers for April 27: Join Forces: Yanks, Russians Cut Reich in Two]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ghjbK2yvJpQwJ3Cqd43ELS3BHcA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/HR4BIBPZ7FHKPNQ2XTTRU5S2HI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The cover of the Streator Daily Times-Press for April 27, 1945]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/27/will-county-pets-of-the-week-april-27-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T17:00:01.409Z</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>2026-04-27T17:00:01.409Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Will County Pets of the Week: April 27, 2026]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/04/24/kendall-county-eyeing-improvements-along-ridge-road/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:46:55.582Z</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>2026-04-27T16:46:55.582Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kendall County eyeing improvements along Ridge Road ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/QslHbJ6j-m2Ibo480W0n8pMqqtA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KAKQ6FR44JCQROMIJG5LRULDFU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[As the area continues to grow, the Kendall County Highway Department is eyeing improvements to Ridge Road from Caton Farm Road to Plainfield Road.

Area residents can find out more about the project by attending a public information meeting in May.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/04/26/oswego-police-arrest-dekalb-man-for-armed-robbery/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:33:59.172Z</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>2026-04-27T16:33:59.172Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oswego police arrest DeKalb man for armed robbery]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/PDWNNs78yV80QhEN8pNr7iioZe8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/3F24VDAVJVCORENVFOTUMRNKIQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Timothy J. Rodgers, 22, of DeKalb]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/04/25/asadoras-argentinas-burgers-in-oswego-closes-its-doors/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:33:06.659Z</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>2026-04-27T16:33:06.659Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Asadoras Argentinas Burgers in Oswego closes its doors]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[oswego,oswego il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/XnyO5gTwdx92J8Z-0nmDgNc1EAc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2C2SOCKO5DGYD5JT2TWZBD27HM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Asadoras Argentina Burgers has continued to serve flavorful and plentiful burgers and sandwiches to Oswego residents during the coronavirus shutdown.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/23/oswego-restaurant-in-the-spotlight-on-americas-best-restaurants/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:30:58.254Z</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>2026-04-27T16:30:58.254Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oswego restaurant in the spotlight on America’s Best Restaurants]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[oswego,oswego il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0pcfAr85SuTCjAHQpF8Fr370B4Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4AQUYAWEBNFSHPJRVSDPLWNE74.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Christina’s Grill & Gatherings owner Allen Soboj, right, talks to Sean Kelly, left, host of America's Best Restaurants, about some of the restaurant's entrees. America's Best Restaurants was filming an episode for its show on April 21, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/04/22/oswego-village-trustees-reject-plans-for-self-storage-facility-near-orchard-road/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:29:09.943Z</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>2026-04-27T16:29:09.943Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oswego village trustees reject plans for self-storage facility near Orchard Road]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Oswego,Oswego Village Board,oswego il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/HscqOkR8ltj6dNBFgiPV0o4YyUA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TM4UTP42IBEELN5WYVCLRFLAXM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oswego village trustees have rejected plans to put a a self-storage facility on 7.5 acres at the southwest corner of Lewis Street and Station Drive near Orchard Road, near the Whitetail Golf Dome.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/04/23/plans-for-oswego-homegoods-store-gain-village-board-approval/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:28:29.941Z</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>2026-04-27T16:28:29.941Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Plans for Oswego HomeGoods store gain Village Board approval]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Oswego,Oswego Village Board,oswego il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/L3asfiV7YAEyOkeHSyYggRsc6Hc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/676Z3MPY4VAWTFTH5DP5OF57H4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The store in Oswego will be built between PetSmart and Aldi in the shopping center. Plans are for the store to open by Christmas. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/04/20/plano-public-librarys-april-and-may-programming-for-adults-and-kids/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:27:12.26Z</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>2026-04-27T16:27:12.26Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Plano Public Library’s April and May programming for adults and kids]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/GXR3eydNxURqf7bqkgQ9QHWuw2E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KI7VASCCCJATHCC4W4NYX3HNJI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/news/breaking/2026/04/25/rally-in-mchenry-on-saturday-protests-against-ice-detention-centers/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:23:01.993Z</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>2026-04-27T16:23:01.993Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rally in McHenry on Saturday protests against ICE detention centers ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[McHenry,mchenry il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/27x2DRRxzlwT_kurSPTMZ8lgC6U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LQVIY2HOLFFCFI3RXN4N6J5R2Q.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A woman holds up a sign reading "Abolish ICE" during the "Communities Not Cages" protest hosted by Indivisible McHenry County on April 25, 2026, in McHenry.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/26/angelo-pacini-drives-in-5-runs-for-woodstock-baseball-saturdays-northwest-herald-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:21:37.557Z</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>2026-04-27T16:21:37.557Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Angelo Pacini drives in 5 runs for Woodstock baseball: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/di303MZyd3DrJQ1vGixQyTuHrhM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ENLRRFVMU5GTLHNQ4WPKC4BCQM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Woodstock Blue Streaks logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/04/22/plainfield-woman-charged-in-kendall-county-with-criminal-sexual-abuse-of-juvenile/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:21:34.276Z</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>2026-04-27T16:21:34.276Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Plainfield woman charged in Kendall County with criminal sexual abuse of juvenile]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/WRvA-AP-DVEmkbx0jEAZ0lBS1eU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/R6G7SXHVPREIPAOELVGRNQAVMI.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Faith R. Hansen, 24, Plainfield]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/04/21/yorkville-advocate-announces-mayoral-bid-says-residents-needs-falling-on-deaf-ears/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:21:08.858Z</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>2026-04-27T16:21:08.858Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Yorkville advocate announces mayoral bid, says residents needs ‘falling on deaf ears’]]></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/3NPxymWyTaJXtXzMPwaErFAgcqE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IESJGDCLDFGTNDHRHZ4HMGAYA4.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Resident Alicia Castillo announced she is running for Yorkville mayor during the “Say No To Data Centers” event on April 11, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/04/21/down-the-garden-path-how-to-prepare-a-vegetable-garden-bed/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:15:47.509Z</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>2026-04-27T16:15:47.509Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Down the Garden Path: How to prepare a vegetable garden bed]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/smaUFul3bez3E53WY3FKMU8mJ-Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OWYDMUTMUJYO3WA6XNEXJG5BYM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Amending your garden bed improves soil health and helps manage weeds throughout the season. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/27/the-times-athlete-of-the-week-ottawas-rizon-contreras/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:11:00.294Z</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>2026-04-27T16:11:00.294Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Times Athlete of the Week: Ottawa’s Rizon Contreras]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/iZ3qQ4AtMLvWUkq5-bMOmeu4i3A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7YVN2YWXPFGMLJRKUZRYA6NIKA.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rizon Contreras]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/sponsored/2026/04/27/reams-meat-market-132099/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:06:34.372Z</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>2026-04-27T16:06:34.372Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ream’s Meat Market Has Dads Covered for Mother’s Day!]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/QUukdR0YBYHk7kT3UU7nOI11R1U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UXLN5AZFVRHKHAMV3UNCVOBVMI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ream's Meat Market - Ream’s Meat Market Has Dads Covered for Mother’s Day!]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/2026/04/26/city-of-morris-announces-lineup-for-rock-the-park-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:03:00.997Z</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>2026-04-27T16:03:00.997Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[City of Morris announces lineup for Rock the Park 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/hysBqP_Kwr7W_K0WSGGbmgn6XXo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XLNSGRCCKFBBFDHKT2GX7WZFNA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Milwaukee-based punk group Bad Year plays the stage at Goold Park in Morris during fForest Fest.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/04/25/strong-five-year-financial-outlook-projected-by-yorkville-staff-as-city-approves-2027-budget/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:01:03.089Z</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>2026-04-27T16:01:03.089Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Strong’ five-year financial outlook projected by Yorkville staff as city approves 2027 budget]]></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/fx7eEITZX6OjksN5kaQpuBpwQkk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MXRGQEU4OD6OGFOAWMQY6KQGKY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(file photo) Yorkville finance director Rob Fredrickson said the city's approved fiscal year 2027 budget sets the city up for a "strong" five-year performance.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/04/25/ogle-county-high-speed-chase-ends-in-crash-one-dead-near-rochelle-sheriff/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:00:30.057Z</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>2026-04-27T16:00:30.057Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ogle County high-speed chase ends in crash, one dead near Rochelle: Sheriff]]></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/the-herald-news/2026/04/27/rep-haas-honors-two-local-women-at-women-to-watch-conference-in-springfield/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:00:00.507Z</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>2026-04-27T16:00:00.507Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rep. Haas honors two local women at Women to Watch Conference in Springfield]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ocGnJgUsjRUA3by7jSuIpWcXCZc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KQAJ6WFB5RDQ7CQKYD4SAYTQBI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, Angelina Gear, State Representative Jackie Haas, and Dr. Melvina Calvin-Edwards at the Women to Watch Conference in Springfield.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news-tribune/marketing/2026/04/24/illinois-valley-mothers-day-sweepstakes/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T15:46:35.411Z</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>2026-04-27T15:46:35.411Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois Valley Mother’s Day Sweepstakes!]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/AkMCtcKR55C-pyqQ1zIN8RUlFAo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GONELCYL6NGVNKZYXJXOFF3RI4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[IV Mother's Day Sweeps]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/04/27/whats-happening-in-batavia-citywide-garage-sale-veteran-resource-fair-coming-up/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T15:35:50.954Z</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>2026-04-27T15:35:50.954Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What’s Happening in Batavia? Citywide garage sale, veteran resource fair coming up]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/RMqey1ZWS_28Vx073sGl-77kjWc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7OVBGXMEEVDOFL5TYQAHOIWSII.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shaw Local file photo – Batavia’s 32nd Annual City-wide Garage Sale takes place Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2. Residents across the community will host sales throughout the weekend, offering everything from household goods to hidden treasures.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/04/27/east-state-street-road-work-begins-week-of-april-27-in-geneva/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T15:34:24.926Z</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>2026-04-27T15:34:24.926Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[East State Street road work begins week of April 27 in Geneva]]></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:caption><![CDATA[The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will transition to the next phase of the East State Street reconstruction project in Geneva starting this week, introducing a new traffic pattern.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/27/weekend-market-in-yorkville-celebrates-local-small-businesses-and-artisan-crafters/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T15:34:00.771Z</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>2026-04-27T15:34:00.771Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Weekend market in Yorkville celebrates local small businesses and artisan crafters]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[yorkville,yorkville il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/lIoDBODiwPUrcLzGZL5vvs1g8hg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/66ZPGESJWVFQVJIFR5MF2CSFJM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The April Makers Market is a two-day downtown event in Yorkville celebrating local small businesses and artisan crafters.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/sponsored/2026/04/27/silver-cross-hospital-10213855/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T15:31:12.489Z</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>2026-04-27T15:31:12.489Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet Woman with Endometriosis Finds Relief at Silver Cross Hospital]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0PyH0DXmaE4Ilq9jDTG6Y2JBbS0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IYGVCBKZSZCWDM5XSLHY7E2ZEY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Silver Cross Hospital - Joliet Woman with Endometriosis Finds Relief at Silver Cross Hospital]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/opinion/2026/04/27/historic-highlights-most-of-the-picks-in-first-nfl-draft-in-1936-never-played-in-the-league/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T15:00:06.207Z</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>2026-04-27T15:00:06.207Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Historic Highlights: Most of the picks in first NFL draft in 1936 never played in the league]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/27/lemont-fire-district-to-break-ground-on-new-station/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T15:00:02.158Z</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>2026-04-27T15:00:02.158Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lemont Fire District to break ground on new station]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/fPK95XC7PjflT5J5kzhdzCEnNT4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/K27O3VOVRBFL7B3KDPRJS7X65E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Lemont Fire Protection District Fire Station 1 at 15900 New Avenue in Lemont.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/2026/04/27/morris-municipal-airport-opens-new-self-serve-fuel-pumps/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T15:00:00.81Z</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>2026-04-27T15:00:00.81Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Morris Municipal Airport opens new self-serve fuel pumps]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/t7NY3n8OqhNOcwETKrBAXLw5ZA8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UL4I5DIGAVFPVFMKHH76OBMOFM.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Morris Municipal Airport, located at 9980 N. IL Route 47 in Morris, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/sponsored/2026/04/27/raue-center-for-the-arts-103661/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T14:59:20.956Z</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>2026-04-27T14:59:20.956Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[May is Member Month at Raue Center]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/STT1lJLIWhFKxNgdEubRg762Qdk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/YL7PQ3CS3RFFBCXGYVX5F4QIJA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Raue Center for the Arts - May is Member Month at Raue Center]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/27/putnam-county-junior-high-volleyball-award-winners-announced/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T14:00:01.765Z</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>2026-04-27T14:00:01.765Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Putnam County Junior High Volleyball Award winners announced]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/qtMEmGc7alvJSTRLukw4U1OFePc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OXEHHC4NA5BOFOENT2G2E6PSEA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Award winners for the Putnam County 8th grade volleyball team were Lillian Bouxsen (Most Improved Server), Savannah Grasser (Most Improved Attacker) and Anni Judd (Most Improved Passer).]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/26/bbchs-project-bids-under-review/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T13:40:31.672Z</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>2026-04-27T13:40:31.672Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bradley-Bourbonnais project bids under review ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ipBiaoVBUQeSUqxau7uc8ZCbJfY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SO3AUGZMHREJDOTZCSPB4J4K7A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Renderings show updated plans for Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School's Building Better facility project.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/26/lp-high-school-honors-special-olympics-athletes/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T13:38:48.926Z</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>2026-04-27T13:38:48.926Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[La-Salle Peru High School honors Special Olympics athletes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/WlvSYMRY96bLxKPPjQmVV_ZIsa4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NZN626BVIFESXJOYOU6DVCSLVM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[LPHS Board President Greg Sarver presents Special Olympics athletes who qualified in Winter Games events with a certificate on Wednesday, April 22.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/27/from-crepes-to-cocktails-the-best-mothers-day-brunches-in-northern-illinois/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T13:30:00.568Z</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>2026-04-27T13:30:00.568Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From Crepes to Cocktails: The best Mother’s Day brunches in northern Illinois]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/uTEX4ztdCxv29DGtk1SNoWrfdb0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TKU3SYLPVZKMDMPGCENB4D73UI.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/27/trumps-many-upcoming-large-public-events-may-present-fresh-security-challenges-after-latest-attack/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:41:09.424Z</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>2026-04-27T12:41:09.424Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump’s many upcoming large, public events may present fresh security challenges after latest attack]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/KJo3Rzt5vANm1MRQ7Hn2Y1WrMxg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7YUPN5D3XVHSHKQDO6SQ2B4KRI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of law enforcement respond during the White House Correspondents Dinner, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/sports/2026/04/27/ivcc-mens-tennis-qualifies-for-national-tournament/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:41:03.639Z</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>2026-04-27T12:41:03.639Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[IVCC men’s tennis qualifies for national tournament]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/gPZyilG08PL5JdluXNgDD9se8rc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VXNDQENQJVHUROND3BCXO7WODE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The IVCC men's tennis team advanced to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament by finishing third at the Region 4 Tournament.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/high-school-sports/2026/04/27/newstribune-athlete-of-the-week-earlvilles-bailey-miller/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:40:18.18Z</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>2026-04-27T12:40:18.18Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NewsTribune Athlete of the Week: Earlville’s Bailey Miller]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/H3DmxPR0HPXZNvLvCc4zNjx7SzE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZKFVPL3IFNGZJMKAXA7LNX2XLM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Earlville senior Bailey Miller]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/27/severe-storms-set-to-hit-northern-illinois-monday-evening-with-damaging-winds-hail/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:32:57.151Z</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>2026-04-27T12:32:57.151Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Severe storms set to hit northern Illinois Monday evening with damaging winds, hail]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[northern illinois weather]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dADClbyGCjRsEES_OZzWfTfV0Z8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DNC5GH7FY5AN5CDVFLAMESIFOM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The severe weather threat on Monday in northern Illinois]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/27/yachtley-crew-to-bring-the-smooth-sounds-of-yacht-rock-to-hollywood-casino-joliet/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:01:00.536Z</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>2026-04-27T12:01:00.536Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Yachtley Crew to bring the smooth sounds of ‘yacht rock’ to Hollywood Casino Joliet ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/N8mhx0NC75tgG0c6lBxcGbjUc14=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/HPT36NU6TREJZN6PFQBNEUB2MQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The seven-piece Southern California-based band Yachtley Crew will perform Friday, May 8 at Hollywood Casino Joliet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/26/multi-vehicle-fatal-crash-on-i-55-near-joliet-under-investigation/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T11:21:07.616Z</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>2026-04-27T11:21:07.616Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Multi-vehicle fatal crash on I-55 near Joliet under investigation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/bQVLGjhk3n1vulL16l0UYmIlyDY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4EFJSDKW2BHY7CAT5ISTPZD2QM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A sign for Interstate 55 in Will County seen on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/27/crystal-lake-artist-paints-local-landmarks-that-spark-her-nostalgia-my-margaritaville/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T11:17:00.288Z</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>2026-04-27T11:17:00.288Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Crystal Lake artist paints local landmarks that spark her nostalgia: ‘My Margaritaville’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[crystal lake,crystal lake il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/fwYPc5LqDi5mzdVt6L9pDvNDJvs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QNL4NSKHQREH3GSD4QJUAFNXSU.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lisa Mottola Hudon with some of her personal favorite paintings she created featuring Crystal Lake landmarks.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/27/logan-junior-high-honors-12-students-for-citizenship/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T11:00:05.906Z</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>2026-04-27T11:00:05.906Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Logan Junior High honors 12 students for citizenship]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/fKzRD-3AUCTdZRmW4Wze08MRL3w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UJCKC7NZL5GHRIQISHQJ73HDSA.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Logan Junior High School recognized 12 students for citizenship in the third quarter of the 2025-26 school year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/27/streator-leading-ladies-elect-2026-2027-officers/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T11:00:06.904Z</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>2026-04-27T11:00:06.904Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Streator Leading Ladies elect 2026-2027 officers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[la salle county il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Aqu4aYadCqL6r2SCAz6HK6VEpfU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/57VGSYCDWBDD7OXHMIMVEHFX4Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Streator Leading Ladies held its monthly meeting Thursday, April 16, at Chipper’s Grill]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/27/fun-in-the-sun-at-the-5k-color-fun-run/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T11:00:06.959Z</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>2026-04-27T11:00:06.959Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fun in the sun at the 5K Color Fun Run]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Z7TbwnolUNRl3Zl6IvJ7ds9zCXw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DG7AH6CHTZCHTBWVAFXO5KC7VY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hundreds of runners line up at the starting line while releasing color powder in the air for the Color Fun Run on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Lake Mendota.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/27/morrisons-water-tower-to-undergo-scheduled-maintenance-beginning-may-1/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T11:00:02.177Z</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>2026-04-27T11:00:02.177Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Morrison’s water tower to undergo scheduled maintenance beginning May 1 ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/11NvzrEG0UjVelY-GjFJ6tm0h94=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MHIHGR65MCCEBPH6U36E6ECQO4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morrison’s municipal water tower will be temporarily taken out of service beginning May 1 to allow for scheduled interior tank maintenance. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/27/letter-writing-groups-help-authors-improve-their-craft/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T11:00:01.599Z</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>2026-04-27T11:00:01.599Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Letter: Writing groups help authors improve their craft]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/q0oQsRvGWgsN2Nr2n65xES_44wk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SQLM3UUDRFEMPNZZZS7NP5D4LQ.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sauk Valley Letters to the Editor]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/27/afbf-survey-majority-of-us-farmers-unable-to-meet-fertilizer-needs/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T11:00:03.146Z</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>2026-04-27T11:00:03.146Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AFBF survey: Majority of U.S. farmers unable to meet fertilizer needs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/E0ojPPmSgNzYBFoxxwL27-L9iQY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QZDJFPCNGRDFDCKIRRSNSZ5XRY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An overwhelming majority of America’s farmers who responded to a nationwide survey say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/04/27/public-speaks-on-proposed-10m-addition-for-forreston-schools/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T11:00:02.145Z</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>2026-04-27T11:00:02.145Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Public speaks on proposed $10M addition for Forreston schools]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dns-KdTItfSE7ZS7xTvQ_f4tMqs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VGWHT4FE45BHZDQRZMX5MD33EU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Forrestville School Board president Chip Braker (right) and Superintendent Sheri Smith lead the April 15, 2026, public hearing about selling bonds to fund a $10 million sports complex addition for the Forreston Junior Senior High School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/04/27/byron-public-library-offers-homebound-delivery-service/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T11:00:02.486Z</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>2026-04-27T11:00:02.486Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Byron Public Library offers homebound delivery service]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/qZxVhqDYjmWDzYVWooT6nuMNHzE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7ATZCGB56VNZJLUHGUP3WMO3AY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stack of books]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/27/land-banks-sells-2-properties/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T10:35:00.276Z</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>2026-04-27T10:35:00.276Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Land Banks sells 2 properties]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/DNPw3JBwFcRFcAI35fLmQZUy1kQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PNXKZVPEPRCJHEZTSR5NCGHAV4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This house at 427-31 S. Chicago Ave. in Kankakee was recently sold. After the closing, the new buyer wants to make the home a rental property.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/2026/04/21/equinix-donates-land-north-of-i-80-for-new-minooka-fire-station/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T10:15:00.652Z</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>2026-04-27T10:15:00.652Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Equinix donates land north of I-80 for new Minooka fire station]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/wDJ3W_ROxCgutMv0WJ6YuMcYpHY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4AZFU6YDBVANJDLRO4LBFE2CMI.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Equinix's Guy Danskine addresses the crowd at the Minooka State of the Village on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/27/no-injuries-reported-after-tree-fell-sunday-at-peru-park/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T00:10:42.662Z</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>2026-04-27T00:10:42.662Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[No injuries reported after tree fell Sunday at Peru park]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Peru,Peru City Council]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/6CGm0sCp17GZN5Om9BeNLuvBEw4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/27UTFFOEZVGL7PF4J5R2S6SJPI.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Residents near Centennial Park in Peru said they heard what sounded like a car accident around 5:15 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2026. The crash was from an aged tree that abruptly fell over, damaging an outhouse.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/26/will-county-forest-preserve-district-warns-discarded-fishing-line-can-dangerously-harm-wildlife/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T00:04:37.157Z</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>2026-04-27T00:04:37.157Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Will County Forest Preserve District warns discarded fishing line can ‘strangle, maim, or kill’ wildlife]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/mLAjr8vfYgojMDRJNABV81nGpy8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NNCZEX5ICZCKFDS75AYG2EOGXA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Forest Preserve District of Will County has launched a campaign to get anglers to properly dispose of fishing line, so it doesn’t harm wildlife. Preserve visitors also are being encouraged to pick up fishing line and other trash that can harm wildlife.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/04/26/mt-morris-senior-community-center-to-host-community-breakfast-may-8/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T23:14:41.936Z</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>2026-04-26T23:14:41.936Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center to host community breakfast May 8]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/H_IOI6nuV5GA6vqt6FZKDSC1vbo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZIIDMAJNIJCCHFRJQC5JVPBNXI.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center is located at 9 E. Front St.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/26/road-closures-along-fox-river-after-crest-more-rain-possible-monday/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T23:08:27.623Z</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>2026-04-26T23:08:27.623Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Road closures along Fox River after crest; more rain possible Monday ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[McHenry,mchenry il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/9ewFY56p5BLSuBV8BHWwtrfpQMo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LVTKN4GLZZADTJ6Q6GGGKVRZIY.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Some docks remain partially submerged along the Fox River in McHenry on April 25, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/04/26/rock-river-center-to-host-blood-drive-in-oregon-on-may-4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T23:05:18.448Z</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>2026-04-26T23:05:18.448Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rock River Center to host blood drive in Oregon on May 4]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/WpnDJjO4CRJf8Dr53zIfWfhDzoQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/U3OPE4MCRRGANMEI3UNQA3HGWM.tif</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Rock River Center in Oregon will host a blood drive May 4.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/26/chief-senachwine-dar-chapter-celebrates-america-250-initiative/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T23:00:00.839Z</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>2026-04-26T23:00:00.839Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chief Senachwine DAR chapter celebrates America 250 initiative]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/8wcB7Nyonkt-PyI8BSgz6_A96ZA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NUNE4KZLHNAGFEFPW5ZYKHEURA.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Chief Senachwine Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met on April 11 to celebrate America 250! initiative, marking 250 years since American independence.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/26/reddick-public-library-seeking-trustee-to-fill-board-vacancy/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T23:00:00.772Z</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>2026-04-26T23:00:00.772Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Reddick Public Library seeking trustee to fill board vacancy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/9mvfGDGR45YxEEZQ8A4hSy13JiM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/J4HH532KXGC2KNMOUNT6FNHTLQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Board of Trustees of the Reddick Public Library District is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the board.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/26/illinois-launches-online-resources-for-households-on-federal-food-assistance/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T23:00:01.674Z</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>2026-04-26T23:00:01.674Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois launches online resources for households on federal food assistance]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/A5yqW1Ogl31luLKkeZchvODu2aI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2T5JVI42TNFW7KRN6WLK3UDCMA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shoppers shop at a grocery store in Schaumburg, Ill., Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/26/riverside-healthcare-to-demolish-former-cigna-building-in-bourbonnais/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T23:00:00.78Z</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>2026-04-26T23:00:00.78Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Riverside Healthcare to demolish former Cigna building in Bourbonnais]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dIf1Fnd5KXrkrGcJ6nwMEBx0e4A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5ASCYQMBXZGMTL7T3OSRNNENHU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The former Cigna building in Bourbonnais has been donated to Riverside Healthcare. The long-vacant building is adjacent to the healthcare system’s Health Fitness Center and expanding campus in Bourbonnais along North Convent Street.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/26/dixon-legion-to-serve-roast-beef-friday-night/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T22:52:57.214Z</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>2026-04-26T22:52:57.214Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dixon Legion to serve roast beef Friday night]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/_ainYAzzRXTrlez3j87PyGBhz90=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/G57QJUIMMBBSDGWN5ZCVREF2EA.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dixon American Legion Post 12.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/26/mchenry-alderwomans-home-removed-from-taxing-district/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T22:27:17.819Z</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>2026-04-26T22:27:17.819Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[McHenry alderwoman’s home removed from taxing district]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[McHenry,mchenry il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/7f37TUTq8-md2as_mPXiaZcefnA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/FZSEAGWHDBGMVBQEERVVG3HK6I.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bobbi Baehne]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/news/2026/04/26/batavia-great-dane-gives-birth-to-19-puppies-none-of-us-could-count-straight/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T22:03:54.436Z</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>2026-04-26T22:03:54.436Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Batavia Great Dane gives birth to 19 puppies: ‘None of us could count straight’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/H0tObz2DKWpyyaQ0GV5E2g9ddts=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PKY52CEHURGG3FFFT4HLMS7DHY.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Some of Great Dane Piper's 19 puppies at her Batavia home.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/26/500k-grant-program-offered-through-niu-for-educating-teaching-about-food-systems/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T22:00:01.679Z</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>2026-04-26T22:00:01.679Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[$500K grant program offered through NIU for educators focused on food systems ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/HEiH2zye5aplsZRqSVVP2jL8KjU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/EVA7KNMVFRHQZE3UGFSLFSSS5Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Northern Illinois University, NIU, light pole banners in DeKalb, IL on Thursday, May 13, 2021.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/04/24/where-construction-progress-stands-on-400m-lake-michigan-water-project-for-kendall-county-communities/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T22:00:02.2Z</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>2026-04-26T22:00:02.2Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Where construction progress stands on $400M Lake Michigan water project for Kendall County communities]]></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/RTEkSb4LvpSysh9kYtv6Jv2Uvl0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OTR6G3GUN5CVXHLM4MKTGTBKP4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The near $400 million Lake Michigan water sourcing project will provide more expensive water to Yorkville, Oswego and Montgomery. Pictured, crews dig-in and replace water mains on Book Road in Naperville, where the project begins.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/26/city-of-mendota-encourages-students-to-join-national-walk-bike-and-roll-to-school-day/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T21:55:59.664Z</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>2026-04-26T21:55:59.664Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[City of Mendota encourages students to join National Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/MsOlo5iPCQis4Mzs7QFpyJ5KIk0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7QO7NIBPNYLL7IO4PDB2O3UETA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Students are encouraged to join their classmates, enjoy the fresh air and show their school spirit by participating in National Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day on May 6 in Mendota.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/26/la-salle-county-board-considering-rules-for-data-centers/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T21:53:38.242Z</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>2026-04-26T21:53:38.242Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[La Salle County Board considering rules for data centers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/BISb02Q9X440beyfCJ2mD3jenIE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZLYBMJPRAFAYPPYQ52UNRO2APY.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The La Salle County Committee of the Whole met on Monday, April 20 to discuss data centers and a potential policy for regulating their role within the county.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/news/2026/04/26/families-celebrate-earth-day-with-animals-and-activities-at-randall-oaks-zoo/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T21:34:57.363Z</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>2026-04-26T21:34:57.363Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Families celebrate Earth Day with animals and activities at Randall Oaks Zoo]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/hCrYvce7db5LfUBOp6r1gLe9k38=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/B4LGT5OUSZCZBN5DCHPKZG7D7Y.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Three-year-old Xuri Negron of Elgin is not sure what to make of all the animals as she feeds them during the planet party for Earth Day at Randall Oaks Zoo in West Dundee.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/26/wisconsin-man-admits-to-sex-assault-of-child-in-harvard-in-2015-gets-10-years-in-prison/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T21:14:53.933Z</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>2026-04-26T21:14:53.933Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wisconsin man admits to sex assault of child in Harvard in 2015, gets 10 years in prison]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/lqOd-H0Pevj_T0B7qrUAHKEQJRE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MLYALHM25NCVNKCGH5KZVKATRQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cory Fritz]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/news/2026/04/26/pcjh-wins-little-tri-county-scholastic-bowl-championship/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T21:03:59.097Z</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>2026-04-26T21:03:59.097Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[PCJH wins Little Tri-County Scholastic Bowl championship]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/hGdcL15OhHbU4n0HQGwc8W7RGds=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LHJD7GDTXBDWXJZUOON6R2PBBE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Putnam County Junior High Scholastic Bowl team won the Little Tri-County championship on Saturday at Fieldcrest. PC defeated Henry-Senachwine 400-60 and El Paso- Gridley 320-240 to sweep pool play. PC defeated Roanoake-Benson for the championship 290-260. The Pumas will take the No. 1 seed to the regional which they will host. Team members are Ean Smith (from left, to right) Makenna Goulding, Ayden Dienst, Enrique Barreras, Colton Nicoli, AJ Kloet, and Brendan Linton.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/26/dekalb-county-economic-leader-named-among-women-to-watch-in-springfield/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T21:00:00.455Z</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>2026-04-26T21:00:00.455Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DeKalb County economic leader named among ‘Women to Watch’ in Springfield]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/7Pk-hyZlCWtgLJbD6hXwfEVIsU0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VXDLBNSCJJHKFOLCECDAE5R6RQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DeKalb County Economic Development Corp. Executive Director Melissa Amedeo (middle) poses with fellow DeKalb County nominees Hannah Davekos and Caitlin Benes during the Women to Watch conference on April 22, 2026, in Springfield.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/04/26/aurora-lions-club-to-offer-free-youth-vision-screenings-may-16/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T21:00:00.47Z</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>2026-04-26T21:00:00.47Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aurora Lions Club to offer free youth vision screenings May 16]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ZrZfgFOafn8onCl3LwVMJjHZjOk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LTL5W7CGTFPKPHFJYXYCS7LZTQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Aurora Lions Club will offer free vision screenings for children ages 6 months to 6 years in May.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/24/idot-to-begin-work-on-francis-road-bridge-along-i-80-in-new-lenox/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T20:00:00.995Z</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>2026-04-26T20:00:00.995Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[IDOT to begin work on Francis Road Bridge along I-80 in New Lenox]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ujREA-oDVxZrPL_-_kOPnL_WPpw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6DJ5HQLALBGIPJLHTZNTALY6DI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A sign for Interstate 80 seen on Aug. 15, 2024 on Briggs Street in Joliet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/26/new-pediatric-therapy-in-joliet-opens-in-may/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T19:00:00.534Z</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>2026-04-26T19:00:00.534Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New pediatric therapy in Joliet opens in May]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/lskfkB8-hBcmlL6vlIQ63HYVC84=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BWIFUQMFFNHL7JCBSEQCMHZ6DY.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In2gr8 Pediatric Therapy in Joliet offers pediatric occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, reflex integration, and astronaut training and serves children and youth from birth to age 21.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/26/dc-gala-shooting-suspect-aired-grievances-against-trump-in-writings-to-family/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T18:35:41.458Z</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>2026-04-26T18:35:41.458Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/XI1KQeVg_kibNDExXmIiIRoBMyE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UBH4OMFG3NFCPJT6NQS5AFXY5E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the U.S. Secret Service counter assault team stand on the stage after a shooting incident outside the ballroom during the White House Correspondents Dinner, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/26/four-bedroom-home-sells-for-675000-in-plainfield/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T17:21:00.332Z</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>2026-04-26T17:21:00.332Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Four-bedroom home sells for $675,000 in Plainfield]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/k2jq4toJuKkyCKGDEa8tg6Q-B_s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/F2MJLUTRVROL3N7K4GYJAI76SI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/26/single-family-home-sells-in-morris-for-327000/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T17:17:00.251Z</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>2026-04-26T17:17:00.251Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Single-family home sells in Morris for $327,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/PnV9yLDrrNzgi6KAE_5gpg-BGFs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JYXP32M6YVM6XK4ZKJ47SGNDZ4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/26/residential-home-in-marengo-goes-for-310000/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T17:01:00.425Z</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>2026-04-26T17:01:00.425Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Residential home in Marengo goes for $310,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/xscW09K5DgitVBqjSCWIzitXTgE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6J47D2K4ZBIJXBX2X3SG4CXAVA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/26/prophetstown-library-to-offer-pen-pal-club/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T17:00:00.476Z</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>2026-04-26T17:00:00.476Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prophetstown library to offer Pen Pal Club]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/63TvTAClV-a3x4rDCdIQ3xOVIO4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/C6FOXWZ7SBH6VIG4J4FC7BLHGQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library is located at 209 W. Third St. in Prophetstown.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/26/listen-dekalb-countys-5-most-read-stories-this-week-april-19-25/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T17:00:02.062Z</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>2026-04-26T17:00:02.062Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Listen: DeKalb County’s 5 most-read stories this week, April 19-25]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/9wJd6dMLrEYl6YXOf2hzXxcnaRk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DKPWNUAJXFGDXNUTLGYQ6SS3PQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Metra train leaves at the Metra Arlington Heights station, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Arlington Heights, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/26/listen-kane-countys-5-most-read-stories-this-week-april-19-25/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T17:00:01.676Z</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>2026-04-26T17:00:01.676Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Listen: Kane County’s 5 most-read stories this week: April 19-25]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/4jSBIWQTJSPaYqJF5H_77km9-sw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ARACGQVYAZA6HHFNWMXKJ6ZVFI.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[John Hamel, owner of Pal Joey's Restaurant in Batavia announced the business is closing after 14 years in town. The final day is Sunday, April 26, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/04/26/made-in-elgin-spring-pop-up-market-returns-may-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T17:00:00.49Z</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>2026-04-26T17:00:00.49Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Made in Elgin’ Spring Pop-Up Market returns May 2]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/OsmL0tjSOfJBv8Y79rEDIqCKBzA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JSNZ54J24YF5AWEJKWUCXEUKAE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AP file photo – A spring market featuring local artisans will return to downtown Elgin in May for the second year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/26/listen-sauk-valleys-5-most-read-stories-this-week-april-19-25/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T17:00:01.728Z</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>2026-04-26T17:00:01.728Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Listen: Sauk Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, April 19-25]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/qHw-tRhp7Sc8C6jjdI-TxnU22Cs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/K7LFVVVTVRCHXFZOLXAOY26ZOQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[According to court documents, the M5 former Amcore Bank project in downtown Sterling is going into foreclosure. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/26/mid-may-ruling-set-for-special-prosecutor-demand-to-investigate-alleged-operation-midway-blitz-abuses/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T17:00:01.229Z</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>2026-04-26T17:00:01.229Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mid-May ruling set for special prosecutor demand to investigate alleged ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/3MNEelva_A0AcoSZyBuFoRMMBhs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CQECOUL3RZAXNCCNEI633LXEXY.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Cook County Criminal Courthouse in Chicago.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/26/listen-kendall-countys-5-most-read-stories-this-week-april-19-25/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T17:00:01.88Z</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>2026-04-26T17:00:01.88Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Listen: Kendall County’s 5 most-read stories this week, April 19-25]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0pcfAr85SuTCjAHQpF8Fr370B4Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4AQUYAWEBNFSHPJRVSDPLWNE74.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Christina’s Grill & Gatherings owner  Allen Soboj, right, talks to Sean Kelly, left, host of America's Best Restaurants, about some of the entrees. America's Best Restaurants was filming an episode for its show on April 21, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/26/listen-illinois-valleys-5-most-read-stories-this-week-april-19-25/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T17:00:02.011Z</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>2026-04-26T17:00:02.011Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Listen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, April 19-25]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/k2W8DEe_G4CCKG_RpfKUFMXcVzg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/E2QU5IYFYBAYHGU5NFMTNSLYCA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Emergency crews work the scene of a chemical release on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Cogee Titanium in Ottawa.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/26/listen-mchenry-countys-5-most-read-stories-this-week-april-19-25/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T17:00:02.08Z</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>2026-04-26T17:00:02.08Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Listen: McHenry County’s 5 most-read stories this week, April 19-25]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/pACa8zQ2lwMmLWaawrKoEvazzQ4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WLITM2DM6BDMZMM2YJHLFB4Y7Y.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Johnsburg community rallied to sandbag the home of Bill Breit, inset, an 87-year-old veteran who's on hospice care and didn't want to leave his riverfront home during the flooding of April 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/26/listen-will-countys-5-most-read-stories-this-week-april-19-25/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T17:00:02.257Z</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>2026-04-26T17:00:02.257Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Listen: Will County’s 5 most-read stories this week, April 19-25]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/YGRZtzNpbmTXfFI_jjD62JwJksY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2G2BZBEPEVADPJTRBAOJ3QX7MU.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pete’s Fresh Market at 2375 E. Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, is seen Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Pete's Fresh Market in New Lenox is expected to open summer of 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>