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JB Pritzker signs the fiscal year 2027 budget alongside top state lawmakers during a ceremony in Chicago on June 16, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/06/16/that-family-would-be-without-a-house-yorkville-honors-2-residents-for-dousing-neighbors-house-fire/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T22:00:00.758Z</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>2026-06-16T22:00:00.758Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘That family would be without a house’ - Yorkville honors 2 residents for dousing neighbor’s house fire]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[yorkville,yorkville il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/KERYygxApMj5MVFp0Qx0aa3dynQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/722KXNQPB4HJOVJ2WF3HXJHPOM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(file photo) The city of Yorkville and the Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District honored two residents who helped douse a fire on a neighbor's house before it consumed the residence.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/2026/06/11/mchs-district-111-officials-dig-into-5-essentials-data-from-past-school-yea/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T21:49:46.766Z</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>2026-06-16T21:49:46.766Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[MCHS District 111 officials dig into 5 Essentials data from past school yea]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/b3R_g1VoVgTu9GQYjsWt90MOGpU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UI2B2U7IJFH2NPESJQ2SGR6BGU.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Minooka Community High School District building at 201 Wabena Ave., Minooka.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/06/16/area-softball-players-named-all-state-by-illinois-coaches-association/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T21:39:14.898Z</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>2026-06-16T21:39:14.898Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Area softball players named All-State by Illinois Coaches Association]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/fe32qZCchmXKiOeui2RJlcnJpwY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/APYXGW23VZF5RAGGN53ENB4ALY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rock Falls’ Madisyn Eikenberry drives the ball deep against Oregon earlier this season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/06/16/man-accused-of-assaulting-child-over-9-years-in-lake-and-mchenry-counties-is-denied-jail-release/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T21:34:07.316Z</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>2026-06-16T21:34:07.316Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man accused of assaulting child over 9 years in Lake and McHenry counties is denied jail release]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/eFFUfbgBjZ260tmRViegxYH56JE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LROGAOIDIBCWNEPG4HQIWGZBGE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Simon Gonzalez-Mendez]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/06/16/xander-lewis-logan-hodges-leading-sycamore-summer-rebuild/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T21:30:52.329Z</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>2026-06-16T21:30:52.329Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Xander Lewis, Logan Hodges leading Sycamore summer rebuild ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois high school boys basketball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/gDhy7w-GyHQ3F_4B-K08AOKeBjA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5DN3KNEZCRH7RMR7X47ANDYEMM.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sycamore’s Logan Hodges pushes the ball upcourt earlier this month, during their game against Auburn in the DeKalb High School summer league.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/06/16/dekalb-panel-offers-initial-support-for-project-big-lakes-that-could-bring-150-to-300-jobs/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T21:26:29.647Z</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>2026-06-16T21:26:29.647Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DeKalb panel offers initial support for Project Big Lakes that could bring 150 to 300 jobs]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[dekalb,dekalb city council,dekalb il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Ipplwb5f-kz3Uc3nrxeC7D73R-Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/Y4WWOYSYUJEJTPDYFVTVJBMBXI.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A developer wants city approval to build a 186,000-square-foot facility to house what the city described as “a large manufacturer of climate control and energy management systems,” according to an agenda for a public hearing Monday, June 15, 2026. City documents refer to the site as "Project Big Lakes."]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/06/14/idot-announces-work-on-illinois-84-in-carroll-county-starts-june-15/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T21:19:10.284Z</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>2026-06-16T21:19:10.284Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[IDOT announces work on Illinois 84 in Carroll County starts June 15]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/CbiCw6FMCtFMj223YWaqF2AwpLA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PXPADACYEJCLDJMRHX2LEQ4QA4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Illinois Department of Transportation logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/06/16/geneva-four-star-wideout-bennett-konkey-stays-in-state-commits-to-illinois/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T21:11:01.735Z</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>2026-06-16T21:11:01.735Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Geneva four-star wideout Bennett Konkey stays in-state, commits to Illinois]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/O_Ar6-G3CweoreC0nKF904EnZ7I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TO2U3DL7YNEJNB7EGD3TWPB35E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Geneva’s Bennett Konkey attempts to outrun a tackle during a Class 6A state semifinal playoff game. Konkey announced his commitment to play at Illinois on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/16/morris-jack-wheeler-adjusting-well-to-life-in-professional-baseball/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T21:11:01.629Z</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>2026-06-16T21:11:01.629Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Morris’ Jack Wheeler is adjusting well to life in professional baseball]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/woqf0YCqbqnmgR1Xm183iDRr7KI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7QCFO43BIFD7TFH7YMNGXD7SYU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morris graduate Jack Wheeler heads to first after getting a hit for the ACL Rangers in the Arizona Complex League.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/06/15/group-of-15-20-motorcyclists-surround-car-in-lake-in-the-hills-1-attacks-driver-with-helmet-authorities-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T20:49:39.969Z</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>2026-06-16T20:49:39.969Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Motorcyclists surround vehicle in Lake in the Hills, one charged with attacking driver with helmet]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/FqequgWUMSpL1jhjFhJQoFKJeVU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZD2RGZRSPZEV3AUOQPZX2TECLI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Julio Salas]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/06/15/new-jersey-man-stopped-by-oswego-police-charged-with-dui-unlawful-use-of-weapons/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T20:49:03.446Z</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>2026-06-16T20:49:03.446Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Jersey man stopped by Oswego police charged with DUI, unlawful use of weapons]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/YQJ9P8-AfbMcDl6_zr2dNO4KiA4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UADXENAYGBDDXNTVDGEAC5WTPY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Johann Cruz, 24, of New Jersey]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/06/16/richmond-dad-learned-from-ai-his-son-had-leukemia-now-the-familys-helping-others-touched-by-childhood-cancer/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T20:40:17.13Z</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>2026-06-16T20:40:17.13Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Richmond dad learned from AI his son had leukemia. Now the family’s helping others touched by childhood cancer]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/_JMSGUcpa1i7hnwORjjuCc93VWQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7P7OC2JB3VAW5KINHSAXEDZDXI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Levi Johnson, now 4 years old, began chemotherapy for his leukemia last year at  Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge and will continue treatment for 2 1/2 years.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/06/16/st-charles-voices-strong-opposition-to-pritzker-affordable-housing-plan-city-below-state-standard/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T20:39:24.885Z</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>2026-06-16T20:39:24.885Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[St. Charles voices ‘strong opposition’ to Pritzker affordable housing plan; city below state standard]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[st. charles news,st. charles city council]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/LLplM4pdoKyMFZf9RaTTMOibKCA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/AK4KR2YU7ZDQXKDYUYRNSOVHW4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(file photo) St. Charles Mayor Clint Hull submitted a letter to Gov. JB Pritzker voicing the city's opposition to the BUILD Plan which the state argues would increase affordable housing options.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/06/15/guest-column-activism-is-essential-to-democracy-intimidation-and-destruction-are-not/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T20:29:04.115Z</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>2026-06-16T20:29:04.115Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GUEST COLUMN: Activism is essential to democracy. Intimidation and destruction are not. ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/kTkf2k7zwVsZYaeA43z7SadRxrk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CESTMZUP7VCSNOFP3EI6TANE2A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jim Wise]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/06/16/downers-grove-norths-philip-cupial-is-the-suburban-life-boys-track-and-field-athlete-of-the-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T20:19:01.14Z</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>2026-06-16T20:19:01.14Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Downers Grove North’s Philip Cupial is the Suburban Life boys track and field Athlete of the Year]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/7q26Z2utqlB4t5ZHVzxNGLq3YuU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ECPHMMHBL5E4XBXJOBIAM3P2CM.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Downers Grove North’s Philip Cupial edges Grays Lake Central’s Trey Sato to win the 2024 Class 3A 1,600-meter run state championship in Charleston. Cupial won his second state title in the event this season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/06/16/vintage-base-ball-returns-to-john-deere-historic-site/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T20:08:30.705Z</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>2026-06-16T20:08:30.705Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Vintage ‘base ball’ returns to John Deere Historic Site]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/myknNCrYJLYoT39f-s8X2m0ysR4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/E7LXDZP3LBEEPCHE6X66QK7TGM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oregon Ganymede Eric "The Liberator" Berg bats against the Plowboys during a vintage base ball game on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/06/16/illinois-bets-on-biodiesel-expanding-the-market-for-domestic-soybeans/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T20:06:33.032Z</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>2026-06-16T20:06:33.032Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois bets on biodiesel: Expanding the market for domestic soybeans]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/SwTWub4WgGNhJb_FLVnb8OsvWY4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/RUGBCFHQANCBPCIHHCSRMNVTEA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Incobrasa Industries in Gilman, Illinois, is expecting to open its new processing facilities on June 17.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/06/16/freddies-off-the-chain-restaurant-in-oswego-teaming-up-with-recently-closed-asadoras-argentinas-burgers/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T20:00:01.41Z</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>2026-06-16T20:00:01.41Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Freddie’s Off The Chain restaurant in Oswego teaming up with recently closed Asadoras Argentinas Burgers]]></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[Freddie’s Off The Chain restaurant in downtown Oswego has announced that it is teaming up with the chefs of the newly closed Asadoras Argentinas Burgers in Oswego for a summer menu.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/06/16/federal-appeals-court-says-retrial-is-on-the-table-for-comed-ceo-lobbyist/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T19:56:15.484Z</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>2026-06-16T19:56:15.484Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Federal appeals court says retrial is on the table for ComEd CEO, lobbyist]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/1I_KLAqImb2HOSKSAi7v7PzVy2E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/I75JVUTOWZMTNEF53Y5Y5SBQNQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/16/fca-basketball-power-camp-returning-to-bv-on-july-13-15-bcr-sports-shorts/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T19:46:00.309Z</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>2026-06-16T19:46:00.309Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[FCA Basketball Power Camp returning to BV on July 13-15: BCR Sports Shorts   ]]></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/bears/2026/06/16/heres-where-the-chicago-bears-offensive-line-stands-after-the-offseason-program/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T19:45:51.573Z</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>2026-06-16T19:45:51.573Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here’s where the Chicago Bears’ offensive line stands after the offseason program]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[chicago bears]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/s_QBAkbfdgIoW4nRDljdxZMf9TQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GLSD4TLZJRAF5LNHLRAYJV3YRM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chicago Bears guard Jonah Jackson works on the field during the team's practice earlier this month in Lake Forest.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/06/16/juneteenth-celebration-set-for-june-20-in-sterling/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T19:34:18.884Z</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>2026-06-16T19:34:18.884Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Juneteenth celebration set for June 20 in Sterling]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/JngD7BNzfLctC7h-XyjTbMFAaJU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GUBU6CGDNZCVPD7QCFMLGMQAZA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE: Alliah Haines-Penny performs a song at the Sauk Valley Diversity Alliance's Juneteenth celebration Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/06/16/ogle-county-dispatchers-testify-prosecution-rests-its-case-on-1st-day-of-rochelle-rodeo-trial/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T19:33:24.524Z</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>2026-06-16T19:33:24.524Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ogle County dispatchers testify, prosecution rests its case on 1st day of Rochelle rodeo trial]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/1RsUsyKrmUgy3xHZvJ96vaT4QVY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KJ27WKU2IVHT3OUXUCFL43ZIQM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ogle County Sheriff's Deputy Kyle White (right) testfies as his body camera footage is shown during Jodie Wiederkehr's jury trial Monday, June 15, 2026, at the Ogle County Judicial Center.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/06/12/montgomery-celebrates-2026-volunteer-of-the-year-honorees/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T19:30:53.737Z</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>2026-06-16T19:30:53.737Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery celebrates 2026 Volunteer of the Year honorees]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[montgomery village board]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/5CGYKfTLWl_ELfvJWhlsqc05VEo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TRMFY6OFRVFDFJZHRTVO2STJBU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joanie and Dan Britton (center) with their friends and family of St. Olaf Church in Montgomery show off their Community Impact award during the 2026 Volunteer of the Year ceremony in Montgomery on June 8, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/06/08/volunteer-fire-districts-across-northern-illinois-get-495000-in-federal-grants/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T19:29:11.015Z</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>2026-06-16T19:29:11.015Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Volunteer fire districts across northern Illinois get $495,000 in federal grants]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/kpHkfsU38HwsZIAc6pNXbT4DlK0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7SIUL5KVHZA3LIBAKJABL2YN3A.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has awarded $495,000 in federal grants to volunteer fire departments across the state to help pay for new equipment or for fire training. 
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/06/16/some-crashes-will-cost-more-in-sycamore/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T19:13:33.722Z</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>2026-06-16T19:13:33.722Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Some crashes will cost more in Sycamore]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/SI8cO9WrwYLbQ881khiygpcKczQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/HHJ2PQ7UHREP3GTS7IFZMKJP6Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE – A majority of the Sycamore City Council voted Monday in favor of charging new fees for Sycamore Fire Department responses. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/16/down-the-fairway-corey-vanschaick-gary-miller-ace-no-3-hole-at-spring-creek/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T19:13:15.413Z</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>2026-06-16T19:13:15.413Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Down the Fairway: Corey VanSchaick, Gary Miller ace No. 3 hole at Spring Creek  ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/C7ef9z7zPEnsxsWPhwwXZXHB1IY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/B63ZSTILQZCGDL6F4ARIQNTNE4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Corey VanSchaick (from left) of Oglesby and Gary Miller of Princeton each aced the No. 3 hole at Spring Creek Golf Course on Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/06/16/sublette-farmers-market-returns-june-23/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T19:08:33.401Z</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>2026-06-16T19:08:33.401Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sublette farmers market returns June 23]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/GD8sG85rdVpDMrLjjqDP_AwSILE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VRYKISDRBNAA3GM2AJ2BGQBVHA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A farmers market]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/16/volunteers-needed-for-abraham-lincoln-cemetery-memorial-squad-to-serve-at-military-burial-service/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T19:00:00.874Z</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>2026-06-16T19:00:00.874Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Volunteers needed for Abraham Lincoln Cemetery memorial squad to serve at military burial services]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/7Lc5lwLGdJMaIrBkulsJ6Q89mL0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4YGUGYBQYNBSPDYXQTHKFNISOA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(file photo) Mike Valtman, of the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Squad, plays taps following the rifle salute during a Veterans Day ceremony at American Legion Post 1080 in Joliet on Nov. 11, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/16/plainfield-to-allow-open-carry-of-alcohol-during-cruise-nights/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T18:52:40.29Z</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>2026-06-16T18:52:40.29Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Plainfield to allow open carry of alcohol during Cruise Nights]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/7PG5Yrv3jlzoU-W3zCSPBiYnW4o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4GXIUTGB6BHQ7HUVFXZJOBTT2I.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Attendees enjoy checking out the classic cars on Lockport Street during the first Plainfield Cruise Night of the season on June 3, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/opinion/2026/06/09/eye-on-illinois-building-new-prisons-is-just-one-step-toward-solving-idocs-challenges/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T18:19:07.769Z</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>2026-06-16T18:19:07.769Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Eye On Illinois: Building new prisons is just one step toward solving IDOC’s challenges]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/yBOqt8R4OHNLq8EToooxWlHyD6Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/754KQ6IVWJAZTE6TTR6PVOOMNI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stateville Correctional Center, a historic but dilapidated prison set to close and a replacement built, can be seen Sept. 16, 2024, in Crest Hill. (AP file photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/16/new-lenox-firefighters-battle-house-fire/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T18:16:15.899Z</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>2026-06-16T18:16:15.899Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Lenox firefighters battle house fire]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/CYU7k1bp2299bprKuRppdK6DN7Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6LL4JBPFDFBR7GCYRLHALTJWOY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The New Lenox Fire Protection District responded to a house in the 19400 block of South Parker Road on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/06/16/drivers-should-expect-delays-as-road-crews-work-on-first-street-in-batavia-tuesday-wednesday/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:52:45.647Z</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>2026-06-16T17:52:45.647Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Drivers should expect delays as road crews work on First Street in Batavia Tuesday, Wednesday]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[batavia news,batavia city council]]></news:keywords></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[(file photo) The city of Batavia said drivers should expect delays as road crews work on a popular roadway on June 16-17.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/bears/2026/06/16/bears-insider-podcast-episode-463-examining-the-state-of-the-chicago-bears-after-offseason-program/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:01:03.3Z</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>2026-06-16T17:01:03.3Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bears Insider Podcast Episode 463: Examining the state of the Chicago Bears after offseason program]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/jJ9dsvKrYQlLmVbxmgft2-2_fyw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/B4PK4GCGVFCBHEHYWOXY4WNGF4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bears Insider podcast episode 463: 2026 offseason recap]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/06/16/reflections-here-we-are-in-quebecand-indiana/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:00:01.502Z</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>2026-06-16T17:00:01.502Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Reflections: Here we are in Quebec…and Indiana? ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/1OaRyuFo4Z5iCZ-G0NqacooI90g=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/3QD3UEXBA5EQBOEJXZNQSNUWUM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Roger Matile]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/06/16/indian-valley-theatre-names-2026-mimi-bryan-memorial-scholarship-recipients/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:00:02.588Z</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>2026-06-16T17:00:02.588Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Indian Valley Theatre names 2026 Mimi Bryan Memorial Scholarship recipients]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/VmvWzLt7YBLHask8HGZZj2J8kjw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZKLZAIHPXVA47KTELC32C7L2VM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hannah Barngrover at a production of IVT's "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe," is a recipient of the 2026 Mimi Bryan Memorial Scholarship through the Indian Valley Theatre.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/16/nci-artworks-honors-emerging-artists-exhibition-winners/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:00:01.644Z</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>2026-06-16T17:00:01.644Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NCI ARTworks honors Emerging Artists Exhibition winners]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/h4tvSkUDvFbs8ba-J99ErTmA10Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NVM74MNK2BAZPPWM5QM4UBLZGM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Artwork drawn by Yijing (Larissa) Zhang, a senior at St. Bede Academy, was on display during the 9th annual NCI Artworks Mad Hatter Ball on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 at the Westclox Event Center in Peru. Zhang, has studied art since she was 4 years old and enjoys photography as well as playing the pipa.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/06/16/dekalb-chamber-celebrates-braden-counseling-centers-opening/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:00:02.303Z</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>2026-06-16T17:00:02.303Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DeKalb Chamber celebrates Braden Counseling Center’s opening]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/qTL9eQ4mWuUOMz_yvAqVP3QMaPo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5A67NATJBJEKNPNXR3T2METQOA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce celebrating the opening of Braden Counseling Center]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/06/16/shaw-local-radio-podcast-talk-line-with-brandon-clark-interviews-mayor-glen-hughes-about-city-developments/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:00:01.682Z</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>2026-06-16T17:00:01.682Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Mayor Glen Hughes about city developments]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/RFqkWQz-U93o61OymE_b08ofMD8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4CXGZVSFHBEN7PSNS5JWL4CYSI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Grand Marshals Glen and Debbie Hughes lead Dixon's St. Patrick's Day parade Saturday, March 14, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/16/peru-church-to-hold-june-18-ice-cream-social/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:00:01.331Z</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>2026-06-16T17:00:01.331Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Peru church to hold June 18 ice cream social]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[la salle county il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/mL81NZdL6elTiQL77mR2qoNhiNE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5X22ON5J6ZAZTKKMFKPRHXJHAY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Zion United Church of Christ will hold its annual ice cream social from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/16/ottawa-high-school-honor-roll-4th-quarter-2025-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:00:02.172Z</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>2026-06-16T17:00:02.172Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ottawa High School honor roll, 4th quarter 2025-2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/WN2FHB6EaeXshz1LVbZXcJ4ifT0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DA2XW35TR5HU5DIJSQTCPPLWY4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ottawa High School announced its honor roll for the conclusion of the fourth quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/06/16/batavias-river-rhapsody-concert-series-runs-june-17-aug-5/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:00:00.629Z</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>2026-06-16T17:00:00.629Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Batavia’s River Rhapsody free concert series runs June 17-Aug. 5 ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0ay_HFbIcuZqkCf-M9Evt7lN2qo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4NB3EKBVPZBXJGAVQ2MMKD3RUY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Batavia Park District's River Rhapsody summer concert series runs on select Wednesdays June 17-Aug. 5, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/06/16/yorkvilles-owen-horeni-is-the-record-newspapers-boys-track-and-field-athlete-of-the-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:00:01.086Z</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>2026-06-16T17:00:01.086Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Yorkville’s Owen Horeni is the Record Newspapers boys track and field Athlete of the Year]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/b5qdtoAK5a_lBCmiqAXuuXzBxBE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4AX3LCUJHZFWPPNSEZWRATC7EE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Yorkville's Owen Horeni runs during the IHSA State Track and Field championship on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Charleston. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/175th-anniversary/2026/06/16/historical-covers-for-june-16-cup-hat-trick-for-blackhawks/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:00:02.794Z</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>2026-06-16T17:00:02.794Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Historical covers for June 16: Cup hat trick for Blackhawks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/TNCoQK-CTCsLJgN7GqFlH3bQZYA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SKSZKZTHQFAEZG3OY5TJQ7IQG4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Daily Chronicle cover: June 15, 2015]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley-living/2026/06/16/settling-in-memories-lanarks-old-settlers-days-coming-june-26-28/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:00:03.1Z</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>2026-06-16T17:00:03.1Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Settling in memories: Lanark’s Old Settlers Days coming June 26-28]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/u3UlAUUrbQwwtiIQ3x4XFImQUiM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GMQYH2C3AFHSPP65JH5DE2ESAE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Old Settlers Days in Lanark returns June 26-28, with most activities taking place at the town's park. The annual festival, with origins to 1874, features food, vendors, a parade, animal shows (pictured), live music, kids activities, races, a beer garden and celebrations honoring America’s 250th birthday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/2026/06/16/gebhard-woods-dulcimer-fest-fills-goold-park-with-acoustic-sounds-over-the-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:00:03.677Z</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>2026-06-16T17:00:03.677Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Fest fills Goold Park with acoustic sounds over the weekend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/rFP0ZZD4O_c9WKVY_iApVxaQd4Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SXQ5YP3VPJDKLOHTV423Q4R7QI.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cindy Shelhart performs on the main stage during the Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival on Saturday, June 13, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/06/16/montag-takes-the-stage-june-26-at-savanna-museum-cultural-center/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:00:03.972Z</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>2026-06-16T17:00:03.972Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montag takes the stage June 26 at Savanna Museum & Cultural Center]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/KO9po4fjI1TsAaLXfdNUksPUza0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/B6D7V4SHFRDPDMEGLFYOML6G3E.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Carol Montag]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/16/2026-bureau-county-fair-queens-pageants-applications-open/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:00:01.808Z</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>2026-06-16T17:00:01.808Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2026 Bureau County Fair Queens Pageants applications open]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/kwW3NJSe_F_ovHAfksJ7m90FlIM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PAP4FBCUVJEZRJIQOWML6Z7MSI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2025 Miss Bureau County Emilee Merkel, Jr Miss Samantha, Little Miss Paisleigh Ehnle and country singer Trace Adkins]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/16/marshall-putnam-fair-hosts-free-senior-day-with-live-bluegrass-music/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:00:02.08Z</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>2026-06-16T17:00:02.08Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Marshall-Putnam Fair hosts free Senior Day with live bluegrass music]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/L3k0ibJk2DenlkU2snGt3MS3_7E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/E7DQFWVZEFFQPCXOUII2PZSHCM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Marshall-Putnam Fair will host a free Senior Day on Thursday, July 16, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Hunt Building, featuring live music, refreshments, and door prizes for visitors 65 and older.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/06/16/kankakee-fire-chief-laroche-to-retire/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:00:01.595Z</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>2026-06-16T17:00:01.595Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kankakee Fire Chief LaRoche to retire]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/qCXCdcJDy--g4AVnmEzF-Va50lg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DSNCBLQROVIYRIN5BUOBTLYOBE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kankakee Fire Chief Bryan LaRoche]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/06/16/st-charles-police-conducting-emergency-training-exercise-at-charlestowne-mall-no-public-threat/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T16:56:52.472Z</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>2026-06-16T16:56:52.472Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[St. Charles police conducting emergency training exercise at Charlestowne Mall; no public threat]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/hIZ3mGsjNQl25ysdrUhBiCT896M=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2D3UN2SYMJC63UCHPZWHR7H44Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(file photo) St. Charles Police Department is performing in a multi-agency training exercise at the Charlestown Mall area in St. Charles.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kc-magazine/outdoors/2026/06/16/paddle-and-explore-on-the-river-this-summer/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T16:43:13.874Z</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>2026-06-16T16:43:13.874Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Paddle and explore on the river this summer]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/JKQbXua_bQM4j23gbqQKY8YaiCQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DBETXOIXP5DY3JY6JO23GJLTMM.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Through October, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County is holding monthly kayaking sessions that progress from learning basic flat-water skills to doing 7-mile river paddles.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kc-magazine/shoplocal/2026/06/16/discover-the-charm-of-downtown-batavia/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T16:43:03.76Z</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>2026-06-16T16:43:03.76Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Discover the charm of downtown Batavia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/fQG_upL1BLiW8lRUYXjPtiriiHA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6SLATCIMP5ELRPCNDTCWX2VVOE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Batavia Boardwalk Shops — open Fridays from 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. — showcase 10 colorful micro-shops operated by local makers and entrepreneurs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kc-magazine/fashion/2026/06/16/fireworks-blue-jeans-and-graphic-tees-american-fashion-that-always-fits/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T16:42:03.82Z</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>2026-06-16T16:42:03.82Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fireworks, blue jeans and graphic tees: American fashion that always fits]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/qyzzSCvesoYVunEwydWAgXWNvlg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/33P5EJGX7FDZ5DDZUVS522FG4M.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nothing captures Americana quite like a well-worn graphic tee. Vintage-inspired prints, band tees, collegiate logos, and heritage brands all tap into a sense of history and identity.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kc-magazine/family/2026/06/16/kane-countys-suburban-superdad-says-happy-birthday-to-america/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T16:28:18.513Z</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>2026-06-16T16:28:18.513Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kane County’s Suburban Superdad says happy birthday to America ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/T-8PMAZ1DPUGz2mK0F4VMZkxc5o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PVRFQZOC5RHZFGGS7PCYFPW2DM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Suburban Superdad Jonathan Bilyk ponders what it means, in some ways, to be an American.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/high-school-sports/2026/06/16/johnathon-stunkel-carson-rowe-earn-ihsbca-first-team-all-state-newstribune-sports-briefs/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T16:21:16.97Z</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>2026-06-16T16:21:16.97Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Johnathon Stunkel, Carson Rowe earn IHSBCA First-Team All State: NewsTribune sports briefs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ugozf_HewboRTJwcpCGDU4OxDiE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/65C3EF5XENFNTCKL76YQ5HZ2BU.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Putnam County's Johnathon Stunkel (3) pitches in the sectional championship game. Stunkel was voted Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association Class 1A First-Team All State.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/16/bureau-valleys-logan-philhower-named-honorable-mention-all-state/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T16:05:10.449Z</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>2026-06-16T16:05:10.449Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bureau Valley’s Logan Philhower named Honorable Mention All-State  ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/STvyZainRBuc9LFrH1Q3zQ8JnIs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/N6LUGNM6Q5CJHCMWEWRNZWMP6Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bureau Valley senior Logan Philhower broke his own school record by lowering his ERA to a miniscule 0.84 this season with a 4-2 record and an area-best 89 strikeouts.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley-living/2026/06/16/sterling-teachers-coaches-create-colorful-cookies/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T16:00:02.187Z</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>2026-06-16T16:00:02.187Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sterling teachers, coaches create colorful cookies ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/4ixDLm-R9aC0346mvbjcGV9Rb54=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CER4HBAOTRAVFGHSCDLEFW5C7A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Julie Schroeder-Ranz of Forreston and Laura Miller of Lake Carroll own Coaches Cookies, baking cookies of all sorts for parties and sale at farmers markets. The two taught and coached sports at Sterling Public Schools together for nearly 20 years.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/16/bcr-baseball-player-of-the-year-logan-philhowers-last-pitch-is-a-good-one-for-bv/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T15:44:48.968Z</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>2026-06-16T15:44:48.968Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BCR Baseball Player of the Year: Logan Philhower’s last pitch is a good one for BV]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/g7s7r-HMxN1QDsqDyTG8ztC031s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/FAKPFGHRNRGMPCPFDOZG5AHZ3Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bureau Valley senior Logan Philhower led the Storm at the plate with a .361 average and 33 runs and seven doubles as well as the mound with an  0.84 this season with a 4-2 record and an area-high 89 strikeouts. He is the BCR Baseball Player of the Year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/16/2-people-shot-outside-joliets-riverwalk-homes/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T15:19:22.679Z</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>2026-06-16T15:19:22.679Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2 people shot outside Joliet’s Riverwalk Homes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/kjQGY6XjySqyRRLXzliAXlDR5Yk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TXDNREU7RJBZXA6H2BSLD5NACA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Joliet squad car sits on the street in downtown Joliet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/2026/06/16/morris-state-of-the-city-postponed-due-to-impending-severe-weather/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T15:03:40.334Z</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>2026-06-16T15:03:40.334Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Morris State of the City postponed due to impending severe weather]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Mz3O1f2GcdLAQwERxyUd6orEt70=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6HFOM6UOVVGV7DIPH6GNOYE5TI.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morris Mayor Chris Brown addresses the crowd during the State of the City address on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at the Morris Country Club.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/16/four-bedroom-house-sells-for-157-million-in-geneva/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T15:02:42.192Z</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>2026-06-16T15:02:42.192Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Four-bedroom house sells for $1.57 million in Geneva]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Yq_7CMQtoigw32PTKV5e0ZCXti0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XW7334QEEVJRLOMIEXYYEVCVLM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/06/16/roll-call-remembering-woodridge-tornado-5-years-later/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T15:01:58.462Z</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>2026-06-16T15:01:58.462Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Roll Call: Remembering Woodridge tornado 5 years later]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/fVO-XcQpWlu1bYv1v5VVDATYQiI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/HA2BSLR4OJAGRG75JLIOWXMMPI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tom Weitzel]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/opinion/2026/06/16/mitch-albom-a-commencement-address-for-todays-high-school-grads/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T15:00:04.232Z</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>2026-06-16T15:00:04.232Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mitch Albom: A commencement address for today’s high school grads]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley-living/2026/06/16/day-trip-roaming-jo-daviess-countys-conservation-sites/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T15:00:03.155Z</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>2026-06-16T15:00:03.155Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Day trip: Roaming Jo Daviess County’s conservation sites]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/i9bu8JkUTRKCjlw6LgV6nd8RUjk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/FQNQ72IDQ5DVFOUVNCJOZQGMEE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The nonprofit Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation protects roughly 1,500 acres throughout the rolling topography of Jo Daviess County; preserving land, water, wildlife habitat and Indigenous cultural sites while connecting the public to nature through recreation, education and research.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/opinion/2026/06/16/eye-on-illinois-whats-so-funny-about-not-being-a-math-person/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T15:00:02.213Z</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>2026-06-16T15:00:02.213Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Eye On Illinois: What’s so funny about not being ‘a math person’?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/5B1bq_uoSev6JbeI86Pqklq77KE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CHU7NDIAORAHDFLA5OBINX2DLQ.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mathnasium Center Director Elaine Phillips helps a student with math problems at Mathnasium on Feb. 11, 2021, in Algonquin. (Shaw Local file photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/opinion/2026/06/16/rich-miller-pritzker-cant-expect-to-escape-bears-stadium-bill-blame/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T15:00:00.932Z</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>2026-06-16T15:00:00.932Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rich Miller: Pritzker can’t expect to escape Bears stadium bill blame]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Egv6Z9TDEKbVIvfqXWtgNwARjCQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/YQ6K3EMGB5H4TNCLSTS7XPRMNA.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the construction kickoff for the new Interstate 80 Des Plaines River bridges on May 22, 2026, in Joliet as Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy look on.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/16/sale-closed-in-bolingbrook-582000-for-a-single-family-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T14:56:08.216Z</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>2026-06-16T14:56:08.216Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sale closed in Bolingbrook: $582,000 for a single-family home]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0TChNgW01gMigb28IMLPyiN2NA4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7LISTZCOCZIJDAIKTMCADNZJBE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/06/16/mchenry-county-prepares-for-silver-tsunami-with-business-transition-programs/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T14:54:46.114Z</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>2026-06-16T14:54:46.114Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[McHenry County prepares for ‘silver tsunami’ with business transition programs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ZHDdXtatlbkN6r6atCIZFVvmyMk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QZZKSCZIIJF5LF5DEWYSCCP6TY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A group of local entrepreneurs graduated from the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation's Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition program.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/16/single-family-home-sells-for-605000-in-tinley-park/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T14:51:37.219Z</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>2026-06-16T14:51:37.219Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Single-family home sells for $605,000 in Tinley Park]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/xERpjoxbEEFkmSVG7b7-S3_aD_s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7PTJMNZJX5LCNHD2QDLLXMBJJ4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/16/sale-closed-in-new-lenox-480000-for-a-single-family-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T14:50:44.162Z</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>2026-06-16T14:50:44.162Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sale closed in New Lenox: $480,000 for a single-family home]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/mSJlFbrGFR0mMQKUGVs7cDSXh9U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/YJHK3U336VM67LHHOBVCU2YA4M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/16/single-family-home-in-dekalb-sells-for-380000/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T14:40:02.365Z</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>2026-06-16T14:40:02.365Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Single-family home in DeKalb sells for $380,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/B6iIkOVyF8km3FKkJoEQpXrXkY0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LLFAVDFSARN6XOEYS57QBKAV6I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/16/single-family-home-in-morrison-sells-for-141500/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T14:35:02.013Z</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>2026-06-16T14:35:02.013Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Single-family home in Morrison sells for $141,500]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/hwqp6lejs7g1zwiENk4V5ILZ8GE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/M33RTZEUNFMPVCIPIYGS6HYCGI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/16/sale-closed-in-st-charles-801000-for-a-single-family-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T14:30:07.114Z</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>2026-06-16T14:30:07.114Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sale closed in St. Charles: $801,000 for a single-family home]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/C62iKMWDmDA_wAbrsA9rvEJy6jQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QLHYQL7YEFONPAHKTVGBVE6UUE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/06/16/kuipers-family-farm-in-maple-park-cleans-up-makes-repairs-after-serious-derecho-damage/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T14:30:04.303Z</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>2026-06-16T14:30:04.303Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park cleans up, makes repairs after serious derecho damage]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/fX3I0WcIAz7R90w0JrzQfY5tiNw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OT53BLXARRCBPL7QIOUSJUPZVI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A derecho storm blast blew the roof off the barn at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park Wednesday, June 10. No person or animal was injured and repairs to the damage are underway.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/16/streator-damage-estimate-climbs-to-70-properties-after-ef3-tornado/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T14:25:26.067Z</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>2026-06-16T14:25:26.067Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Streator damage estimate climbs to 70 properties after EF3 tornado]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/h_g7kNiFA_LgnDXOl_Xyu8JJnE8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4CCSZ5DQOBHNBHTUFPP4CP5APA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A caboose is blown off of it's tracks near the entrance of Rothrock Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026 in Streator.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/06/16/blues-on-the-fox-to-bring-trombone-shorty-orleans-avenue-eric-gales-ally-venable-more-to-aurora/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T14:01:00.418Z</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>2026-06-16T14:01:00.418Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Blues on the Fox to bring Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue,  Eric Gales, Ally Venable & more to Aurora]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/PUTQt4pxrfKq7zCxfEACYK_DX9M=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SZPDV64VSRCOXA6SC4WOI4UEQ4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Texas blues-rock singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire, Ally Venable will perform at the Blues on the Fox show at RiverEdge Park in Aurora.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley-living/2026/04/28/society-keeps-local-history-alive-in-leaf-river/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T14:00:01.969Z</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>2026-06-16T14:00:01.969Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Society keeps local history alive in Leaf River]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/37L_MgJ-Z9EUh0nUP2z_UgUePU0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OFFW4M6FGBHIXAESADD2UFUY74.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Class photos, yearbooks and school memorabilia – much of it in the school colors of blue and white – are abundant throughout the Leaf River Historical Society and Museum. Its president, Dea Groen, attended Leaf River High School for three years before finishing her senior year in Forreston in 1990. Visitors often gravitate toward the school photographs, searching for familiar faces, she said. "Since the school doesn't exist, we have all of it here," Groen said. "People like to see that, and go back and flip through and see the pictures of their parents and grandparents."]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/16/will-county-launches-new-system-for-emergency-alerts-transition-ready-by-july-1/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T14:00:01.24Z</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>2026-06-16T14:00:01.24Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Will County launches new system for emergency alerts; transition ready by July 1]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/by7TzMxggHbSb3CgsDOzUstOr2s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7XKGLLN4QVXYFLSPBVYA6YWX2A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(file photo) Will County's new Smart 911 emergency alert system will be an "enhanced public notification system” designed to keep people informed before, during, and after emergencies, county officials said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2025/05/13/discover-stunning-national-parks-in-the-midwest/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T13:30:01.19Z</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>2026-06-16T13:30:01.19Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Discover stunning national parks in the Midwest]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/2HKcUJrMKaDG4QjX2yIMAbFpFWc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UKVKJM3WINCSLD3VYCHF46MQWM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cuyahoga National Park in northern Ohio]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/06/16/oswego-country-market-gives-regional-vendors-a-place-to-make-direct-connections-to-shoppers/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T13:06:22.249Z</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>2026-06-16T13:06:22.249Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oswego Country Market gives regional vendors a place to make direct connections to shoppers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[oswego,oswego il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/fSVhV73VtMXyW_xF6FnZIS0oUGk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/H2FE37RL2FBD5NQ4DYYGDSEJ5A.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Elizabeth Quezada owns the Joliet-based Matteli’s Bakery and was selling her sourdough bread and other items at the Oswego Country Market on June 14, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/16/residential-home-sells-for-113-million-in-crystal-lake/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T13:03:41.185Z</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>2026-06-16T13:03:41.185Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Residential home sells for $1.13 million in Crystal Lake]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Zvrvaey6VSk-e3-x_WIlPTHVblQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CDFENN636VMH3FS7V45OVD5ISM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/16/single-family-home-sells-in-genoa-for-569000/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T13:01:28.448Z</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>2026-06-16T13:01:28.448Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Single-family home sells in Genoa for $569,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/aVdDsf19Pv_G5EkEtBEZChZZkwE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KZNTUQK45NLK5M2K4VMMLADOFE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/16/sycamore-single-family-home-goes-for-445000/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T12:59:33.812Z</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>2026-06-16T12:59:33.812Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sycamore: Single-family home goes for $445,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/6kS9mkWxyZkuIq5wlAiCc6qY46E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/I7UOEA4HH5L6LK76C2XPQ4J5IA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/06/16/multiple-arrests-as-fbi-disrupts-planned-attacks-targeting-white-house-ufc-show-director-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T12:55:42.865Z</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>2026-06-16T12:55:42.865Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Multiple arrests as FBI disrupts ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC show, director says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/6rO-7QFX3IsSQBa6K2Q1_jUzb3o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/V3FY4M7VXRD4PBH6XUWEVJDHDY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE - Security at the White House looks through a pair of binoculars during the UFC Fan Fest on the White House Ellipse ahead of Sunday's fight on the South Lawn, June 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/06/16/dangerous-severe-weather-outbreak-possible-wednesday-in-northern-illinois-tornado-threat-grows/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T12:42:01.315Z</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>2026-06-16T12:42:01.315Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dangerous severe weather outbreak possible Wednesday in northern Illinois, tornado threat grows]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[northern illinois weather]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/otCw1_480q25S_TB62U5mZLWEbE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2O4FANMEAVGWHAELMWHNS47JNM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[File photo: Hudson Crossing Park in downtown Oswego experienced some minor flooding as a result of the adjacent Fox River overflowing its banks because of heavy rain earlier this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/06/15/dekalb-mobile-dmv-event-to-offer-driver-vehicle-services/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T12:00:01.249Z</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>2026-06-16T12:00:01.249Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DeKalb mobile DMV event to offer driver, vehicle services]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/9H-VuA3GvAvQs7NyeLPXbO-i8MM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KYXXYENY25FHHFEPLACSDWXHFY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The DeKalb Township building, 2323 S. Fourth St. on May 1, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/06/16/watseka-football-heads-in-new-direction-will-be-jv-only-in-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T12:00:00.803Z</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>2026-06-16T12:00:00.803Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Watseka football heads in new direction, will be JV only in 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/eVUPk9zJxiBHCXkWbzClg2YxpsI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/YBSFDEASMBBGXKD225A44NPTC4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Watseka's DaVinci Lane runs the ball as Clifton Central's Brady Shule, right, closes in during a 2024 game in Clifton.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/06/16/2026-northwest-herald-girls-lacrosse-player-of-the-year-crystal-lake-central-co-ops-anna-starr/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T11:40:16.967Z</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>2026-06-16T11:40:16.967Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2026 Northwest Herald Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year: Crystal Lake Central co-op’s Anna Starr]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/42gKTfvy0YBlSLpck00WdyZcqOE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GZWENLFW3BES3JZ2NYZEXALFRQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Crystal Lake Central co-op's Anna Starr passes the ball as she is defended by Huntley's Payton Turk during a Fox Valley Conference girls lacrosse match at Crystal Lake Central High School. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/16/residential-home-sells-for-415000-in-crystal-lake/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T11:00:14.885Z</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>2026-06-16T11:00:14.885Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Residential home sells for $415,000 in Crystal Lake]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/gSiycIUnobtsZmc_O4jUeNWrIw4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GCHZOJLMO5IS5HIRSNCHICAF5A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/16/woodland-school-holding-supply-drive-for-storm-victims/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T11:00:12.499Z</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>2026-06-16T11:00:12.499Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Woodland School holding supply drive for storm victims]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/7qezoy0o8KC4O5-4X3wZeDr6R9I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/URI3MCF7R5A5BHYS4LZQUL4YTU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Woodland School in Streator]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/16/illinois-40-bridge-repairs-in-bureau-county-to-begin-june-16/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T11:00:12.901Z</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>2026-06-16T11:00:12.901Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois 40 bridge repairs in Bureau County to begin June 16]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0XyN-DwHig9RR4n6jt0m6iH_yG4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/U2H6G2O6BRCGXGIV5KTRTJMEIY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that construction on the Illinois 40 bridge crossing the Hennepin Canal in Bureau County will begin Tuesday, June 16, weather permitting. The bridge is located just south of Interstate 80, where a bridge replacement project is taking place.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/16/yorkville-single-family-home-sells-for-475000/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T11:00:15.427Z</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>2026-06-16T11:00:15.427Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Yorkville: Single-family home sells for $475,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/uAiVl7FR5EjW6-Ml7McwTBzU0Ao=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/EKYN7AY4FVJZ7DKVCDYNSTPH2Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/16/sale-closed-in-island-lake-365000-for-a-five-bedroom-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T11:00:15.873Z</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>2026-06-16T11:00:15.873Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sale closed in Island Lake: $365,000 for a five-bedroom home]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/8Ib-Zn0-pWBRMotPxx9RJl_T6bU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/FLSCNWGACRLN5JM4O532ZWOQS4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/16/ivcc-celebrates-49-nursing-students/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T11:00:13.274Z</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>2026-06-16T11:00:13.274Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[IVCC celebrates 49 nursing students]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Q09HRxVNRJiSxH6N22FtmPF-a_A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/Z5ZYPWYZ6NEHLNFUVZZYKLFCKA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Illinois Valley Community College recently celebrated 49 students for completing the registered nursing program at the college’s associate’s degree nursing graduation May 16.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>