<?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/the-herald-news/2026/04/22/manhattan-adopts-324-million-budget-that-focuses-on-street-infrastructure-improvements/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:12:05.384Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:12:05.384Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Manhattan adopts $32.4 million budget that focuses on street, infrastructure improvements]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/vfeRmU3_Z2WedgH5eW8l81HBWQ8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PMXCVOGXQJERLOG3KCL63BJ3VI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Manhattan Village Hall]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/23/millionaire-tax-amendment-fails-to-gain-enough-support-from-house-democrats/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:11:45.737Z</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>2026-04-23T19:11:45.737Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Millionaire tax amendment fails to gain enough support from House Democrats]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/xgPIFg56Jp-yI-_XUerubHxVYLU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/S2XL5XDAZVEOBBCTZKDOEGQPU4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rep. LaShawn Ford, D-Chicago, presents a proposed constitutional amendment to implement a tax on millionaires to the House Revenue and Finance Committee on April 21, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/23/illinois-valley-cursillo-hosts-potluck-dinner-and-fellowship-saturday-in-peterstown/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:05:21.857Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:05:21.857Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois Valley Cursillo hosts potluck dinner and fellowship Saturday in Peterstown]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/OVPuPCx19nI_GNVg4aHuf2PUN6s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/HBYRH5HXQJDMNHX2RNAYWBMHXE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Illinois Valley Cursillo will hold an evening of food and fellowship Saturday, May 16 in Peterstown, south of Mendota.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/20/kankakee-county-judge-set-to-hear-arguments-in-prime-healthcare-case-in-june/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:02:16.742Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:02:16.742Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kankakee County judge set to hear arguments in Prime Healthcare case in June]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/5OyLeE99Q_YrcSw4rbN8BsnWV8E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TBIQDDX47FDL3OFW2V3TG3NH2A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prime Healthcare, the new owner of St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, is parting ways with Westwood Obstetrics & Gynecology, which has been the provider of childbirth labor and delivery services the past four years.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/23/la-salle-man-gets-5-years-for-carrying-gun-as-convicted-felon/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:02:16.58Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:02:16.58Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[La Salle man gets 5 years for carrying gun as convicted felon]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/mK8EtVHJadoYlphkYRDTSqYliv8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WMATZ5OCINDOLCHFMBKDDCJIFU.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jerron D. Fisher]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/23/national-wester-service-confirms-second-tornado-in-iroquois-county/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:00:02.302Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:00:02.302Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[National Weather Service confirms second tornado in Iroquois County ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/z2Qh9wa1JtgYcsTlQ2ux8O8R4JA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ECSTIM2LZVBM7J5TUB7G34ENSU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Workers tend to a downed tree within Watseka on April 18, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/23/joliet-chamber-to-hold-ribbon-cutting-for-boot-barn/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:00:00.532Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:00:00.532Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet Chamber to hold ribbon cutting for Boot Barn]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/kazXDJzLcsW7jO7IgBuJqSKac5o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SPR62QUKTZARFD6TG7AGWMSX7M.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Boot Barn at 2661 Plainfield Road in Joliet is seen on Monday, April 20, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/23/joliet-man-killed-in-rockdale-crash/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:54:29.679Z</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>2026-04-23T18:54:29.679Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet man killed in Rockdale crash]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/9UpIztM0RCwBn7ICQuoLcQdE88E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WCZLKWVZZRAGTB5MVKOCE7EHV4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Illinois State Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened in Rockdale on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/10/happy-to-be-alive-reality-relief-following-aroma-township-tornado/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:44:53.666Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:44:53.666Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Happy to be alive:’ Reality, relief following Aroma Township tornado]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Z6uyHjQIcEuDGWlVoxzY5XJiQvk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VTG76NOLCBARHKSIOQG3Y2TL7I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Emily LaVoie steps over debris in what was the kitchen at her Elmwood Drive home in Aroma Township on April 8, 2026. She and her husband, Dave Herberger, are planning repairs for the damage caused by the EF-3 tornado about one month ago.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/11/aroma-fire-department-turns-75th-annual-fundraiser-into-community-event/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:44:36.698Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:44:36.698Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aroma Fire department turns 75th annual fundraiser into community event]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/CSY1vLeYRSSilYM0zY981SWiE7U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/22GRJKK4EJHIXKIVCMW63QIAZU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aroma Fire Protection District]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/09/kankakee-hail-damages-still-being-reviewed/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:44:17.599Z</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>2026-04-23T18:44:17.599Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kankakee hail damages still being reviewed]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Q3oJsVkfLBNmGOKSDbvzV3hLRHI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GKAB6HETMZCAXM7QC45X45YM5Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hail damage is seen on one of many affected Kankakee Police Department squad cars on April 8, 2026. A total of 78 city vehicles were damaged during the March 10 hailstorm, according to city officials at Monday's city council meeting. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/04/kankakee-county-sees-more-tornadoes-but-is-it-part-of-tornado-alley-not-necessarily/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:43:56.169Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:43:56.169Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Improved radar, education may be reason for increase in Kankakee County tornadoes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/eUz2glAc5OQA7wbJ1xrQexJszSw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4U5ZQHYRXJH6FKADT6VIYBVIYE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An aerial view of the storm damage along Elmwood Drive on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in Aroma Township.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/28/1b-in-kankakee-county-storm-damage/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:43:38.933Z</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>2026-04-23T18:43:38.933Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[$1B in Kankakee County storm damage?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/kESGT9G1JtJX4p4NaYLwXhQ0llY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/RGSAU7HWOVHQLKASIMYREF4HDA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Debris is piled on the curb near damaged homes along NW Circle Drive in Bradley on March 26, 2026, following the March 10 storms that passed through Kankakee County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/19/from-the-heart-of-aroma-park-tornado-relief-pours-in/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:43:22.135Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:43:22.135Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From the heart of Aroma Park: Tornado relief pours in]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/mkNbZwbLjplDZO-QCLzjRPHfy1g=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JOJ47QIXANG3LCK36BNGSQHUWQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Manager Amanda Jolly smiles as she greets residents at the Fun Hub on March 12, 2026. The small bar transformed into a bustling hub of supplies, food and resources following the March 10 tornado that caused destruction in Aroma Township and across Kankakee County. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/25/help-underway-to-clear-debris-trees-from-aroma-park/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:43:01.741Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:43:01.741Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Help underway to clear debris, trees from Aroma Park]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/3r4ZdURkIjhcZoDUKWNXkRY57hc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VTG3SWUYZZCFHCVPFBWPWFMHL4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Team Rubicon member Doc Kirk, a veteran of Mt. Pulaski, assists with debris removal in the Oakwoods subdivision in Aroma Township on March 19, 2026 following the March 10 tornado.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/24/on-kankakee-county-storm-damage-agencies-checked-double-checked-and-checked-again/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:42:41.737Z</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>2026-04-23T18:42:41.737Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[On Kankakee County storm damage, agencies checked, double checked, and checked again]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/J4xE3s80q_aMoec9qAK-ZSDV7O8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IIRVER3QWRD5ROM2KC3X47E35U.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kankakee County officials conduct additional search efforts on-going in the areas hit by last week’s storms using a 3-tiered approach of strike teams including K9s, Emergency Responders and Drones are canvassing the entire area hit by last week’s storms.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/local-events/2026/04/23/1m-flowers-in-bloom-at-richardson-farm-for-tulip-fest/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:42:29.099Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:42:29.099Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[1M flowers in bloom at Richardson Farm for Tulip Fest]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/6GdSmUITDzIlyWQ3Vwfq5X9fHCc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/M3P4KEBSXNBZDPKGEGYH3JO2GU.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tulips during the Earth Day opening of the  Richardson Farm Tulip Festival on Wednesday, April 22. More than 1 million vibrant flowers in over 75 varieties will be in bloom. About 350,000 new tulip bulbs were planted in the fall of 2025 in a butterfly pattern near a private lake on the property, said George Richardson. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The festival typically lasts for two to three weeks, depending on the blooms.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/21/aroma-twp-sandbar-road-tornado-puts-some-on-the-move/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:42:09.002Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:42:09.002Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aroma Twp. Sandbar Road tornado puts some on the move]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Bf3k_O05aCJO7VJSdnC5UK0fm4I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/U7HIMOOIUNAMNIL2KYZ2YTA54I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Near the summer home of Evanston residents Douglas Weber and Martha Plaza-Weber along South Sandbar Road in Aroma Township, their son-in-law Waldek Ziolkowski carries salvaged belongings from their demolished home a snow falls on March 16, 2026, following the March 10 tornado in Kankakee County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/18/tornado-destruction-slams-kankakees-south-schuyler-avenue/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:41:42.285Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:41:42.285Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tornado destruction slammed Kankakee’s South Schuyler Avenue]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/T3g-YzHGBiKr_UawGxdDwozMCa0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KSHJMXJVRNCC3MV5NUAGJZBJIY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Letters from the Tholens' Landscape & Garden Center fence sign lay among the debris at the business along South Schuyler Avenue on March 13, 2026, following the March 10 tornado that caused widespread destruction in Kankakee County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/19/aroma-park-tornado-victim-remembered/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:41:15.809Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:41:15.809Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aroma Park tornado victim remembered ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/CikyLDg0ZHsraRZ_u_kHhmvdsjU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/46D5ZQTWHJGUTB4M6EWOCAGAYE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maurice Norington, 65, of Aroma Park, died in his home, apparently from injuries sustained during the tornado, on March 10, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/31/kankakee-county-damage-assessments-completed-agencies-have-data-under-review/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:40:16.243Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:40:16.243Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kankakee County damage assessments completed, agencies have data under review]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0w_fnPOuqZnJ0qA7vvveTjFwxVY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/FGJKKZ53HBC53NSDNEKX32OSMM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[City of Kankakee workers assist with debris removal in the Oakwoods subdivision in Aroma Township on March 19, 2026 following the March 10 tornado.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/03/18/hail-from-kankakee-storm-likely-breaks-state-record-size-of-a-mini-nerf-football-says-niu-meteorologist/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:39:42.454Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:39:42.454Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hail from Kankakee storm likely breaks state record: ‘Size of a mini Nerf football’ says NIU meteorologist]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/oB32L6nrthVM0pph08wWEnLW3yA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SWCYPNBV7JC2NAZR2C64KNK6TM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Northern Illinois University professor and meteorologist Victor Gensini (left) holds a massive hailstone collected from a severe storm in Kankakee County on March 10, 2026. The stone was 6.6 inches wide and weighed nearly 20 ounces, likely a state record once certified, according to NIU.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/04/23/northwestern-medicine-grayslake-outpatient-center-continues-to-expand/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:38:24.481Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:38:24.481Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center continues to expand]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0jVXNPh_DaCSK-NbFBnyXJVEyAI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7YOJIJDHVVCHDGCENGCEZKASRA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Pavilion C entrance of the NM Grayslake Outpatient Center. The Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center continues to evolve as one of Lake County’s most comprehensive neighborhood medical hubs, delivering academic-level care in a convenient, community-based setting.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/04/23/camp-invention-coming-to-matthews-middle-school/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:36:07.277Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:36:07.277Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Camp Invention coming to Matthews Middle School]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/04/23/six-flags-great-america-opens-apri-25-for-50th-anniversary-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:35:08.211Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:35:08.211Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Six Flags Great America opens Apri 25 for 50th anniversary season]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/bQCEhKdYxRjGCd7OqIuhFHxiN74=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KGYMYK3ZRVDMJLPO7R26MCUIAE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Six Flags Great America officially opens for the 2026 season on April 25, launching a milestone year as the theme park celebrates 50 years of thrills, family fun and unforgettable memories.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/04/23/one-of-a-kind-dog-ready-to-take-sweet-personality-to-new-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:34:49.386Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:34:49.386Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[One-of-a-kind dog ready to take sweet personality to new home]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/YW2cLmoqeYVRND7iZxBXv39T228=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UK52CMKBMRCJZAATVEVS5HWLOQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gipsy is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for April 23, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/04/23/antioch-traveling-closet-to-host-giveaway/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:32:42.777Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:32:42.777Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Antioch Traveling Closet to host giveaway]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/04/23/qualified-applicants-sought-for-chief-county-assessment-officer-position/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:31:56.925Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:31:56.925Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Qualified applicants sought for chief county assessment officer position ]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/23/joliet-west-softball-team-slams-three-homers-against-joliet-central-en-route-to-15-2-victory/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:31:26.556Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:31:26.556Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet West softball team slams three homers against Joliet Central en route to 15-2 victory]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/BRIhgn3WAQVbGVKPM9sf2HcqyOU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/L4Z44WODNJC6JAEFIJWMFPCXRQ.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joliet West’s Gabriela Juarez heads home after a two run home run against Joliet Central on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Joliet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/04/23/your-photos-can-help-capture-countys-story-for-america250/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:31:23.851Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:31:23.851Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Your photos can help capture county’s story for America250]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/04/23/letter-is-hollywood-media-to-blame-for-fractured-america/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:31:06.333Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:31:06.333Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Letter: Is Hollywood, media to blame for fractured America?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/cOIFN4OcZHAPeMy6z2fEXVbsk2M=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BFHBUGR22VDQPCGTDAEP2ISOQM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Letter to the Editor]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/04/23/mainstreet-libertyville-announces-interim-director/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:30:38.5Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:30:38.5Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[MainStreet Libertyville announces interim director]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0NSk7nvuKr6uEm1LLpvZFhUg6TQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UAGWNVEES5DRBH7GVBX7FMQPQA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[MainStreet Libertyville is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelley Crimmins as interim executive director.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/23/u-of-i-extension-to-host-programs-on-ticks-small-ruminants/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:30:26.345Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:30:26.345Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U of I Extension to host programs on ticks, small ruminants]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/23/flood-watch-fox-lake-level-begin-to-drop-river-could-crest-late-thursday-at-algonquin-dam/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:29:46.102Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media 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Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:25:30.814Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Vote for your favorite businesses Now]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/979yJE1nDguermKG_svg-D6Xy_Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/HCWNABSU75HZBDQGDQP6SWUT7I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Best of Lincoln-Way]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/23/illinois-house-approves-redistricting-amendment-fearing-federal-voting-rights-act-will-be-eliminated/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:23:46.404Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:23:46.404Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois House approves redistricting amendment, fearing federal Voting Rights Act will be eliminated]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/wVbeCNAaqXNcjd3o9FdgbUHnN3A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GRY2VF6YC5APFBE2CYE4H2PWF4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, applauds after Democrats in the Illinois House approved a constitutional amendment on redistricting on April 22, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/04/23/kane-county-chronicle-athlete-of-the-week-st-franciss-alyssa-freeman-softball-senior/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:11:29.884Z</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>2026-04-23T18:11:29.884Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: St. Francis’s Alyssa Freeman, softball, sophomore]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/MS37nMN0jaiCU9ClrP0N3JFGZss=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PRPF3NONMRGPHL7YX4ZLQPELJE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[St. Francis's Alyssa Freeman]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/23/st-charles-fine-art-show-set-for-may-23-24/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:02:55.607Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:02:55.607Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[St. Charles Fine Art Show set for May 23-24]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/KVthAcLNtj9hgDi_KQdBPopzWPY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IGEYW324QFDIHCRVWMU6DENRMU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Northbrook artist Eric Lee's work on display at the annual Fine Art Show on May 25 and 26, 2024, in downtown St. Charles.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/04/23/kane-county-audubon-society-events-set-for-may/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:49:15.46Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:49:15.46Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kane County Audubon Society events set for May]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/TCWMjKGs4v9G39SOUeXl5KbDeNc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VPC76WYJUBG7NF6DQH7NIG463Q.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A female house sparrow clings to a branch on Saturday, March 23, 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/04/23/kane-county-forest-preserve-to-hold-wood-chip-pick-up-events-may-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:43:25.932Z</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>2026-04-23T17:43:25.932Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kane County Forest Preserve to hold wood chip pick-up events May 2]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/qm5-7HpdEP4KKG2WXA-xsbWFgXg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SFJPYWPD7ZTWVF6CE4A3OZEBEQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Forest Preserve District of Kane County logo]]></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>2026-04-23T17:40:58.448Z</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>2026-04-23T17:40:58.448Z</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/ogle-county-news/2026/04/23/rochelle-park-district-board-spring-lake-on-track-for-may-30-opening/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:35:00.689Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:35:00.689Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rochelle Park District Board: Spring Lake on track for May 30 opening]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/zfHE_czLweLPwIkqoYPAgrqAdc8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7OMVQFPIWNE2JOACTNW2TLD2SY.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District Commissioners BT Carmichael (left) and John Dobbs participate in a meeting Monday, April 20, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/04/22/roselle-man-sentenced-to-45-years-in-prison-for-shooting-woman-in-roselle-restaurant/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:34:43.136Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:34:43.136Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Roselle man sentenced to 45 years in prison for shooting woman in Roselle restaurant]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Sd8mSrx5SZuocfMI_hZcDMNlWVw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/FCQVLR4JPK2KY3YIA4RKPBGKTQ.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/23/ivac-announces-4th-annual-lemonade-day/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:34:16.299Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:34:16.299Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[IVAC announces 4th annual Lemonade Day ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/SpIwwKryU5jy1n5C62nAriVDspU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JYZYJ5ADFBCCLGDUIYFDQ5LYSY.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development has announced its 4th Annual Lemonade Day program on Saturday, May 2.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/03/03/joliet-data-center-going-before-plan-commission-thursday/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:31:59.026Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:31:59.026Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet data center going before plan commission Thursday]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[joliet,joliet city council,joliet il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/FiMfsY5XaAOJiBAlfJB0gfDzm3s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QXSFGVFPR5BHLNDHETBPL5UB5I.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Ridge Road farmstead is seen in the background of a sign posting notice in October of plans to develop the land and annex it into Joliet for an electronic data center.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/22/illinois-state-police-investigating-2025-incident-involving-joliet-city-council-member/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:31:16.254Z</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>2026-04-23T17:31:16.254Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois State Police investigating 2025 incident involving Joliet City Council member]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/WoLjt2pDNIwCFua11_lNLX8fPMs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2SHRFK7TMFCH7NXYE4RUH2OONE.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joliet City Council member Joe Clement (center) sits in on the Joliet City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 in Joliet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/22/festival-56-seeks-youth-apprentices-for-summer-theatre-program/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:24:31.055Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:24:31.055Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Festival 56 seeks youth apprentices for summer theater program]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/zmJSbAF5JSc4DWkzN0nsYZeWSF8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/G4YDC6DIRNFURPXJYM7G2AM5QM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Festival 56 is seeking up to three youth ages 14-22 to work as paid apprentices with the resident professional theatre company this summer.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/04/23/child-abuse-awareness-event-held-at-rochelle-city-hall/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:23:22.749Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:23:22.749Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Child abuse awareness event held at Rochelle City Hall]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/eOcoKxhA9vKZwgNuxvci-Gf7qVw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7MFX4LR67JCBXFZVD4MKFDZRIY.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A “Hands Around The City” event to observe Child Abuse Awareness Month was held April 17 at Rochelle City Hall and led by Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center and CASA 15th Judicial Circuit.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/23/underwood-proposes-12m-in-funding-for-metra-expansion-between-dekalb-elburn/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:21:55.592Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:21:55.592Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Underwood proposes $1.2M in funding for Metra expansion between DeKalb, Elburn]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/FLz6-P4HypFRhjUC7x2phsovrdY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/RIU5RLIPM5G3PASISO6N5JJXSE.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A train arrives Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at the Elburn Metra Station.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/23/single-family-home-sells-in-homer-glen-for-801000/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:20:13.934Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:20:13.934Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Single-family home sells in Homer Glen for $801,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/JpdktQjs9hLkPvOlzT4Zl0bIT5Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5OL5ZB3N6FJI7NLQIMOLXA2HFM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/23/single-family-home-sells-in-joliet-for-375000/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:03:07.537Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:03:07.537Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Single-family home sells in Joliet for $375,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/AYM98ydvsmowyS_Kv9YccfNmY2k=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TRTXRMBSCZNURNP2PJMNPS2XAQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/16/bishop-mcnamara-students-families-come-together-in-storm-cleanup-relief/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:01:34.49Z</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>2026-04-23T17:01:34.49Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bishop McNamara students, families come together in storm cleanup, relief]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/nY5jiVhWGkYAWi2Dizzp8xXXtJU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/HL75K7VNBJDZPKCCY5SXMSEJ3A.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bishop McNamara seniors Coen Demack, left, and Cale Hamilton remove damaged Smart Boards from McNamara's Kankakee site on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The pair were two of the scores of students and families that turned out last week to help clean up the school after it suffered significant damage in the severe storms that hit Kankakee County on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/13/the-show-must-go-on-kankakee-valley-theatre-association-moves-youth-show-footloose-to-bbchs/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:01:09.416Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:01:09.416Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The show must go on: Kankakee Valley Theatre Association moves youth show ‘Footloose’ to BBCHS]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Cepg5yNqhouYlYmk872Bcp_d9zo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/N3R6HGB53JDQLCZFB3BMSIEUS4.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The cast of the Kankakee Valley Theatre Association's "Footloose" performing a scene from the play.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/23/joliet-changes-hiring-rules-to-minimize-gap-when-key-employees-leave-and-replacements-start/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:00:57.264Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:00:57.264Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet changes hiring rules to minimize gap when key employees leave and replacements start]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dCa8J5LuMhzxYD9D1zvXIJjTOlg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SLMXDYMYVJAFTB7HSQMY77RGCI.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joliet City Manager Beth Beatty now will be able to hire replacement workers for key positions three months before a departing employee is off the city payroll.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/23/amboy-education-foundation-invests-100000-in-svcc-impact-program/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:00:49.011Z</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>2026-04-23T17:00:49.011Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Amboy Education Foundation invests $100,000 in SVCC Impact Program]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dBJzNgv-gIOIcsPKJeyWP8m5Igc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JGTN32VU6NBNDIDOSGLJ7ADFZM.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Amboy Education Foundation donated $100,000 to fund Amboy students enrolled in Sauk Valley Community College's Impact program.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/12/national-weather-service-confirms-ef-3-level-kankakee-county-tornado/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:00:39.388Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:00:39.388Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[National Weather Service confirms EF-3 level Kankakee County tornado]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/I_kweJrk74RmK9J8sguQMZI-9jo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UD5QHLEFEVDVLKK3NQZFQF6P2M.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Damage is seen along Elmwood Drive in Aroma Park  on March 11, 2026 following a March 10 tornado that passed through Kankakee County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/15/prayer-part-of-the-healing-process/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:00:16.021Z</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>2026-04-23T17:00:16.021Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prayer part of the healing process]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/_7LNUaAcWT05RB7yBBbTAd5Hhvg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JG7GYYLVNFDRPFIINGSZZ7RT5Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kathy Dummer, center, and her husband Jeff, left, of Aroma Park, join hands with fellow parishioners and residents as they participate in a Mass and prayer service held in Aroma Park on Thursday, March 12, 2026, following the EF-3 tornado that tore through the town and Kankakee County on March 10. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/23/will-fewer-meetings-encourage-more-participation-in-dekalb-city-government/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:00:01.016Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:00:01.016Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Will fewer meetings encourage more participation in DeKalb city government? ]]></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/KshbT64T7bbvjVcfQ1OxY7dxmtM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/HSY2JNFR4BG4VOEFADRTFXABX4.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DeKalb resident Amy Doll speaks out Monday, April 13, 2026, at a DeKalb City Council meeting about a proposed ordinance amendment to regulate DeKalb boards, commissions, and committees.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/23/chicago-bears-2026-nfl-draft-updates-tracking-the-latest-draft-news-and-notes/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:00:00.598Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:00:00.598Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft updates: Tracking the latest draft news and notes]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[chicago bears]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ElAvXr0CqHoQkoF3QjdlYQosuKo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OXXTX2HAJRBFBAQW5G4ZKQD5HI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People rehearse ahead of the NFL football draft Wednesday in Pittsburgh.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/23/what-300000-or-less-gets-you-in-kane-county-april-13-to-19/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:00:01.375Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:00:01.375Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What $300,000 or less gets you in Kane County, April 13 to 19]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ipfO-tgQJ8wliEBWNfoRP3h3RFY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TLPCGJLAN5NDZIY43IE3IYWUEY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/175th-anniversary/2026/04/23/historical-covers-for-april-23-the-aftermath-of-the-utica-tornado/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:00:01.431Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:00:01.431Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Historical covers for April 23: The aftermath of the Utica tornado]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/vq1Xrd9f3Wv3SJ8uFBmpBBI2iVg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2XIJG6LTMZAYNGU2QEF4VV5KAI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The cover of The Times-Press for April 23, 2004]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/high-school-sports/2026/04/23/friday-night-drives-top-defensive-backs-to-watch-in-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:00:00.635Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:00:00.635Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Friday Night Drive’s Top Defensive Backs to Watch in 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ox-wzy9-qCSYGokoAi5Lm7om_XU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7OJEF46IVRAU7M6KWL4MZLVUGM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fenwick's Josh Morgan (2) catches the ball for an interception on Saturday Nov. 22, 2025, while taking on Nazareth Academy in the 6A semifinals game held at Nazareth Academy High School in La Grange Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/23/peotone-senior-allie-werner-wins-competitive-statewide-scholarship/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:00:02.476Z</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>2026-04-23T17:00:02.476Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Peotone senior wins competitive statewide townships scholarship]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/8JaAC5RtEkHLjWbR8Po-GpjlEWg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MGWKXG2B4FBWNJVEMC22D3TYUM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Township Officials of Illinois]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/13/convoy-of-hope-comes-to-kankakee-school-district/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:59:15.696Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:59:15.696Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Convoy of Hope comes to Kankakee school district]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/UTrkmMm9h0G84GY7SLZHbGWRGnM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IDXSTALOIJHJLL6VJSVVLORSTI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gena Gregoire, teacher at Lincoln Cultural Center, unpacks boxes of donated cereal during a donation drive by Convoy of Hope at Lincoln Cultural Center in Kankakee on Thursday, March 12, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/13/grace-christian-academy-hub-for-tornado-help-supplies/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:58:48.719Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:58:48.719Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Grace Christian Academy hub for tornado help, supplies]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/4j2udKY41hOQg9ty3DHPBGRjRRw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VSMJJ55JWRHI5MPFP2R7MDDZYM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Supplies are organized for pickup at Grace Christian Academy on Thursday, March 12, 2026, following the EF-3 tornado that tore through Kankakee County on March 10. The school, which is on the outskirts of Aroma Township along Waldron Road, canceled classes in order to become a supply and meal hub for those impacted by the storm.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/11/bishop-mcnamara-takes-hit-during-tuesday-storms/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:58:19.797Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:58:19.797Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bishop McNamara takes hit during Tuesday storms]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Zg1L8g6GtwL6tclwWKbH8WHrSsI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/67TLE5DXFJAMBGOAMKWGJOAEZE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A bus has a broken window and contractors work to repair damage to Bishop McNamara Catholic School's Kankakee site on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, following a Tuesday evening storm.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/11/kankakee-dist-111-hit-with-storm-damage/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:58:08.927Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:58:08.927Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kankakee Dist. 111 hit with storm damage]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/fIskSp2qGIIaF1bEpIIqOKcb7Uk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/EEQGQ6XI2VG3NAXJIBYFTOVL3I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kankakee High School is closed Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and will remain closed the rest of the week in the aftermath of Tuesday's storms. School officials said KHS bore the brunt of the storm damage.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/14/aroma-township-residents-face-storm-aftermath/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:57:21.868Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:57:21.868Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aroma Township residents face storm aftermath]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/T7Q8WJ0_TXYkwptGLLI9ShYR-kk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/AF3LVGG6RVHKVBI5WADKYW3QQ4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dave Herberger and Emily LaVoie embrace in their front yard as they take in the damage to their home along Elmwood Drive in Aroma Township on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, following the March 10 tornado in Kankakee County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/22/joliet-removes-jjc-residency-requirement-for-apartment-complex/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:57:19.149Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:57:19.149Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet removes JJC residency requirement for apartment complex]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[joliet,joliet city council,joliet il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/KHm9cFIQaxdqk12e5zj4CFC-GkE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/EAS6T27BNFHSDJHDNH6LPGDKG4.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rock Run Residences in Joliet includes a spacious grassy commons and a common grilling area as seen on April 13, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/11/storm-damage-widespread-after-hail-tornados-in-kankakee-county/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:56:15.139Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:56:15.139Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Storm damage widespread after hail, tornados in Kankakee County]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Bs_pkxUv2hGZ_xEnPD3v2wcryyQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WVBJTA4W6RDDHHGSSMFA4R65RI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Emergency crews work to clear Strasma South Drive in Aroma Park after severe thunderstorms and a tornado passed through the area on March 10, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/11/kankakee-county-city-file-emergency-declaration-with-state-of-illinois/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:55:49.269Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:55:49.269Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kankakee County, City file emergency declaration with State of Illinois]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/wXZKbxkBLTlQFx-1dzPlFLnFw4U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/O3OS2TAHWZBLFARFMTVW27BQTE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Route 45 in Kankakee is closed at Industrial Drive on Tuesday, March 10 due to heavy debris on the road and downed power lines after storms went through Kankakee County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/11/kankakee-sees-damage-from-hail-tornado-during-tuesday-evening-storms/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:55:11.218Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:55:11.218Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kankakee sees damage from hail, tornado during Tuesday evening storms]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/2iib_b5v3p4K4LDhpcqhLYI8AnM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/45O4O2YHAFG5VDKZZYBZG2FO5E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A vehicle's rear window was smashed out by hail in West Kankakee during the storms on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/23/residential-home-sells-in-crystal-lake-for-580000/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:54:15.727Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:54:15.727Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Residential home sells in Crystal Lake for $580,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/B_BYww0Y7-_IdXPIS6w4GQdzMSE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5YFBSQAQTFK7XGQAPAYFN5TPXE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/23/longtime-downtown-lockport-restaurant-closes/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:52:02.951Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:52:02.951Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Longtime downtown Lockport restaurant closes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/wZQFzEb6COeq5Mu1qFQsABOtFLE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/FWWAKSOIMVHCNGUS5F3M7OZDFQ.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[State Street Restaurant and Pizza has closed after 31 years, the restaurant recently announced on Facebook.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/23/three-bedroom-home-sells-for-115-million-in-woodstock/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:45:05.69Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:45:05.69Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Three-bedroom home sells for $1.15 million in Woodstock]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/xNXh5AAPBgSD1Uf5e16BJiXACV0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/V5NQ3D25ABOAVH5S2BGZMLZ4O4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/22/5-things-to-do-loteria-night-at-the-morton-arboretum-grand-reopening-celebration-in-cantigny-and-more/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:45:00.883Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:45:00.883Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 Things to Do: Lotería Night at the Morton Arboretum, grand reopening celebration in Cantigny and more]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/3OrGaoouQZf2L8Rkz0H_2mHTMeE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MPQOS73NOZCDNI7THJOCJXPDSE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park in Wheaton.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/22/5-things-to-do-in-will-county-joliet-symphony-orchestra-in-concert-mj-live-los-lonely-boys-in-joliet/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:45:00.607Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:45:00.607Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 Things to Do in Will County: Joliet Symphony Orchestra in concert, MJ Live, Los Lonely Boys in Joliet]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/DXW-NOjm8KnP-V08as731ejTWCY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XV5E6SX4WRBSRPDKMDKMUBO5XA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[MJ Live will honor the music of Michael Jackson at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet Saturday, April 25.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/22/5-things-to-do-in-dekalb-county-flower-walk-mardi-gras-mind-games-and-more-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:45:00.43Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:45:00.43Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 things to do in DeKalb County: Flower Walk, Mardi Gras Mind Games and more this weekend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/AOn0ITHk0JDKchL8Y2TPTO8AuJY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GOD2I36HZNC6FJXTF6DZIU26MQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Willrett Flower Co., 230 E. Lincoln Highway, Suite 150, in downtown DeKalb on Aug. 12, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/22/5-things-to-do-tony-danza-in-dixon-sterling-municipal-band-concert-this-weekend-in-the-sauk-valley/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:45:00.46Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:45:00.46Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 Things to Do: Tony Danza in Dixon, Sterling Municipal Band concert this weekend in the Sauk Valley ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/SoORjcJJhO2GVY8bpM9brovyJBA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IES72HJIQVHYBPHZNRSBYUQ2MY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tony Danza will perform at The Dixon: Historic Theatre during the 2026 season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/22/5-things-to-do-oswego-country-spring-market-history-tour-craft-swap-and-more/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:45:00.305Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:45:00.305Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 Things to Do: Oswego Country Spring Market, history tour, craft swap and more]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Bb5-ItkwOelEXchzFigoPpUfItU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UUQPSP35JFDGDOQ5Q454BHK2PQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Natasha Lewis of Big Rock Organics shows some of the floral bouquets the business sells at the Oswego Country Market.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/22/5-things-to-do-singer-john-waite-st-charles-spring-shop-crawl/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:45:00.714Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:45:00.714Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 Things to Do: Singer John Waite, St. Charles Spring Shop Crawl and more this weekend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/XQyBD_jjVgiND7aOWhwaR_Fpx3I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/I5IJ53XZ25FO3HPK6TVWEEFO4I.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[John Waite will bring “40 Years of Missing You” to the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles Thursday, April 23, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/22/5-things-to-do-in-mchenry-county-4th-fridays-at-the-dole-puzzle-palooza-and-more-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:45:00.602Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:45:00.602Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 things to do in McHenry County: 4th Fridays at The Dole, Puzzle Palooza and more this weekend]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[things to do near me in mchenry county]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/G1zsSgeu87qXUFMEeeOmebKZa5Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2CIHMHDFVZD2HFZMWZ6USKEP4E.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nancy Merkling Productions presents the 4th Fridays Art Show from 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 24 at The Dole Mansion (pictured) in Crystal Lake.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/22/5-things-to-do-utica-sweet-stroll-final-weekend-of-the-play-that-goes-wrong/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:45:00.672Z</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>2026-04-23T16:45:00.672Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 Things to Do: Utica Sweet Stroll, final weekend of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/j1gnVx1xCniOKQ6w5Wi7H6iWSnU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PYFJVSSKEVBYNE6GKKHB7BMLS4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Utica Sweet Stroll: The Sweet Escape Carnival is from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, April 25. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/22/rock-falls-company-sues-co-owner-for-41m-alleging-siphoned-funds-used-for-gambling-personal-use/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:38:52.132Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:38:52.132Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rock Falls company sues co-owner for $4.1M, alleging siphoned funds used for gambling, personal use]]></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, M5's former Amcore Bank project in downtown Sterling is going into foreclosure. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/sponsored/2026/04/23/joliet-catholic-academy-10084592/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:37:44.128Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:37:44.128Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet Catholic Academy: Your Child’s Bright Future Begins Here]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ZDl3WDKIy5gaZDg83X1D3wxcBr4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/36DGT5CJQRF4VPYDV4ZGBZGOQM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joliet Catholic Academy - Joliet Catholic Academy:  Your Child’s Bright Future Begins Here]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/23/five-vehicle-crash-snarls-traffic-on-i-80-near-i-55-interchange-in-joliet/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:35:31.749Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:35:31.749Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lanes reopen after five-vehicle crash on I-80 near I-55 interchange in Joliet]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/mNSi3DKIzQ3UNyguAGBNgZ14nYM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZXZEYM3P2ZA6TFUXW2NCJ2HPCY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A sign for the eastbound direction of Interstate 80 seen on Aug. 15, 2024, in Joliet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/22/dixons-dement-town-music-fest-kicks-off-summer-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:32:00.306Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:32:00.306Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dixon’s Dement Town Music Fest kicks off summer 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/g0_pkZnnS9iJBB0rB3iZpk2arN8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7JFGVCOFNNHI3JA2VJ5UB5OCEE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Desiree and the Wilde take the stage Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, for the third annual Dement Town Music Fest in Dixon. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/23/traditional-cash-rent-leases-down-in-2026-survey/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:20:13.014Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:20:13.014Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Traditional cash rent leases down in 2026: survey]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/cRglou1lhnkQHg5dONn4Jh0PwsE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4L2Q4I4GNRCFFIM4GWI6MVX6YY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A farmer cultivates his field in the central Illinois town of Farmingdale.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/03/27/shop-dine-unwind-this-spring-and-summer-in-downtown-wheaton/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:17:00.346Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:17:00.346Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Shop, dine, unwind this spring and summer in downtown Wheaton]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dw3S5RhD078LBjb3HzU2g3Bnnyw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4U66IO6HCJFQNII6OS6KAOMVOQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Innovator Hale Street Tents return for another spectacular summer of outdoor dining, live music and fun.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/21/market-on-mill-in-utica-to-open-may-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:15:00.308Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:15:00.308Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Market on Mill in Utica to open May 2]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/53pnb6BTSlERXM00qZi6sO4DCAM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/H6EOZLWSUNAO7G77VGHYTZT4OY.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(File photo) The Market on Mill, Utica’s outdoor retail plaza, will be opened for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 2, Utica's mayor confirmed Tuesday, April 21.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/13/must-visit-spots-in-kendall-county-for-art-adventure-fun-this-spring/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:00:00.837Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:00:00.837Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Must-visit spots in Kendall County for art, adventure & fun this spring ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/GBPdSoY-o0CNVT7Mcf3X4uhQktQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OWELQZHIUFCMZGF6UQAA323BZY.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Edith Farnsworth House near Plano is an architectural masterpiece. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/22/crystal-lake-enters-deal-to-buy-shuttered-health-club-but-has-6-months-to-back-out/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T15:55:18.67Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:55:18.67Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Crystal Lake enters deal to buy shuttered health club - but has 6 months to back out]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[crystal lake,crystal lake il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/fpr4nvSQQaUPKUzXR3sVpXVrcnc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SVEYEYTEEBCBXGVLDUEVIH4HM4.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The local park district considered buying the former Northwestern Medicine Health and Fitness Center, located at 200 Congress Parkway in Crystal Lake. Now the city has entered an agreement to buy it.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/23/senior-assassin-or-water-wars-police-clarify-how-some-graduating-student-games-might-cause-confusion/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T15:45:46.934Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:45:46.934Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Senior assassin’ or ‘water wars:’ Police clarify how some graduating student games might cause confusion]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/3hdIREq3OY9eUyul_KFxg0a1PQw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BIRXA525Q5H3BNT3OJQYEZXGQU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DeKalb High School, 501 Dresser Road, shown in this 2020 Shaw Local file photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/21/sip-around-the-world-in-woodstock-set-for-may-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T15:42:00.45Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:42:00.45Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sip Around the World in Woodstock set for May 2 ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/iKgwHQRiKB8-jKI4PbmcCaPMwBk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BEIRWUAEWRAQDDNBMBLH43HN64.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce will host Sip Around the World Saturday, May 2 at various businesses around the historic Woodstock Square and downtown Woodstock. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/04/23/creston-woman-wants-to-withdraw-guilty-plea-in-2022-fatal-crash-case/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T15:40:43.838Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:40:43.838Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Creston woman wants to withdraw guilty plea for 2022 crash that killed Addison motorcyclist]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/uE_aaauvwQp1f7e133KrgLM0O5A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/RHNDM5NWNFE27IRJJF6AX3Z6TM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Amy Anthenat]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/13/tony-danza-coming-to-the-dixon-historic-theatre-april-25/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T15:39:00.369Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:39:00.369Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tony Danza coming to The Dixon Historic Theatre April 25 ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/SoORjcJJhO2GVY8bpM9brovyJBA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IES72HJIQVHYBPHZNRSBYUQ2MY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tony Danza will perform at The Dixon Historic Theatre during the 2026 season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/23/dekalb-county-to-replace-retiring-admin-clerk-in-new-role/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T15:37:01.303Z</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>2026-04-23T15:37:01.303Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DeKalb County to replace retiring admin clerk in new role]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Aat9fykkBoffKd69O9wcVupbwbI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OR556DE5GVCSPKJDB2IB7LQMNA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DeKalb County Administration Building in Sycamore, IL on Thursday, May 13, 2021.]]></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>2026-04-23T15:36:57.45Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:36:57.45Z</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/thescene/2026/04/18/sterling-municipal-band-schedules-spring-concert-for-april-24/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T15:36:00.499Z</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>2026-04-23T15:36:00.499Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sterling Municipal Band schedules spring concert for April 24]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ps4MqLjmXYxa4IDgdBlhylkUA6A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SDQYS6NPLRHZTKLT5JSE2B32ME.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The next Sterling Municipal Band concert is 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, at New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/23/dekalb-man-now-27-celebrates-10-years-since-heart-transplant-as-a-teenager/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T15:34:38.723Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:34:38.723Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DeKalb man, now 27, celebrates 10 years since heart transplant as a teenager]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/1PbSzeG0TljTaFQ56KB-OSroYGI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MS424U6YJBDHFIDKZGUCF6MWOQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Friends and family gathered on April 19, 2026, to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the heart transplant that gave Ricky De La Cruz, wearing a red shirt while kneeling in jeans, a second chance at life.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>