<?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/thescene/2026/06/17/pizza-villa-to-host-americas-best-restaurants-visit-july-1/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:09.023Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:00:09.023Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pizza Villa to host America’s Best Restaurants visit July 1]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dvjkxsxfMKvFFWPdp-fc8N2197E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/N6UPTHSX3NFTHB5LRGFJO6WCSY.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[John Finn (left) and his son, CJ, co-owners of Pizza Villa, behind the bar Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at the restaurant on Lincoln Highway in DeKalb.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/17/ottawa-ucc-offers-free-community-lunch-sunday/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:08.126Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:00:08.126Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ottawa UCC offers free community lunch Sunday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/vi5otmNhJuewwDHsql9b9iiAQ-c=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MCOW4QIDEBB6HELI7XIXDTG2IE.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Open Table UCC in Ottawa is serving a free community meal Sunday, June 28, at noon.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/17/sale-closed-in-sycamore-306500-for-a-single-family-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:09.389Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:00:09.389Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sale closed in Sycamore: $306,500 for a single-family home]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/e1UZi7pFRXVoOvsIKC87WLJRwJQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/HYS6B5FNCVORJEQI5GP3DQ5RME.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/06/17/kankakee-juneteenth-parade-festival-fireworks-set-for-saturday/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:07.689Z</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>2026-06-17T11:00:07.689Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kankakee Juneteenth parade, festival & fireworks set for Saturday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/oSyyAsyW7lhk3pJo4sI9DCqByVk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DNMDIPOFINPBFLSBZLQEXN2SFE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Participants walk in the Juneteenth Celebration parade in Kankakee in 2024. The parade returns Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 10 a.m. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/17/residential-home-in-mchenry-sells-for-490000/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:06.025Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:00:06.025Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Residential home in McHenry sells for $490,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/GC-qeVbdXXhorL4Pg3rM8VOe2e8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/65AIWFKXVZORPGI7A6GUAT3NIM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/17/residential-home-sells-for-368000-in-dekalb/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:05.971Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:00:05.971Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Residential home sells for $368,000 in DeKalb]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dh6aZiNifdj9oplnAp7KqiysGAk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TGUC6PPFORKBDKSY3VQY54VFPI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/17/mendota-welcomes-new-firefighter-paramedic/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:07.095Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:00:07.095Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mendota welcomes new firefighter, paramedic ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/u9flG1vw_EeiIJCgcMJ7-dyBDwg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GNDZL3SDZ5DNRGKCQVVMMBMWUQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mendota Fire Department Chief Dennis Rutishauser welcoming Jennifer Stampfler to the department at a ceremony held before the Mendota City Council on Monday, June 15, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/17/sale-closed-in-cary-470000-for-a-residential-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:10.5Z</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>2026-06-17T11:00:10.5Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sale closed in Cary: $470,000 for a residential home]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/rjVgfb1FoBEQXW5SIPXhMHnMLlk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZYSH2X42HBPM3G5LZOGQEQS2WY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/17/more-duis-la-salle-county-headed-to-a-one-third-increase/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:06.891Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:00:06.891Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[More DUIs? La Salle County headed to a one-third increase]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/D47KHGj1ADDEPlHUXW0hkLWMAtc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UBPKW3FG7NBIZPMYNDUOVJ4TCU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[La Salle County headed to a one -third increase in DUIs. In this file photo, Peru Police officer Aaron Querciagrossa, holds a breathalyzer near the Peru Police Station. DUI's have been on the increase lately across the Illinois Valley.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/17/bureau-county-health-department-board-member-retires-after-32-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:07.379Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:00:07.379Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bureau County Health Department board member retires after 32 years]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/uuu84dWCmojRk0-HowGlDE8Qwuo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PYODM6MNKNE3FGGH2RP4J6KKCQ.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Bureau County Health Department board of health recognizing the retirement of board member Louis R. Lukancic, M.D.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/17/hall-high-school-principals-list-2nd-semester-2025-26/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:06.994Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:00:06.994Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hall High School principal’s list, 2nd semester 2025-26]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/JKCDHngurG6HF8-wXlWC7hwZcyA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7KAYAWZSSRCXBIQXSC2KK5LYQE.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Spring Valley Hall High School generic]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/17/sale-closed-in-huntley-535000-for-a-residential-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:06.179Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:00:06.179Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sale closed in Huntley: $535,000 for a residential home]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/w0uo3M664u678xizt2GrTFGryqU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/YGLUS6DUS5MARNZEKMC72CG4AE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/17/residential-home-in-mchenry-sells-for-101-million/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:05.765Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:00:05.765Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Residential home in McHenry sells for $1.01 million]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/cs52SS7KQ1bMIewMlrEmpsvpLJk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NZWVZODQN5LVVLOIMIB25YCXP4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/06/17/stillman-valley-lions-club-donates-to-rock-river-valley-blood-center/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:03.648Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:00:03.648Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stillman Valley Lions Club donates to Rock River Valley Blood Center]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/mZD3IHwDV3C2HTmThF2QWcX-TKk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/3NCZLV5TXJCRTB522XNENSUOZI.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Rock River Valley Blood Center recently accepted a $1,500 donation from the Stillman Valley Lions Club in support of the organization's Mini Mobile project.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/06/17/2026-northwest-herald-boys-lacrosse-player-of-the-year-huntleys-giovanni-baggio/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:03.528Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:00:03.528Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2026 Northwest Herald Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year: Huntley’s Giovanni Baggio]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[boys soccer]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/X1E4Jbcu62itzCxl2AV9jOZGzgg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/AKCXDQZXWZAF7AJJJDUJC23XKU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Huntley's Giovanni Baggio.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/06/17/spiritual-unity-of-the-tribes-gathering-is-june-25-28-in-oregon/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:01.698Z</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>2026-06-17T11:00:01.698Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Spiritual Unity of the Tribes gathering is June 25-28 in Oregon]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/trUvWyK9ek2G2Got5F84VSGZTsM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GYEPWLBZM5C4JDN7FQGSU4IU6Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Camp Lowden is located at 4418 S. Scout Road, Oregon.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/06/17/5-things-to-do-the-dixon-historic-theatre-gala-music-at-the-square-bison-tours-at-nachusa-grassland/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:02.896Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:00:02.896Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 Things to Do in the Sauk Valley: The Dixon Historic Theatre Gala, Music at the Square, Bison tours]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/GGBpciJT3c37JTVs8MkPI_xxDmo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4X7AWZS6QZHKVGJ3D4WA46EDUE.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From the pavilion at John Dixon Park, a crowd gathered in lawn chairs arranged in a semicircle listens to a performer at the Music at the Square summer series.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/06/17/lee-county-fair-hosting-scavenger-hunt-to-award-prize-package/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:02.435Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:00:02.435Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lee County Fair hosting scavenger hunt to award prize package]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/8E_gAUupXFqUydfoBkYmZrmSOoc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IVCRA3XW3VEBRDYOOBWIMMQ5TE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE: Jenavieve Schumacher of Dixon adjusts equipment on her horse, Windston, on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Lee County Fair near Amboy.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/17/streator-to-present-tornado-recovery-consider-emergency-declaration-wednesday/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:04.278Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:00:04.278Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Streator to present tornado recovery, consider emergency declaration Wednesday]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Streator,Streator City Council,Streator Illinois]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/4rd7kGIfJHXEuVvgA80eoMgCKfg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IQYA6H72TRA6JC3HN4QMCRGJ3U.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The city of Streator was awarded a $650,000 Community Development Block Grant to rehabilitate about 10 houses within the city limits. There will be a public meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at Streator City Hall, 204 S. Bloomington St.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/06/17/ari-richs-rise-fueling-genoa-kingstons-summer-offensive-surge/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T09:58:00.302Z</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>2026-06-17T09:58:00.302Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ari Rich’s rise fueling Genoa-Kingston’s summer offensive surge]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois high school girls basketball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Hzc6D_AxQRwlN93AhZOKJwez5xQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OD4SKDAHMBCFXCFKTWGDQEVEEE.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Genoa-Kingston’s Ari Rich blocks a shot Monday, June 15, 2026, during their game against DeKalb in the DeKalb Summer Shootout.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/06/17/illinois-is-just-3-tornadoes-away-from-breaking-its-all-time-record-again/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T07:15:00.406Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T07:15:00.406Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois is just 3 tornadoes away from breaking its all-time record]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/eadx9qZx2PkInkqApqtK1CU3Vro=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PCTVPXQBVZEHJIH3QXEOSJJHVQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A view of the wedge-shaped funnel from the tornado on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in Streator.]]></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>2026-06-17T06:01:44.693Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T06:01:44.693Z</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/sauk-valley/2026/06/17/five-sauk-valley-area-players-named-all-state-by-illinois-high-school-baseball-coaches-association/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T05:58:59.387Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T05:58:59.387Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Five Sauk Valley area players named All-State by Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ZfRnZn3p3UirX_hPGk_1OZyKCCc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/EUNL75I7FJEI3MFJYO76CEJPAI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Newman’s Evan Bushman fires a pitch against Sterling earlier this season. ]]></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>2026-06-17T05:24:37.81Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T05:24:37.81Z</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/kane-county-chronicle/sponsored/2026/06/17/heritage-woods-of-batavia-191446/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T04:14:19.822Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:14:19.822Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month: What Seniors Should Know]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/DiVSveJzRDD6yjUcAN2bKaU0JcE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/FKBQWGL2XRBYNL3RZICOGQI3OM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Heritage Woods of Batavia - 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Opening Doors to Employment and Independence]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/sponsored/2026/06/17/silver-cross-hospital-10213855/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T03:42:09.421Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:42:09.421Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tinley Park Woman Back on Her Feet Following Stroke Recovery Therapy at Silver Cross’s Shirley Ryan AbilityLab]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/-OpPW7u7_VOfQWtd--dz2V4vXJs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TRIADDWFTVHX7HZLE5RKXPESKI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Silver Cross Hospital - Tinley Park Woman Back on Her Feet Following Stroke Recovery Therapy at Silver Cross’s Shirley Ryan AbilityLab]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/17/joliet-oks-2-million-loan-for-rialto-square-theatre-hvac-project/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T03:39:25.42Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:39:25.42Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet OKs $2 million loan for Rialto Square Theatre HVAC project]]></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/R_3cWZ8JsE4SEl2fML1gZGNbJVw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BUC3NS57NBC4TLBQD5WI3L2CHI.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rialto Square Theatre on Chicago Street in downtown Joliet  on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.]]></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>2026-06-17T03:35:15.172Z</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>2026-06-17T03:35:15.172Z</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/northwest-herald/2026/06/17/mchenry-mulls-route-31-relief-fund-to-aid-businesses-during-major-roadwork/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T02:17:00.356Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:17:00.356Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[McHenry mulls Route 31 relief fund to aid businesses during major roadwork]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[McHenry,mchenry il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/BiSl4iW0zkIFzqTt02vJykEiDtg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TDJHB726LNBKZGXX5XYDUWR6FU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Illinois Route 31 in McHenry is shown on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. Reconstruction, expanding the road from two to four lanes with a median and multi-use path, is expected to start in 2027 and end in 2030.]]></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>2026-06-17T00:08:47.698Z</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>2026-06-17T00:08:47.698Z</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/illinois-valley/high-school-sports/2026/06/16/johnathon-stunkel-carson-rowe-earn-ihsbca-first-team-all-state-newstribune-sports-briefs/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T23:56:23.932Z</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>2026-06-16T23:56:23.932Z</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/high-school-sports/2026/06/16/power-numbers-increasing-among-newstribune-area-softball-players/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T23:36:19.767Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T23:36:19.767Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Power numbers increasing among NewsTribune-area softball players ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/GU97_ld1Y4M5lIfXfyuAn_Al_dA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XHEDXGZNT5GMHLY3G3KLPBKE3M.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Princeton's Avah Oertel follows through on her swing during a game this season. Oertel hit a NewsTribune-area best 17 home runs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/06/16/jokes-on-them-batavia-burglars-thought-they-were-stealing-good-tires/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T23:04:45.96Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T23:04:45.96Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joke’s on them: Batavia burglars thought they were stealing good 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2025-26]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Gk20jIpHzkvgvQPOSDwu_6mguXs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/D2X4HQPKHZGB5NU426442HOKTU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Princeton High School]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/06/16/manteno-reinstates-property-tax-rebate/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T23:00:01.215Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T23:00:01.215Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Manteno reinstates property tax 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(AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/06/16/a-person-is-in-custody-in-a-chicago-cross-burning-investigation-police-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T22:33:35.531Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T22:33:35.531Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A person is in custody in a Chicago cross burning investigation, police say]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ZAlqtw2YzLCIOoUx9e72C_DINpU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XSEC56TIVFA75OHETI2N73A24A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This framegrab from a video taken by motorist Keinika Carlton shows a wooden cross engulfed in bright orange flames as it leans against a tree in Grant Park in Chicago on Tuesday, July 9, 2026. 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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/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/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/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/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/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/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></urlset>