<?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/illinois-valley/2026/05/14/woodlandflanagan-cornell-softball-scores-first-win-ottawa-prevails-19-18-in-geneseo-times-wednesday-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T14:28:11.688Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T14:28:11.688Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell softball scores first win; Ottawa prevails 19-18 in Geneseo: Times Wednesday Roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/_Ou92EtSXLcUIjf5_gzBW2b_kUE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WGGCKW64ERAQFHTH7XXS23JRBE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kaylee Henert]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/05/12/explore-a-variety-of-cuisines-at-auroras-food-truck-festival-may-15/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T14:28:00.375Z</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>2026-05-14T14:28:00.375Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Explore a variety of cuisines at Aurora’s Food Truck Festival May 15 ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/o8cEKjWNci_M0lQUMMFpGWDLjds=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/M5PYNNNVJNFCHGW3HZXHNUEUDI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The City of Aurora will host its third annual Spring Food Truck Festival from 5 to 9 p.m.Friday, May 15.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/05/14/baby-bison-born-at-kane-county-forest-preserve-1st-bison-mothers-day-in-more-than-200-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T14:08:16.62Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T14:08:16.62Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baby bison born at Kane County forest preserve; 1st bison Mother’s Day in more than 200 years]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/CGBbnE7nCWcmtqIA9AmBxXSIwdg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/J4WFQY3SXJH4ZM6XAEUT6COPQ4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The first baby bison was born in the reintroduced herd of bison at Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve in Kane County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/05/14/dekalb-summer-camp-finder-tool-built-by-local-parent-for-local-parents/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T14:02:09.576Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T14:02:09.576Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DeKalb summer camp finder tool built by local parent, for local parents]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/HI6PnoW0IctMqNBejEhrZrh050o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6J76QVAJRJC43M77MQJDJIYM2M.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The interface of the DeKalb Parent summer camp finder tool is seen.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/13/joliet-west-hs-names-its-2026-mr-and-ms-alpha-omega/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T14:00:03.179Z</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>2026-05-14T14:00:03.179Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet West H.S. names its 2026 Mr. and Ms. Alpha Omega]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/zeXy3PrMa1Dhzg6iGdfvGjDVPnw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/D73DGH6C5JCIDB3UX5RPRPO4YE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Calloway Walsh  and Payton Palesh hold their certificates after being named 2026 Mr. and Ms. Alpha Omega at Joliet West High School's Senior Awards on May 6. The award recognizes the school's most distinguished graduating seniors for academic excellence, leadership, and service to the community.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/05/14/these-911-dispatchers-are-often-the-first-first-responders-in-dekalb-county/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T13:51:16.138Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T13:51:16.138Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[These 911 dispatchers are often the first first responders in DeKalb County ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/lEm1H6EQ93lVYxbNPqiVTbxt6OE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6VXGJUS5ZJAVZFUZAAELLCQZPM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputy Laura Flink at her station April 20, 2026, in the dispatch center in Sycamore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/05/14/5-things-to-do-butterfly-release-party-in-geneva-aurora-food-truck-festival-and-more-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T13:30:00.39Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T13:30:00.39Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 Things to Do: Butterfly Release Party in Geneva, Aurora Food Truck Festival and more this weekend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ubwmlhEnrNejHEeGNalTcDINujg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5NGDU5E44V2EZ6HI2XDH566AFI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A butterfly house is located at Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva. It is open from the end of May through the end of September.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/05/04/fresh-finds-farmers-markets-to-visit-in-northern-illinois-this-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T13:28:00.43Z</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>2026-05-14T13:28:00.43Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fresh Finds: Farmers Markets to visit in northern Illinois this season ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/XnbIHh8mqkM0n8ouhw1TZFxd-Hc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IMVVS2HWJJCVHE6WMH3JSY7VZE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People shop at the Tuesday Woodstock Farmer's Market on June 24, 2025, around the Historic Woodstock Square. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/05/14/abigail-johnsons-double-gives-sandwich-softball-a-walk-off-win-wednesdays-record-newspapers-sports-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T13:05:12.714Z</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>2026-05-14T13:05:12.714Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abigail Johnson’s double gives Sandwich softball a walk-off win: Wednesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/8MwlFRJ2p3A0ctN8exMVLTPn19Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LZFVGMMJE5CWPEKR5VPYWS5GOU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Sandwich High School's mascot is the Indians.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/05/14/retail-sales-up-05-in-april-from-march-as-higher-gas-prices-leave-less-room-for-nonessential-items/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T13:02:02.592Z</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>2026-05-14T13:02:02.592Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Retail sales up 0.5% in April from March as higher gas prices leave less room for nonessential items]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/U0luPhh1co3lCz8_VcP0fPKEsbc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/S6ETJLJ26ZBQVHITJ5Q5VLJZYA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE - Shoppers stop their carts to observe big-screen televisions on display in a Costco warehouse Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Timnath, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/johnsburgs-ashton-stern-no-hits-sandwich/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T13:00:16.145Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T13:00:16.145Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Johnsburg’s Ashton Stern no-hits Sandwich]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/5lqJHOChAIi2v8msXgFGFfPah1U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GVC7DPU5OZCL5AUFL2R7YE5ALQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Johnsburg's Ashton Stern delivers a pitch against Sandwich in a Kishwaukee River Conference baseball game Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Johnsburg. Stern threw a no-hitter in the Skyhawks' 2-0 win.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/05/14/downers-grove-north-girls-track-and-field-wins-sectional-title-wednesdays-suburban-life-sports-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T12:58:27.716Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T12:58:27.716Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Downers Grove North girls track and field wins sectional title: Wednesday’s Suburban Life sports roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/oNETCSsi8lTI6ZA9JSdqdmrAfgA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/AV3ZAEDG4JBY5HCA4WU7JXJFLA.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/high-school-sports/2026/05/14/suburban-life-athlete-of-the-week-hailey-smith-young-fenwick-softball-freshman/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T12:40:06.763Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T12:40:06.763Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Suburban Life Athlete of the Week: Hailey Smith-Young, Fenwick, softball, freshman]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/yG59FXf-w8uVWyYKa4rf4Tuaa40=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JXSB4TB5K5GQLJSDTSQHZJLM5Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fenwick freshman Hailey Smith-Young]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/05/14/record-newspapers-athlete-of-the-week-bailey-brummel-sandwich-soccer-sophomore/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T12:34:35.01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T12:34:35.01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week: Bailey Brummel, Sandwich, soccer, sophomore]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois high school boys basketball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/E2pF3hD40kT8obm_0R2NuN38Pxw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CILQJELBVBHRPLPPOXBQBTJK2Y.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sandwich sophomore Bailey Brummel]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/news/2026/05/14/rochelle-retiree-finds-purpose-in-decades-of-community-service-and-giving-back/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T12:22:12.432Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T12:22:12.432Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rochelle retiree finds purpose in decades of community service and giving back]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/bJ8pOCjcP_MXeBzDzrLdxhj2uEk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QFBN6NZO2FA3XI5C6E67XDKAOA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cal Jacobs' history of volunteering in Rochelle includes work with the Rochelle Area Community Foundation, Rochelle Christian Food Pantry and relief efforts following the 2015 tornado.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/05/14/rochelle-native-returns-home-to-build-decades-of-volunteer-service-and-community-impact/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T12:21:53.517Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T12:21:53.517Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rochelle native returns home to build decades of volunteer service and community impact]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ojCe56zFOmgwkGduepYg9oIqD9M=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BS7ZCT35RFBRJE6CPQMVOQXSNI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dennis Swinton is a longtime Rochelle resident and community volunteer.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/05/14/longtime-educator-finds-new-purpose-through-19-years-with-rochelle-lions-club/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T12:21:35.01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T12:21:35.01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Longtime educator finds new purpose through 19 years with Rochelle Lions Club]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/-xQYMEvNrg6aiIpb9gSyYajIQU0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DR7W2OIT35DM3PKKMERW24K25A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kevin Zilm of Rochelle is a longtime Rochelle Lions Club member.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/05/14/rochelle-library-director-builds-community-connections-through-volunteer-service-nonprofit-work/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T12:21:16.633Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T12:21:16.633Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rochelle library director builds community connections through volunteer service, nonprofit work]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/VFqEjev7qLYEKpXnx8iKvU3LGNI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZEAQANLRUNG3RHOVWJSAVRXSAY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sarah Flanagan's volunteer work in Rochelle includes time with the Rochelle Rotary Club, From the Heart, the Hub City Senior Center and the Rochelle Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/05/14/founders-vision-for-from-the-heart-gala-leaves-lasting-impact-on-rochelle-nonprofits-and-families/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T12:20:57.707Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T12:20:57.707Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Founder’s vision for From the Heart gala leaves lasting impact on Rochelle nonprofits and families]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0rwuHRecn08v6fV9St7f_Ckieho=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BXN2DLIEQRDZLOI4CAMZKPQEZQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dave Eckhardt's volunteer work in Rochelle has included time with From the Heart, Rochelle Rotary Club and the Hub City Senior Center.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/mchenry-huntley-baseball-win-to-remain-tied-for-first-in-fvc-northwest-herald-wednesday-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T12:09:42.505Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T12:09:42.505Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[McHenry, Huntley baseball win to remain tied for first in FVC: Wednesday’s Northwest Herald roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/TzAGh-UjekweEvLfBym9V23z6vY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CVHV2KET4FEANLOSJTZ4QKBWIM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[McHenry Warriors logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/14/why-dont-we-start-a-food-pantry-peru-woman-helps-feed-the-hungry-in-the-illinois-valley/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T12:05:00.346Z</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>2026-05-14T12:05:00.346Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Why don’t we start a food pantry?’: Peru woman helps feed the hungry in the Illinois Valley]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/5i5JKLJ2_1xQ75p1Hf_f2P0Gs5U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/H7QGNX3S2NHSLNFS7RIKR7QB7E.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“Why don't we start a food pantry?" Kathy Rauh asked her then-pastor in 2017 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, La Salle. With her pastor's encouragement, Rauh and a group of volunteers have helped local families left without food in between distributions at local food pantries.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/huntley-wins-4-events-brings-home-ihsa-class-3a-belvidere-north-sectional-championship/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T11:59:19.472Z</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>2026-05-14T11:59:19.472Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Huntley wins 4 events, brings home IHSA Class 3A Belvidere North sectional championship]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/rKes7HX0MVFTcZ62lUMhcp0scuQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4AROQ4F3ANCJNMBN3PTHOK2WWQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Huntley won four events and scored 148 points to claim the IHSA Class 3A Belvidere North girls track and field sectional title on Wednesday. It's the fifth in a row for the Red Raiders.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/bears/2026/05/14/chicago-bears-to-play-detroit-lions-on-thanksgiving-during-2026-nfl-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T11:54:34.855Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T11:54:34.855Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chicago Bears to play Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving during 2026 NFL season]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[chicago bears]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/aZcFlqyVigD9jh2pO-eeZOV31Y8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/V6EPUNFXPZBWBHK4P2FWYXBSF4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chicago Bears defensive end Grady Jarrett, right, tackles Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams in Chicago last season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/14/joliet-foster-care-superheroes-battle-their-own-health-challenges/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T11:15:22.051Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T11:15:22.051Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet foster care superheroes battle their own health challenges]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/70zC85kfLCdXxZsmq9TjvnurT7s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DRJ2APCGD5H7PNZVAKVAI3PUKQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Janet and Bob Palkon of Joliet are pictured with their daughter Mary Kate, son-in-law Brandon and granddaughter Daisy on Mary Kate and Brandon's wedding day, March 28, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/23/bcr-softball-leaderboard/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T11:03:00.444Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T11:03:00.444Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BCR softball leaderboard, May 14   ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/OdGnY40jteW1mjCXA75lgTXmR3o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NQAXOROFWBCNFCJTUT73DZLLWM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bureau Valley's Emily Wright is batting .435 for the Storm this season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/bears/2026/05/14/silvy-why-nfl-schedule-release-day-became-one-of-the-bears-biggest-events-of-the-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T11:00:10.106Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T11:00:10.106Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Silvy: Why NFL schedule release day became one of the Bears’ biggest events of the year]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/XZObN-v1kNsflZ3-HOd4LOVQOWQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UU7A23G75BG5XGF2XI32TEUT2Y.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon knocks down the pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden on the last play of the game preserving the win in the NFL Wild Card game Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/05/14/here-are-ihsa-playoff-baseball-pairings-for-suburban-life-area-teams/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T11:00:07.779Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T11:00:07.779Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here are IHSA playoff baseball pairings for Suburban Life-area teams]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/hj7BCzMkVMhHRlpGxFjDZdsVjLE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/V5JA5WNZDJBNLH2U7EJRG25BPU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Downers Grove North's Colin Doyle (30) pitches during the game while taking on York High School in Elmhurst.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/05/14/here-are-ihsa-playoff-baseball-pairings-for-kendall-county-area-teams/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T11:00:07.157Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T11:00:07.157Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here are IHSA playoff baseball pairings for Kendall County-area teams]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/yRC9ffHIjZMgRAHKpDHKHy4D8Tg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6WFF3E6UFVCO7ONAY7AWLNRCMI.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oswego East's Jacsen Tucker (17) throws to first to complete a double play during baseball game between Oswego East and Yorkville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/rock-falls-tourism-calls-for-artists-for-2026-art-in-the-park-sculpture-walkoutdoor-art-gallery/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T11:00:01.675Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T11:00:01.675Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rock Falls Tourism calls for artists for 2026 Art in the Park Sculpture Walk/Outdoor Art Gallery]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/sbYEj6CZQOiwAFJUGUiGRQl1m7k=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6KEJTBHWFNGENP2I65HSBDI2UY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“Anethia” by Tom Adams was one of eight new works unveiled Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 at RB&W Park in Rock Falls. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/osf-saint-katharine-center-for-health-continues-to-expand-specialty-services-in-sterling/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T11:00:00.84Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T11:00:00.84Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[OSF Saint Katharine – Center for Health continues to expand specialty services in Sterling]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/P6F1jH4csfofxudOljwidiRftr8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PKHG5R5PYBADHNBM4ESR3SVMGQ.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[OSF Saint Katharine – Center for Health in Sterling continues to expand access to specialty care in Whiteside County with the addition of Dr. Andrew Feyh, a board‑certified general surgeon, and Taylor Carroll, a nurse practitioner bringing gastroenterology services to the clinic.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/05/14/crop-marketing-outlook-program-is-june-17-in-oregon/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T11:00:01.8Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T11:00:01.8Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Crop marketing outlook program is June 17 in Oregon]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/WpnDJjO4CRJf8Dr53zIfWfhDzoQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/U3OPE4MCRRGANMEI3UNQA3HGWM.tif</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Lee, Carroll, Ogle, and Whiteside County farm bureaus, along with Country Financial, will host a crop marketing outlook at 7 p.m. June 17 at the Rock River Center in Oregon. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/american-legion-serves-pork-chops-friday-hosts-open-house-may-25/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T11:00:03.25Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T11:00:03.25Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[American Legion serves pork chops Friday, hosts open house May 25]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/_ainYAzzRXTrlez3j87PyGBhz90=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/G57QJUIMMBBSDGWN5ZCVREF2EA.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dixon American Legion Post 12.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/here-are-ihsa-baseball-playoff-pairings-for-mchenry-county-teams/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T10:00:01.395Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T10:00:01.395Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here are IHSA baseball playoff pairings for McHenry County teams ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/XvKV3noGGhjL--l1TJXhIbDhGBA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZEBSUMXKSZAUVH26CUT6LOSNKA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[McHenry's Landon Clements slides into home plate to score a run during a Fox Valley Conference baseball game against Huntley on Tuesday, May 8, 2026, at Huntley High School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/newman-sprinters-have-big-day-fulton-girls-take-second-at-erie-sectional-track-and-field-meet/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T08:04:46.196Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T08:04:46.196Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Newman sprinters have big day, Fulton girls take second at 1A Erie Sectional track and field meet]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/GB3P9Cm1E2S-v5-HAButhjKnLhg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6YUNAXZEINFADJTEL3D7IOY4J4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Newman’s Elaina Allen (right) and Paizlee Williams took first and second in the 100 dash Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during the Class 1A Erie Sectional meet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/high-school-sports/2026/05/14/eastlands-jade-hammer-pitches-a-shutout-wednesdays-sauk-valley-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T08:04:13.394Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T08:04:13.394Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Eastland’s Jade Hammer pitches a shutout: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/NWzC2W_R_IW4qvY8stVNnkgAQRE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KMG5UYSHMBB43CADXG66MGR53Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sauk Valley Sports 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Thrive]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/sponsored/2026/05/14/northern-il-home-search-104938/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T06:15:39.782Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T06:15:39.782Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Affordable U.S. Cities Where Families Can Thrive]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/etL-5-NZuxfs5M-xehAzg3Ma6Us=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/Y6YNLIJ57VHTBAJNHBIHRAQFEE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Northern Illinois Home Search - Affordable U.S. Cities Where Families Can Thrive]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/opinion/2026/05/14/m-eileen-brown-how-quiet-acts-of-kindness-strengthen-our-community/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:47:37.069Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:47:37.069Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[M. Eileen Brown: How quiet acts of kindness strengthen our community]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/zlAedFkrymmy4nvHNqAmFubLZGU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VIZNWOKGQ5H2JB4V3GYOU5CPHY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[M. Eileen Brown]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/05/14/81-year-old-volunteer-marks-26-years-of-keeping-york-softball-field-ready-and-game-day-running/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:22:33.438Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:22:33.438Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[81-year-old volunteer marks 26 years of keeping York softball field ready and game-day running]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/F5rbcrRRVhYm5xXlwGyW9-Xbt_U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SSS64BYZYBEHXIWDGG6FGTND2A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Elmhurst resident for 52 years, George Tasson, who turned 81 in March is in his 26th year volunteering with the York girls softball program.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/05/14/longtime-downers-grove-residents-new-book-offers-side-by-side-comparison-of-villages-history/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:18:07.042Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:18:07.042Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Longtime Downers Grove resident’s new book offers side-by-side comparison of village’s history]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Mrmrkjjx2c6njlMI6fzrA2nOR3w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/FHFBGR7JXVFEHK7BU7MZXK7GPY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Greg Elisha's book, "Downers Grove Past and Present," features 40 side-by-side photo comparisons of the past and present locations in Downers Grove.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/14/readers-honor-the-people-who-show-up-for-will-county-every-day/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:03.393Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:03.393Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Readers honor the people who show up for Will County every day]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0HNbXdRmPjh5qTFSPX8Q6fF-EVc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NQISOUP7YRBLTATTHVLJVUCSIE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shaw Local will publish “Thank You, Everyday Heroes” across our publications on May 14.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/teen-turf-volunteer-keeps-her-teacher-voice-loud-and-clear/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:03.933Z</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>2026-05-14T05:05:03.933Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Teen Turf volunteer keeps her teacher voice loud and clear]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/KLE66LdN1ify0RvrcjsuD24NL0U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/F7QW7H2DEFFQFB524P2NIKRJHE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sue Tyrrell volunteers with the Teen Turf after-school program in Amboy.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/saffell-brings-can-do-spirit-to-sterling-schools-pto/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:03.998Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:03.998Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saffell brings can-do spirit to Sterling schools’ PTO]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/qG2Nc4__c4lvOBWHh9jpdQvJ62g=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/AYBYHO2XCRHPZFO7ZP27YH7OCU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Beth Saffell (middle), president of the Jefferson/Lincoln Parent Teacher Organization, is all about looking for volunteers and input from the community.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/05/14/cortland-elementary-school-librarian-shares-love-of-books-learning-with-students/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:05.991Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:05.991Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cortland Elementary School librarian shares love of books, learning with students]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/uqvMVgMT0Xb03jAWkBksYRoH948=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4ONGCWFCU5DNTG6JQNTIQCFF2A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cortland Elementary School librarian/media assistant Leslie Leahy talks on March 31, 2026, about why she loves her job.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/05/14/big-hearts-of-fox-valley-lives-up-to-its-name-with-year-round-help-to-kids-and-families-in-need/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:06.259Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:06.259Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Big Hearts of Fox Valley lives up to its name with year-round help to kids and families in need]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/sLVGiEgcMQ-1Sx92lSL5yJKaRU0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/3FFAFQKIDNBENANTSMNHFDM2FA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Since Jennifer and Minor Mobley founded Big Hearts of Fox Valley in 2014, the nonprofit, which helps students and families in St. Charles D303 facing financial hardships, has expanded to involve a network of community volunteers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/volunteer-work-keeps-amboy-retiree-on-the-move/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:04.538Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:04.538Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Volunteer work keeps Amboy retiree on the move]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/-rcGLfDwlCPkOtwc2qVSv5sKqJ4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/AH5HB5R7IVD5HMG3DQHTY5IS7A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Roger Wittenauer joined the Sublette Fire Department at the age of 62.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/thank-you/everyday-heroes/2026/05/14/officer-building-trust-on-and-off-the-court-at-princeton-high-school/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:05.347Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:05.347Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Officer building trust on and off the court at Princeton High School]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/OGYpQ_nNc79PIg9dMKOWDC02cCc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XQDXGMALVVGIDKTKQNFOZZNERU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Adam Gutshall has been the Princeton Police Department School resource officer at Princeton High School since January 2020.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/thank-you/everyday-heroes/2026/05/14/more-than-cameras-how-one-sro-built-a-culture-of-safety-at-seneca-high/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:05.081Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:05.081Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[More than cameras: How one SRO built a culture of safety at Seneca High]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/zSMQNG4zBaxqI0gnEyLK3EM0DPY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XARWHQVKUJHWRLXHANGRMGLGD4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Seneca High School Resource Officer Ken Sangston began his career in emergency medical services, where he trained as a paramedic before transitioning into law enforcement. He has been at Seneca High since 2018.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/14/they-show-up-every-single-day-the-illinois-valleys-reader-nominated-everyday-heroes-of-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:05.075Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:05.075Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[They show up, every single day: The Illinois Valley’s reader-nominated Everyday Heroes of 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0HNbXdRmPjh5qTFSPX8Q6fF-EVc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NQISOUP7YRBLTATTHVLJVUCSIE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shaw Local will publish “Thank You, Everyday Heroes” across our publications on May 14.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/05/14/readers-honor-the-people-who-serve-rochelle-and-ogle-county-as-everyday-heroes/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:04.765Z</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>2026-05-14T05:05:04.765Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Readers honor the people who serve Rochelle and Ogle County as everyday heroes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0HNbXdRmPjh5qTFSPX8Q6fF-EVc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NQISOUP7YRBLTATTHVLJVUCSIE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shaw Local will publish “Thank You, Everyday Heroes” across our publications on May 14.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/helping-hands-in-dixon-lions-club-continues-to-make-an-impact/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:05.01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:05.01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Helping hands in Dixon: Lions Club continues to make an impact]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Kuq-hVB9_nb-IYJ9vYFhuIF5hp0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UXVQNQVHUFA5VES2KLJUTV2IME.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Led by President Thomas Halla (standing), the Dixon Noon Lions Club accomplishes a lot for such a small group of members.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/05/14/kankakee-public-works-crew-answers-the-call/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:03.705Z</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>2026-05-14T05:05:03.705Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kankakee Public Works crew answers the call]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/OY-9yZlrCQei2vbalsAtWY9bhLg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LRBAWJH73RCGJFX565GEBXZXSQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kankakee Department of Public Works employees pose for a photo at the Kankakee site.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/05/14/crews-respond-after-tornado-say-theyre-just-doing-their-job/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:03.613Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:03.613Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Crews respond after tornado, say they’re just doing their job]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ilspZ9aGuaHCLnbKd8frlMNcw1I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MDZX3RUNGRCGHMBHW4NXF57VQI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aroma Fire Protection District Fire Chief Luke Shepherd (right) and firefighters (from left) Jeremy Neufeld, Andrew Bowes and Kyle King stand in the fire station on April 8, 2026. The four are part of a crew that responded immediately to the aftermath of the March 10 tornado that hit Aroma Township and Aroma Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/05/14/giving-back-to-community-kankakee-county-marine-corps-league/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:03.454Z</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>2026-05-14T05:05:03.454Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Giving back to community: Kankakee County Marine Corps League]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/I9AROOW9ZntDMqPmihcs7ILUJ68=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VOK4G64V4FHPTM6EMKJU5WRRII.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the Kankakee County Marine Corps League gather during their monthly meeting on April 7, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/cgh-volunteer-greets-patients-with-always-a-smile/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:04.273Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:04.273Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[CGH volunteer greets patients with ‘always a smile’ ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/glpckv_lp2n3CpjOLhMvtoWckqs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ORKNAZJVW5EOJH6LSBQFSBAJSU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Amy Wiseman (left) and Lavita McKinzie discuss volunteer options for the CGH Auxiliary with a visitor at the 2026 Lifescape AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Volunteer Fair on April 2, 2026, at Sauk Valley Community College. Wiseman was inspired to volunteer with the CGH Auxiliary after caring for her parents.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/14/joliet-foster-grandparent-has-volunteered-almost-20000-hours-and-goes-above-and-beyond-with-the-children/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:05.085Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:05.085Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet foster grandparent has volunteered almost 20,000 hours and ‘goes above and beyond with the children’ ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/O3d-kSt7-aLSPgRSDRKobgfLiho=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CXFXYOVFSNB6NGDPWNAOQDN53Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In February, Phyllis Holmes of Joliet reached 19,302 volunteer hours with the Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, Foster Grandparent Program. Holmes poses with some of her students at the Broadway Head Start Center in April.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/05/14/kendall-casa-board-leader-dedicated-to-making-sure-every-child-feels-safe/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:01.685Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:01.685Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kendall CASA board leader dedicated to making sure every child feels safe]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/KZQt8thDISOUL0Nq8a7w6IVojqU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WNWXGUNPSJHQLGXSUWFWZA7QGM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Signe Hamman is president of the board of directors for CASA Kendall County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/how-can-you-walk-away-volunteerism-came-from-her-mother-now-shes-passing-it-to-her-kids/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:01.526Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:01.526Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘How can you walk away?’: Volunteerism came from her mother. Now she’s passing it to her kids]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[McHenry,mchenry il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/cPHF6Yu8JARfMCNB1dHmIuaDKBo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OD4LTGTLIRDBPDV4IUBTDLJUEQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Barb Neises, a volunteer with the McHenry Riverwalk Foundation, hands out tiles for the McHenry Riverwalk mural project on April 9, 2026, at the McHenry Recreation Center.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/05/14/business-owner-giving-back-to-oswego-in-many-ways/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:01.759Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:01.759Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Business owner giving back to Oswego in many ways]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/J9QX1nMiknXeEWl_E4gI9qRllwY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IHW2CC72CNBRTIDT74377SOJJY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kelley Rice owns Imagination Print & Design in downtown Oswego.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/05/14/yorkville-115-educator-carries-forth-50-year-square-dance-jubilee-tradition/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:01.99Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:01.99Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Yorkville 115 educator carries forth 50-year Square Dance Jubilee tradition]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Lnl4J2slkA9a9Rw7fON_GPZNQ7s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SQMVIHZVWRFS5J4KVNEMJPC5KY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mary Geary, a paraprofessional at Yorkville Middle School, was a student at the school when the first Square Dance Jubilee was held 50 years ago.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/readers-recognize-mchenry-countys-everyday-heroes-of-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:02.725Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:02.725Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Readers Recognize McHenry County’s Everyday Heroes of 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0HNbXdRmPjh5qTFSPX8Q6fF-EVc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NQISOUP7YRBLTATTHVLJVUCSIE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shaw Local will publish “Thank You, Everyday Heroes” across our publications on May 14.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/14/epitome-of-a-volunteer-marseilles-mans-legacy-built-on-service/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:00.426Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:00.426Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Epitome of a volunteer’: Marseilles man’s legacy built on service]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Marseilles,Marseilles City Council]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/lmNrDXANdsTtHhxOeZzY_RgCvWo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DKTIC2A64RDIPHZRVFMPJJVJEU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[David Raikes poses for a photo after spending several hours maintaining the grounds at the Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial on April 8, 2026, in Marseilles.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/2-retired-firefighters-are-the-heart-and-soul-of-salvation-army-emergency-canteen/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:00.806Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:00.806Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2 retired firefighters are the heart and soul of Salvation Army emergency canteen]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/6VQOE72Dj3XUrIR5-8M3foFcavc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ATF3TPEQJNDADLI6ICAZ34JCHE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services volunteers Tom Allen (left) and Pat Trunda speak during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new emergency canteen on April 6, 2026, in Crystal Lake.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/14/everyday-hero-longtime-joliet-district-86-clerical-aide-said-she-tried-to-always-be-helpful/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:00.883Z</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>2026-05-14T05:05:00.883Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Everyday Hero: Longtime Joliet District 86 clerical aide said she tried to ‘always be helpful’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/qhGUgxRwtwMI2u98VHEv4izJVCI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JL7FSM4HTFHGTBJQ5ID2ERH7NQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gloria Zamudio has worked at Joliet Public Schools District 86 for 36 years, first at F.E. Marsh Elementary School until the school closed in 1994, and currently at A.O. Marshall Elementary School, from where Zamudio will retire in June. Zamudio is seen in A.O. Marshall's office on April 28, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/cary-woman-starts-free-little-food-pantry-on-her-front-porch-i-just-want-to-help/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:00.731Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:00.731Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cary woman starts free ‘little food pantry’ on her front porch: ‘I just want to help’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/U4f1aekPd1aq1yHduE1GOrysDDs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BGJVSRGX7BED7L2WLC552EI4JY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cary resident Cindy Straeten organizes the latest donations for her free little food pantry on her front porch.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/14/getting-people-back-on-their-feet-at-a-servants-heart/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:00.556Z</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>2026-05-14T05:05:00.556Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Getting people back on their feet at A Servant’s Heart]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/KoHPX-ZfdFXVzGnYqKFAG8VXUnY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7RP4PGXRDVHSTNYQX2X3ZQZ7VA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Karen Hall looks through her notes before a meeting at A Servant's Heart on May 12, 2026, in Ottawa. Hall is the volunteer treasurer for the organization that serves the needy of La Salle County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/14/foundation-founder-builds-unique-support-system-from-his-battle-with-heroin-addiction/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:00.413Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:00.413Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Foundation founder builds unique support system from his battle with heroin addiction]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/lQPK11Vk_SLaHMNgQdYY5Xqlvoc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XVCP57ISIJAWZNMWW7AHPLLJ2I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Perfectly Flawed founder Luke Tomsha, who struggled for years with drug dependency and made helping others his new life's work, talks at his La Salle office in 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/14/joliet-grassroots-community-activist-makes-low-income-seniors-feel-like-superstars/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:01.087Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:01.087Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet grassroots community activist makes low-income seniors feel like superstars]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/NnYeU6RasRpeoYV_qGNWH5h1uyU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LEW3EJX64RCJLKE3X66ABEXO5U.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Trista Brown (right) has a heart for low-income seniors and serves the residents of Joshua Arms Senior Residences in Joliet whenever she can. In April 2025, Brown used her modeling and fashion talents to organize a fashion show for the residents, with 13 residents as models. Brown is pictured with Glenda McCullum, Joshua Arms marketing coordinator.

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/14/retired-childhood-manager-a-local-literacy-advocate/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:01.273Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:01.273Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Retired childhood manager a local literacy advocate]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/YU8PFiAAU1QfQzb92NhCHb-PtKk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BOD47G5QJFH6BAHN2PLVUSKIPY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bev Cavanaugh of Joliet is seen reading to some local school children.  Cavanaugh was nominated as a Shaw Local Everyday Hero for her many years of work in literacy advocacy.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/05/14/just-trying-to-find-god-aiming-to-live-by-faith-led-him-to-devote-life-to-homeless-disabled/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:02.166Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:02.166Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Just trying to find God’: Aiming to live by faith led him to devote life to homeless, disabled]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[batavia]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/WE2ophl-E33ZB34TS8NLlh9woSc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/W7ZRBIG67VDJ3AKOHNMEMC3JFU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Valley Sheltered Workshop Executive Director Hugo Saltijeral is flanked by a client, Mitch, and his girlfriend, Katie, at the first-ever prom on March 21.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/05/14/dr-dickerson-leads-with-compassion/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:02.057Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:02.057Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dr. Dickerson leads with compassion]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/tnCbpRn_P1UVZ_prsAvqJk3JADw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OV2Q7PII4ZHJHHPSIG2YO6SIHI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr. Ashley Dickerson, a Kendall County Shaw Local Everyday Hero for 2026]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/05/14/911-dispatcher-marc-cote-provides-calm-assistance-when-you-need-it-most/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:03.411Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:03.411Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[911 dispatcher Marc Cote provides calm assistance when you need it most]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/cP9mWYLhJofJp4lCtxsbh-CNGXo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LPXNFI7PX5HI5GI3YOYFRG2ILQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marc Cote, a KanComm telecommunicator since 2005, sits as his station at the Kankakee dispatch headquarters on April 22, 2026. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/2026/05/14/grundy-county-heroes-helpers-bridges-the-gap-between-first-responders-families/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:03.231Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:03.231Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Grundy County Heroes & Helpers bridges the gap between first responders, families]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/lTRhPr0F061MWtoBDo6dFq-VOm0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BOBWIQMF5VANLHUVD2BLLVXGO4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The volunteers who make Grundy County Heroes & Helpers possible pose for a photo during the 2025 An Evening with Santa Claus event.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/05/14/everyday-heroes-grace-christian-teacher-leads-donation-center/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:03.051Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:03.051Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Everyday Heroes: Grace Christian teacher leads donation center]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/3F5vHoJIOxJ1maCQTS8qpg31nNc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/K3XRQOHCOFGJRFWR2IG53LBS3M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Grace Christian Academy teacher Christine Johnson gathers outside with her third grade students. Johnson took the lead with helping to organize the school's donation drop-off zone after the March 10, 2026 tornado.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/05/14/this-animal-lover-has-volunteered-at-dekalb-shelter-for-half-a-century/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:06.235Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:06.235Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[This animal lover has volunteered at DeKalb shelter for half a century]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/1_XJJnRLh5-ZKp5kCNtnVbTtBWA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SJQPNPANL5F7TALCUWLGQR3R2M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Longtime Tails Humane Society volunteer Nancy Rigler spends some time with Butterscotch Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Tails in DeKalb.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/2026/05/14/how-shirley-kisss-phone-tree-grew-into-countywide-lifeline-providing-thousands-of-services-each-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:06.077Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:06.077Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Shirley Kiss’ phone tree grew into countywide lifeline providing thousands of services each year]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/EN4w6_sD3LdVBDVc2GBdF8dHyX8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TSMB24KCIJESNN5PEFR3BKXJP4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[We Care of Grundy County Executive Director Eric Fisher poses with employees Lindsey Cote, Wendy Mulderink and Gillian Doran at the center in Morris.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/thank-you/everyday-heroes/2026/05/14/morris-announcer-turns-volunteer-lark-into-lifelong-calling/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:03.483Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:03.483Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Morris announcer turns volunteer lark into lifelong calling]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/6K20GJwiM4VaFDqBmp-a71arRWw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/62FFU67LLNGQZOW4A4M5YBJDVQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morris public address announcer Jeff Vogen has been the voice of football games for more than 20 years.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/from-knights-of-columbus-to-sinnissippi-centers-dixon-couple-is-driven-by-their-faith-to-do-good/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:03.836Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:03.836Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From Knights of Columbus to Sinnissippi Centers, Dixon couple is driven by their faith to do good]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/OOiBkVtOicmOS3HPv-1OunGfASk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TKTPBPDSSVGJBMFWF7IPLCD7YI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ann and Larry Prindaville of Dixon work together on many volunteer projects for different organizations, including the Knights of Columbus, the Elk’s Club and St. Anne’s Church.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/amboy-depot-commissioner-hopes-to-draw-in-more-volunteers/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:04.234Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:04.234Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Amboy Depot commissioner hopes to draw in more volunteers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/tvFAsanhr_o7XEz_bg_9LvF0LU0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WVEOGYXUCRCC3DZY4PURAMQBNU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Molly Haseman is chairman of the Amboy Depot Commission.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/dixon-animal-shelter-launches-program-to-keep-homeless-families-with-their-pets/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:04.539Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:04.539Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dixon animal shelter launches program to keep homeless families with their pets]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/BHjOqQtBr_85nGk7XBJZ38PgweA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/3I62VZ7DHREYBCS6ADMBJAJK5Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Granny Rose Animal Shelter volunteer Jayden Bonnell takes a dog named Lehman for a walk Friday, April 24, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/food-pantry-volunteers-make-sure-hungry-neighbors-are-fed-with-dignity/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:02.74Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:02.74Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Food pantry volunteers make sure hungry neighbors are fed, with dignity]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/iIxG6c4-cF7lpza3xbkZnFTHTW4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/L4MTSR523NAP5C42OYFS5XS7WU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Grafton Food Pantry Volunteer Pete Schilling sorts canned goods at the Huntley Park District on May 9, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/dan-ruggles-keeps-huntley-running-through-storms-emergencies-and-everyday-pothole-repairs/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:03.144Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:03.144Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[He keeps Huntley running through snowstorms, emergencies and everyday pothole repairs]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[huntley,huntley il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/4uKtMvQLUuvgBzXdWpFIymKeSMQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6Q6GYWFLDNBRBLEMLSSKI4T6PE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Huntley Streets Superintendent Dan Ruggles works on the new Huntley fleet facility May 4, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/volunteer-keeps-whiteside-countys-4-h-tradition-alive/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:04.252Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:04.252Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Volunteer keeps Whiteside County’s 4-H tradition alive]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dV-tXkn5l5gViP1NipA-QfUZbgQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SXDB4P7TTRE5XGOJ2WQHEABSA4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gordon Kelm of Tampico raises goats along with his volunteer time.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/thank-you/everyday-heroes/2026/05/14/one-man-became-indispensable-to-waterman-by-saying-yes-to-everything/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:05.073Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:05.073Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[One man became indispensable to Waterman by saying yes to everything]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/5i83t7r2jt4Afy5_-EoKFSsrISM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XQRXO53JRVEWXL47NM4CF4NZTA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Indian Creek High School head boys soccer coach Nic Gaston looks on during the second half of a game in 2022 at Hinckley-Big Rock High School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/united-way-of-lee-county-expands-food-access-literacy-programs-in-2025/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:04.12Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:04.12Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[United Way of Lee County expands food access, literacy programs in 2025]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/no1SbflW9s3yqDSBW6f9GYGkp8w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6LAXTA36A5FKNOT6UXJTI2JNAU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[United Way of Lee County raised over $400,000 to help support our community last year. Pictured: Addison Noble (left), Executive Director Ashley Richter and Programs and Operations Coordinator Elisa Gatz.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/2026/05/14/santa-brings-joy-scholarships-to-first-responders-in-grundy-county/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:03.222Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:03.222Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Santa brings joy, scholarships to first responders in Grundy County]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/DTPIqnXMPAiM3KuEwbI7saGvzw0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LHNDZ3H6HFBFTIKSCP5O5UUWPM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Santa Claus is Coming to Grundy County provides scholarships for future first responders.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/readers-celebrate-the-people-who-show-up-for-the-sauk-valley-every-single-day/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:04.645Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:04.645Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Readers celebrate the people who show up for the Sauk Valley, every single day]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0HNbXdRmPjh5qTFSPX8Q6fF-EVc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NQISOUP7YRBLTATTHVLJVUCSIE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shaw Local will publish “Thank You, Everyday Heroes” across our publications on May 14.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/05/14/tom-weitzel-unsung-heroes-are-essential-to-a-police-departments-smooth-operation/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:05.865Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:05.865Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tom Weitzel: Unsung heroes are essential to a police department’s smooth operation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/kgng3vUQNXaT9wgcYGoZ32YwE7A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/EAJQ5ZESBFA7HI4C4ES7KJEGNQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Retired Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/thank-you/everyday-heroes/2026/05/14/longtime-blue-streak-and-voice-of-woodstock-basketball-is-beloved-by-high-school-students-staff/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:05.201Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:05.201Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Longtime ‘Blue Streak’ and voice of Woodstock basketball is beloved by high school students, staff]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois high school boys basketball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/HXNZGp8gOuT8nKy78Br8h60qYqU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QPR72MQIGRCMHLR66ZI4GH7BVY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of Woodstock's boys basketball program sit with PA announcer Jack Darby  (plaid shirt) during a JV basketball game.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/thank-you/everyday-heroes/2026/05/14/hardystrong-foundation-expands-reach-of-justin-hardys-legacy-far-beyond-st-charles/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:05.727Z</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>2026-05-14T05:05:05.727Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[HardyStrong Foundation expands reach of Justin Hardy’s legacy far beyond St. Charles]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/g37lRZT9lgXAz2r-4BPsNQiFMpw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/A7OQ2UEJ7FEMXCPTRD2XEHTK6M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jackie Hardy (from left), Karen Hardy and Nathan Hardy pose at the inaugural Amazing Race fundraiser hosted by the HardyStrong Foundation.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/05/14/longtime-dekalb-library-volunteers-love-of-puzzle-solving-fueled-post-retirement-gig/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:06.401Z</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>2026-05-14T05:05:06.401Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Longtime DeKalb library volunteer’s love of puzzle-solving fueled post-retirement gig]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/YqDqKhv4e3i2ZntUxpQg3oDALOE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZA5KDNCO5JF4VPBAF2QB3ZTWNA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Longtime DeKalb Public Library volunteer Paul Mandigo, 83, straightens books on the shelves on March 25, 2026, at the library in DeKalb.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/05/14/social-service-workers-in-downers-grove-offer-resources-to-residents/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:05.627Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:05.627Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Social service workers in Downers Grove offer resources to residents   ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/G9-nFSJHdHsVp2NrjH93Uu23DW4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QN2XPVBBPRBKHJSTTPNZONQVBQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Elizabeth Shlah was hired as the Downers Grove Public Library's first full-time social worker in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/thank-you/everyday-heroes/2026/05/14/kankakee-coaches-marvel-at-resilience-of-community-they-love/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:05.579Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:05.579Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kankakee coaches marvel at resilience of community they love]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/tQJ4HzN0G6j0022qWCZ5XNVeoIk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/K7LGUI34PFHNTE5UDY2Q2TZB4A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kankakee soccer coach Vincent Mkhwanazi (left) and cross country coach Rich Olmstead sprang into action following the March 10 tornado that impacted the community and their athletes.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/05/14/spreading-her-wings-campton-hills-woman-has-made-it-her-mission-to-rescue-monarch-butterflies/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:02.757Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:02.757Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Spreading her wings: Campton Hills woman has made it her mission to rescue monarch butterflies]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/gnllHpumJL-G6PsPIlUeim0fHiU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LQ4LUOVTHJD2HI7POYOM6U4L7E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Monarch rescuer Janie Grillo at the Midwest Groundcovers' greenhouse in St. Charles.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/05/14/leading-with-compassion-kendall-county-reader-salutes-an-everyday-hero/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:02.548Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:02.548Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Leading with Compassion: Kendall County Reader Salutes an Everyday Hero]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0HNbXdRmPjh5qTFSPX8Q6fF-EVc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NQISOUP7YRBLTATTHVLJVUCSIE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shaw Local will publish “Thank You, Everyday Heroes” across our publications on May 14.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/05/14/chop-around-the-clock-fundraiser-in-batavia-helps-ronald-mcdonald-house-spread-hope/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:02.212Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:02.212Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chop Around the Clock fundraiser in Batavia helps Ronald McDonald House spread hope]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/-nhxMT-wh7KT8acSUvv5owcYx9I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SVAAL3FPN5DHBECWTPDZXR32DY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Craig Foltos, barber and owner of Foltos Tonsorial Parlor in Batavia, organizes the annual "Chop Around the Clock" fundraiser with proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/dispatchers-on-the-call-during-peoples-worst-moments-help-save-lives-too/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:02.567Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:02.567Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dispatchers - on the call during people’s worst moments - help save lives too]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/RpjR9vr8g_fybPxIxg8BdJ_yb04=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CHM24ZDQHJAR3HSVLYWRXQRU7I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[SEECOM dispatcher Natalie Pergler works April 20, 2026, in the dispatch center in Crystal Lake.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/14/34-years-of-open-doors-a-teachers-legacy-at-seneca-high/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T05:05:00.576Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T05:05:00.576Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[34 years of open doors: A teacher’s legacy at Seneca High]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/LCo5t3H9hBEBsaf94XwjFPnk9f4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KR5KGO2CAFBIJJ2EN2MEWBRAQI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marilee Applebee stands in front of her classroom bulletin board, which displays challenged books as part of her curriculum on censorship and intellectual freedom. Applebee, who is retiring after 34 years at Seneca High School, uses the bulletin boards to open each unit and engage students in discussions about why certain books have been challenged.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>