<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/12/traffic-alert-lockport-street-closures-for-old-canal-days-parade/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T15:47:50.766Z</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>2026-06-12T15:47:50.766Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Traffic alert: Lockport street closures for Old Canal Days parade ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/n4DKlqqTd79HT1dM0HgX6xbZYtk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CJI6NFDA7NHTZIQLS52FQAY7XA.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(file photo) The Lockport Police Department has issued a reminder to residents and those traveling in the area the city will experience street closures for several hours on Friday for the Old Canal Days parade. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/2026/06/08/report-identifies-2577-million-in-life-safety-projects-in-minooka-elementary-district-201/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T15:25:39.801Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T15:25:39.801Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Report identifies $25.77 million in life safety projects in Minooka Elementary District 201]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/eQERth-1WCVbE-RtUK_iw_iTklQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XTQJU7WVPVDEZIFAAEAPCNP4TI.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Minooka Elementary School at 400 W. Coady Dr. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.]]></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>2026-06-12T15:24:57.485Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T15:24:57.485Z</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/ogle-county-news/2026/06/11/rochelle-elementary-school-board-tilton-school-expansion-on-track-for-fall-opening/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T15:24:28.836Z</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>2026-06-12T15:24:28.836Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rochelle Elementary School Board: Tilton School expansion on track for fall opening]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Pw4oUGVnRCU9w-U6CDjuwXij7PE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KJXJLWCFRZDV5PZ2VNVOPLL3PY.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[District Business Manager Kevin Dale speaks during the Rochelle Elementary School District Board's meeting Tuesday, June 9, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/11/joliet-shuts-down-city-hall-early-points-to-storms-on-the-way/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T15:22:21.677Z</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>2026-06-12T15:22:21.677Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet shuts down City Hall early, points to storms on the way]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ILyNjvjCc7q1CXjQxN3ETu0pSzc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2XBLPCCQ2RE4JMAESSE3AUPMV4.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joliet City Hall is at 150 W. Jefferson St.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/06/11/aurora-man-woman-charged-with-child-sexual-exploitation/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T15:21:38.582Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T15:21:38.582Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aurora man, woman charged with child sexual exploitation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/5LIcD1USFWVW4iGcVUFLseY0DSM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BASKA2GYPZGWFBFQOJ4SHIYOEU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sergio Campos (left) and Daisy Salinas]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/06/12/daily-journal-athlete-of-the-week-wilmingtons-ryan-kettman/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T15:21:21.287Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T15:21:21.287Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Wilmington’s Ryan Kettman]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/bKvXW7l7hF_y2pgGCvkGmETXQ0M=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/Y22NF7ZJN5HV3N2LP7M527X6ZY.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wilmington's Ryan Kettman makes a leaping throw to first base during the Class 2A Herscher Sectional semifinal against Manteno Wednesday, June 3, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/opinion/2026/06/12/views-scaling-a-proven-tool-for-illinois-housing-crisis/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T15:00:00.469Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T15:00:00.469Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VIEWS: Scaling a proven tool for Illinois’ housing crisis]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Ez8oW4Unk4GXYkgb1wp_4xmTpAI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SOAH6UPGGRDCHPSGUJZG54DAVI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Allison Clements, executive director of Illinois Housing Council]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/opinion/2026/06/12/byron-york-trump-builds-the-wall/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T15:00:09.152Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T15:00:09.152Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Byron York: Trump builds the wall   ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ICiKGRcDTpsnEUsZ-g1jI9Z0pcY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/FA4I4DCJCBFJ7I4S5RN4JWQHJY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Byron York]]></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>2026-06-12T15:00:03.994Z</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>2026-06-12T15:00:03.994Z</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/illinois-valley/2026/06/12/its-in-your-backyard-south-streator-residents-recount-frightening-moments-as-tornado-touched-down/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T14:47:07.84Z</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>2026-06-12T14:47:07.84Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘It’s in your backyard’: South Streator residents recount frightening moments as tornado touched down]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0aqUCi6049fP7sCWGRO1wv-skBs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VMFWFVAYNVDJXHZ6F73CKFL5SA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An aerial view of the tornado damage between North 12th Road and Sanbury Drive on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in Streator.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/news/2023/01/30/mchenry-county-grand-jury-indictments-for-the-week-of-jan-15-2023/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T14:40:29.974Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T14:40:29.974Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[McHenry County grand jury indictments for the week of Jan. 15, 2023]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/gnJ5ixdzc-9j2FvRTy-Tv7WVBiw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZAOFHI2ZJJBWLP2WIYHLZEN22M.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gavel]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/news/2022/12/13/mchenry-county-felony-report-for-week-of-nov-27-2022/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T14:38:18.082Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T14:38:18.082Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[McHenry County felony report for week of Nov. 27, 2022]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[mchenry county police reports]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/uxVtACAghbm3_f4b0L17XSgqrT0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2DIRFARXABPAGIBLCPHDRTWLTU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Handcuffs]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/06/12/glen-ellyn-park-district-to-host-free-jazz-in-the-park-summer-concert-series/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T14:00:05.387Z</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>2026-06-12T14:00:05.387Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Glen Ellyn Park District to host free “Jazz in the Park” Summer Concert Series]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/hTM3mpgD3JtyXfWLNtOofAKHCa4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KEXQUFVD7RAPXDAMJFVG3HCWOY.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Glen Ellyn Park District's Jazz in the Park summer concert series returns in 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/06/11/hallmark-stars-live-comes-to-genesee-theatre-for-first-ever-live-show-aug-1/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T13:30:00.654Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T13:30:00.654Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Hallmark Stars Live’ comes to Genesee Theatre for first-ever live show Aug. 1]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/p5l9hprfrwq0i5b1MbnMjYPCZ88=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/P3FT5DQU7ZBWRLUFLSHJUJXKMU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“Hallmark Stars Live,” a new live tour featuring some of the network’s most beloved stars, will be at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan on Saturday, Aug. 1.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/12/residential-home-sells-for-447000-in-crystal-lake/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T12:38:00.287Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T12:38:00.287Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Residential home sells for $447,000 in Crystal Lake]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/2rOh1dxIUPI3smopuLVHfhAkDaY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DJSM44ZDNJKMXB4TKZMIFJHYRQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/11/joliet-opens-wellness-center-for-residents-impacted-by-storm/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T12:00:07.412Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T12:00:07.412Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet opens Wellness Center for residents impacted by storm]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/X6MqyTe6u74bgnbaCBkzJ8nbfeA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7NVIVMYWDRARJGSS3SPXJJYQ6Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[City crews and residents were out assessing damage and trying to remove trees that were knocked down after a storm went through the Joliet area on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. This was a tree knocked into the tree in Joliet's Cathedral Area Neighborhood.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/06/12/sycamore-graduate-awarded-2026-yep-changemakers-scholarship/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T12:00:04.741Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T12:00:04.741Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sycamore graduate awarded 2026 YEP Changemakers Scholarship]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ZEfjy-k0_5q0AppbwVxO8a3SfOo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VV3NNK46UZCC5GUPDHLBNXZWUA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DeKalb County Community Foundation board member Brenda Jergens presenting the 2026 YEP Changemakers Scholarship to Rayna White]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/12/residential-home-in-geneva-sells-for-531500/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T11:48:00.323Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T11:48:00.323Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Residential home in Geneva sells for $531,500]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/HYxJZ23eGD6RNQ_hnWliOEJ-9dI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7W5HSTGESZLHTB6VPQWNFQBKLA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/2026/06/12/video-tornado-touched-down-near-dwight/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T11:20:02.803Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T11:20:02.803Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Tornado touched down near Dwight]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0qSjWbQmHmJxizvz9YDi23wh_VU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6S5LQQV6QJAZBLJC7MRIQZZIRA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A tornado touching down near Dwight on Thursday evening, June 11, 2026. The Kankakee County Sheriff's Office said the storm made its way into Reddick.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/12/alexander-pool-in-princeton-reopening-still-delayed/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T11:00:09.676Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T11:00:09.676Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Alexander Pool in Princeton reopening still delayed]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/vwQMCw8diYhMVrCldcQmI5_lou8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IMJNFCF2MJG6HDICLZ55AFRWVE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dozens of people cool off in Alexander Pool on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in Princeton.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/11/tiskilwa-marks-150th-year-for-lone-tree-schoolhouse/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T11:00:09.293Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T11:00:09.293Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tiskilwa marks 150th year for Lone Tree Schoolhouse]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/EtvI33-JX8yq9u2QKOZdKx1rIyE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PVP3YJFINJHLPEXXEGTIVRK4GA.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lone Tree schoolhouse, rural Tiskilwa, will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/12/mcnabb-library-announces-june-programming/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T11:00:08.638Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T11:00:08.638Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[McNabb library announces June programming]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/iqdUrv0vtgNA2YYWpbNYdG9rp7M=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IPOZWDCNCRBUNMQG5VVPQZAIQI.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Putnam County Public Library District’s McNabb branch announced its remaining June programs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/12/ottawa-american-legions-arrl-field-day-begins-june-27-in-earlville/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T11:00:09.497Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T11:00:09.497Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ottawa American Legion’s ARRL Field Day begins June 27 in Earlville]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[la salle county il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/vt7EWD-DhiR1Abnvz1uB9O_7srQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/YQU7RGIZRVXQZW7MXWBJGSC4DM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Ottawa American Legion Post 33’s Amateur Radio Club W9TAL will hold an ARRL Field Day for amateur radio operators from 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Chief Shabbona County Park. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/12/free-fishing-clinic-teaches-families-river-skills-at-starved-rock-state-park/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T11:00:09.534Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T11:00:09.534Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Free fishing clinic teaches families river skills at Starved Rock State Park]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/TUH5dIRaOS3x095LXXzgLcKClX8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XBBT6SIYGVNBRO5O6KO7325TMU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A “Casting Memories” family fishing clinic will be at 9 a.m. Sunday, June 28, at Starved Rock State Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/06/12/mural-underway-at-rochelles-new-pocket-park-will-honor-racf-founder-carmichael/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T11:00:04.774Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T11:00:04.774Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mural underway at Rochelle’s new pocket park, will honor RACF founder Carmichael]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/D6MXJR7AtBt_d33GBh4QdSjCYB4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JRZPSAGVHRFJVME2GCAZJJCCKY.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The mural at the city of Rochelle's new pocket park at 517 W. Fourth Ave. is in honor of Rochelle Area Community Foundation Founder Leonard Carmichael.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/06/12/3-sauk-valley-area-students-make-illinois-wesleyans-spring-2026-deans-list/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T11:00:00.508Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T11:00:00.508Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3 Sauk Valley-area students make Illinois Wesleyan’s spring 2026 dean’s list]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/o7w40FCmJ8kKJS6XOnjA8P-n7Ek=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GC2PB347FJAYLA72GANM7PDHDE.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Education News from Shaw Local News Network]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/06/12/rochelle-american-legion-post-meeting-spotlights-d-day/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T11:00:03.574Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T11:00:03.574Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rochelle American Legion Post meeting spotlights D-Day]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/r3UVGXaXx6JdbHxgWjHIM9qfVko=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NZLEU4NMAFGJDHTHVXTAACOEY4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A meeting of Rochelle’s American Legion Post 403 was held at the Petro Truck Stop on June 10. A presentation was made on the history of the 70th Tank Battalion on D-Day Normandy in 1944. Attending that meeting were Jose Huerta, junior vice commander, (from left); Eric Welles, finance officer; Gary Tarvestad, sergeant at arms; Steve Korth, adjutant; Chuck Roberts, commander and speaker; Russ Henson, senior vice commander; Paul Bearrows, chaplain; and John Gruben, youth activities officer.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/12/utica-fire-department-car-show-will-be-saturday-june-27/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T11:00:02.595Z</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>2026-06-12T11:00:02.595Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Utica Fire Department Car Show will be Saturday, June 27]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/MS7JdiZqJ3zXWHcZZ39NQkbxL1Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NZDCGJN5OVA5HPFPR7I2PBYHRA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Utica Fire Department Car Show will be 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June 27.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/06/12/riverfront-commission-co-chair-sterlings-northwestern-steel-and-wire-park-will-be-enjoyed-for-years-to-come/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T11:00:04.491Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T11:00:04.491Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Riverfront Commission co-chair: Sterling’s Northwestern Steel and Wire Park will be enjoyed for years to come]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dtu-_LmYQyxM6aBxklitMoOOkYo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/U7PB4DGMBJFFJCQ5K5FKPLYIJU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kids keep cool at the splash pad at Northwestern Steel and Wire Park on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Sterling. A ribbon cutting for the park will begin at 11 a.m. June 13.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/06/12/sycamore-home-used-in-online-scam-says-group-brokering-the-property/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T10:00:04.651Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T10:00:04.651Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sycamore home used in online scam, says group brokering the property]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/4xVaTH7Hi2Ozs__V7EAeqIkZni8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CVSFT4ZCQVBALHFLU52YYISWWI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Photos of a home located at 338 Terrace Drive in Sycamore, pictured June 11, 2026, were used in an attempted scam, according to Willow Real Estate.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/06/12/why-the-chicago-bears-offense-is-confident-at-the-end-of-mandatory-minicamp/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T10:00:08.154Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T10:00:08.154Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why the Chicago Bears offense is confident at the end of mandatory minicamp]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[chicago bears]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/W_UB38Cy6GDR-y-W8HHnDE9tHic=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IQFDUBCBGJD3RI5GW3OEYCEWSQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III runs on the field during the team's practice last month in Lake Forest.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/sponsored/2026/06/12/manus-dental-yorkville-10219692/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T05:19:55.885Z</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>2026-06-12T05:19:55.885Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wedding or Other Big Summer Events Coming Up? Dental Treatments to Consider in Advance]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/bjpiwWl_wY9jVXpZVLdg-si9xPg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PX7XVZ7XPFGQRL3RFHZ4QWYLDY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Manus Dental Yorkville - Wedding or Other Big Summer Events Coming Up? Dental Treatments to Consider in Advance]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/sponsored/2026/06/12/all-creatures-great-small-10081819/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T05:13:52.421Z</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>2026-06-12T05:13:52.421Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Vacation-Ready Pets: A Summer Travel Safety Checklist for Dogs and Cats]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/MTpYQpW0MmSphSgw8OAK7SZRC0g=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/U3B7EMCBJJHENPX4QMBOYNNTTA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[All Creatures Great & Small - Vacation-Ready Pets: A Summer Travel Safety Checklist for Dogs and Cats]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/sponsored/2026/06/12/chris-heating-cooling-10211121/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T05:08:22.299Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T05:08:22.299Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Simple Ways to Keep Cooling Bills Lower This Summer]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/O3m7KP24E-hTn_y5ELsp7O84F3s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DIMHTFKMYVB5XKWC5QGBLUTOS4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chris Heating & Cooling - Simple Ways to Keep Cooling Bills Lower This Summer]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/sponsored/2026/06/12/joliet-catholic-academy-10084592/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T04:59:47.959Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T04:59:47.959Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet Catholic Academy Sends Off Class Of 2026 With Honors and Tradition]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/klZKno58kfQMOeNda7-1FEME-Aw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5FYZAN64BZDNDESW2AU4OTBTPA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joliet Catholic Academy Honors Class of 2025 Graduates]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/sponsored/2026/06/12/riverside-residence-10097657/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T04:51:58.362Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T04:51:58.362Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tips for Independent Seniors to Stay Safe in the Summer]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Y4MTpKPj1VTKY7bAM9QONmdsNhw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4G2KHSNVGJDJZNNGNVN3KEG7CY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverside Residence - Tips for Independent Seniors to Stay Safe in the Summer]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/sponsored/2026/06/12/jones-funeral-home-10124449/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T04:44:58.712Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T04:44:58.712Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Funeral Directors Help Families Navigate Difficult Decisions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/yUhD7IqKVFYALLBmQMFHrdMYxsI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6VDA6TBWCBBKFG5WU74R2B65QU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jones Funeral Home - How Funeral Directors Help Families Navigate Difficult Decisions]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/06/09/column-st-charles-park-district-invests-in-recreation-for-all-ages/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T03:00:01.707Z</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>2026-06-12T03:00:01.707Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Column: St. Charles Park District invests in recreation for all ages]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/1FixHgHmGFgtjbSkNIEJWuJmfvY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PBY7OAVA5ZC57HW2ZZ5PCGEG6A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shaw Local file photo – The St. Charles Park District is ready to open a new disc golf course, and a well-loved golf course has a new short-game opportunity as part of its commitment to recreation opportunities for all ages.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/06/11/tornado-touches-down-in-south-streator/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T02:23:16.121Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T02:23:16.121Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tornado touches down in south Streator]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[northern illinois weather]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/rHsacZW6QFd-qBAmli173R6Kgyw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZKVGE4CSBBE2FLAHEGXXBE5WVU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A tornado touched down Thursday afternoon near Streator. There were multiple vortices spotted. A tornado warning is in effect until 6:15 p.m.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/12/putnam-county-gets-some-early-preparation-for-state/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T02:13:44.99Z</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>2026-06-12T02:13:44.99Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Putnam County gets some early preparation for state ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/12h2zVX5q_e0PEwcIO07k8ZP07M=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/L46NFAPJAFA5BINMTR6D3J3AO4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Putnam County baseball team worked out at the Yard Goats indoor facility on Thursday in Champaign, thanks to former PC coach David Garcia, who formerly coached at Parkland College and now is at Southwestern Illinois.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/06/11/2-more-rounds-of-dangerous-storms-hitting-mchenry-county-thursday-some-cancellations-announced/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T01:17:27.236Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T01:17:27.236Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Flooding, outages reported in latest round of strong storms to hit McHenry County]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/7MbngoZ3iQPHZYQnuLS_1RAcO3A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VZFC7N4ICFACBCZPFBIYWO434M.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Northern Illinois faces a risk of tornadoes Thursday, June 11, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/06/12/96-miles-of-roadway-in-st-charles-will-be-improved-from-june-to-late-november/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T01:04:00.361Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T01:04:00.361Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[9.6 miles of roadway in St. Charles will be improved from June to late November]]></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/d1g0AaqFfkYj05Qghx3rXB0IE7w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/F7H3VJR7QRFOPCBKJZDCNM2VBA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(file photo) The city of St. Charles' 2026 Roadway Resurfacing Project is expected to last from June through late November.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/06/12/vinyl-returns-to-downtown-oswego-as-new-record-store-opens/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T00:32:56.403Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T00:32:56.403Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Vinyl returns to downtown Oswego as new record store opens]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[oswego,oswego il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Z6E-uXd5Sf69ktAIBij9i3JpH-A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QLITVMHXV5H5ZFMLNDJZYDDLBQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mike Ramirez recently opened Needle ‘N Groove Records at 17 Jefferson St. in downtown Oswego, directly across the street from the Oswego Public Library.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/06/10/halls-braden-curran-takes-one-last-football-stop-before-augustana-baseball/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T00:06:22.506Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T00:06:22.506Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hall’s Braden Curran takes one last football stop before Augustana baseball  ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/1JZAnh23Hx5MrQdHAoNimbBSThA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/3NZJOF3GERDBJL5RO33VFAI7J4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hall's Braden Curran runs the ball against Rockridge last season. He will play in the 52nd Annual Shrine All-Star Football game on Saturday, June 20 at Tucci Stadium on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/internal-ai-feed/2026/06/11/herald-news-area-softball-players-highlight-several-all-conference-teams/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T23:45:42.279Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T23:45:42.279Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Herald-News area softball players highlight several all-conference teams]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/X4_wF-UN_SjTKQFHkkugGm-mQ9o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SX3PNZN7NFHZRCKLTEGD66HPVM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lincoln-Way West's Abby Brueggmann winds up for a pitch in the Class 4A state championship game against Mundelein.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/06/11/questions-left-unanswered-on-extension-request-for-yorkvilles-project-cardinal-data-center/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T23:35:38.664Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T23:35:38.664Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Questions left unanswered on extension request for Yorkville’s Project Cardinal data center]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Yorkville,Yorkville City Council,yorkville il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ZxPR5o0ITi5TBuj5jIopr9dUj1A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KSBICD4J5FHYXHT7PGEFZR5ECQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(file photo) Yorkville Mayor John Purcell (left) and City Administrator Bart Olson (far right) address the City Council.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/06/11/storms-slam-kane-county-route-38-in-geneva-shut-down-by-flooding-2-more-rounds-on-way/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T23:32:46.079Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T23:32:46.079Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Storms slam Kane County 2nd day in row; severe thunderstorm warning in place Thursday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/7SJagH9XSyhFuXY0zWHVPb4WIO4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KG64UEZG5BAQ3A5SVYFWIR5UAE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The region of northern Illinois that is most at risk for tornado activity on Thursday, June 11, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/06/11/severe-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-mchenry-ogle-dekalb-winnebago-boone-counties/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T23:22:08.374Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T23:22:08.374Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for McHenry, Ogle, DeKalb, Kane, Winnebago, Boone counties]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[northern illinois weather]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/rHsacZW6QFd-qBAmli173R6Kgyw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZKVGE4CSBBE2FLAHEGXXBE5WVU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A funnel cloud was seen in Thursday afternoon near Streator.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/06/11/whiteside-county-property-transfers-for-june-1-to-5-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T23:00:03.252Z</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>2026-06-11T23:00:03.252Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Whiteside County property transfers for June 1 to 5, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/a2rK6hmZ9gc8Ppl27Ho7rQewJ2w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4FP4QEVXEFDXRH6HUNOTMRWS4I.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Property transfers]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/06/11/dixon-pride-festival-returns-to-page-park-on-june-13/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T23:00:02.004Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T23:00:02.004Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dixon Pride Festival returns to Page Park on June 13]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/1TTqgTLT5U9WNUrEfgFPB_60oJQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KPNYSJMUIVAGHB3MEB7BEXMCAI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE: Chris Shern, front man for Invisible Cartoons, snaps a selfie with fans after their set Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Pride Fest in Dixon.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/06/11/summer-reading-program-at-the-flagg-rochelle-public-library-underway/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T23:00:01.29Z</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>2026-06-11T23:00:01.29Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Summer reading program at the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library underway]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/whNa-WnInufROOCjsi_A8TN_U4I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/74J3TTOHDZBT7JKHDAFYJ5225M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A slime lab was recently held as part of the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library's 2026 summer reading program.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/06/11/hillcrests-hemstock-road-bridge-repair-in-preliminary-stages/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T23:00:00.936Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T23:00:00.936Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hillcrest’s Hemstock Road bridge repair in preliminary stages]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ev9hdMqCDcksJxqzDy3VNIhDglA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/X4B6X3IYNNHK3NLQGQD2M65HGU.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hillcrest Village Trustees Keith Wittenauer (left) and William Peska participate in a meeting Wednesday, June 10, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/11/iv-alzheimers-support-group-to-meet-june-15-in-peru-library/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T23:00:02.802Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T23:00:02.802Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[IV Alzheimer’s Support Group to meet June 15 in Peru library]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[la salle county il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dFuGvb4bClZw5-Z_k4YdLulRgHY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZNWRUMEKQVDVXPODM6GE456WA4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, June 15 in Peru Public Library.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/11/kalmmd-petals-presents-opens-in-downtown-mendota/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T23:00:02.882Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T23:00:02.882Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kalmmd Petals & Presents opens in downtown Mendota]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/MbY6iv8YcGfHVA2ZOl4nOPwnNyU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZSPTOVYIEFGU5OH7Q77YSE23AU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Becky Phalen Pelka along with some of her family members as they open Kalmmd Petals & Presents for the first day of business on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at their location at 810 Washington St. in Mendota.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/11/more-adult-swim-options-added-at-veterans-memorial-pool/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T23:00:01.965Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T23:00:01.965Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[More adult swim options added at La Salle pool]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/NetGtBwq7tvfJbELtQRI5TubIjo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UJH3EVXYFFHMNC3HHPJ4VZBVOE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ayven Michael of Peru, slides down a slide into the water at Veterans Memorial Pool on Monday, June 17, 2024 in La Salle.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/11/capron-tree-named-land-institutes-june-tree-of-the-month/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T23:00:02.554Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T23:00:02.554Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Capron tree named land institute’s June Tree of the Month]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/YJWiNdsYZc3uUIbHzoCva2rzc8Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/Y32NREPATNHFLMQSF4YZJLLQJY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program's June Tree of the Month]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/11/more-than-34000-will-county-residents-remain-without-power-from-storms/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T22:56:18.128Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T22:56:18.128Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[More than 14,000 Will County residents remain without power from storms]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/uNNLPJ3jcLm4YaJVvyMiB_F_Mks=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7L2CPFUMT5GZ5LDYDRLE4SHFLU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A ComEd truck is on Essington Road in Joliet on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, after an intense storm swept through Joliet and northern Will County, causing widespread damage.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/bears/2026/06/11/chicago-bears-minicamp-report-caleb-williams-offense-no-longer-drowning-heading-into-break/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T22:51:59.452Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T22:51:59.452Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chicago Bears minicamp report: Caleb Williams, offense no longer drowning heading into break]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[chicago bears]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Ovb95daZ6fk7YA_cOTn73aMmG9Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NSIMN73QJNBQJOTCNGYRHJKIL4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams works on the field during the team's practice in Lake Forest on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/26/prophetstown-library-to-offer-pen-pal-club/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T22:50:56.525Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T22:50:56.525Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prophetstown library offers UNO tournaments, School of Rock sessions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/63TvTAClV-a3x4rDCdIQ3xOVIO4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/C6FOXWZ7SBH6VIG4J4FC7BLHGQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library is located at 209 W. Third St. in Prophetstown.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/11/jackson-street-bridge-in-joliet-will-be-down-to-one-lane-westbound-starting-friday/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T22:45:00.328Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T22:45:00.328Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jackson Street bridge in Joliet will be down to one lane westbound starting Friday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/mnLieTghYyok634Wq_XIxLLqXO8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/3UIWM4OH2ZBIXMGJ7CRTZYZW5U.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Jackson Street bridge crosses the Des Plaines River in downtown Joliet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/11/historic-steeple-at-joliets-university-of-st-francis-toppled-by-storms/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T22:41:27.44Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T22:41:27.44Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Historic steeple at Joliet’s University of St. Francis toppled by storms]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/XSUGhV77tw6_QzM_qRrP6KgeCso=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/D56KPS64BRGQTAXTG5NDOFWH6I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The steeple on the historic Motherhouse at University of St. Francis in Joliet was toppled in the storms on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/06/11/mchenry-home-damage-in-garage-fire/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T22:31:16.492Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T22:31:16.492Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[McHenry home damage in garage fire]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[McHenry,mchenry il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/30yLBNH1dHxIC6ff5yshQQNUSGs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UKGBOPVXLZDFPPFMY3ASFU2NZQ.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/06/11/bradley-boulevard-set-for-35m-streetscape-project/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T22:00:01.737Z</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>2026-06-11T22:00:01.737Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bradley Boulevard set for $3.5M streetscape project]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Lr3roDOb38e-_HMA3w9-oo0_6dE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/L7ASMPRAOFBLNB3SBDGR33EGLU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The sidewalk ends along Bradley Boulevard near Armour Road in Bradley. A $3.51 million streetscape upgrade is set for the approximate 1-mile stretch of Bradley Boulevard between Armour Road and East North Street.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/06/02/celebrate-national-candy-month-with-these-sweet-spots-in-northern-illinois/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T21:10:44.806Z</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>2026-06-11T21:10:44.806Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Celebrate National Candy Month with these sweet spots in northern Illinois]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/NutfBsrtH1bwvC9dcrvHg1FY4R4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BU37IEUS65GOJLJMIRKDCSW4WU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hand-crafted chocolates and candies at The Chocolate Shoppe, located on U.S. Route 34 in Plano.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/11/joliet-to-close-section-of-clinton-street-on-friday/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T21:00:00.816Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T21:00:00.816Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet to close section of Clinton Street on Friday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/hOdSPvvHkwSC4voeoyBtphFY0es=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QPW74A5LDZF7HHWGW6LDRFIXXE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Clinton Street between Chicago Street and the exit of the Scott Street parking deck in Joliet will be closed from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/06/11/midsummer-wine-walk-set-for-june-20-in-crystal-lake/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T20:30:00.641Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T20:30:00.641Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Midsummer Wine Walk set for June 20 in Crystal Lake ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/-C03e5sLYawPS3HfQ5bNzTq9_88=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/AN276EHDTREDRIY2PSSFAUBV5A.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ottawa Food and Wine Festival will host samplings of popular wines, local food demos and free live music - this Saturday.

Photo provided by Ottawa Downtown Association]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/wheels/2026/06/11/classic-wheels-spotlight-1965-kaiser-jeep/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T20:12:18.301Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T20:12:18.301Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Classic Wheels Spotlight: 1965 Kaiser Jeep]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/YKx65qRQYnlJR-ZpP61pgK7h2HA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TS5MQW7R2ZF5PO6SV53VMUBGRE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Photos by Rudy Host, Jr. - 1965 Kaiser Jeep  with Owner Rich Mix, Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/11/bolingbrook-native-davion-thompson-commits-to-arkansas-for-mens-basketball/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T20:10:38.252Z</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>2026-06-11T20:10:38.252Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bolingbrook native Davion Thompson commits to Arkansas for men’s basketball]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois high school boys basketball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/LP_QmulpdhWeqyxCRIdCMATvBSY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7ML632HAZNDBXCR35SALVPONHI.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bolingbrook's Davion Thompson (3) shoots a free throw during their When Sides Collide Shootout basketball tournament matchup between Warren at Bolingbrook. Jan 25, 2025 in Lisle.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/06/11/senior-health-and-wellness-fair-is-friday-in-mchenry/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T20:02:56.709Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T20:02:56.709Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Senior Health and Wellness Fair is Friday in McHenry]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/hzbTwZZr-nNyVRkHakpIXmICQG0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XUNA4IHCYNDRXEEW4T34VN7VFU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Senior Services Associates of Yorkville will host a casino outing from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, to the Hard Rock Casino, at 7801 E. State St., in Rockford.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/10/suburban-facing-charges-connected-to-dui-crash-near-sheridan-that-injured-two/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T20:01:20.222Z</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>2026-06-11T20:01:20.222Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Suburban facing charges connected to DUI crash near Sheridan that injured two]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/1mMB3TzNQlFfqmRt2VBZhZ-9DEE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WJJZ66DHVRE2JHOUC4KSTUALPY.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cristian F. Callejas Aguilar]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/11/remembering-our-fallen-ceremony-in-joliet-delayed-a-day/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T19:59:06.172Z</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>2026-06-11T19:59:06.172Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Remembering Our Fallen’ ceremony in Joliet delayed a day ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/zpXJrTDZceHFXwSAhz5M6tvWdqI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WPETSZNB6FEE5NROHGNMTRDEIY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The City Square in downtown Joliet seen on May 22, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/09/romeoville-exceeds-its-goal-of-100-monarch-stations/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T19:52:03.778Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T19:52:03.778Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Romeoville exceeds its goal of 100 monarch stations]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/NkY9PADXH69iXZbHmVHP81HDUNg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PIY4GGATUBDK3JNHLMRH5W6QUI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Village of Romeoville now has over 100 certified monarch waystations in the community, providing a place for butterflies to rest, refuel and breed as they migrate to Mexico for the winter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/06/11/crystal-lake-south-boasts-abundance-of-leadership-big-game-experience/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T19:38:48.46Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T19:38:48.46Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Crystal Lake South boasts abundance of leadership, big-game experience]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/vsFEZhivV7gyM-PnqgdH9f5CdPU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PZUJDUACFZEIXNHG2DXT2IPICY.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Crystal Lake South shortstop Carson Trivellini slides toward second base to field the ball during the Class 3A Schaumburg Supersectional against Fenwick on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Wintrust Field in Schaumburg. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/06/10/minnesota-based-gig-worker-platform-laying-off-nearly-1400-illinois-workers/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T19:36:16.397Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T19:36:16.397Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Minnesota-based gig worker platform laying off almost 1,400 Illinois workers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/KlvetVLX5VqS-BZl-6m6eA87nXI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JTOHHJHU2RIRDOTKXIXFT5CONA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ideal US Talent Systems Worker OpCo LLC’s mass layoffs will affect its temporary workers in multiple counties, mainly Cook, but also Kane, Kendall, McHenry  and Will counties, according to Illinois WARN. Ideal is a technology-driven platform, where workers use their smartphones to find on-demand shift work, often getting paid the same day they work through the app, according to the Ideal website.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/06/11/kanelands-grace-brunscheen-takes-her-game-to-the-post/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T19:31:05.565Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T19:31:05.565Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kaneland’s Grace Brunscheen takes her game to the post during summer basketball workouts]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois high school girls basketball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/tclXfNKVCNaYeb7Q2PGZRzC_-ZU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MQPPUDXY2NEXPML7MZ2PLTIYHE.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kaneland’s Grace Brunscheen looks to score around a defender Monday, June 8, 2026, during their game against Auburn in the DeKalb summer league.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/06/10/multiple-fire-districts-respond-to-fire-at-waste-services-plant-in-unincorporated-plainfield/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T19:30:16.586Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T19:30:16.586Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Multiple fire districts respond to fire at waste services plant in unincorporated Plainfield]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/HZgZPib80bxIcmFYAPnuLeDu9lg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/652CWXKMIZHKJLI3IWBFVQMCZQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oswego Fire Protection District fire truck]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/06/11/more-severe-weather-on-its-way-thursday-for-northern-illinois-with-hail-tornado-threats/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T19:25:01.418Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T19:25:01.418Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Northern Illinois placed under tornado watch until 9 p.m. Thursday]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[northern illinois weather]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/KpJEfTKR6eFxEsz75hSnIJbAEZY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/YV2ZV5JQVBBHNMXBYWKPWHRVDY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The National Weather Service outlines the threat levels of severe weather for northern Illinois on Thursday, June 11, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/06/11/roll-call-clicks-and-confrontation-are-the-real-goal-of-first-amendment-auditors/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T19:20:52.688Z</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>2026-06-11T19:20:52.688Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Roll Call. Clicks and confrontation are the real goal of First Amendment auditors]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/fVO-XcQpWlu1bYv1v5VVDATYQiI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/HA2BSLR4OJAGRG75JLIOWXMMPI.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/11/storms-leave-thousands-without-power-across-illinois-valley/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T19:15:25.479Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T19:15:25.479Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Storms leave thousands without power across Illinois Valley]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/bHEASK9AlCkU96-D2P56MUkExh0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JGHJ4AZPLFCETO5AXKCBPHOFAI.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Streator Fire Department truck prevents traffic from driving through the downed power lines on Second Street near Bridge Street in Streator on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/06/11/woodstock-pridefest-co-grand-marshal-returns-after-near-death-experience-at-last-years-event/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T19:13:45.604Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T19:13:45.604Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Woodstock PrideFest co-grand marshal returns after near-death experience at last year’s event]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[woodstock,woodstock il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ErTassowNiXnT_tsjKJT_Gy8ne8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/AOMCMN4RKNA33NGKN6JD57PNXA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Grand Marshal Joe Weyland waves during the Woodstock PrideFest parade June 15, 2025. 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The podcast launches Thursday, June 11.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/06/11/sweet-tuxedo-cat-aims-to-bring-joy-to-forever-family/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T18:56:07.065Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T18:56:07.065Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sweet tuxedo cat aims to bring joy to forever family]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/MVt0eocd28dIP7JSkEYtUHfth5M=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2G5NWHXE5NBVHPHBXCHDW4BJGU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pooka is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for June 11, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/06/11/become-a-bone-marrow-donor-to-help-someone-have-chance-of-survival/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T18:55:34.84Z</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>2026-06-11T18:55:34.84Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Become a bone marrow donor to help someone have chance of survival]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/06/11/antioch-earns-national-recognition/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T18:55:15.265Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T18:55:15.265Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Antioch earns national recognition]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/u09xwkbg8nFvrczViyGasaLJLcE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/W6LBJFFRLVADVEWPS3N6675D2Q.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Antioch Village Hall]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/06/11/celebrate-lake-county-4h-at-the-2026-fair/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T18:55:02.931Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T18:55:02.931Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Celebrate Lake County 4‑H at the 2026 Fair]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Op3eQfIG_qnJjyFqKbWodGnshU0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZUCP2OZ65ZDE3PLODBV6BIFGUQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In this file photo, Evette Lamps, 8, of Gurnee, and Audrey Jachyn, 7, of Grayslake, both with the Millburn Clovers 4-H Club, feed some goats during the Lake County Fair on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/06/11/lake-county-forest-preserves-to-mark-americas-250th-anniversary/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T18:54:30.118Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T18:54:30.118Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lake County Forest Preserves to mark America’s 250th anniversary]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/cp2CPBWib0gsJuJVSd-aqMYdTwc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PKFEWUKTWJFJ7MAWQYWDGRRBZQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This Civil War-era American flag will be on display in "Pursuit of Happiness: Many Journeys, One Community" special exhibition, opening June 27 at the Dunn Museum.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/06/11/taps-column-burials-at-fort-sheridan-national-cemetery/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T18:54:03.092Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T18:54:03.092Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Taps column: Burials at Fort Sheridan National Cemetery]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/mOEl8Z_ngNB0mIGSoqfKVdoLmB0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WQUELP5OABN6JHB57CE6IFVYUE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Herscher American Legion - flags]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/06/11/lake-county-sheriff-releases-safety-campaign-results/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T18:53:42.939Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T18:53:42.939Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lake County Sheriff releases safety campaign results]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/06/11/after-first-week-of-sycamore-camp-new-coach-rob-stover-proves-continuity-with-joe-ryans-22-year-tenure/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T18:53:40.245Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T18:53:40.245Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[After first week of Sycamore camp, new coach Rob Stover proves continuity with Joe Ryan’s 22-year tenure]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/qg9fKhEnT-CKfaJxgVU0amD9LAg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MQICNDIJZNG63LGINLFZ6NHKWM.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New Sycamore football head coach Rob Stover gives instruction Tuesday, June 11, 2026, during the Sycamore football summer camp at Sycamore High School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/06/11/lake-county-seeks-residents-for-ethics-commission/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T18:53:06.932Z</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>2026-06-11T18:53:06.932Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lake County seeks residents for Ethics Commission]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/06/11/lake-county-250-event-planned-june-13-in-lake-zurich/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T18:52:54.749Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T18:52:54.749Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lake County 250 event planned June 13 in Lake Zurich]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/10/stranded-kitten-finds-care-and-forever-home-at-silver-cross-hospitals-er-in-new-lenox/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T18:50:26.953Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T18:50:26.953Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stranded outside, kitten finds care and forever home at Silver Cross Hospital’s ER in New Lenox]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/aLn2gYsLudINP5lvLBsxu6WL46k=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XV2QTVTX2JFBXOME47APU4H2EY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Silver Bells, a 6-week-old kitten, was found stranded and brought to the Emergency Department at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox on June 8, 2026. She has now found her forever home with Silver Cross Service Ambassador Dan Pennick.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/11/plainfield-township-man-pleads-guilty-to-2019-drug-induced-homicide/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T18:41:22.326Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T18:41:22.326Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Plainfield Township man pleads guilty to 2019 drug-induced homicide]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/lODyh_nSEk5OHqplcxdvpBM3hpE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/AYF3BVUKFVGPLLSPLE6BEAPBEI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dakota Smith]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/news/local/2026/06/11/kankakee-county-strawberry-jazz-fest-returns-sunday/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T18:39:11.686Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T18:39:11.686Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kankakee County Strawberry Jazz Fest returns Sunday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/yUStkehdi2CzbyOubn3vZTp5JvE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GMWBSOFRRREPPD72QTX4LNUS7I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Misti Kohl sings with Jazz Time Big Band during the Strawberry Jazz Fest at Northfield Square Mall in Bradley on Sunday, June 1, 2025. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/06/11/oswegos-dontrell-young-a-seven-time-state-track-medalist-commits-to-iowa-state-for-football/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-11T18:38:25.213Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-11T18:38:25.213Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oswego’s Dontrell Young, a seven-time state track medalist, commits to Iowa State for football]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/bH49Vb3c7j8XtMlyT2y2Kugz4yo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6MLHAZM2YRG65PGDOLV7RI5HPU.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oswego's Dontrell Young drops back into coverage during the Kaneland 7 on 7 football tournament in Maple Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>