<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/22/i-80-ramp-closures-at-chicago-street-in-joliet-begin-friday/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T12:00:02.667Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T12:00:02.667Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[I-80 ramp closures at Chicago Street in Joliet begin Friday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/DEQQD3E_XmDlJM9Bs4NQoFZostk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/3KVO56FCYPMJOSOWNF4QT5KXAA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Illinois Department of Transportation will be closing ramps for the rebuilding of the interchange at Interstate 80 and Chicago Street in Joliet beginning on Friday, April 24, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/24/dekalb-county-history-center-to-be-new-host-for-sycamore-farmers-market/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T12:00:04.06Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T12:00:04.06Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DeKalb County History Center to be new host for Sycamore farmers market]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0A5QnjtHViyVM0-uKSzpwg9xAsQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/V3WSOEYVNZFJLBJLAUXEYSX2XA.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shaw Local 2025 file photo – The DeKalb County History Center recently announced it will serve as the new Sycamore Farmers Market host beginning with the 2026 season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/24/mchenry-boys-huntley-girls-win-mchenry-county-meet-titles/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T11:00:23.502Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T11:00:23.502Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[McHenry boys, Huntley girls win McHenry County Meet titles]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/As9L4-ZunGEfBEZgFZdd5K8-Ik0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JJGIVYFMMJGSNJMXPKFDBVHVYU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[McHenry’s Myles Wagner (left) and Nate Martin finish together in the 3,200-meter run Thursday, April 23, 2026, during the McHenry County Track and Field Meet at McCracken Field in McHenry. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/24/who-the-chicago-bears-could-select-in-the-second-round-of-the-2026-nfl-draft/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T11:00:08.62Z</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>2026-04-24T11:00:08.62Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Who the Chicago Bears could select in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[chicago bears]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/jaJN436oCzddAfzrtti6UsIvxWE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CBSSREEJ2FBK7E24CB5OJKLWGE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Illinois defensive end Gabe Jacas in action against Washington last season in Seattle. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/24/sale-closed-in-oswego-440000-for-a-three-bedroom-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T11:00:07.868Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T11:00:07.868Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sale closed in Oswego: $440,000 for a three-bedroom home]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Cd4iOWJgMTFLrNxtZS457MWjyMw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/HJLWLH7TEZN7JOXUWAXQ65MHVM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/24/residential-home-in-crystal-lake-goes-for-615000/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T11:00:08.635Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T11:00:08.635Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Residential home in Crystal Lake goes for $615,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/X7q8ionzjYPCMGU2FoaArKB7Nwo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/Q2WWNOIC65M63KVYY4O6ZC7XZU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/04/24/hometown-hero-banners-make-their-debut-in-downtown-oregon/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T11:00:00.91Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T11:00:00.91Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hometown Hero banners make their debut in downtown Oregon]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/fNe6dkDosPi-jnB281j2qHZEQwQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CILBLI77KRFQJFV6HPK7CS4G5U.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oregon Public Works employee Josh Pickering adjusts the first veteran banner featuring Lee Ossmann on a city light pole in downtown Oregon on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Ossmann served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and is an active member of Oregon VFW Post No. 8739.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/04/24/flagg-township-museum-to-turn-on-historic-1915-iron-fountain-at-may-2-event/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T11:00:00.77Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T11:00:00.77Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Flagg Township Museum to turn on historic 1915 iron fountain May 2]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/MnPKL_evGB_4XxAOHc9p7LQXGZc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/FARZUVBFUFECRPU3X62FSIJGE4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The community is invited to the official, seasonal “turning on” of the historic 1915 iron fountain at the Flagg Township Museum at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/24/millie-sterling-police-departments-comfort-dog-gets-her-day-in-council/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T11:00:03.66Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T11:00:03.66Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Millie, Sterling Police Department’s comfort dog, gets her day in council]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/PlXkpY2lgiY5iUwQk4CQcnQ5qXE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/C3BJAXAWQNEPPKXO6P7FJQGZRQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Millie, the Sterling Police Department’s comfort dog, and her handler, Community Service Officer Mary Toth (right), were recognized by Sterling Mayor Diana Merdian (left) and the Sterling City Council on Monday for the work they do and the comfort they provide.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/24/cledys-house-of-hope-womens-sober-living-home-meeting-is-may-13/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T11:00:03.253Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T11:00:03.253Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cledy’s House of Hope women’s sober living home meeting is May 13]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/nicHC5uG_W1Z7Q7pJXKCbeleaWk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TG4GRMSGUNDUNLDPFX2DJQA7OE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cledy's House of Hope, a women's sober living facility, is located at 430 Martin Road, Rock Falls.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/24/river-valley-wind-ensemble-brings-spring-concert-to-bradley-bourbonnais/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T10:35:00.359Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T10:35:00.359Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[River Valley Wind Ensemble brings spring concert to Bradley-Bourbonnais]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/P8lhD7QDeM-O8K6HtEpuEvJIP0o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JVSKI53JQFDBTBEOPNMMQGR2ZY.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The River Valley Wind Ensemble, Choral Ensemble of the River Valley Music Corporation.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/2026/04/24/grundy-county-redoes-bids-for-seal-coating-project-amid-dispute/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T10:15:00.652Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T10:15:00.652Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Grundy County redoes bids for seal coating project amid dispute]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/aGS9uky7K4_XFd6ZdyPw3PX-P9s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TMHGLWJSUBBEVBUQWSW32ESK7I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, but other closures will remain over the holiday weekend.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/24/transfer-ean-hamric-trying-to-push-brady-davidson-jalen-macon-for-niu-starting-qb-job/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T10:00:04.598Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T10:00:04.598Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Transfer Ean Hamric trying to push Brady Davidson, Jalen Macon for NIU starting QB job]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[niu huskies football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/FYzw0-A3Fk7P0xKbNN-987BOAPc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NVWB5SI2PFCABOCEF4OWNL3ABA.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Northern Illinois University quarterback Ean Hamric throws a pass Tuesday, April 14, 2026, during a drill at spring practice in Huskie Stadium at NIU in DeKalb.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/24/mchenry-johnsburg-student-athletes-earn-eagle-scout-status/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T10:00:05.088Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T10:00:05.088Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[McHenry, Johnsburg student-athletes earn Eagle Scout status ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois high school boys basketball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/RROMyzZikdPLvol1YKHQ1FzUONI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/67FPQ224BBDQHDSRTY3C7TPGPE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Johnsburg junior Josh Kaunas (from left), McHenry senior Blake Denovo and McHenry senior Myles Wagner pose for a picture Sunday, April 19, 2026, before being awarded their Eagle Scout rank at the McHenry Township Center in McHenry.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/24/dixon-takes-advantage-of-walks-errors-in-16-6-bnc-win-at-oregon/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T07:44:38.119Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T07:44:38.119Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dixon takes advantage of walks, errors in 16-6 BNC win at Oregon]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/gDCXECvL8IY1_1ARfxiRCgz74bw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OY6BJQ3OJJDYNPREKEMMOOPUPU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oregon’s Jackson Messenger jumps but can’t haul in the throw as Dixon’s Eli Kirchoff steals second Thursday, April 23, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/24/newmans-brenleigh-cook-has-walkoff-hit-in-9-8-win-thursdays-sauk-valley-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T05:46:11.338Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T05:46:11.338Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Newman’s Brenleigh Cook has walkoff hit in 9-8 win: Thursday’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 Roundup]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/04/24/willowbrook-baseball-wins-14th-straight-sweeps-downers-grove-south-thursdays-suburban-life-sports-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T04:56:12.66Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:56:12.66Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Willowbrook baseball wins 14th straight, sweeps Downers Grove South: Thursday’s Suburban Life sports roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/H_vY-nP1SLhEDM32jIBb2BZ2msQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CSUQPHCEXNCCHGTP5Z5HHZ2DRU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Willowbrook logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/04/24/plano-girls-track-wins-field-of-dreams-invite-thursdays-record-newspapers-sports-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T04:51:08.315Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:51:08.315Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Plano girls track wins Field of Dreams Invite: Thursday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/R8NR6GwXbMBRA_ncAQOMQWK4oaA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2YOBJBYLNJAIHILIB6ZGDR42GM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Plano logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/high-school-sports/2026/04/24/esten-oteros-2-hrs-power-mendota-baseball-to-win-thursdays-newstribune-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T04:32:46.035Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:32:46.035Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Esten Otero’s 2 HRs power Mendota baseball to win: Thursday’s NewsTribune roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/6oY074sJTSmuome3B0O1IFqhxTk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/X3RLD66XVNFGNIK2SQULN3FL5A.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mendota logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/bears/2026/04/24/chicago-bears-select-oregon-safety-dillon-thieneman-with-no-25-pick/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T04:16:52.555Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:16:52.555Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chicago Bears select Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with No. 25 pick]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[chicago bears]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/m7lhcGHooVeQnS4a3siP4p-A34E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/RIQFOCD5AJCE5EOZWXNJOUBY4Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oregon defensive back Dillon Thieneman (31) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers last season in Piscataway, New Jersey.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/24/grant-dose-helps-marquette-top-henry-senachwine-stay-unbeaten-the-times-thursday-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T04:04:48.178Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:04:48.178Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Grant Dose helps Marquette top Henry-Senachwine, stay unbeaten: The Times Thursday Roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/lStMDMQWeduqAZm0RnUX6AxB_GY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SVNRSIWWMFHZTCIM5KCQVZCVUM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marquette's Grant Dose]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/24/coal-city-beats-bradley-in-baseball-the-herald-news-thursday-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T03:56:26.219Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:56:26.219Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Coal City beats Bradley in baseball: The Herald-News Thursday Roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/pMuizEE4hbHAETPL2P8TdrxqqW8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/M2JSO5RP2VELBCDL6R2BCBVWIM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Coal City 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Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/24/kaleah-jacksons-10-rbis-pace-kankakees-32-run-explosion-thursdays-daily-journal-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T03:18:33.452Z</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>2026-04-24T03:18:33.452Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[KaLeah Jackson’s 10 RBIs pace Kankakee’s 32-run explosion: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Uq-C0R0ayqg7umdVE5cDR_srios=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TY3BHTXVM5FC5FAFDGYXNBSBUY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kankakee School District 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The PYFL is rallying in support of the Comers with fundraisers and seeking donations.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/24/kennedy-kane-ottawa-softball-shut-down-streator-after-leadoff-homer/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T02:05:16.001Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:05:16.001Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kennedy Kane, Ottawa softball shut down Streator after leadoff homer]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/6z6DJz2_IRldUHQ3LuZScG8vKj4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JHJ76OWRCNDMBID5RXRRFKYFLM.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kennedy Kane]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/24/almost-perfect-keegan-schwarting-gem-highlights-joliet-west-win-over-plainfield-south/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T01:54:13.185Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:54:13.185Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Almost perfect: Keegan Schwarting gem highlights Joliet West win over Plainfield South]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Y3kRlyC2tj668oeoShh0DuedcgM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KYF4X76PPVGNFI3FWCTHPBDUSM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joliet West's Brayden Myers (left) and Keegan Schwarting.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/24/kelsey-cuchra-marquette-stay-red-hot-in-tcc-win-over-henry-senachwine/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T01:44:15.993Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:44:15.993Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kelsey Cuchra, Marquette stay red hot in TCC win over Henry-Senachwine]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[softball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/BkOfV-CY2bjgYmIgSJX76rh3MWw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/S5CX6HWWY5AENL35HER4TZ5EQ4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marquette's Kelsey Cuchra scores a run as the ball arrives late to Henry-Senachwine catcher Addison Robbins on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at June Cross Field in Ottawa.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/24/herschers-gianni-jaime-fresh-of-100th-career-goal-scores-2-more-in-4-1-win-over-peotone/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T01:36:04.505Z</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>2026-04-24T01:36:04.505Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Herscher’s Gianni Jaime, fresh of 100th career goal, scores 2 more in 4-1 win over Peotone]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/rD96v2LWTtzabq8btp4rYyvws9U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4B6GHX3RSFFG7P4F3KZGBI36VY.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gianni Jaime]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/23/man-found-guilty-of-sexually-assaulting-child-in-dekalb-county-faces-30-120-years-in-prison/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T01:30:16.282Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:30:16.282Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man found guilty of sexually assaulting child in DeKalb County, faces 30-120 years in prison]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ta5rSsV1lpGaA0FqTBwl4WHqrkQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5L5J6GFG55CHJN247I7L244EAY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Andrew C. 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(Inset photo provided by DeKalb County Jail)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/24/ayva-hernandez-scores-four-goals-as-genoa-kingston-keeps-red-hot-season-alive-behind-youth-movement-up-top/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T01:29:42.422Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:29:42.422Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ayva Hernandez scores four goals as Genoa-Kingston keeps red-hot season alive behind youth movement up top]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois high school girls soccer]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/g3qcQizHQK9ewSto1_7PPEZUIP8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZHYPVDLHTFCGJCG3WMXDE23FUY.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Genoa-Kingston's Ayva Hernandez gets ready to shoot Thursday, April 23, 2026, during their game against North Boone at Genoa-Kingston High School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/24/illinois-valley-ymca-skate-park-to-be-reopened-after-joint-investment/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T00:21:44.54Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T00:21:44.54Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois Valley YMCA skate park to be reopened after joint investment]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/W6eSLC8bpl-PJouXNZ9kbqCyWw4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/E2SSUGIXQVCQVPHKP22WS6HDXA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Peru mayor Ken Kolowski speaks during the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce State of the Cities Luncheon on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Grand Bear Lodge at Starved Rock in Utica. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/24/streator-man-gets-20-years-for-predatory-criminal-sexual-assault/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T00:21:13.369Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T00:21:13.369Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Streator man gets 20 years for predatory criminal sexual assault ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/nOHnP91GeKqj6AQyxCDDFniiRjw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TKIHTQ35ERB5BLBU26O33JLQH4.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bernard W. Fairman III]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/11/lee-whiteside-ogle-county-students-named-to-augustana-colleges-fall-deans-list/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T23:53:29.111Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T23:53:29.111Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lee, Whiteside, Ogle students named to Augustana College’s fall 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/illinois-valley/2026/04/23/streator-lions-club-welcomes-new-member-plans-summer-events/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T23:12:28.063Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T23:12:28.063Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Streator Lions Club welcomes new member, plans summer events]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[la salle county il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/U1cJP533G2StGdltLh6uei5df2E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CEFVMCCVQJBSVFDCJ6CHLH735I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chix is located at the corner of Main and Everett streets in downtown Streator.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/23/fox-river-chain-o-lakes-crest-at-major-flood-stage-water-levels-expected-to-begin-slowly-falling/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T23:11:04.03Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T23:11:04.03Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fox River, Chain O’ Lakes crest at major flood stage; water levels expected to begin slowly falling]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/GkBe1OCwOgraP95yzzVTFqTkEN4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IGSTL36OFFB3JB62TKNCQICLRU.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A flooded River Road as flooding continues on the Fox River on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/23/four-bedroom-house-sells-for-385000-in-sycamore/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T23:00:04.372Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T23:00:04.372Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Four-bedroom house sells for $385,000 in Sycamore]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0Rmk8TWjwVbCP1BNmswkrfmFFsk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4SRSEKAZXZOYNDUJTRNDSE6MWU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/23/attorneys-tout-settlement-in-lockport-high-school-sexual-assault-lawsuit-but-district-205-denies-deal-reached/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T23:00:00.914Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T23:00:00.914Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Attorneys tout settlement in Lockport High School sexual assault lawsuit, but District 205 denies deal reached]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/YS6JoCOybz7wTT3fmeyAQ2w1DC0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CIO2GH6MBFE3FFSOSIYNHUFTTI.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lockport Township High School East Campus on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Lockport.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/23/dixons-major-development-near-i-88-nears-completion-tropical-smoothie-opens-7-brew-mcdonalds-in-pipeline/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T23:00:01.325Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T23:00:01.325Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dixon’s major development near I-88 nears completion, Tropical Smoothie opens, 7 Brew, McDonald’s in pipeline]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/1s2KS8SOH-qgPbxU-sqZGHroXWc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PYWZVHUL7VGXXB5JFVJQ2RPVZY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tropical Smoothie, which opened April 17, is the first business to open in the multi-tenant building that will also be the site of an OSF OnCall urgent care.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/23/mccombie-supports-states-suspension-of-deer-sharpshooting-program/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T23:00:02.792Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T23:00:02.792Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[McCombie supports state’s suspension of deer sharpshooting program]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/XEixVtb4_OcJEVm4WBR2uvqWf5M=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/3KUSKSPRLVEI5F2SUCKZNAV4OE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tony McCombie]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/2026/04/16/morris-womans-clubs-annual-superhero-5k-run-takes-place-saturday-april-25/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T23:00:03.454Z</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>2026-04-23T23:00:03.454Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Morris Woman’s Club’s annual Superhero 5K Run takes place Saturday, April 25]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/7Rx8hxOmz_zr2zSb01ckuNYA03Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BBUBZO3HKZD5XI6ZX4U2YF5BGE.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A child finishes his 5K run while amongst the other runners racing in both the 5K and 10K race Saturday, April 12.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/24/georgia-man-pleads-not-guilty-to-drug-charges-june-hearing-set/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T22:53:24.173Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T22:53:24.173Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia man pleads not guilty to drug charges; June hearing set]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/CIo94sI7keI4PSJ9_XHgLYilewc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SX4JH576FJBXJLNQZEP3OV5CYU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dennis L. Weaver]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/25/help-underway-to-clear-debris-trees-from-aroma-park/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T22:33:51.972Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T22:33:51.972Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Help underway to clear debris, trees from Aroma Park]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/3r4ZdURkIjhcZoDUKWNXkRY57hc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VTG3SWUYZZCFHCVPFBWPWFMHL4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Team Rubicon member Doc Kirk, a veteran of Mt. Pulaski, assists with debris removal in the Oakwoods subdivision in Aroma Township on March 19, 2026 following the March 10 tornado.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/23/truck-parked-in-new-lenox-driveway-destroyed-by-fire/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T22:32:15.182Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T22:32:15.182Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Truck parked in New Lenox driveway destroyed by fire  ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Kbl9hEE16MSvyFKzGx-8IZYp3kI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7X6SPIA2WRHQPACK6SFBNZQ6VM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New Lenox Fire Protection District crews put out a truck on fire in a residential driveway in the 1700 block of Tomahawk Ridge on Thursday, April 23, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/21/aroma-twp-sandbar-road-tornado-puts-some-on-the-move/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T22:28:23.118Z</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>2026-04-23T22:28:23.118Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aroma Twp. Sandbar Road tornado puts some on the move]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Bf3k_O05aCJO7VJSdnC5UK0fm4I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/U7HIMOOIUNAMNIL2KYZ2YTA54I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Near the summer home of Evanston residents Douglas Weber and Martha Plaza-Weber along South Sandbar Road in Aroma Township, their son-in-law Waldek Ziolkowski carries salvaged belongings from their demolished home a snow falls on March 16, 2026, following the March 10 tornado in Kankakee County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/23/30-million-in-federal-funds-proposed-for-20-local-projects-across-rep-underwoods-district/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T22:00:00.669Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T22:00:00.669Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[$30 million in federal funds proposed for 20 local projects across Rep. Underwood’s district ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Ld0eAaem7ExmO_IkwoXSReaMORA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LWPZO2EJLRBOJFTZNX4YJWTHXU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, welcomed dozens of constituents into her new DeKalb office, 2179 Sycamore Road, Unit 107, for an open house event on Jan. 17, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/23/trump-unveils-deal-with-regeneron-to-lower-drug-prices-as-part-of-most-favored-nation-initiative/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T21:49:51.078Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:49:51.078Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiative]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/L5XUMXzmTBofkE19ShbNCJSmUpQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4GTP5FKY2NHLXMDEJWC7KN3TQQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sierra Smith holds her son Travis, 2, during an event on health care affordability with President Donald Trump, and others, in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/23/single-family-home-in-algonquin-goes-for-500000/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T21:40:51.319Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:40:51.319Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Single-family home in Algonquin goes for $500,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/X-KQYVhgwfZVD9L8omWXka9OoUs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IT56IUKJ3ZMHJFB4CP5JKMY6EY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/23/lucas-burris-named-new-executive-director-of-illinois-valley-area-chamber-of-commerce/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T21:14:25.529Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:14:25.529Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lucas Burris named new executive director of Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/i6yGb_R8hPILn7_00lF5GWOmDlU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6GATWSW3GJHJPACIJXIUYNNLEQ.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lucas Burris has been appointed executive director of the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, the organization announced Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/23/sale-closed-in-joliet-375000-for-a-single-family-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T21:09:15.256Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:09:15.256Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sale closed in Joliet: $375,000 for a single-family home]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/I9OZD3PKyHmTB9BcFMTMQQ7KSOY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UBEE7XC25NJE7AOWREXC6XMCRI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/23/single-family-home-sells-for-610000-in-huntley/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T21:05:48.107Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:05:48.107Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Single-family home sells for $610,000 in Huntley]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/8xpZiz2ypzi83hCRnG_7j1i_IRM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UAWBZQNUZJPBFIUJWULW6LLKEA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/04/23/oswego-township-awards-community-grants-to-local-nonprofits/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T20:57:37.179Z</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>2026-04-23T20:57:37.179Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oswego Township awards community grants to local nonprofits ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/WlxX3AmtQ4sAtU4MZQOYsVLn4BU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TJT6QGLHUYVGZV24SIW3MB4SQI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oswego Township office location at 99 Boulder Hill Pass in the Boulder Hill subdivision.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/23/shorewood-channahon-plan-appeal-of-solar-farm-ruling-by-will-county-judge/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T20:50:01.468Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T20:50:01.468Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Shorewood, Channahon plan appeal of solar farm ruling by Will County judge ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/kwzPzK7TxWXbRiqRE_mi5pLH5ds=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/RYD7N6KRPZHNNDIFHTI57HSSNA.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Channahon Mayor Missey Moorman Schumacher (left) and Shorewood Mayor Clarrence "CC" DeBold (right) listen to public comment at meeting of the Will County Board, which under court order reversed a previous decision to reject plans for six solar farms outside Channahon, Shorewood and other areas of Will County on April 16, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/03/18/here-are-will-countys-march-2026-primary-election-results/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T20:41:00.507Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T20:41:00.507Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here are Will County’s unofficial March 2026 primary election results]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/XeWPy2WW-SGVDfbVscMfokTwTz4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GZPGNEAWBRCI5F662HCBZZVMQA.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Campaign signs lines the sidewalk heading into the Will County building on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in Joliet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/23/bcr-softball-leaderboard/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T20:27:21.52Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T20:27:21.52Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BCR softball leaderboard ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/oCwfrgp9Sceljjecsoalw9GJML0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/74CUOZXCCJBHZM5ATDEI7C22HQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Princeton juniors Avah Oertel leads the area in all hitting categories with the exception of batting average, where she stands No. 2.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/23/four-bedroom-house-sells-for-205-million-in-la-grange/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T20:11:20.658Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T20:11:20.658Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Four-bedroom house sells for $2.05 million in La Grange]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/qW_2JOseqPZ3b0oqyf8JCuiUdXk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6FX4C4F6ZZMVTKFLNEAMVTTD3I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/23/lawmakers-eye-water-use-transparency-requirements-for-data-centers/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T20:00:01.113Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T20:00:01.113Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lawmakers eye water use transparency requirements for data centers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/U7RtPrS-SMqBnD4XBvH_BnrnjMY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4XYH7GBL3NGRZOG6QBKX7FLPNU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A digital rendering of the proposed 540-acre Project Steel data center campus in Yorkville, which if approved will feature 18 two-story data center warehouses and 3 electrical substations.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/23/orion-ensemble-to-perform-final-concert-in-aurora-may-3/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T20:00:01.417Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T20:00:01.417Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orion ensemble to perform final concert in Aurora May 3]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/O5URymSC9Pzxp_MC2KYKYsSF730=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DJ53J5JLMRBI5MZOA7MHQMWP4E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Orion Ensemble will perform as its final performances after playing together for 35 years in May.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/23/la-salle-man-gets-5-years-for-carrying-gun-as-convicted-felon/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:52:00.622Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:52:00.622Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[La Salle man gets 5 years for carrying gun as convicted felon]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/mK8EtVHJadoYlphkYRDTSqYliv8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WMATZ5OCINDOLCHFMBKDDCJIFU.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jerron D. Fisher]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/23/streator-adds-new-ambulance-to-improve-response-times/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:17:52.87Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:17:52.87Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Streator adds new ambulance to improve response times]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/4x4CD0BZ3H7fCIQ4yH1M3inn-II=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QGVMVHZCJNACBB3DEPKGNPGQLE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Streator ambulance]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/17/two-joliet-high-school-students-win-local-ceo-pitch-competition-with-original-business-ideas/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:16:44.627Z</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>2026-04-23T19:16:44.627Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Two Joliet high school students win local CEO Pitch Competition with original business ideas]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/EwBmlSmhm0YqYsSUKqRx8kKpNYs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/3H35FVZDWBZ4IY3KNAEAVLOMHA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joliet Township High School District 204 ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/23/la-salle-peru-agriculture-building-wont-open-until-august/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:16:28.36Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:16:28.36Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[La Salle-Peru Agriculture Building won’t open until August]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/hUF0rDuQL1H-nqXv_gXq3_Wi000=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IWZGOHTDGVE2XHOD3VNCPESQ4I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Many pallets of bricks are being used to build the exterior wall of the La Salle-Peru Township High School's new Agriculture Center on the southeast corner of Sixth and Creve Coeur streets on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 in La Salle.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/22/manhattan-adopts-324-million-budget-that-focuses-on-street-infrastructure-improvements/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:12:05.384Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:12:05.384Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Manhattan adopts $32.4 million budget that focuses on street, infrastructure improvements]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/vfeRmU3_Z2WedgH5eW8l81HBWQ8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PMXCVOGXQJERLOG3KCL63BJ3VI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Manhattan Village Hall]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/23/millionaire-tax-amendment-fails-to-gain-enough-support-from-house-democrats/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:11:45.737Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:11:45.737Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Millionaire tax amendment fails to gain enough support from House Democrats]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/xgPIFg56Jp-yI-_XUerubHxVYLU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/S2XL5XDAZVEOBBCTZKDOEGQPU4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rep. LaShawn Ford, D-Chicago, presents a proposed constitutional amendment to implement a tax on millionaires to the House Revenue and Finance Committee on April 21, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/23/illinois-valley-cursillo-hosts-potluck-dinner-and-fellowship-saturday-in-peterstown/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:05:21.857Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:05:21.857Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois Valley Cursillo hosts potluck dinner and fellowship Saturday in Peterstown]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/OVPuPCx19nI_GNVg4aHuf2PUN6s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/HBYRH5HXQJDMNHX2RNAYWBMHXE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Illinois Valley Cursillo will hold an evening of food and fellowship Saturday, May 16 in Peterstown, south of Mendota.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/20/kankakee-county-judge-set-to-hear-arguments-in-prime-healthcare-case-in-june/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:02:16.742Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:02:16.742Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kankakee County judge set to hear arguments in Prime Healthcare case in June]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/5OyLeE99Q_YrcSw4rbN8BsnWV8E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TBIQDDX47FDL3OFW2V3TG3NH2A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prime Healthcare, the new owner of St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, is parting ways with Westwood Obstetrics & Gynecology, which has been the provider of childbirth labor and delivery services the past four years.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/23/national-wester-service-confirms-second-tornado-in-iroquois-county/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:00:02.302Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:00:02.302Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[National Weather Service confirms second tornado in Iroquois County ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/z2Qh9wa1JtgYcsTlQ2ux8O8R4JA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ECSTIM2LZVBM7J5TUB7G34ENSU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Workers tend to a downed tree within Watseka on April 18, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/23/joliet-chamber-to-hold-ribbon-cutting-for-boot-barn/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:00:00.532Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:00:00.532Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet Chamber to hold ribbon cutting for Boot Barn]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/kazXDJzLcsW7jO7IgBuJqSKac5o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SPR62QUKTZARFD6TG7AGWMSX7M.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Boot Barn at 2661 Plainfield Road in Joliet is seen on Monday, April 20, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/23/joliet-man-killed-in-rockdale-crash/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:54:29.679Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:54:29.679Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet man killed in Rockdale crash]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/9UpIztM0RCwBn7ICQuoLcQdE88E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WCZLKWVZZRAGTB5MVKOCE7EHV4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Illinois State Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened in Rockdale on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/10/happy-to-be-alive-reality-relief-following-aroma-township-tornado/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:44:53.666Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:44:53.666Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Happy to be alive:’ Reality, relief following Aroma Township tornado]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Z6uyHjQIcEuDGWlVoxzY5XJiQvk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VTG76NOLCBARHKSIOQG3Y2TL7I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Emily LaVoie steps over debris in what was the kitchen at her Elmwood Drive home in Aroma Township on April 8, 2026. She and her husband, Dave Herberger, are planning repairs for the damage caused by the EF-3 tornado about one month ago.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/11/aroma-fire-department-turns-75th-annual-fundraiser-into-community-event/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:44:36.698Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:44:36.698Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aroma Fire department turns 75th annual fundraiser into community event]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/CSY1vLeYRSSilYM0zY981SWiE7U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/22GRJKK4EJHIXKIVCMW63QIAZU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aroma Fire Protection District]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/09/kankakee-hail-damages-still-being-reviewed/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:44:17.599Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:44:17.599Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kankakee hail damages still being reviewed]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Q3oJsVkfLBNmGOKSDbvzV3hLRHI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GKAB6HETMZCAXM7QC45X45YM5Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hail damage is seen on one of many affected Kankakee Police Department squad cars on April 8, 2026. A total of 78 city vehicles were damaged during the March 10 hailstorm, according to city officials at Monday's city council meeting. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/04/kankakee-county-sees-more-tornadoes-but-is-it-part-of-tornado-alley-not-necessarily/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:43:56.169Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:43:56.169Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Improved radar, education may be reason for increase in Kankakee County tornadoes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/eUz2glAc5OQA7wbJ1xrQexJszSw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4U5ZQHYRXJH6FKADT6VIYBVIYE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An aerial view of the storm damage along Elmwood Drive on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in Aroma Township.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/28/1b-in-kankakee-county-storm-damage/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:43:38.933Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:43:38.933Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[$1B in Kankakee County storm damage?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/kESGT9G1JtJX4p4NaYLwXhQ0llY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/RGSAU7HWOVHQLKASIMYREF4HDA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Debris is piled on the curb near damaged homes along NW Circle Drive in Bradley on March 26, 2026, following the March 10 storms that passed through Kankakee County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/19/from-the-heart-of-aroma-park-tornado-relief-pours-in/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:43:22.135Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:43:22.135Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From the heart of Aroma Park: Tornado relief pours in]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/mkNbZwbLjplDZO-QCLzjRPHfy1g=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JOJ47QIXANG3LCK36BNGSQHUWQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Manager Amanda Jolly smiles as she greets residents at the Fun Hub on March 12, 2026. The small bar transformed into a bustling hub of supplies, food and resources following the March 10 tornado that caused destruction in Aroma Township and across Kankakee County. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/24/on-kankakee-county-storm-damage-agencies-checked-double-checked-and-checked-again/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:42:41.737Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:42:41.737Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[On Kankakee County storm damage, agencies checked, double checked, and checked again]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/J4xE3s80q_aMoec9qAK-ZSDV7O8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IIRVER3QWRD5ROM2KC3X47E35U.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kankakee County officials conduct additional search efforts on-going in the areas hit by last week’s storms using a 3-tiered approach of strike teams including K9s, Emergency Responders and Drones are canvassing the entire area hit by last week’s storms.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/local-events/2026/04/23/1m-flowers-in-bloom-at-richardson-farm-for-tulip-fest/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:42:29.099Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:42:29.099Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[1M flowers in bloom at Richardson Farm for Tulip Fest]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/6GdSmUITDzIlyWQ3Vwfq5X9fHCc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/M3P4KEBSXNBZDPKGEGYH3JO2GU.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tulips during the Earth Day opening of the  Richardson Farm Tulip Festival on Wednesday, April 22. More than 1 million vibrant flowers in over 75 varieties will be in bloom. About 350,000 new tulip bulbs were planted in the fall of 2025 in a butterfly pattern near a private lake on the property, said George Richardson. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The festival typically lasts for two to three weeks, depending on the blooms.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/18/tornado-destruction-slams-kankakees-south-schuyler-avenue/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:41:42.285Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:41:42.285Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tornado destruction slammed Kankakee’s South Schuyler Avenue]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/T3g-YzHGBiKr_UawGxdDwozMCa0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KSHJMXJVRNCC3MV5NUAGJZBJIY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Letters from the Tholens' Landscape & Garden Center fence sign lay among the debris at the business along South Schuyler Avenue on March 13, 2026, following the March 10 tornado that caused widespread destruction in Kankakee County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/19/aroma-park-tornado-victim-remembered/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:41:15.809Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:41:15.809Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aroma Park tornado victim remembered ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/CikyLDg0ZHsraRZ_u_kHhmvdsjU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/46D5ZQTWHJGUTB4M6EWOCAGAYE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maurice Norington, 65, of Aroma Park, died in his home, apparently from injuries sustained during the tornado, on March 10, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/03/31/kankakee-county-damage-assessments-completed-agencies-have-data-under-review/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:40:16.243Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:40:16.243Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kankakee County damage assessments completed, agencies have data under review]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0w_fnPOuqZnJ0qA7vvveTjFwxVY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/FGJKKZ53HBC53NSDNEKX32OSMM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[City of Kankakee workers assist with debris removal in the Oakwoods subdivision in Aroma Township on March 19, 2026 following the March 10 tornado.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/03/18/hail-from-kankakee-storm-likely-breaks-state-record-size-of-a-mini-nerf-football-says-niu-meteorologist/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:39:42.454Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:39:42.454Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hail from Kankakee storm likely breaks state record: ‘Size of a mini Nerf football’ says NIU meteorologist]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/oB32L6nrthVM0pph08wWEnLW3yA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SWCYPNBV7JC2NAZR2C64KNK6TM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Northern Illinois University professor and meteorologist Victor Gensini (left) holds a massive hailstone collected from a severe storm in Kankakee County on March 10, 2026. The stone was 6.6 inches wide and weighed nearly 20 ounces, likely a state record once certified, according to NIU.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/04/23/northwestern-medicine-grayslake-outpatient-center-continues-to-expand/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:38:24.481Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:38:24.481Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center continues to expand]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/0jVXNPh_DaCSK-NbFBnyXJVEyAI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7YOJIJDHVVCHDGCENGCEZKASRA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Pavilion C entrance of the NM Grayslake Outpatient Center. The Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center continues to evolve as one of Lake County’s most comprehensive neighborhood medical hubs, delivering academic-level care in a convenient, community-based setting.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/04/23/camp-invention-coming-to-matthews-middle-school/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:36:07.277Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:36:07.277Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Camp Invention coming to Matthews Middle School]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/04/23/six-flags-great-america-opens-apri-25-for-50th-anniversary-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:35:08.211Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:35:08.211Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Six Flags Great America opens Apri 25 for 50th anniversary season]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/bQCEhKdYxRjGCd7OqIuhFHxiN74=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KGYMYK3ZRVDMJLPO7R26MCUIAE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Six Flags Great America officially opens for the 2026 season on April 25, launching a milestone year as the theme park celebrates 50 years of thrills, family fun and unforgettable memories.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/04/23/one-of-a-kind-dog-ready-to-take-sweet-personality-to-new-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:34:49.386Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:34:49.386Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[One-of-a-kind dog ready to take sweet personality to new home]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/YW2cLmoqeYVRND7iZxBXv39T228=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UK52CMKBMRCJZAATVEVS5HWLOQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gipsy is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for April 23, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/04/23/antioch-traveling-closet-to-host-giveaway/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:32:42.777Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:32:42.777Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Antioch Traveling Closet to host giveaway]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2026/04/23/qualified-applicants-sought-for-chief-county-assessment-officer-position/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:31:56.925Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:31:56.925Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Qualified applicants sought for chief county assessment officer position ]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/23/joliet-west-softball-team-slams-three-homers-against-joliet-central-en-route-to-15-2-victory/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:31:26.556Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:31:26.556Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet West softball team slams three homers against Joliet Central en route to 15-2 victory]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/BRIhgn3WAQVbGVKPM9sf2HcqyOU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/L4Z44WODNJC6JAEFIJWMFPCXRQ.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joliet West’s Gabriela Juarez heads home after a two run home run against Joliet Central on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Joliet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>