<?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/northwest-herald/2026/06/12/mchenry-fire-likely-started-in-kitchen-leaves-home-uninhabitable/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T20:22:23.86Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T20:22:23.86Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[McHenry fire likely started in kitchen, leaves home uninhabitable]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[McHenry,mchenry il 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]]></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/the-herald-news/2026/06/12/kankakee-teen-found-guilty-of-attempted-murder-of-detainee-at-joliet-juvenile-jail/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T20:09:30.012Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T20:09:30.012Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kankakee teen found guilty of attempted murder of detainee at Joliet juvenile jail]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/xHFEP4pI3sDypwYkZwxXr0iOYKo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/F3EQ6S3HDZASPCO4EJT6WDBGDQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Donovan Dewayne Burbridge]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/06/12/crystal-lake-man-ex-deerfield-high-volunteer-coach-sent-to-prison-for-possessing-lewd-image-of-child/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T20:06:21.991Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T20:06:21.991Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Crystal Lake man, ex-Deerfield High volunteer coach, sent to prison for possessing lewd image of child]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/x-Qcrkiijltof0ty2S1cnM53jw0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/26G52LCO2RHCFNSI4MUC4S4AFQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alexander Evan Cohen]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/12/homes-at-or-under-400000-in-will-county-in-the-week-of-june-1/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T20:04:28.679Z</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>2026-06-12T20:04:28.679Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Homes at or under $400,000 in Will County in the week of June 1]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/IlLhTq_Aipas6hI95sSOu3c3cN4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/L5HUS6E3XVKAHFWXMTFBUMURLE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></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>2026-06-12T20:00:54.496Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T20:00:54.496Z</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/daily-journal/2026/06/12/university-of-illinois-extension-offers-storm-recovery-guidance-to-residents/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T20:00:02.603Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T20:00:02.603Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[University of Illinois Extension offers storm recovery guidance to residents]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/uhVzPv_TPWltQnKA5rldCz4k7ys=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZSSN5XCSK5GRFERCO4HSNJVFXA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An aerial view of damaged homes in the 1300 block of North Airport Road on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in Streator.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/06/12/many-mchenry-county-property-assessments-to-be-online-only-starting-this-year-no-longer-mailed/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T19:48:25.487Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T19:48:25.487Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Many McHenry County property assessments to be online-only starting this year, no longer 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named the next provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at  University of St. Francis.]]></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>2026-06-12T19:47:57.673Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T19:47:57.673Z</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/thescene/2026/06/11/hallmark-stars-live-comes-to-genesee-theatre-for-first-ever-live-show-aug-1/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T19:45:39.475Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T19:45:39.475Z</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/northwest-herald/2026/06/12/i-wanted-to-work-until-god-took-me-after-46-years-altering-mchenrys-clothes-seamstress-retires/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T19:42:35.392Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T19:42:35.392Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘I wanted to work until God took me’: After 46 years altering McHenry’s clothes, seamstress retires]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[McHenry,mchenry il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/2l0QRi1nPr6XM3grRNtqSzaxdY4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/V756TKTVPFB2RBX4MWCVGVMAKQ.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maria's Alterations sign on Crystal Lake Road in McHenry on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The sign will soon come down, as Maria Burrafato – who declined to have her photo taken – has retired at age 83.]]></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>2026-06-12T19:33:03.96Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T19:33:03.96Z</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><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/06/12/numerous-herald-news-baseball-players-decorate-respective-all-conference-teams/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T19:32:40.015Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T19:32:40.015Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Numerous Herald-News baseball players decorate respective All-Conference teams]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/pCaX6nahu-ZxW8ZKSwb9nkoy0pY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/3KVS7AIRWJF5ZJCKXPBGIMJLII.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joliet West's Daniel Lukancic bats during a varsity baseball game against Joliet Central at Joliet West on May, 21, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/06/11/returning-daily-journal-all-area-football-players/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T19:24:37.771Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T19:24:37.771Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Returning Daily Journal All-Area football players]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Iw0eiQjo46ipC3INdNQPMCGaz5o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZW4WC6GSORE33CUWQSGBX5AAUQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Coal City's Connor Henline drops back to pass in a game at Wilmington last season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/06/12/no-one-injured-in-dixon-fire-fire-department/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T19:21:27.177Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T19:21:27.177Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[No one injured in Dixon fire: Fire department]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ESy5u599Jr_LMNxA25fLeM_fleg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/AHSYVOK5UNDKFNK6BQU64YOHYM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Firetruck]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/06/12/sycamores-bella-jacobs-kairi-lantz-earn-ica-first-team-all-state-recognition/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T19:05:45.074Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T19:05:45.074Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sycamore’s Bella Jacobs, Kairi Lantz earn ICA first-team all-state recognition]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[softball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Dx-xbe-scOTfDTI7hW1RvxtJ3cY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4KK5SJPK4ZEFFLV5BV5QDCGOIY.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sycamore's Bella Jacobs delivers a pitch Thursday, May 14, 2026, during their game against DeKalb on Mary M. Bell Field at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/06/12/suspected-tornado-hits-bartlett-leaves-heartbreaking-damage/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T19:00:51.313Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T19:00:51.313Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Suspected tornado hits Bartlett, leaves ‘heartbreaking’ damage]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[northern illinois weather]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/a8JQCNYSZnDt4XcklYOfzswpUV4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GTY5QSHT35A4FMY65DF56VHELA.JPEG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The National Weather Service is verifying that a tornado hit Bartlett as storms ripped through northern Illinois on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Gas pumps at the BP Amoco station at Route 59 and Stearns Road were ripped off their bases but the station's canopy was still standing on Friday morning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/19/time-to-break-out-the-bikes-and-check-will-countys-best-trails/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T19:00:34.86Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T19:00:34.86Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Time to break out the bikes and check out Will County’s best trails]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/8nD2xgBSincSPZlmDWwRSPpaGzs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/V4RQP7MOPUYFFDZP6HUS6ZD72Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A group of cyclists ride along the I&M Canal path in Lockport.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/06/12/data-center-moratorium-coming-to-bourbonnais/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T19:00:00.66Z</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>2026-06-12T19:00:00.66Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Data center moratorium coming to Bourbonnais]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/gZQ7h2fDXYAf1mvHmhiIPRYDcGU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/U7K77GTQSNGNFL5GHRSBNK5MJA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bourbonnais Administrator Mike Van Mill (left) and Mayor Jeff Keast discuss a proposed moratorium on data centers in the village during a meeting June 10, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/11/streator-meth-suspect-wins-appellate-ruling/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T18:54:46.449Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:54:46.449Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Streator meth suspect with 300 violations wins appeal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/WHZth7xiOXKBzNFw_OP0l_GEJ88=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/EXRPSNENV5CSTBI7J5FJ37GFD4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[La Salle County judges were fed up. They had granted suspects pre-trial release only to see defendants skip court dates and tamper with their GPS ankle bracelets.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/12/four-people-injured-11-homes-damaged-after-south-streator-tornado/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T18:53:03.335Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:53:03.335Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Four people injured, 11 homes damaged after South Streator tornado]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/tHgSwIFGDCvOFDAPRDAG0ibTxDE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KWQQW47M6RD3RMLSEY3MGVSJTM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Inspectors climb on the roof of a home that sustained severe damage along Sunbury Drive on Friday, June 12, 2026 in Streator.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/06/12/saturday-is-community-clean-up-day-for-st-charles-residents-west-of-the-fox-river/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T18:45:10.344Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:45:10.344Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saturday is Community Clean-Up Day for St. Charles residents west of the Fox River]]></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/LenEceY45hIlztNYZijDxFRhC8U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MBBK2X3CFJEOPIUFVWC3ICYNAU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(file photo) June 13 is 'Community Clean-Up Day' for St. Charles residents who live west of the Fox River.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/2026/06/11/grundy-county-intends-to-appeal-appellate-courts-ruling-on-solar-panels/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T18:41:58.58Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:41:58.58Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Grundy County intends to appeal  appellate court’s ruling on solar panels]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/mnIulmpmjQYTQCCsB78I12sNyGY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/HIBE25XEEVC4TBZIDKBNKZRXXQ.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(file photo) A solar panel development on Bethany Road near Airport Road Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Sycamore. The state of Illinois' new statutory requirements compel counties to update the renewable energy siting rules.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/06/12/st-bede-auction-raises-215000-for-kitchen/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T18:39:50.446Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:39:50.446Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[St. Bede Auction raises $215,000 for kitchen]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/VhChrv0vSQxj4P9FWFPel64Wz7U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2YXGG33QHNANZO2GAEWKSKEVDE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Rev. Ronald Margherio, O.S.B. (St. Bede Class of 1968) highlights the perks of his trip to Iceland and norther Italy before it was auctioned off on Saturday, June 6, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/06/12/man-sentenced-to-3-years-in-prison-for-attempting-to-disarm-rochelle-police-officer-in-2025/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T18:30:48.82Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:30:48.82Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man sentenced to 3 years in prison for attempting to disarm Rochelle police officer in 2025]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/8RT7ZC2HNiptrK9FiblY5JPM_ws=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6CTVFMWI4NA5LKH6P6F2JMZFPA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Ogle County Judicial Center is located in the 100 block of South Fifth Street in Oregon. The building houses courtrooms as well as the offices of the Circuit Clerk, Probation, and State's Attorney.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/06/12/howard-and-the-white-boys-to-play-mt-morris-bandshell-on-june-19/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T18:23:42.831Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:23:42.831Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Howard and the White Boys to play Mt. Morris Bandshell on June 19]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/clOrSAs0YhTfXbvCgsyBYWBuoDg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5MWY65WHXRE2TIPLO5SPQF7JDA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Mt. Morris Jamboree has announced the return of Howard and the White Boys to its bandshell June 19 for a free concert starting at 7 p.m. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/12/rochelle-home-built-in-1900-sells-for-76000/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:41:24.542Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:41:24.542Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rochelle home built in 1900 sells for $76,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Zsm3BcmBKDyoqeauNUoUiWnt2HU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/HMHEPTYUHNORNIEOJ2CY556TFQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/06/10/breaking-geneva-man-who-fatally-stabbed-girlfriend-her-son-pleads-guilty-gets-life-in-prison/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:31:45.583Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:31:45.583Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Breaking: Geneva man who fatally stabbed girlfriend, her son pleads guilty, gets life in prison]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/kEOu7fqL_4lDqvjGs44HIVIFCmo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/O4XIODLJAJH6VHNHMBY5UD7PL4.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alejandro Cota]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/06/12/cheap-trick-to-rock-auroras-riveredge-park-sept-10/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:30:00.542Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:30:00.542Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cheap Trick to rock Aurora’s RiverEdge Park Sept. 10]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/PxwD6RcW6rbmq1BmxCkz4GhZ5Zk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UHRZBYSAYJG6PDTTFXOYURF6SA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rock band Cheap Trick will perform at Aurora's RiverEdge Park on Thursday, June 25, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/12/dixon-single-family-home-sells-for-171500/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:15:00.39Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:15:00.39Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dixon: Single-family home sells for $171,500]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/IFQHboAITEHZ1WmWpq3YlHy7oZc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PI46HFEXHBNOBIVI7MZVIY72HU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/05/12/disciples-umc-in-mt-morris-collecting-school-supplies/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:14:34.598Z</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>2026-06-12T17:14:34.598Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Disciples UMC in Mt. Morris collecting school supplies]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/M5_RiJmct4_cDNs67bp5GOyVW-o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/Z5G74USSHZKT7G45RAK4EL75U4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[School supplies]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/12/ottawa-home-built-in-1915-sells-for-123000/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:08:05.188Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:08:05.188Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ottawa home built in 1915 sells for $123,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/3us4K-qYizBpX1XzWB3SAQjcTKc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/RSFC5IXJ6VMRNKGOXWJW5XCUGU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A 1,178-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1915, sold for $123,000.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/12/marseilles-home-built-in-1900-sells-for-45000/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:06:19.352Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:06:19.352Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Marseilles home built in 1900 sells for $45,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/jlW1ZhJp9iT_s1Ntt0BLcDsjmc8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/A5UZ5D726RLBHABUQQNN2XPZOM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/marketing/2026/06/12/enjoy-our-concerts-in-the-park-june-18-anthem/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:01:00.416Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:01:00.416Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Enjoy our Concerts in the Park: June 18 - Anthem]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/e-jRq8S-50umLq1JLO6RRZWjRPw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZUR7VL3MYJHQXHHABIS6ICTZSI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[STC Concerts in the Park - June 18]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/12/what-350000-or-less-got-you-in-kendall-county-from-may-25-to-june-7/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:00:01.042Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:00:01.042Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What $350,000 or less got you in Kendall County from May 25 to June 7]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/QoSacrQb5XUw0zp287v9pFPNwPc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/HATFJCR3NBL67FJRGGFPW6WG3E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This home in Aurora sold for $346,000 last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/06/12/dekalb-residents-invited-to-1st-ward-meeting-june-15/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:00:01.216Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:00:01.216Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DeKalb residents invited to 1st Ward meeting June 15]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/hZPq4vdLgAPL17Gald0Kdy8RnwI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ET3U5RJF3ZBFHCEQJ2Z2A7CKFE.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shaw Local 2025 file photo – DeKalb 1st Ward residents are invited to attend an outdoor meeting led by their Alderwoman Carolyn Zasada to discuss concerns, opportunities and issues in the city of DeKalb.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/13/homes-at-or-under-150000-in-kankakee-county-in-the-week-of-june-1/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:00:01.958Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:00:01.958Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Homes at or under $150,000 in Kankakee County in the week of June 1]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/by6Cq8cifxfe7J_FnNhbBsk4B-o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CCXKAM7U7JMUFFA4GU24OPBBQQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This Bonfield home sold for $142,500 last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/12/what-150000-could-buy-you-in-bureau-county-june-1-7/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:00:01.434Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:00:01.434Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What $150,000 could buy you in Bureau County, June 1-7]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/kLJ0Ljrvw3u7IpdgXk_gmRPQqkA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/E45QO43HFJMBPF3TJEDHMK6RWY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This home in Spring Valley sold for $103,000 last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/12/homes-at-or-under-300000-in-dekalb-county-in-the-week-of-june-1/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:00:01.588Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:00:01.588Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Homes at or under $300,000 in DeKalb County in the week of June 1]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/RGAPyju_1SDAzOd6BWLAuokuKK4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/AKFOEQF5CVP5VGJMORVBYRVIYI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This DeKalb home sold for $282,000 last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/12/what-150000-can-buy-you-in-lee-and-whiteside-county-june-1-7/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:00:02.48Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:00:02.48Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What $150,000 can buy you in Lee and Whiteside County, June 1-7]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/1rOx9p6Vf6Cn4zjMtqKmn8DrAlU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PXI36BE7HVMTBPG3UYNI75A4EI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/12/single-family-home-sells-for-900000-in-la-grange/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:00:02.9Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:00:02.9Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Single-family home sells for $900,000 in La Grange]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/i99Z0sRS6TFZdmwsXGPNncuj3SE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/FAKYZTT7LFPDLL2JJPBQMHFZJA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The single-family home located at 524 S. Stone Ave. in La Grange was sold on June 2, for $900,000, or $509 per square foot.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/06/12/a-piece-of-dixon-history-lucile-ralston-and-the-end-of-reynolds-wire/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:00:01.026Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:00:01.026Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A piece of Dixon history: Lucile Ralston and the end of Reynolds Wire]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/OM5RdrjHM58AU1kAjm6wRc9tUU0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZWWGVHM2TFELRE3V6R5MR6SOVQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Gentle Lady of Steel: Lucile Reynolds Ralston is shown with the portrait of her husband, John Gould Ralston.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/12/will-county-single-family-home-goes-for-11-million/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:00:01.807Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:00:01.807Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Will County: Single-family home goes for $1.1 million]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/cvx57kWfXmtLYG49tWgFosUJL9s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/POOKU2O2GBD4RI5WVEGFNIABRE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This single-family home located at 3915 Royal Portrush Drive in Will County sold for $1.1 million last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/175th-anniversary/2026/06/12/historical-covers-for-june-12-a-last-goodbye-to-the-gipper/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:00:02.137Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:00:02.137Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Historical covers for June 12: A Last Goodbye to the Gipper]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/17bJzdhDxnKo1txVeedbY6d1JFA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OTLRWXCLKVD3NNZWC3AW3EHC3I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The cover of the Daily Chronicle for June 12, 2004]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/06/12/state-rep-fritts-plays-host-to-june-summer-tour-events/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:00:00.748Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:00:00.748Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[State Rep. Fritts plays host to June Summer Tour events]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/z6Oz8wVKk5rlxclAV2hSVUag-yY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/I7COJFGNW5GLLA6VHF66RE24L4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bradley Fritts]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/06/12/single-family-home-sells-for-825000-in-fox-lake/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:00:02.322Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:00:02.322Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Single-family home sells for $825,000 in Fox Lake]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/zNCTD-r7I7Hpu0e9NaY-lmHFYz4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2CJ6IS4HL5JLLLQSOKMHHYX7FI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This home in Fox Lake sold for $825,000 last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/06/12/spacex-soars-23-in-wall-street-debut-and-makes-elon-musk-first-trillionaire/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T16:59:16.099Z</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>2026-06-12T16:59:16.099Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[SpaceX soars 23% in Wall Street debut and makes Elon Musk first trillionaire]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[IPOs,Financial services,Aerospace and defense industry,Financial markets,Stocks and bonds,Business,U.S. news,General news,Technology,Business]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/k3GZBytMLS7C7lOHz9whSGyJqIU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/Y26PY4LHS5EXFMYIISSSVLSH6Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE - Elon Musk departs after a welcome ceremony with President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People, Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Beijing.]]></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>2026-06-12T16:17:39.124Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T16:17:39.124Z</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/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/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/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/2026/06/12/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/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/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/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/2026/06/12/3-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/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/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/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/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/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/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></urlset>