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The zone, if approved, will enable the city to offer tax incentives and other tools to attract investment and support local businesses.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/22/summerfield-zoo-in-belvidere-now-open-for-2026-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T14:30:00.354Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T14:30:00.354Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere now open for 2026 season]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/m1Gibt1p_a-w2YxEzYG6SkKvIoU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5MOW6LMVPFDKVHGFKYICH4PRVQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Families can see otters at Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/opinion/2026/04/22/toby-moore-growing-a-little-of-your-food/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T14:00:00.697Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T14:00:00.697Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Toby Moore: Growing a little of your food]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/xS2TXqD5U7yoZOVQrgwaktNAMYk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2QMEZK2YG5BKRAAUJWDNFFEMPI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Toby Moore]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/22/5-things-to-do-in-will-county-joliet-symphony-orchestra-in-concert-mj-live-los-lonely-boys-in-joliet/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:30:00.469Z</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>2026-04-22T13:30:00.469Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 Things to Do in Will County: Joliet Symphony Orchestra in concert, MJ Live, Los Lonely Boys in Joliet]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/DXW-NOjm8KnP-V08as731ejTWCY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XV5E6SX4WRBSRPDKMDKMUBO5XA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[MJ Live will honor the music of Michael Jackson at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet Saturday, April 25.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/22/5-things-to-do-loteria-night-at-the-morton-arboretum-grand-reopening-celebration-in-cantigny-and-more/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:30:01.54Z</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>2026-04-22T13:30:01.54Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 Things to Do: Lotería Night at the Morton Arboretum, grand reopening celebration in Cantigny and more]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/3OrGaoouQZf2L8Rkz0H_2mHTMeE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MPQOS73NOZCDNI7THJOCJXPDSE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park in Wheaton.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/22/5-things-to-do-in-kankakee-county-big-fish-musical-japanese-floral-art-show-in-kankakee-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:30:00.509Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:30:00.509Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 Things to Do in Kankakee County: ‘Big Fish’ musical, Japanese Floral Art Show in Kankakee this weekend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/x-fKdZJBs34Rrowt7yP6SffnrhY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MRDY2YJDG5LBJFTRN6MIGDETFU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[B. Harley Bradley House (pictured) will host the Ikebana Society Floral Art Show on Saturday, April 25. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/22/5-things-to-do-in-dekalb-county-flower-walk-mardi-gras-mind-games-and-more-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:30:01.515Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:30:01.515Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 things to do in DeKalb County: Flower Walk, Mardi Gras Mind Games and more this weekend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/AOn0ITHk0JDKchL8Y2TPTO8AuJY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GOD2I36HZNC6FJXTF6DZIU26MQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Willrett Flower Co., 230 E. 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]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/22/live-shows-and-performances-coming-to-the-dixon-historic-theatre-in-may/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:30:00.575Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:30:00.575Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live shows and performances coming to The Dixon Historic Theatre in May]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/jj17NPDeDv3T23AHwSVR45Wh-dE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/O345CDAXJNGX7N53INCOVQT7CU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Whatsername, a tribute to Green Day, will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 30 at The Dixon Historic Theatre.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/22/5-things-to-do-in-mchenry-county-4th-fridays-at-the-dole-puzzle-palooza-and-more-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:30:00.866Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:30:00.866Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 things to do in McHenry County: 4th Fridays at The Dole, Puzzle Palooza and more this weekend]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[things to do near me in mchenry county]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/G1zsSgeu87qXUFMEeeOmebKZa5Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2CIHMHDFVZD2HFZMWZ6USKEP4E.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nancy Merkling Productions presents the 4th Fridays Art Show from 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 24 at The Dole Mansion (pictured) in Crystal Lake.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/22/5-things-to-do-singer-john-waite-st-charles-spring-shop-crawl/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:30:00.997Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:30:00.997Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 Things to Do: Singer John Waite, St. Charles Spring Shop Crawl and more this weekend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/XQyBD_jjVgiND7aOWhwaR_Fpx3I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/I5IJ53XZ25FO3HPK6TVWEEFO4I.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[John Waite will bring “40 Years of Missing You” to the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles Thursday, April 23, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/22/5-things-to-do-oswego-country-spring-market-history-tour-craft-swap-and-more/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:30:01.13Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:30:01.13Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 Things to Do: Oswego Country Spring Market, history tour, craft swap and more]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Bb5-ItkwOelEXchzFigoPpUfItU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UUQPSP35JFDGDOQ5Q454BHK2PQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Natasha Lewis of Big Rock Organics shows some of the floral bouquets the business sells at the Oswego Country Market.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/22/woodstock-baseball-outslugs-plano-northwest-herald-tuesday-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:15:01.879Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:15:01.879Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Woodstock baseball outslugs Plano: Northwest Herald Tuesday roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/di303MZyd3DrJQ1vGixQyTuHrhM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ENLRRFVMU5GTLHNQ4WPKC4BCQM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Woodstock Blue Streaks logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/22/130-volunteers-fuel-354k-in-impact-for-illinois-extension/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:00:01.156Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:00:01.156Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[130 volunteers fuel $354K in impact for Illinois Extension]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/z8ZueqXNQ9OsLqUKE2t9cegrwcs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/STCLWFBYMBFV3IECGEAUR5RWO4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[University of Illinois Extension logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/22/pritzker-executive-order-bars-state-employees-from-using-insider-info-in-prediction-markets/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T12:32:50.289Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T12:32:50.289Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pritzker executive order bars state employees from using insider info in prediction markets]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/aUN4hiqz-24w_Yd1Q-huoyLsF3s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4K55PLTZY5HY3O7YYDCL34UFVI.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi allow users the ability to bet on real-world events such as the outcome of elections or whether the Bears will leave Illinois.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/22/serena-somonaukleland-softball-both-win-to-maintain-tie-atop-little-ten-standings-the-times-tuesday-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T12:30:11.71Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T12:30:11.71Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Serena, Somonauk/Leland softball both win to maintain tie atop Little Ten standings: The Times Tuesday Roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Yxwy9-3kE9xWJhGBABRAHqHXm8I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4BRQO2MN65CGXPPFHCBXELMVAE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Somonauk and Serena logos]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/22/joliet-removes-jjc-residency-requirement-for-apartment-complex/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T12:24:37.893Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T12:24:37.893Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet removes JJC residency requirement for apartment complex]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[joliet,joliet city council,joliet il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/KHm9cFIQaxdqk12e5zj4CFC-GkE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/EAS6T27BNFHSDJHDNH6LPGDKG4.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rock Run Residences in Joliet includes a spacious grassy commons and a common grilling area as seen on April 13, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/04/22/pal-joeys-restaurant-to-close-after-53-years-of-operation-14-in-batavia-more-than-a-place-to-eat/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T12:22:30.892Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T12:22:30.892Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pal Joey’s Restaurant to close after 53 years of operation, 14 in Batavia: ‘More than a place to eat’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[batavia]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/4jSBIWQTJSPaYqJF5H_77km9-sw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ARACGQVYAZA6HHFNWMXKJ6ZVFI.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[John Hamel, owner of Pal Joey's Restaurant in Batavia announced the business is closing after 14 years in town. The final day is Sunday, April 26, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/22/illinois-house-unveils-new-version-of-bears-megaprojects-bill/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T12:16:10.081Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T12:16:10.081Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois House unveils new version of Bears’ megaprojects bill]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/OMYer3cnWekkuP8fSGEir-TlJOA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/HAKYCZSFTRAUHA5BCPG7SZQCQM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rep. Kim Buckner, D-Chicago, updates reporters about a megaprojects bill aimed at incentivizing the Chicago Bears to build a domed stadium in Arlington Heights.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/19/community-earth-day-event-in-joliet-to-feature-environmental-experts-planting-demonstrations/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T12:00:02.372Z</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>2026-04-22T12:00:02.372Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Community invited to Earth Day event in Joliet featuring environmental experts, planting demonstrations]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ocU-X9VWHnpqwjWh47x2CmcIWpw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LOBJWL2EVFD6FKOHFPRZMT3ZZ4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[State Sen. Rachel Ventura, D-Joliet, is inviting community members to RSVP for her earth day event, The Green Escape, that will be taking place from 4 to 7  p.m. on April 22, 2026 at Trinity Services Community Health Center, 2000 Glenwood Ave., Joliet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/21/fox-river-flooding-closes-river-road-near-mchenry/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:56:12.569Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:56:12.569Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fox River flooding: More road closures as waters continue to rise]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/clP-JkCwZkmkkXeWXZg4hi9q02E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IVNZDPC4X5BZRKL2MEJVTMGC7Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“Welcome to the Lake” sign on the fence of a yard near on Pitzin Road near Lewis Lane on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Johnsburg, as the Fox River continues to rise.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/22/when-will-fox-river-recede-to-its-banks-not-for-many-days-if-it-stays-dry/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:41:41.555Z</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>2026-04-22T11:41:41.555Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[When will Fox River recede to its banks? Not for many days – if it stays dry]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/2Q3MDQbij7QA4te6NnWsPUrvHWc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CVHLJ53M35BNBPAX4HCN33FMOI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A gazebo and picnic table along the Fox River in West Dundee are flooded on Monday, Apr. 20, 2026. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/04/22/st-charles-bank-robbed-tuesday-police-fbi-investigating/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:25:58.768Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:25:58.768Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[St. Charles bank robbed Tuesday; police, FBI investigating]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ILb5YlBbN4jGvy7uQh9avZgeibM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LEO4ZDGVY4K3KXX2CJWR5UDG5Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(file photo) The St. Charles Police Department responded to a robbery at a bank on April 21, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/22/residential-home-sells-in-dekalb-for-262000/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:00:07.513Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:00:07.513Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Residential home sells in DeKalb for $262,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/KuRvpbSF08BNadd7ubebRvFY1jc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CDR3QNDVGVMYLGGDBCCEYATMLQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/22/genoa-single-family-home-sells-for-270000/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:00:08.177Z</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>2026-04-22T11:00:08.177Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Genoa: Single-family home sells for $270,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Aq2FTBI-66cOoxuNfeZkrmZh4Wo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BOE6FGGMXRKW5GBAGHKQENZQFI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/22/la-salle-county-grand-jury-april-21-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:00:10.188Z</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>2026-04-22T11:00:10.188Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[La Salle County grand jury: April 21, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/scvrvOeR1ozQ7ZUGMV0EKp6Eo4Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4ZVFL5LZNZAXDF27RYIJPDMVTI.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/22/sale-closed-in-dekalb-185000-for-a-single-family-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:00:07.833Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:00:07.833Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sale closed in DeKalb: $185,000 for a single-family home]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/SizwEVRx81CGf_QfdH3aliZsP8Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VVLVLS5ZOJKXBFT2LDQ34EWM2Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/22/residential-home-in-crystal-lake-sells-for-541000/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:00:08.218Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:00:08.218Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Residential home in Crystal Lake sells for $541,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/9hBLD4W6on_CAs8R0hSC2I_XjPg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/3IZJFTYLERIKLHC5KR2WP5OLDE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/22/faculty-office-in-ivccs-dr-alfred-e-wisgoski-agricultural-educational-center-to-be-named-for-the-corcorans/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:00:10.716Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:00:10.716Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Faculty office in IVCC’s Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Educational Center to be named for the Corcorans]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/3HZEC9zEFkfNTeQ_P4_-QKttdsU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZLAIGKONIVBD3IFDTKZHZQONN4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An office in the Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center will bear the name of Dr. Jerome and Katherine Corcoran, contributors to the Illinois Valley Community College Ag Forward building campaign. The Corcorans (center) presented a check to Executive Director of the IVCC Foundation Tracy Beattie (left) and President Dr. Tracy Morris (right) to support this project.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/21/tbm-avengers-return-may-15-16-to-peru/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:00:07.536Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:00:07.536Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[TBM Avengers return May 15-16 to Peru ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Peru,Peru City Council]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/jz64HitR4iERNY6hzPj4sTbcX0U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MGEXTQI5URDT3I2BM43XNK73VA.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The TBM Avenger and Salute to Veterans event returns to Peru on May 15-16.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/22/streator-area-ceo-program-to-host-student-trade-show-may-4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:00:10.695Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:00:10.695Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Streator Area CEO program to host student trade show May 4]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ZLbx7Anz2YH_Ih7nqEOKKYKCXPM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SUR65DIB2FBXBP7JKVYDBRVN44.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(File photo) A customer signs up for a custom-made T-shirt Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Streator High School student Alexandra Austin's Coastline T-Shirts business during the Streator Area CEO Trade Show at the Eastwood.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/22/single-family-home-sells-in-elgin-for-520000/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:00:07.387Z</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>2026-04-22T11:00:07.387Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Single-family home sells in Elgin for $520,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/KOCnwWMzthl7Yi9ilalo691jQ4o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OU6GECMEH5N25IDULRZ7O2CRMY.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/22/residential-home-sells-in-mchenry-for-370000/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:00:07.543Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:00:07.543Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Residential home sells in McHenry for $370,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/idLvUYDzNIb_u0hB6CYTHMId478=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JRAO4C6B7BOS5P4JND4XWSNRFQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/22/mimic-event-showcases-innovation-of-ivcc-students/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:00:10.52Z</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>2026-04-22T11:00:10.52Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[MIMIC event showcases innovation of IVCC students]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Td-5Z7UvRYh9XUEvhTomZop3Q-A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WVZUIOTCUBFJDIGVIZC2SBHXNA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 MIMIC projects begin as drawings, then progress to 3D prototypes like those arrayed in front of instructor Mary Smith. The projects designed by IVCC CAD students will be displayed and sold at the annual MIMIC festival April 24 in the Student Life Space.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/04/22/ogle-county-zoning-board-of-appeals-april-30-meeting-canceled/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:00:04.005Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:00:04.005Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ogle County Zoning Board of Appeals’ April 30 meeting canceled]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dh7LkeqwggmeViQxtTcngmD3R30=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/EFY2ODSAPBAZ3PY3OMICKM3N2I.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Due to a lack of business, the Ogle County Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 30, has been canceled.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/04/22/liquor-n-wine-donates-2500-to-rochelle-area-community-foundation/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:00:03.129Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:00:03.129Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Liquor ‘n’ Wine donates $2,500 to Rochelle Area Community Foundation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ewlyevTfNwVZAydXH09VSzZ5fV0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/EEKK7RYPNNEQTEPUYRU7LEGCTI.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Liquor 'n' Wine of Rochelle presented a $2,500 donation April 21 to the Rochelle Area Community Foundation.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/22/morrison-child-care-centers-director-purchases-building-property-from-climco-owner/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:00:01.375Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:00:01.375Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Morrison child care center’s director purchases building, property from Climco owner]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/4OGAyvdba4lA5KWf5TMBBZ7UPsY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UYHMA4WQ2VHDPAA4OFPZNZ25JI.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After leasing the property for five years, Jennifer Humphrey, owner of The Early Years Academy in Morrison, has purchased the day care's building and the 5 acres of property on which it sits.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/22/dixons-dement-town-music-fest-kicks-off-summer-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:00:03.164Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:00:03.164Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dixon’s Dement Town Music Fest kicks off summer 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/g0_pkZnnS9iJBB0rB3iZpk2arN8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7JFGVCOFNNHI3JA2VJ5UB5OCEE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Desiree and the Wilde take the stage Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, for the third annual Dement Town Music Fest in Dixon. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/22/manteno-passes-9123925-budget/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T10:35:00.62Z</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>2026-04-22T10:35:00.62Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Manteno passes $9.1M budget]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/xPWvGVF1d1R3xLyNjIaOmRh7SrQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SLAPN73RJZDJDKEF35TXKSQEHI.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Residents fill the board room at Monday night's Manteno Board of Trustees meeting. There were also some people seated in the auxiliary room to view the proceedings on video.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/22/illinois-bill-would-add-autism-alert-to-license-plates-for-drivers-passengers/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T09:00:00.762Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:00:00.762Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois bill would add autism alert to license plates for drivers, passengers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ro1hjq1YnnSL4Z8CI7cTWhSpCz0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4AMINSYYZBAHRDM6YP45D4KCDQ.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/04/22/shannon-reid-scores-lone-goal-in-first-varsity-start-to-lift-st-charles-north-over-batavia/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T04:15:11.028Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:15:11.028Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Shannon Reid scores lone goal in first varsity start to lift St. Charles North over Batavia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/MaFOQ9q6Ovqt8d40xrjIYcSuygo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XDS7CT745ZDCHKW2RILR52PJGU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[St. Charles North's Shannon 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Marquette]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/BiP1vF9w83ekEF94Pnommmzg554=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XYTOLZYIENF6ZOL26SFOHSMPX4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marquette's Jaxsen Higgins]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/04/22/presidents-club-presentation-set-for-april-29-in-st-charles/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T01:18:16.768Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:18:16.768Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Presidents Club’ presentation set for April 29 in St. Charles]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dYlqfWMPheXifzgGifdlSuh21xs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CQNCZUC7OJGVZHTOEMUEQ7JATM.JPG</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/22/3-dixon-police-officers-honored-for-rescuing-unresponsive-person-found-in-vehicle-idling-in-closed-garage/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T01:15:47.263Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:15:47.263Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3 Dixon police officers honored for rescuing unresponsive person found  in vehicle idling in closed garage]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/2IsQ1G6vsulrVv0JLr79qNqXkNg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NF47OOP3KFHYVJ7AAPK3ENAAO4.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins speaks about the lifesaving awards presented to Sgt. Ed Deets and police officers Breanna DeHaan and Justin White on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Dixon City Council meeting.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/04/22/steep-n-clay-offering-tea-and-pottery-celebrates-grand-opening-in-geneva/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T01:13:06.939Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:13:06.939Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Steep N’ Clay, offering tea and pottery, celebrates grand opening in Geneva]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/aRVPM53e2WDaX62krV79yVoOphA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LPWSYPAZRVERDN5YQ7VB64PSLI.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Geneva Chamber of Commerce celebrating the grand opening of Steep N’ Clay]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/04/22/yo-joan-inhale-calm-exhale-taxes-or-something-like-that/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T01:06:34.503Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:06:34.503Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Yo Joan! Inhale calm. Exhale taxes. Or something like that.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/-6hsdE9SchlRHzPCiCpmKw-qx7c=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7C7ATXLSNFTXRURNEBDYWGFLP4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joan Budilovsky]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/21/streator-rolls-to-ice-win-at-lisle-the-times-monday-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T01:06:26.954Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:06:26.954Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Streator rolls to ICE win at Lisle : The Times Monday Roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/RW2-oY2i8wRNd3IrYR3OUuSzFwA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VEFPOAWEGBC3VPU2FTWBBLUVQA.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Clay Christoff]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2025/07/14/aurora-to-host-inaugural-summer-food-truck-festival-july-18/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T00:58:01.722Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:58:01.722Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aurora to host inaugural Summer Food Truck Festival July 18 ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/vDaUF3t5xB54UG6q9tK9PzvGqIs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GPJFR4A7FNCTDKUEQSYWWIU3V4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The city of Aurora will host its first-ever Summer Food Truck Festival Friday, July 18.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/22/illinois-state-police-investigating-2025-incident-involving-joliet-city-council-member/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T00:47:12.241Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:47:12.241Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois State Police investigating 2025 incident involving Joliet City Council member]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/WoLjt2pDNIwCFua11_lNLX8fPMs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2SHRFK7TMFCH7NXYE4RUH2OONE.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joliet City Council member Joe Clement (center) sits in on the Joliet City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 in Joliet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/21/carter-snyders-3-run-homer-bryce-lees-complete-game-propel-morris-past-ottawa-6-3/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T00:43:11.278Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:43:11.278Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Carter Snyder’s 3-run homer, Bryce Lee’s complete game propel Morris past Ottawa 6-3]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/JD1lE4zjHIFKxQ7B4XUHXIRQibs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XZRY27PMWVEQDCI6V6LXCG2RIE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morris' Carter Snyder (24) and teammate Mick Smith (far right) leap in the air in celebration of Snyder's three-run home run against Ottawa on Monday, April 20, 2026, at King Field in Ottawa.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/22/plainfield-adopts-temporary-moratorium-on-data-centers/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T00:33:21.571Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:33:21.571Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Plainfield adopts temporary moratorium on data centers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/bg98TeMotn-DrzPWxHvrKMjkjZ8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/25YUUVHM3RA45CXXCOYRNGPWX4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Protestors against a Joliet data center wave signs on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Joliet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/22/marengo-gas-station-clerk-was-shot-during-robbery-5-years-ago-he-testified-tuesday-against-alleged-gunman/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T00:32:18.455Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:32:18.455Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Marengo gas station clerk was shot during robbery 5 years ago. He testified Tuesday against alleged gunman]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/BJsx2tX6RBsEF8bxer6cGHlJMW0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XVJKJVSNQJEXNKDH25XU3OA5OM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marengo police responded about 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, to the Circle K/Shell gas station at 600 N. State St., which is also Route 23, for a reported gunshot victim and armed robbery, according to a news release.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/21/lizzy-davis-hits-22nd-career-home-to-set-genoa-kingston-record-mondays-daily-chronicle-sports-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T00:25:49.944Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:25:49.944Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lizzy Davis hits 22nd career home to set Genoa-Kingston record: Monday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/irlFpvLOlT7d2Z6f7ihP7rW16Vc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2VBUCW4M3FBJZJDOMYM3EHHE24.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Genoa-Kingston shortstop Lizzy Davis, center poses with her coaches after hitting two home runs to become the school's all-time leading home run hitter in the Cogs' 21-3 win over Winnebago on Monday, April 20, 2026 in Winnebago.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/high-school-sports/2026/04/22/hall-softball-tops-newman-for-conference-win-mondays-newstribune-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T00:21:59.805Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:21:59.805Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hall softball tops Newman for conference win: Monday’s NewsTribune roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/oZu17HVjPnBBLe2kX3geMSzsQoc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4ELUJ2KDJJDZNJD33A2DS7VOYE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hall Red Devils logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/high-school-sports/2026/04/21/natalie-naabs-2-run-homer-off-scoreboard-lifts-kaneland-over-l-p-in-8-innings/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T00:15:16.613Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:15:16.613Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Natalie Naab’s 2-run homer off scoreboard lifts Kaneland over L-P in 8 innings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/HV6tMjLvuv4oXPXhmlOsDd2P-rU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CST3HSSOCBFE7A2AFFBM3WGHLA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kaneland senior Natalie Naab]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/21/mariyah-elam-mendota-girls-edge-princeton-at-ferris-invite/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T00:01:32.396Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:01:32.396Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mariyah Elam, Mendota girls edge Princeton at Ferris Invite    ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/LR-HtPEWDvtJrNhifuDCvGbTh7E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JGPXXNGETBAWBIVTLKSBVEHJBY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Harlow Foltynewicz kicks off the 4x100 relay for Mendota in Monday's Ferris Invite at Princeton. The Trojans turned in a top time of 53.81, one of 10 first-place finishes on the way to taking the meet championship.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/21/shane-torres-2-doubles-all-cole-ruggeri-needs-in-waubonsie-valleys-win-over-dekalb/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T23:54:50.65Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T23:54:50.65Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Shane Torres’ 2 doubles all Cole Ruggeri needs in Waubonsie Valley’s win over DeKalb]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois high school baseball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dYW99eQh4HLGMmvzHeKQaO7MbGg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GYLFFERHVBFA3HZMS3VVFR2P5A.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DeKalb's Breydon Martin tags out Waubonsie Valley's Parker Howland trying to get back to second base Monday, April 20, 2026, during their game at DeKalb High School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/21/appellate-court-backs-judges-decision-that-allowed-guerrero-on-2025-will-county-election-ballot/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T23:08:58.614Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T23:08:58.614Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Appellate court upholds Guerrero’s 2025 Will County ballot access after paying fines]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/GUeWmTL2chndckYSNsBNVS2vZ5g=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CXMI6F6REFHRTMR5XN3YDCWDZ4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joliet Township Supervisor Cesar Guerrero speaks during a press conference held to uplift immigrant families and denounce the presence of the Texas National Guard in Will County at Azteca de Oro in Joliet on Oct. 8, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/21/lemont-dominates-bremen-in-baseball-the-herald-news-monday-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T23:03:49.98Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T23:03:49.98Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lemont dominates Bremen in baseball: The Herald-News Monday Roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/bUaAQSfMCHpL7p1PcxpBkOYzKbg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KFF5TNM6FNH2FNCJOC36GJDWNE.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lemont Logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/21/sale-closed-in-mchenry-500000-for-a-residential-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T23:00:05.494Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T23:00:05.494Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sale closed in McHenry: $500,000 for a residential home]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/o2bRFKjLehqJyJo9FA-nnGwwAw0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VUUEM4JBLRIRVDX3EX5VFOQB2A.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/21/market-on-mill-in-utica-to-open-may-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T23:00:01.052Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T23:00:01.052Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Market on Mill in Utica to open May 2]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/53pnb6BTSlERXM00qZi6sO4DCAM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/H6EOZLWSUNAO7G77VGHYTZT4OY.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(File photo) The Market on Mill, Utica’s outdoor retail plaza, will be opened for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 2, Utica's mayor confirmed Tuesday, April 21.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/04/21/koolidge-reelected-as-ogle-gop-chairman-makes-pitch-for-volunteers/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T23:00:04.412Z</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>2026-04-21T23:00:04.412Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Koolidge reelected as Ogle GOP chairman, makes pitch for volunteers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/7gPM1Y3YDpiDbFxGruhk2cAx-vA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/B6ICVSS5OFGYFC7TP5ACUBSSRQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mike Koolidge]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/21/illinois-democrats-still-weighing-budget-options-as-strong-revenue-mixes-with-uncertain-outlook/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T23:00:04.038Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T23:00:04.038Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois Democrats still weighing budget options as strong revenue mixes with uncertain outlook]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/lvgliCitSwVhHTYUm9XlM8VB2fM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TK44V4LWTFES5LAMAWNKVTGR6Y.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, speaks at a news conference about the state budget alongside Senate President Don Harmon, left, and Gov. JB Pritzker, right, in May 2023 at the State Capitol.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/21/peru-adopts-spiller-pays-ordinance-to-recover-cleanup-costs-from-hazardous-spills/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T23:00:01.353Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T23:00:01.353Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Peru adopts “spiller pays” ordinance to recover cleanup costs from hazardous spills]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Peru,Peru City Council]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/UXWl0zEkW2vK8pEcamT3DLBC4qQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/EQG47BRMCCFCX3A7B5YXMIVRPI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[If you’re a trucker hauling a messy or hazardous load, better make sure it’s secured. The City of Peru will now impose fines and costs for any transport that results in a cleanup.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/21/la-salle-county-ema-seeks-trained-weather-spotters/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T23:00:01.015Z</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>2026-04-21T23:00:01.015Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[La Salle County EMA seeks trained weather spotters]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[la salle county il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/xERhPKdQa9zrpS3iYVoBKrBpKGI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/YHCXL7K6LFFIRBESWNHNME2N5M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(File photo) To strengthen the county’s severe weather response, La Salle County EMA is encouraging residents to become “citizen scientists,” or trained individuals who safely observe and report conditions such as hail size, wind damage, rainfall totals, and storm development. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/04/21/sale-to-benefit-the-chana-school-museum-is-may-29-30/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T23:00:04.658Z</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>2026-04-21T23:00:04.658Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sale to benefit the Chana School Museum is May 29-30]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/IMe21lSl1U2IWH3BIMA26ZfE3nw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NAU3QV6D4ZFBZJ4QTG46LLRQP4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques, and Americana is located on the southwest corner of Franklin Street and North Fourth Street in downtown Oregon.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/21/granville-man-arrested-on-sexual-assault-warrant/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T23:00:03.412Z</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>2026-04-21T23:00:03.412Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Granville man arrested on sexual assault warrant]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[la salle county police reports]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/QLTGxA7pZP4vpD4o2pR86bOaz1I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4ETTFRQOP5F5LKPLDYYAAUXP6A.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nathan A. Gossett]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/21/sterlings-annual-clean-and-green-scheduled-for-may-8-9/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T23:00:02.036Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T23:00:02.036Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sterling’s annual Clean and Green scheduled for May 8-9]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/_mzQ2DnZeumiYxlfIb57KS8g86M=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KHTGRE37WRFZJIE5GLASLKSJKI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Televisions and computer towers were some of the items collected during a 2024 electronic recycling event in Oregon.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/21/central-bank-in-princeton-proposes-expansion-seeks-input-from-council/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T23:00:01.174Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T23:00:01.174Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Central Bank in Princeton proposes expansion, seeks input from council]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/kPPjunduzpo2sZ1OwkQh5FLVcJA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XJEIUSVO7FAA5BDO6DPLPJDISM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jeff Hunt, president of Princeton Community Bank, speaks to the Princeton City Council about proposed plans to expand Central Bank’s South Main Street location.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/21/kancomm-testing-outdoor-tornado-siren-system-wednesday-in-kankakee-county/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T23:00:02.671Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T23:00:02.671Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[KanComm testing outdoor tornado siren system Wednesday in Kankakee County]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dun7_84C57H1dk3kO88Sg3wyANg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/RH7YECXBNNDADDYSYHZV26MR6Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kankakee County tornado siren test set for Wednesday April 22, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/2026/04/21/morris-community-high-school-theatre-presents-the-little-mermaid/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T23:00:04.248Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T23:00:04.248Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Morris Community High School Theatre presents the Little Mermaid]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/BJk7xweLQrqKFu1if5JhbrWp-ME=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/T6B7UCNETZGABFZRSF62JPI6CQ.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The cast of Morris Community High School's "The Little Mermaid" rehearses. The show opens at 7 p.m. Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/21/future-of-mendota-ymca-uncertain-as-illinois-valley-ymca-explores-closure/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T23:00:01.026Z</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>2026-04-21T23:00:01.026Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Future of Mendota YMCA uncertain as Illinois Valley YMCA explores closure]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Em54Q7HOkISvVMYwWF_d5yH9JGI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/T3GCWCVS6BC3ZPFRJQAXZH77AE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[While nothing is finalized, the long-term status of the Mendota YMCA at 1811 IL-251 is on shaky ground.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/21/former-conductor-returns-for-clinton-symphony-concert/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T23:00:05.842Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T23:00:05.842Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Former conductor to return for Clinton Symphony concert]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/k693XNq6eQ1ZmY6S-eT9U61O7YU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/S4ULVYZ7UFGDTAEQI7UVFKUIQ4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Brian Dollinger]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/2026/04/20/minooka-and-canadian-national-reach-settlement-in-logistics-hub-lawsuit/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T22:18:44.015Z</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>2026-04-21T22:18:44.015Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Minooka and Canadian National reach settlement in logistics hub lawsuit]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/QN-e_cN4v0qmylEbWNqtMfagEZU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/RCEGUSIEAFG57IY3EQPA5HHPY4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The corner of Brisbin Road and U.S. Route 6 east of Morris, which is where construction will start heading south.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>