<?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/2026/05/15/kyle-brents-oreoluwa-sobodu-lead-dundee-crown-to-first-fvc-title-in-25-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T12:19:21.137Z</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>2026-05-15T12:19:21.137Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kyle Brents, Oreoluwa Sobodu lead Dundee-Crown to first FVC title in 25 years]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/jd9l_UvC9XVCd8iuTld0GMUOufo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7XRVKHRYZZEK5LDQOQK2XQYU3Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dundee-Crown's Kyle Brents competes in the high jump during the Fox Valley Conference  Boys Track and Field Meet on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Huntley High School. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/05/15/geneva-seeks-to-expand-destination-geneva-grant-program/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T12:00:07.15Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T12:00:07.15Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Geneva seeks to expand ‘Destination Geneva’ grant program]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[geneva,geneva il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/-38WNk_xtoOHBW3t0yqWiwRWdAY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JLKXKBJXE5AMJBEESC3ZINIC6Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shaw Local file photo – Attorney Scott Fintzen presented how the program, meant to help promote overnight guests, tourism and conventions, would work and its legal authority at a special Committee of the Whole this week. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/05/14/cortland-library-to-host-summer-reading-program-party-may-27/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T12:00:05.546Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T12:00:05.546Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cortland library to host summer reading program party May 27]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/35-jkRWYPK-INMZzryoXLUFIRaI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/3H44GQ7W4VGAFA2IR2BFDD35RE.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Cortland Community Library]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/15/elgin-man-who-caused-4-vehicle-crash-in-crystal-lake-while-fleeing-cary-police-pleads-guilty/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T12:00:06.48Z</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>2026-05-15T12:00:06.48Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Elgin man who caused 4-vehicle crash in Crystal Lake while fleeing Cary police pleads guilty ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/sfIKcssVHSBLuz3ka_IegirVkAo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MQ6XF7SS5VB6BMOG35ZJBXKK5E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Deondrae L. Clements]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/05/15/kane-county-prosecutor-vincent-coyle-named-new-associate-judge/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T12:00:06.711Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T12:00:06.711Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kane County prosecutor Vincent Coyle named new associate judge]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/7DynbDsLdkBbHzQ71WMkKM9CqEw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/L25C2IOV5FNFFMTSTZHXT25VKQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gavel]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/2026/05/15/coal-city-church-hosts-community-blood-drive-june-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T12:00:01.332Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T12:00:01.332Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Coal City Church Hosts Community Blood Drive June 2]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/McCNVnpo-5yPVXi6bI-kkZ834RI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/RNMVN7LQMNFG3MYW6J3XX6BSQY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Coal City United Methodist Church in Coal City.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/15/mchenry-county-coroners-office-gets-first-major-upgrade-in-40-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T11:30:01.011Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T11:30:01.011Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[McHenry County Coroner’s Office gets first major upgrade in 40 years]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[woodstock,woodstock il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/htlXK8-DY8ZiUht796wpMglTio8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GT33PUOQXVCELKAQHGVFKBFTTE.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Renovations to the McHenry County Coroner's Office's morgue were completed in May 2026 after nine months of construction.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/05/15/advocates-accusing-governor-of-lack-of-engagement-urge-passage-of-data-center-regulations-by-end-of-may/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T11:00:07.034Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T11:00:07.034Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Advocates, accusing governor of ‘lack of engagement,’ urge passage of data center regulations by end of May]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/F8RAPrP7FqUWCnJ02MG7jYZJcno=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MQQ2XRBK4VC4TENUIAR53KAWRY.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jen Walling, the executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council, speaks about the POWER Act at a May 13, 2026 news conference.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/15/oths-honors-its-first-students-to-achieve-seal-of-biliteracy-and-commendation-of-the-seal-of-biliteracy/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T11:00:06.514Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T11:00:06.514Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[OTHS honors its first students to achieve Seal of Biliteracy and Commendation of the Seal of Biliteracy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/EMFPrzZca-9u9X3gNVATe53yhgc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BBWPXKVXSJBFJDCCW3ZBCPJG2U.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Andrea Espinoza, Kathysha Perez, Xina Perez, Perla Gutierrez and Paul Stallman were recognized for their aptitude in a second language with a 2026 Honors Night event on May 6, 2026. These students will be the first from Ottawa Township High School to be accredited with the Seal of Biliteracy or Commendation of the Seal of Biliteracy.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/15/ladd-public-library-hosts-paws-to-read-with-hobo-on-june-6/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T11:00:06.472Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T11:00:06.472Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ladd Public Library hosts ‘Paws to Read with Hobo’ on June 6]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/SJR9o8C6YPzGecampl3D93H-mZY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6DH277TTQFHZNAAKKTMTXFAS7Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ladd Public Library]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/15/la-salle-county-marriage-licenses-may-1-13-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T11:00:06.22Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T11:00:06.22Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[La Salle County marriage licenses: May 1-13, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/cYmEbrZCfS1_e5AVF4fatHbqMOE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KFIE4HDZH5EXPKSB2DTM5LYGUU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Here is the list of La Salle County couples who applied for marriage licenses from May 1 through May 13, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/15/river-valley-players-to-hold-auditions-for-between-the-lines/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T11:00:06.522Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T11:00:06.522Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[River Valley Players to hold auditions for ‘Between the Lines’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/jOtlJfa4R-mrI-qeeohWnjQqB1Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/3HBQY3ZBTVAJPHUHYSI4LCFJD4.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[River Valley Players announced auditions for “Between the Lines” from May 29-30 in Henry.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/15/streator-drug-suspect-gets-7-years-in-agreed-sentencing/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T11:00:06.563Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T11:00:06.563Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Streator drug suspect gets 7 years in agreed sentencing]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/9CnwP0Mn_OGPiQcJjiYLu9E6zgc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UFLJFNAPFZGGLMBGAGHT4LXZ4E.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Derek R. Hornick]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/05/14/lawton-retires-from-rochelle-middle-school-after-32-years-i-love-teaching-because-every-day-is-different/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T11:00:03.149Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T11:00:03.149Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lawton retires from Rochelle Middle School after 32 years: ‘I love teaching because every day is different’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/P_WvJuNfbFZWmyJ6_7d0WuLNZfE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/I4XPX3W7XRERFEYUY36WHY3WLE.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rochelle Middle School eighth grade communications skills teacher Tracey Lawton will be retiring from the school this month after 32 years.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/05/15/ogle-county-students-named-to-snhu-spring-2026-presidents-list/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T11:00:03.593Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T11:00:03.593Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ogle County students named to SNHU spring 2026 president’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/sauk-valley/2026/05/15/dixon-student-earns-university-of-nebraska-lincoln-degree/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T11:00:02.529Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T11:00:02.529Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dixon student earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln degree]]></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/morris-herald-news/2026/05/15/morris-highs-hydrogen-car-team-advances-to-2026-world-finals-in-switzerland/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T11:00:02.279Z</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>2026-05-15T11:00:02.279Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Morris High’s Hydrogen Car Team advances to 2026 World Finals in Switzerland]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ZXrZ2XeeBY-IJ_fBy6sfsjDjMis=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/FYOQXUXGGNEMVMXR2VKQF7GCDI.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Morris Community High School Hydrogen Car Club after its victory on April 30.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/15/a-piece-of-dixon-history-the-lasting-reynolds-legacy-in-dixon/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T11:00:01.718Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T11:00:01.718Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A piece of Dixon history: The lasting Reynolds legacy in Dixon ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/X8wxm59jpRIZSGirPg5uALW8nX0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/RWCUWG53OJFJLJGIFZ3JK3FCZY.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In the quiet rear section of Oakwood Cemetery stands a towering 12-foot monument bearing three names: Reynolds, Harvey, and Ralston. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/05/15/dekalb-father-mourns-daughter-killed-in-i-88-crash-she-leaves-behind-a-legacy-of-speed-and-spirit/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T10:00:06.626Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T10:00:06.626Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DeKalb father mourns daughter killed in I-88 crash: She leaves behind ‘a legacy of speed and spirit’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/zh2KbV6NGQHFhis7QkgA_M_ylZY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XSLFU7PGGVGYTFHIZRZ2PZKIIQ.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DeKalb County Sheriff's deputy Antonio Watson (left) and his daughter Sariyah Watson, of DeKalb, smile in front of the sheriff's office crest in this undated photo. Sariyah was killed at 21 on Sunday, May 10, 2026, in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 88 near Aurora.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/16/a-second-chance-at-soccer-richmond-burtons-maddie-seyller-fueling-rockets-nearly-4-years-after-utv-accident/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T10:00:05.318Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T10:00:05.318Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A second chance at soccer: Richmond-Burton’s Maddie Seyller fueling Rockets nearly 4 years after UTV accident]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/SsPCkog5nTdW0JwMW-uoLJ_Ugtw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/YWK37IHSDZCBZLV3XC2ICRTWHQ.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Richmond-Burton's Maddie Seyller, left, takes a shot at goal during the Class 1A Dominican Supersectional against Willows Academy last season in River Forest.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/13/police-will-be-at-joliet-area-dunkin-locations-for-cop-on-a-rooftop-special-olympics-fundraiser/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T10:00:05.559Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T10:00:05.559Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet area police at these Dunkin’ locations for ‘Cop on a Rooftop’ Special Olympics fundraiser]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/WkmgaIya1w4XflZS6UnOPkqNN84=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/X3AWJU7F6FA6HHCGD5E6LQSU5M.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Joliet police officer waves from the roof of the Dunkin' store at 3011 Plainfield Road in Joliet on Friday for the annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser for Special Olympics.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/05/15/at-105-helen-frank-is-still-a-firecracker/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T10:00:06.057Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T10:00:06.057Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[At 105, Helen Frank is still a firecracker]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/lA-CeTKnp5XwlCrVCki9Tmwnpy4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UCCYXNA6GZHLJPLT5LUHZARR6M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Helen Frank at her 105th birthday party Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Crescent Care in Elgin, flanked by her great-grandson, Zack Stringer and her granddaughter Melissa Stringer.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/05/13/police-across-kendall-county-will-raise-money-for-special-olympics/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T10:00:05.829Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T10:00:05.829Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police across Kendall County will be on Dunkin’ roof tops raising money for Special Olympics ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/cZpC_-6DEvPiY185ZKHsv4CsQvk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/THLIXPPYRRA4BKJJ2SZFDG6M44.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Oswego police officers will be at three Dunkin' locations for the annual Cops of a Rooftop fundraiser on Friday, May 15.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/05/15/2026-daily-chronicle-prep-baseball-postseason-preview/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T09:59:00.465Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T09:59:00.465Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2026 Daily Chronicle prep baseball postseason preview]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois high school baseball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/5lnE_MomFRyjcSnEXZbxSETvgHg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WHV3ZWSNQJDJLJRMO3LSMHXAUM.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DeKalb's Evan Johnson celebrates after hitting a double during their April game against Waubonsie Valley at DeKalb High School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/15/dixon-boys-win-10th-straight-big-northern-conference-track-field-meet-byron-takes-second/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T07:42:02.815Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T07:42:02.815Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dixon boys win 10th straight Big Northern Conference track & field meet, Byron takes second]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/2cDb4sN4I9LpTdygL1_h9L_nIa0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/3IAFYKFUCVFYRM7ZWA6A2BGDPM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dixon's Westin Conatser checks his watch for his time as he finishes first in the 3200 meters at the Big Northern Conference Meet at Stillman Valley on Thursday, May 14, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/05/15/bella-jacobs-no-hitter-against-dekalb-gives-sycamore-coach-jill-carpenter-emotional-400th-career-win/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T05:52:20.168Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T05:52:20.168Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bella Jacob’s no-hitter against DeKalb gives Sycamore coach Jill Carpenter emotional 400th career win]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[softball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/f8xUfGIMtdiSyvKyAkCBRr7-4Lc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KEPED7XZN5GIFMYKSTIVGWFBGI.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sycamore players celebrate their win over DeKalb Thursday, May 14, 2026, on Mary M. Bell Field at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/dixon-police-chief-ryan-bivins-cherishes-impacting-lives-through-his-faith-service-and-basketball/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T05:27:38.287Z</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>2026-05-15T05:27:38.287Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dixon police chief Ryan Bivins cherishes impacting lives through his faith, service and basketball]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois high school boys basketball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/JBTfU9W9Us_YGU7jNhFH0cwZChI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/K2GJTMPPFBE5LHSWT5BSLIZFQE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sgt. Ryan Bivins was sworn in as Dixon Chief of Police on June 2, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/05/15/dylan-doogs-oswego-ride-eight-run-inning-hold-off-oswego-east-rally-to-win-series-finale-kind-of-a-relief/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T04:45:26.364Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T04:45:26.364Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dylan Doogs, Oswego ride eight-run inning, hold off Oswego East rally to win series finale: ‘Kind of a relief’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/q8nMn2-2tCCnyrv9qE7WDoZ_Os8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DECL2QGW7ZFV7FM5KH5CE45OSU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oswego's Dylan Doogs (12) scores a run during baseball game Oswego East at Oswego.  May 14, 2026 in Oswego.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/05/15/jenna-gordon-belts-walk-off-home-run-downers-grove-north-rallies-for-crosstown-win-over-downers-grove-south/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T04:39:13.068Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T04:39:13.068Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jenna Gordon belts walk-off home run, Downers Grove North rallies for crosstown win over Downers Grove South]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/efDlQXshnQcFtqRxO-x0UyDds1g=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PM6CLCH6G5EGZOPYU6RO3GE5GQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Downers Grove North’s Jenna Gordon arrives at home plate to meet jubilant teammates after hitting a walk off home run ending a game against Downers Grove South on May 14, 2026 at McCollum Park in Downers Grove.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/15/seneca-girls-win-own-1a-sectional-behind-record-breaking-night-from-lila-coleman/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T04:35:41.61Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T04:35:41.61Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Seneca girls win own 1A sectional behind record-breaking night from Lila Coleman]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/6Podydt7D2aAHXz5rg21kM3D7x8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WE66LZQ6CNAFFN4DFVHYWE5B2Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(From left) Somonuak's Ella Roberts, Seneca's Lila Coleman, Wilmington's McKenna Van Tilburg, Marquette's Madisyn Trainor, and Aurora Christian's Grace Knight compete in the 100 meter dash during the Class 1A Sectional meet on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Seneca High School. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/05/15/kara-glenn-led-st-charles-north-claims-second-straight-sectional-title-at-3a-hoffman-estates-sectional/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T04:31:08.656Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T04:31:08.656Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kara Glenn-led St. Charles North claims second straight sectional title at 3A Hoffman Estates Sectional]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/19Q_UsQQHU7RFfJysbXRM7hJR2Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZL54TL73I5HSXCBFUIJITYQ4LY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[St. Charles North’s Kara Glenn finishes second in the 3,200-meter run during the Class 3A Hoffman Estates girls track and field sectional on Thursday, May 14, 2026 in Hoffman Estates.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/05/15/hinsdale-central-wins-west-suburban-silver-boys-track-title-thursdays-suburban-life-sports-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T04:30:33.69Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T04:30:33.69Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hinsdale Central wins West Suburban Silver boys track 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title]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/74_HE0BFsdU8Fovw-FPLrN8mRN4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2ZMWL4FJ6VFRVFT37TC4Z6YD6Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[York's Jillian Booth]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/15/wilmington-beats-andrew-in-baseball-the-herald-news-thursday-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T03:47:42.031Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T03:47:42.031Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wilmington beats Andrew in baseball: The Herald-News Thursday Roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v-oMoqZyjVVr2ADOTTHO6Xg3Myo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DN6EWWXFIBGGFE4C7HU7CO6QX4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wilmington logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/05/15/west-aurora-repeats-as-upstate-eight-conference-boys-track-and-field-champs/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T03:41:43.988Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T03:41:43.988Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[West Aurora repeats as Upstate Eight Conference boys track and field champs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/erJB9vcyEPofNO3grIx0WWS94lM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GP2DQQHW4NFAZGWWKSCMEJFXTI.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[West Aurora logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/at-9-crystal-lake-boy-collects-blankets-for-homeless-people-and-his-kindness-is-infectious/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T03:37:07.89Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T03:37:07.89Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[At 9, Crystal Lake boy collects blankets for homeless people – and his kindness is infectious]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/MRrG_W5oXNl-oLadh_0_CjAAhag=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VFTXX77IPVD6LLAVZUBERQWACY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aaden Barcus, 9, of Crystal Lake, sits surrounded by about 25 blankets he collected to give to people who are unhoused.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/05/15/willowbrook-baseball-wins-school-record-25th-straight-game-11-7-over-morton/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T03:37:04.006Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T03:37:04.006Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Willowbrook baseball wins school-record 25th straight game, 11-7 over Morton]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/H_vY-nP1SLhEDM32jIBb2BZ2msQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CSUQPHCEXNCCHGTP5Z5HHZ2DRU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Willowbrook logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/05/15/after-3-league-ties-wheaton-warrenville-south-finds-the-net-victory-over-batavia/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T03:34:31.611Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T03:34:31.611Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[After 3 league ties, Wheaton Warrenville South finds the net, victory over Batavia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/_eEDAZdZ_6y8DrRNJO1hkj0uX4k=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LPPMGAAPRRF6HO6ADAVDYAP3AE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wheaton Warrenville South logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/15/sterling-boys-track-and-field-takes-third-at-big-6-meet-thursdays-sauk-valley-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T03:24:18.515Z</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>2026-05-15T03:24:18.515Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sterling boys track and field takes third at Big 6 meet: Thursday’s Sauk Valley Roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ObOFNvg5fW42IEO5xmDa9ieQmu8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/FPFKFFR7SZEQ3ALRYQOXXMIOCM.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sterling's Derek Prieto]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/15/jordyn-jeffs-hits-walk-off-home-run-for-dundee-crown-softball-thursdays-northwest-herald-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T03:18:26.694Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T03:18:26.694Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jordyn Jeffs hits walk-off home run for Dundee-Crown softball: Thursday’s Northwest Herald roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Wpft3EXC9iQtP4zBo8GPNaWbyfk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IHDMXVEFQNFAZM44AB3GG2TLC4.webp</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Dundee-Crown Chargers logo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/05/15/indian-creek-baseball-picks-up-1st-win-of-year-in-wild-27-15-game-thursdays-daily-chronicle-sports-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T03:16:54.097Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T03:16:54.097Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Indian Creek baseball picks up 1st win of year in wild 27-15 game: Thursday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/yoRVjPk3wsRA6aSIkKNDQ9UhdCw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XKVACQX3LJDZHGSKOBI2SBRPJY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Indian Creek Timberwolves logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/high-school-sports/2026/05/15/la-salle-peru-henry-advance-to-sectional-in-bass-fishing-thursdays-newstribune-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T03:16:01.247Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T03:16:01.247Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[La Salle-Peru, Henry advance to sectional in bass fishing: Thursday’s NewsTribune roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/IOd42zqI7TwnawT2UxmI6F579qE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BCAS5AQ77NHMZI7EBJIFOMH5LE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[La Salle-Peru's (from left) Avery Sherman, Grady Sandor, Connor Allen and Drake Margis placed sixth at the Braidwood Lake Regional to advance to the Des Plaines River Big Basin Sectional. 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The Irish won 8-6.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/14/adam-swanson-continues-tear-ottawa-baseball-stays-alive-in-i-8-race-with-11-1-win-over-rochelle/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T02:38:40.809Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T02:38:40.809Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Adam Swanson continues tear, Ottawa baseball stays alive in I-8 race with 11-1 home win over Rochelle]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/l2uIw4_Bw63QAsRALag-nCDLJ0Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2RAVH3UKWVDGFMP2SR53FPJ3MM.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Adam 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Morrison.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/15/isaac-harris-move-up-in-the-order-pays-dividends-for-joliet-west-in-triumph-over-plainfield-central/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T02:25:34.585Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T02:25:34.585Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Isaac Harris’ move up in the order pays dividends for Joliet West in triumph over Plainfield Central]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/6rEthBhtGRFDmttvwzKSp0w-Otg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UQYBCTN3AVBMDAJMFT3OVLWHUM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joliet West's Isaac Harris]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/05/15/beecher-baseball-downs-momence-13-5-in-rvc-finale-for-13th-win-in-last-14-games/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T02:24:02.787Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T02:24:02.787Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Beecher baseball downs Momence 13-5 in RVC finale for 13th win in last 14 games]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/vcLq1PJ-IPgBb2188oSaOOpShjU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MGVUPRSUY5EFDANHT7PNGWCC2A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Beecher's Santino 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Joliet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/05/15/dekalb-library-to-host-music-maker-program-may-15/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T00:58:48.286Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T00:58:48.286Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DeKalb library to host music maker program May 15]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/guh4RDVnYTuFw7iLb4NJE3vhxEA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/3EYKXWWKENG7NJA3IKREDMSLHA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DeKalb Public Library pictured Thursday, May 13, 2021, in DeKalb.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/bears/2026/05/15/chicago-bears-release-2026-schedule-with-the-joy-of-painting-spoof/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T00:35:54.313Z</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>2026-05-15T00:35:54.313Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chicago Bears release 2026 schedule with ‘The Joy of Painting’ spoof]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[chicago bears]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/cWP2rCOYC4w8qAjwJXyYvcR8SMw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XNPKVNVO5BA6DGFOAN46DTB7JA.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (right) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Rome Odunze last season during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/15/plans-for-6100-acre-solar-farm-in-will-county-advance-on-split-vote/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T00:18:07.03Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T00:18:07.03Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Plans for 6,100-acre solar farm in Will County advance on split vote]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/sI07SjBlJ9IiDIwQtt3PvGs9PyY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OJREFJRRENGSDBW3X5GSHIQW6U.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Laura and Ken Heidrich talk to the Will County Board while displaying a map showing how Earthrise Energy's proposed 6,100-acre solar complex will surround their Wilton Township property on Thursday, May 14, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/huntley-wins-4-events-brings-home-ihsa-class-3a-belvidere-north-sectional-championship/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T23:57:50.67Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T23:57:50.67Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Huntley wins 4 events, brings home IHSA Class 3A Belvidere North sectional championship]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/rKes7HX0MVFTcZ62lUMhcp0scuQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4AROQ4F3ANCJNMBN3PTHOK2WWQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Huntley won four events and scored 148 points to claim the IHSA Class 3A Belvidere North girls track and field sectional title on Wednesday. It's the fifth in a row for the Red Raiders.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/prairie-ridge-takes-runner-up-local-girls-shine-at-class-2a-johnsburg-sectional-to-qualify-for-state/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T23:48:47.929Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T23:48:47.929Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prairie Ridge takes runner-up, local girls shine at Class 2A Johnsburg Sectional to qualify for state]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/NAij6qc7DIFwh5bl8WcAby2o5xY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GF6YP32ISJDJTF6GPCXNPHS4NQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prairie Ridge’s Anneke Dam (right) beats Rockford Boylan Catholic’s Nora Wedwick to the finish line in the 800 meter run during the IHSA Class 2A Johnsburg Girls Track and Field Sectional Meet on Wednesday,, May 13, 2026, at Johnsburg High School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/05/14/whooping-cough-on-the-rise-in-dekalb-county-health-department-warns/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T23:46:21.534Z</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>2026-05-14T23:46:21.534Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Whooping cough on the rise in DeKalb County, health department warns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/aWhcZ_Tteh5amMVWafJbLhgVSEk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6MGAA62TPMNH3T6CHDDGMR2CL4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shaw Local file photo – The DeKalb County Health 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(85) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Philadelphia Eagles last season in Philadelphia.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/high-school-sports/2026/05/14/eastlands-jade-hammer-pitches-a-shutout-wednesdays-sauk-valley-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T23:16:49.656Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T23:16:49.656Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Eastland’s Jade Hammer pitches a shutout: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/NWzC2W_R_IW4qvY8stVNnkgAQRE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KMG5UYSHMBB43CADXG66MGR53Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sauk Valley Sports Roundup]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/14/mendotas-mariyah-elam-morriss-ava-conley-heading-to-state-in-trio-of-events-from-2a-sectional/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T23:15:42.54Z</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>2026-05-14T23:15:42.54Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mendota’s Mariyah Elam, Morris’s Ava Conley heading to state in trio of events from 2A sectional]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/OqmQt0336Vc0BfN_PxFye30Cp6E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GIGRKIRASNF4TAQJGCFP2VHGVU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mendota's Mariyah Elam competes in the high jump during the Class 2A Sectional track meet on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in the Jeff Prusator Athletic Complex at Mendota High School. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/cruise-night-is-saturday-farmers-market-returning-to-sublette/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T23:00:02.259Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T23:00:02.259Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cruise night is Saturday; farmers market returning to Sublette]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/E96rzN8b1xCsCw-VMvSF6NSzBrc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ORZRYULRIBPHVAKZD2YZ7KZCHU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A farmers market will make a return to Sublette this summer.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/05/14/ogle-county-judge-denies-dismissal-of-false-reporting-charges-filed-against-woman-tied-to-rochelle-rodeo/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T23:00:01.268Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T23:00:01.268Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ogle County judge denies dismissal of false reporting charges filed against woman tied to Rochelle rodeo]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Q5gKGmbmwCa03Tx_UkAS0bJb5kQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WBJZJ7YP7RC6DAQPZEGIF4SABU.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ogle County Associate Judge Anthony Peska makes his rulings on defense attorneys' motions to dismiss charges against a Chicago woman on Wednesday, May 13, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/rock-falls-student-earns-research-grant-from-university-of-wisconsin-whitewater/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T23:00:02.234Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T23:00:02.234Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rock Falls student earns research grant from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Cp4GoHPc6EF0NJaTZaZjCm4ts5g=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ACMU5RLB4JCNTP26Y6RXEO2XXM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE: Makenna Arickx crosses the stage after receiving her diploma Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Rock Falls High School’s 144th commencement ceremony.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/05/14/ashtons-schmitz-elected-to-membership-into-honor-society-of-phi-kappa-phi-at-niu/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T23:00:02.247Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T23:00:02.247Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ashton’s Schmitz elected to membership into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at NIU]]></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/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/forreston-polo-oregon-milledgeville-west-carroll-girls-qualify-for-state-track-and-field-meet/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T22:44:30.028Z</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>2026-05-14T22:44:30.028Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Forreston-Polo, Oregon, Milledgeville, West Carroll girls qualify for state in track and field]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/CBWk1BsCU5-NlVY1d1Twta-kbDA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/545R4UEEL5CJDCQSCLZ35EGTNE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Forreston-Polo's Bree Schneiderman starts the 400 meters at the 1A Winnebago Sectional on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She went on to win the event and qualify for the state meet next week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/newman-sprinters-have-big-day-fulton-girls-take-second-at-erie-sectional-track-and-field-meet/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T22:13:59.562Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T22:13:59.562Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Newman sprinters have big day, Fulton girls take second at 1A Erie Sectional track and field meet]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/GB3P9Cm1E2S-v5-HAButhjKnLhg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6YUNAXZEINFADJTEL3D7IOY4J4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Newman’s Elaina Allen (right) and Paizlee Williams took first and second in the 100 dash Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during the Class 1A Erie Sectional meet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/05/14/supreme-court-preserves-access-to-widely-used-abortion-pill-while-lawsuit-plays-out/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T22:09:35.543Z</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>2026-05-14T22:09:35.543Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/10v2JeHRFr88-ZYfRzrONRmX58M=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WT46OXN3BFA6VK3VU5CWBR7YI4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE - Boxes of the drug mifepristone sit on a shelf at the West Alabama Women's Center in Tuscaloosa, Ala., March 16, 2022. A federal judge in Texas on Friday, April 7, 2023, ordered a hold on the U.S. approval of the abortion medication mifepristone, throwing into question access to the nation’s most common method of abortion in a ruling that waved aside decades of scientific approval. Federal lawyers representing the FDA are expected to swiftly appeal the ruling. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed, File)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/05/14/illinois-senate-democrats-introduce-bills-to-regulate-artificial-intelligence/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T21:25:54.475Z</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>2026-05-14T21:25:54.475Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois Senate Democrats introduce bills to regulate artificial intelligence]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Ly35JUcw9EavVvfNLXcYhMcNCGA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/V4VNQ5P2RZHFXEKG6XMCB6TR5E.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sen. Bill Cunningham speaks at a news conference announcing the AI bill package on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Cunningham said the package game, in part, out of a lack of federal action to regulate AI.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/05/14/heres-what-construction-is-slated-for-il-routes-71-and-47-in-kendall-county/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T21:00:00.584Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T21:00:00.584Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here’s what construction is slated for IL Routes 71 and 47 in Kendall County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[yorkville,yorkville il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/LFnT3RxWzA0n0PgF5_qrPIyEevU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5SQB7Z6CUYJUJMAINZAHFX4VB4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(file photo) The Illinois Department of Transportation is working on roadway expansion projects of both Illinois Routes 71 and 47 in Kendall County. Pictured, a previous expansion project on Route 47 in the Yorkville-area.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/14/for-68-years-one-educator-has-helped-princeton-children-learn-and-grow/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:59:56.222Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:59:56.222Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[For 68 years, one educator has helped Princeton children learn and grow]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/4TfhTVViSim2l2GwvNh8jDjM7Jk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LD3Z2U3NCRCS5EDZ7YFCGDPACE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Eleanor Walker, reads an Easter book to her preschool class on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Douglas School in Princeton.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/14/janice-campbell-wins-tuesday-may-14s-wyaton-hills-ladies-day-golf/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:54:39.55Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:54:39.55Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Janice Campbell wins Tuesday, May 14’s Wyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/b01Yx3R1l4gFgc9q5kus-6vH9BQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ASOPMEQNBBBGZIEQP64XES3NUY.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wyaton Hills Golf Course logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/12/joliet-woman-wins-will-county-forest-districts-photo-contest-capturing-magical-moment-at-ohara-woods/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:45:43.529Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:45:43.529Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet woman wins Will County forest district’s photo contest capturing ‘magical moment’ at O’Hara Woods ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/wyXwXlVKTaMaf9owUe6_1NSmgBI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/EXNTSQ3RNJHKPECPPGT66XROUE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Michelle Wendling of Joliet won the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Preserve the Moment photo contest in April with this photo taken at O’Hara Woods Preserve in Romeoville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/05/14/baby-bison-born-at-kane-county-forest-preserve-1st-bison-mothers-day-in-more-than-200-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:39:01.119Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:39:01.119Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baby bison born at Kane County forest preserve; 1st bison Mother’s Day in more than 200 years]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/CGBbnE7nCWcmtqIA9AmBxXSIwdg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/J4WFQY3SXJH4ZM6XAEUT6COPQ4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The first baby bison was born in the reintroduced herd of bison at Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve in Kane County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/05/14/indian-creeks-ally-keilman-qualifies-for-state-in-both-hurdles-wednesdays-daily-chronicle-sports-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:31:59.028Z</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>2026-05-14T20:31:59.028Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Indian Creek’s Ally Keilman qualifies for state in both hurdles: Wednesday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/KkkPUZ0Pck35fJa5T4yZnoxvAjQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CODYMP3HDVDRVJJ5DOFX3BXOVI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oregon's Jillian Hammer (center) leads Winnebago's Avery Brule (left) and Indian Creek's Ally Keilman (right) as she heads to the finish line first in the 100 meters hurdles at the 1A Winnebago Sectional on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/13/brynna-anderson-henry-softball-fly-high-at-woodland-tuesdays-newstribune-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:31:40.87Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:31:40.87Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Brynna Anderson, Henry softball fly high at Woodland: Tuesday’s NewsTribune roundup   ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/FioU-FRwpY1lFQ-KxY89sL4iKGA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NY6T3EXU5ZDW5M4GOQPSXHYDGU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Henry-Senachwine's Addison Robbins gets a hit against Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Woodland High School. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/05/14/cade-laudeman-rj-kennedy-morris-come-back-from-five-down-against-sycamore-for-key-interstate-8-win/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:27:27.624Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:27:27.624Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cade Laudeman, RJ Kennedy, Morris come back from five down against Sycamore for key Interstate 8 win]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois high school baseball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/u9xrBLqoTWUJwBFi4iwJFlfauBo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CGR2R7U7OFG4FOGIKM3GWKESLE.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morris' Cade Laudeman delivers a pitch Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during their game at the Sycamore Community Sports Complex.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/thank-you/everyday-heroes/2026/05/14/morris-announcer-turns-volunteer-lark-into-lifelong-calling/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:22:32.966Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:22:32.966Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Morris announcer turns volunteer lark into lifelong calling]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/6K20GJwiM4VaFDqBmp-a71arRWw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/62FFU67LLNGQZOW4A4M5YBJDVQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morris public address announcer Jeff Vogen has been the voice of football games for more than 20 years.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/news/2026/05/14/south-elgin-man-charged-in-lombard-crash-that-killed-woman/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:21:19.527Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:21:19.527Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[South Elgin man charged in Lombard crash that killed woman]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/cKcG5HIdwhNMU_2wWXPaJZHdf_o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GV7HQ5L5OQOSJJGE5OZAQDW53M.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/05/14/crews-respond-after-tornado-say-theyre-just-doing-their-job/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:20:04.304Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:20:04.304Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Crews respond after tornado, say they’re just doing their job]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ilspZ9aGuaHCLnbKd8frlMNcw1I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MDZX3RUNGRCGHMBHW4NXF57VQI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aroma Fire Protection District Fire Chief Luke Shepherd (right) and firefighters (from left) Jeremy Neufeld, Andrew Bowes and Kyle King stand in the fire station on April 8, 2026. The four are part of a crew that responded immediately to the aftermath of the March 10 tornado that hit Aroma Township and Aroma Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/05/12/illinois-firefighters-honored-for-service-in-annual-ceremony-memorial/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:17:42.272Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:17:42.272Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois firefighters honored for service in annual ceremony, memorial]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/bfU44kZGy1c85LuSrvByC47h8s0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/X373WVT3UBACBOQW7UCDC6O4PA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the honor guard march at Tuesday’s memorial for Cpt. David Meyer. Meyer was among those honored in an annual ceremony after he died in 2025 from injuries sustained battling a garage fire.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/14/online-master-gardener-training-available-for-will-grundy-and-kankakee-residents/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:14:57.193Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:14:57.193Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Online master gardener training available for Will, Grundy and Kankakee residents ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/HsXNLlpQ4750PptPcUwdYjibW9Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2UUWF6FQ45G47DY6UPHYWLLN3Q.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The University of Illinois Extension will host a summer 2026 session of online master gardener training for residents of Will, Grundy and Kankakee counties. Pictured is master gardener Jen Vock.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/13/dylan-howlett-throws-3-hit-shutout-as-bureau-valley-tops-galva-10-0/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:11:27.976Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:11:27.976Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dylan Howlett spins 3-hit shutout as Bureau Valley tops Galva 10-0]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/2VkDAWHCKSLT2Scp12wvPG2i-gg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OVTPTGTXW5CXBBIRW2OCC5ZCBQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bureau Valley senior Logan Philhower dives back safely to first base on a pick-off attempt Tuesday in Manlius. The Storm picked up a 10-0 Lincoln Trail Conference win over Galva.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/14/lincoln-way-centrals-mia-forystek-shines-at-class-3a-bloom-sectional-the-herald-news-wednesday-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:07:31.783Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T20:07:31.783Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lincoln-Way Central’s Mia Forystek shines at Class 3A Bloom Sectional: The Herald-News Wednesday Roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/7NISv4Xc7-pWLgbpU5vZ-fu-fJY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WILTFGM6BREDZMTMVNOIDA6MAY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lincoln-Way Central's Nicole Demma clears the state-qualifying height of 1.57 meters in the high jump during the Class 3A Bloom Township Girls Track and Field Sectional on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/14/joliet-man-charged-with-first-degree-murder-in-shooting-outside-residence/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:04:59.997Z</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>2026-05-14T20:04:59.997Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet man charged with first-degree murder in shooting outside residence]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dwJERntlvt2Ex8VLC3x0N4GZfJ8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/YB2RTRXNPNFMVNLKT7D257E2DQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Willis Ellis, 58, Joliet]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/14/lockports-trace-schaaf-throws-gem-to-help-porters-close-in-on-swsc-title/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:50:03.23Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T19:50:03.23Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lockport’s Trace Schaaf throws gem to help Porters close in on SWSC title]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois high school boys basketball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/QYV4GVTo7Ve1gDx_T4iTNBY9JVg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/FU27ZRVNUVBLRKXKSRZZUANYGQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lockport's Trace Schaaf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/05/13/notorious-batavia-intersection-eyed-for-construction-to-ease-traffic-public-meeting-planned/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:44:28.67Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T19:44:28.67Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Notorious Batavia intersection eyed for construction to ease traffic, public meeting planned]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[batavia]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/NJk8vieFbG8pKbzIcZxUNgIV3xI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QFDCCI3PWFCE3JG22HILVTYSVQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Kane County Division of Transportation is eyeing improvements to the Fabyan Parkway bridge over the Fox River and the intersection at Fabyan Parkway at Illinois Route 25.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/05/13/illinois-is-banning-bradford-pear-trees-heres-why-experts-want-them-gone/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:24:29.392Z</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>2026-05-14T19:24:29.392Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois is banning Bradford pear trees. Here’s why experts want them gone]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/dDhAQ6nrQYjWauKzI5Q7s5eiU3E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QPNO2HDDZ5A6XO4L3ZDYKJMC6U.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Callery pear trees are an invasive species that can pose harm to the environment.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/14/yorkville-wins-southwest-prairie-conference-boys-track-championship/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:20:59.618Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T19:20:59.618Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Yorkville boys track wins Southwest Prairie Conference championship]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/8DFSvFEddT7XUgxNkdrT22XLGkk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/U76P2WXFPBHFBOAQJOX2OVDRAQ.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Yorkville’s Aiden Kolkmeyer wins the 110 Meter Hurdles in the Southwest Prairie Conference boys track and field championship on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Joliet West High School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/mchenry-huntley-baseball-win-to-remain-tied-for-first-in-fvc-northwest-herald-wednesday-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:20:05.823Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T19:20:05.823Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[McHenry, Huntley baseball win to remain tied for first in FVC: Wednesday’s Northwest Herald roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/TzAGh-UjekweEvLfBym9V23z6vY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CVHV2KET4FEANLOSJTZ4QKBWIM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[McHenry Warriors logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/05/14/authenticity-people-trust-algonquin-librarian-is-also-passionate-volunteer-advocate/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:17:34.5Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T19:17:34.5Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Authenticity people trust’: Algonquin librarian is also passionate volunteer, advocate]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/uGHMM5kM-87PnjkZGD1kvNcGU3c=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/74DD6PL73ZGCZH2IEQEHTQFPJE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Librarian Holly Eberle of Crystal Lake stands at the Eastgate Branch of  Algonquin Area Public Library on May 4, 2026. She is a librarian who is and has been very active in the community. She volunteered to help teens at the BREAK center in Crystal Lake, wrote letters and sent books to inmates in jail and prison, served on committees against book bans, and she's also on the advisory board for the sheriff's police social worker program.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/05/14/osf-saint-katharine-center-for-health-continues-to-expand-specialty-services-in-sterling/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:11:01.771Z</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>2026-05-14T19:11:01.771Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[OSF Saint Katharine – Center for Health continues to expand specialty services in Sterling]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/P6F1jH4csfofxudOljwidiRftr8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/PKHG5R5PYBADHNBM4ESR3SVMGQ.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[OSF Saint Katharine – Center for Health in Sterling continues to expand access to specialty care in Whiteside County with the addition of Dr. Andrew Feyh, a board‑certified general surgeon, and Taylor Carroll, a nurse practitioner bringing gastroenterology services to the clinic.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/bears/2026/05/14/chicago-bears-to-play-detroit-lions-on-thanksgiving-during-2026-nfl-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:06:44.221Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T19:06:44.221Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chicago Bears to play Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving during 2026 NFL season]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[chicago bears]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/aZcFlqyVigD9jh2pO-eeZOV31Y8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/V6EPUNFXPZBWBHK4P2FWYXBSF4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chicago Bears defensive end Grady Jarrett, right, tackles Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams in Chicago last season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/13/joliet-west-hs-names-its-2026-mr-and-ms-alpha-omega/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:04:11.097Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T19:04:11.097Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet West H.S. names its 2026 Mr. and Ms. Alpha Omega]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/zeXy3PrMa1Dhzg6iGdfvGjDVPnw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/D73DGH6C5JCIDB3UX5RPRPO4YE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Calloway Walsh  and Payton Palesh hold their certificates after being named 2026 Mr. and Ms. Alpha Omega at Joliet West High School's Senior Awards on May 6. The award recognizes the school's most distinguished graduating seniors for academic excellence, leadership, and service to the community.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/05/14/kendall-county-extension-holding-annual-plant-sale-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:00:00.474Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T19:00:00.474Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kendall County Extension holding annual plant sale this weekend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/KDIXZYtqgJ6EoMZOIGj1FD4BNSQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/EBSZ3ZQSIBDDJPEBVEFM6UA43Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Kendall County master gardeners program will host its annual plant sale at the University of Illinois Extension office in Yorkville on Saturday, May 16, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/05/13/termination-hearing-for-joliet-police-lieutenant-continued-to-another-date-after-4-hours-in-closed-session/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T18:56:59.481Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T18:56:59.481Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Termination hearing for Joliet police lieutenant continued to another date after 4 hours in closed session]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/UdwMPmegTnojSrOEsFlSB6qm5YQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/QBFU44S3PJHGBDXEGQVIGNSJMI.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joliet Police Lt. Jeremy Harrison attends a special hearing by the Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissions on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Joliet City Hall. Harrison was recommended for termination by Joliet Police Chief William Evans for personnel matters.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/marketing/2026/05/14/read-all-about-them/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T18:56:31.48Z</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>2026-05-14T18:56:31.48Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Read all about them]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Fy_50UTVvyUexPqAO_hqMDCIRRU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/N7VVP76CPVGDXE737RBT5IBGX4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Thank You, Everyday Heroes Read Now_Ogle]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/05/13/illinois-budget-picture-tightens-in-final-stretch-amid-economic-uncertainty/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T18:53:06.206Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-14T18:53:06.206Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois’ budget picture tightens in final stretch amid economic uncertainty]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/5bdSuoLr5waCJoFU4srPdQubtEM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NA7JIKKU2FFUDPQTYXHUY7PWLA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Senate Revenue Committee Chair Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, listens to a budget update from Department of Revenue Director David Harris on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>