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]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/04/09/more-than-4-pounds-of-cannabis-recovered-during-aurora-investigation-police-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T01:35:30.699Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:35:30.699Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[More than 4 pounds of cannabis recovered during Aurora investigation, police say]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/oUK2rTrgDPIgVoqP41PIuRRSb94=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XJ6NTBGJ4NCWHIY5UAAZNHP45Y.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Estevon D. 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Rochelle.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/09/niu-educators-rally-students-to-help-lobby-state-lawmakers-for-college-funding-its-a-major-problem/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T01:11:40.192Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:11:40.192Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NIU educators rally students to help lobby state lawmakers for college funding: ‘It’s a major problem’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/vR34fQnwKt9EuMhOlS2d1_oj4V4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/J23XODCOLFEWFNTGPLW7UMXBFA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(From left) Mark Van Wienen, the president of the NIU Faculty Alliance, and Jason Akst, the president of the NIU Instructors Union, speak to each other as they begin a rally on April 8, 2026, to garner support for a state bill that they think could benefit college students statewide.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/09/kankakees-lincoln-williams-named-steve-tappa-illinois-media-player-of-the-year-to-highlight-all-state-hoopers/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T01:09:25.915Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:09:25.915Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kankakee’s Lincoln Williams named Steve Tappa Illinois Media Player of the Year to highlight All-State 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Jacobs]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[softball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/RzRbpbXazisbEQeKx92SjL_O1E4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WPRVYD7MQJHXVCGL4YTAC3DSVM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Reese Vrba (left) homered twice, including a walk-off home run in the ninth inning, Reese Mosolino (center) struck out eight batters over nine innings pitched and Bella Moore (right) hit a game-tying home run during Prairie Ridge's softball victory over Jacobs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/09/piper-lewis-monster-day-leads-ottawa-softball-to-big-win-over-morris/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T00:40:06.385Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media 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2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/08/secretary-of-states-office-warns-illinois-drivers-about-new-scam-texts-and-calls-alleging-delinquent-tolls/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T23:20:22.223Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T23:20:22.223Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Secretary of State’s office warns  Illinois drivers about new scam texts and calls alleging delinquent tolls]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/uVGgIo4YrS_X53r3Q2yw3VyKXMc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/IJ2NYHR7DFDYTJUMMAGRGYTIA4.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joined state and suburban leaders in March about warning the public of a deluge of text scams.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/08/henry-senachwine-baseball-walks-it-off-on-a-wild-pitch-tuesdays-newstribune-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T23:13:04.595Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T23:13:04.595Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Henry-Senachwine baseball walks it off on a wild pitch: Tuesday’s NewsTribune roundup      ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/gbZvmrclNz71459yvHMcPtot_Dg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/O5EM7Q3T3VFLDHEHHL2OZAZCHM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Henry-Senachwine logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/08/man-shot-multiple-times-on-jonette-ave-in-bradley/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T23:03:03.515Z</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>2026-04-08T23:03:03.515Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Update: Man shot multiple times on Jonette Ave. in Bradley dies]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/j95PRPvnVamtuFsU25Gbsi46eGo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XYBWXP3EDNHPFE2IWORW7ARU5Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Investigators talk outside the home on Jonette Avenue where a homicide occurred April 8, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/04/08/stillman-valley-resident-sprayed-with-mace-dragged-down-stairs-during-home-invasion-court-documents/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T23:02:20.462Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T23:02:20.462Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stillman Valley resident sprayed with Mace, dragged down stairs during home invasion: court documents]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/8RT7ZC2HNiptrK9FiblY5JPM_ws=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6CTVFMWI4NA5LKH6P6F2JMZFPA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Ogle County Judicial Center is located in the 100 block of South Fifth Street in Oregon.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/08/single-family-home-sells-for-616000-in-plainfield/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T23:00:02.823Z</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>2026-04-08T23:00:02.823Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Single-family home sells for $616,000 in Plainfield]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/G95vwBiSwlWjQ_kNVGfoocJVZK8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6SN2LVGC5BM47F4OFE3DSRMIBA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/08/sterling-police-department-honors-employee-officer-of-the-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T23:00:01.331Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T23:00:01.331Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sterling Police Department honors employee, officer of the year]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/pMfNH76QJhpwHBHARyTHNbZMqc8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/I4IQXDIA7VAAVPY3MXTAUJBCW4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sterling Police Chief Pat Bartel (left) announced Monday night that Patrolman Jonah Venema is the Sterling Police Department’s 2025 Cadet T. Thorp Officer of the Year. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/08/plans-for-new-amboy-park-playground-moving-forward/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T23:00:01.604Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T23:00:01.604Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Plans for new Amboy park, playground moving forward]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/etoN5hLwpSYkji-aB0BgmxEhVGE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/R26H3JORZJCKHEFAUCCNTAM7E4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lions Club logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/08/mantenos-remote-attendance-ordinance-still-needs-work/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T23:00:02.335Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T23:00:02.335Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Manteno’s remote attendance ordinance still needs work]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ZKiMtfwedfn6ZIKYmHSJPqrfoF4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/HJN3MVNA7VHERMPWW6CCMBHEFU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Manteno Mayor Annette LaMore leads her first village board meeting on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Leo Hassett Community Center.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/08/washington-grove-cemetery-board-seeking-donations-to-cover-perpetual-care-costs/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T23:00:02.515Z</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>2026-04-08T23:00:02.515Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Washington Grove Cemetery Board seeking donations to cover perpetual care costs]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/08/streator-clean-lube-plans-customer-appreciation-day-following-ribbon-cutting/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T23:00:00.61Z</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>2026-04-08T23:00:00.61Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Streator Clean & Lube plans customer appreciation day following ribbon cutting]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/VcnOf7PoSNv3aHOKRsvLI4kPCKc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/R6HAOLKNE5BF3AJCNUCYTAMDYU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the Streator Chamber of Commerce join Alan and Gala Hale for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Streator Clean & Lube on Wednesday in Streator.(From left) Derek Barichello, director of Streator Chamber; Ben Hiltabrand, president of Streator Chamber; Gala and Alan Hale of Streator Clean & Lube; and Streator Mayor Tara Bedei.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/08/illinois-farmers-ease-critical-labor-shortages-through-this-agricultural-visa-program/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T23:00:02.471Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T23:00:02.471Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois farmers ease critical labor shortages through this agricultural visa program]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/TGUgI0ijuqCbgqkuktEcT5BdRp8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VXJ2Q35YSBBWJI5GH3P37GBFVA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The sun sets over a field of corn in Douglas County.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/04/07/st-charles-raises-utility-rates-nearly-50-as-council-vows-to-look-for-other-revenue-options/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T22:54:53.382Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T22:54:53.382Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[St. Charles raises utility rates nearly 50% as Council vows to look for other revenue options]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[st. charles news,st. charles city council]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/lDrQtFkatEPR8KOvAxyklZ9N0jU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5N5OJXMWG5GJNKD6IYNVY2JIIA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(file photo) The city of St. Charles approved utility rate hikes to help fund $417 million in sewer and water improvements. Pictured, the bridge over the Fox River and the St. Charles Municipal Building.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/03/31/st-charles-eyes-42-rate-hike-over-4-years-for-water-and-sewer-other-utilities/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T22:54:16.765Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T22:54:16.765Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[St. Charles eyes nearly 50% increase in utility bills over 4 years]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[st. charles news,st. charles city council]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/lDrQtFkatEPR8KOvAxyklZ9N0jU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5N5OJXMWG5GJNKD6IYNVY2JIIA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(file photo) The St. Charles City Council is considering 42.5% utility rate increases over the next four years. Pictured, the bridge over the Fox River and the St. Charles Municipal Building.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/08/jackson-macdonald-strikes-out-14-drives-in-key-run-as-sycamore-beats-freeport/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T22:49:46.908Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T22:49:46.908Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jackson Macdonald strikes out 14, drives in key run as Sycamore beats Freeport]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois high school baseball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/03Zm4_Cs-DYNZCnDT26YNwsxrOk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/R647WPEDYVA33LQ24HZPCSA4I4.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sycamore's Jackson MacDonald delivers a pitch Tuesday, April 7, 2026, during their game against Freeport at the Sycamore Community Sports Complex.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/08/romance-book-club-meets-april-13-in-dekalb/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T22:30:00.452Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T22:30:00.452Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Romance Book Club meets April 13 in DeKalb]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/UCzILooFdagFG49J9u9sLZxXFl0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/STGGZKWCPZAMXB6FRURRNKMGNM.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/sauk-valley/2026/04/08/sterling-man-charged-with-fleeing-police-hitting-speeds-of-106-mph-on-riverdale-road/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T22:21:49.636Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T22:21:49.636Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sterling man charged with fleeing police, hitting speeds of 106 mph on Riverdale Road]]></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/daily-chronicle/2026/04/08/dekalb-firefighter-dies/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T22:20:10.256Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T22:20:10.256Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DeKalb firefighter dies: ‘Just crushing’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v5Kk_IJhUaeYbUgTs5gh-RI2XI0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TWX66YNFNBEHJPQTPQQVDYH374.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A mourning banner hangs on the sign of DeKalb Fire Station No. 1 at 700 Pine St., on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The sign was hung and the American flag flown at half-staff to mourn the death of a DeKalb firefighter, who died while off duty on Monday, April 6, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/08/joliet-will-county-ok-tax-break-for-new-hyundai-factories/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T22:02:37.226Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T22:02:37.226Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joliet, Will County OK tax break for new Hyundai factories]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/cEubbjBVmjS8wKHpkYmeDVg5vLg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WQ5O56VGUZDBJOY54YAPLAJ4CA.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hyundai will use thew former Lion Electric manufacturing facility on Youngs Road.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/08/kelsey-fredericks-homer-highlights-big-day-at-the-plate-for-la-salle-peru/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T22:00:19.09Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T22:00:19.09Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kelsey Frederick’s homer highlights big day at the plate for La Salle-Peru]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/2QGXvJ0ZyNdGXOlD0cmGZ0hEZF8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5QM6Q7HXTVCGPPTFGVHKKUE4BU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[La Salle-Peru's Kelsey Frederick]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/04/08/oswego-village-board-approves-plans-for-jade-estates-housing-development/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T22:00:00.856Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T22:00:00.856Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oswego Village Board approves plans for Jade Estates housing development]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Oswego,Oswego Village Board,oswego il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/2ZGiz2Ddkf-ZaKwRGva7phV5aQE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/457RC24NRRFPRAUMFGM766LFLE.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jade Estates of Oswego is a 52-unit housing development proposed for 8 acres on the southwest corner of Wolf's Crossing Road and Douglas Road, directly west of the Avanterra subdivision.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/08/local-npr-station-reacts-to-judicial-ruling-permanently-overturning-threat-to-federal-funding/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T21:59:56.554Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T21:59:56.554Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Local NPR station reacts to judicial ruling permanently overturning threat to federal funding]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/eE75xwvR5uxPqxz4kB47xnXrhfw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/WEIBZ4ST6ZDYNJKJT4G37EIKU4.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[WNIJ is seen June 30, 2025, outside its DeKalb station at 801 N. First Street in DeKalb.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/04/08/rochelle-announces-hiring-of-new-city-manager/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T21:44:38.197Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T21:44:38.197Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rochelle announces hiring of new city manager]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/5-aYXRGbGwQf0Ee-tfbG39t1Eyc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/RSBK7MXJOFGLROVVNJ4PJVNLVM.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rochelle City Hall]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/play/2026/04/08/explore-lincolns-legacy-in-this-classic-route-66-community/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T21:30:37.131Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T21:30:37.131Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Explore Lincoln’s legacy in this classic Route 66 community]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/OgfYqEUC5Qg-DiGFXCPTGV8tMqE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MMKAONOC7SNGAKVRYWRWWUPW3M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This statue on the south side of the Livingston County courthouse in Pontiac depicts Abraham Lincoln as a young lawyer.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/08/how-missouri-edge-zion-young-could-fit-with-the-chicago-bears/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T21:29:40.244Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T21:29:40.244Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Missouri edge Zion Young could fit the Chicago Bears]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[chicago bears]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/j2h_QhXp46nOxgKH7-mHDA1D0vo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/45SIKP6ZXZC4DMFOV3DPWLINLE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Missouri defensive end Zion Young in action against Massachusetts last season in Columbia, Missouri.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/08/horse-saved-from-floodwaters-by-marengo-firefighters-returns-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T21:25:10.409Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T21:25:10.409Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Horse saved from floodwaters near Marengo returns home: ‘He knew they were fighting for his life’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/lAym_Y6IrLmM-eQMQ4lcHX5xJOk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CIIFRQVSNJBA5KWO6FPEUBF264.JPEG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A horse that was rescued by first responders and an equine veterinarian after being swept away in heavy flood waters in the Marengo area last week returned to its home Wednesday, April 8, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/04/nathan-bushy-strikes-out-9-as-dundee-crown-baseball-beats-centennial-fridays-northwest-herald-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T21:20:36.741Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T21:20:36.741Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nathan Bushy strikes out 9 as Dundee-Crown baseball beats Centennial: Friday’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/2026/04/08/learn-about-skateboarding-physics-at-dekalb-library/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T21:13:39.433Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T21:13:39.433Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Learn about skateboarding physics at DeKalb library]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/_teCCYpU1TqSrbRq3q5I4lfRs9w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BGCDBEWOTNFBDCCYC4Y5RCCG54.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fargo Skatepark is seen July 24, 2023 at 641 E. Lincoln Highway in downtown DeKalb.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/08/local-youth-treated-to-easter-fun-at-dekalb-quick-stop/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T21:10:49.368Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T21:10:49.368Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Local youth treated to Easter fun at DeKalb Quick Stop ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/LFWZvwH2ubMhTrPqQp-f20qNEfE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/VMCJTL77IBEIZHTMO55752ZJRI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Attendees are treated to handcrafted Easter baskets April 5, 2026, during an Easter event held at DeKalb Quick Stop in DeKalb.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/dine/2026/04/08/take-a-culinary-tour-along-joliets-route-66/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T21:07:11.113Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T21:07:11.113Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Take a culinary tour along Joliet’s Route 66]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/UK_ymvA41id_ydUoPs-aiowmzm8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/BZVWMEMHXNDK5HJXFNC4PMSRVE.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Celebrity chef Rick Bayless has brought his torta concept Tortazo to Joliet's Harrah's Casino]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/08/owen-satterlee-throws-two-hit-shutout-as-prairie-ridge-beats-cary-grove-tuesdays-northwest-herald-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T20:56:49.704Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:56:49.704Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Owen Satterlee throws 2-hit shutout as Prairie Ridge beats Cary-Grove: Tuesday’s Northwest Herald roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/rpaLadZQFUo9g3fE82wACrIY2UI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JFH63RCHYYXJ3BJSDRLC3D77XI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prairie Ridge Wolves logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/08/fun-times-continue-for-nathan-neidhardt-mchenry-in-win-over-dundee-crown/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T20:55:27.141Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:55:27.141Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fun times continue for Nathan Neidhardt, McHenry in win over Dundee-Crown]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/6eyhN3ciAHyNMoz2hx_SWP9dt4k=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6465ZS34GZAIXN5BUGB72NLTUQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[McHenry's Kaden Wasniewski delivers a pitch against Dundee-Crown during Fox Valley Conference baseball action Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Carpentersville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/08/amboy-baseball-beats-milledgeville-3-1-tuesdays-sauk-valley-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T20:53:48.918Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:53:48.918Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Amboy baseball beats Milledgeville 3-1: Tuesday’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/2026/04/08/man-arrested-in-granville-bank-robbery-6000-stolen-with-kitchen-knife/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T20:49:35.858Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:49:35.858Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man arrested in Granville bank robbery; $6,000 stolen with kitchen knife]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/q50_cDTg5XC35faeoEYajrZNvTg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/P6AREAOK25CQ5DMVSN3DGNDJPE.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[David L. Ragazincky]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/08/rossi-st-bede-softball-get-chipper-at-bureau-valley/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T20:44:24.16Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:44:24.16Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rossi, St. Bede softball get chipper at Bureau Valley  ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/UDGESxYuwhAcenRls9AHm5pVPJQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JYCGJ5CTU5AVHISRXZMU7F4AME.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bureau Valley third baseman Ali Carrington catches the ball after knocking down a line drive. She threw to second to double up St. Bede's Leah Griggs  to complete the double play. The Bruins won 12-2 in five innings.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/08/lake-in-the-hills-opposes-state-housing-zoning-proposal-citing-loss-of-local-control/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T20:44:18.436Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:44:18.436Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lake in the Hills opposes state housing, zoning proposal, citing loss of local control]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[lake in the hills,lake in the hills il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/eUiVrS6McrzIrSTlds6Ii3q3loQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/UECXIOWQ5ZHBBGXD2IBBNUGD7U.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Lake in the Hills Village Board meets Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/08/lyla-ginczycki-gives-huntley-offense-a-jolt-in-fvc-win-over-crystal-lake-central/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T20:38:51.967Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:38:51.967Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lyla Ginczycki gives Huntley offense a jolt in FVC win over Crystal Lake Central]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[softball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/uWohT6lr7NCSFvTRXt7-Pnvj7Zc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DK7Y4L67XFHGNMDRQDXQ4YWDFA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Huntley's Lyla Ginczycki hits a double during a Fox Valley Conference softball game against Crystal Lake Central on April 7, 2026, at Crystal Lake Central High School. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/08/la-salle-county-retired-teachers-association-meets-april-27-at-the-oaks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T20:37:52.549Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:37:52.549Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[La Salle County Retired Teachers Association meets April 27 at The Oaks]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[la salle county il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/2INecjlIn7qCU-h1nhbHgFVBdZA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/B5RZ4ULSVFHYPN2HNJFGW2UQCQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The La Salle County Retired Teachers Association will hold its spring general meeting at 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 27, at The Oaks]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/08/gus-burr-maks-baker-get-timely-hits-for-st-bede-in-win-at-bureau-valley/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T20:28:42.899Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:28:42.899Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gus Burr, Maks Baker get timely hits for St. Bede in win at Bureau Valley ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/q9-y9kuBmMM-M3duJ37ASKr6i9k=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XM2L6JC5QNFHNEHGLMXBUF45MQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bureau Valley's Logan Philhower delivers a first-inning pitch in Tuesday's home game vs. St. Bede. The Bruins won 6-1.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/04/08/license-suspension-or-speed-control-lawmakers-explore-alternative-for-reckless-drivers/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T20:26:20.676Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:26:20.676Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[License suspension or speed control? Lawmakers explore alternative for reckless drivers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[illinois news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/YvgJvMpgmpavimszbQED1XumHo8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/53SO5TJWNRELDDACJ3EGFWTJYQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A LifeSafer intelligence speed assistance device installed in a vehicle.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/play/2026/04/08/explore-natural-spaces-along-historic-route-66/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T20:22:43.807Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:22:43.807Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Explore natural spaces along Historic Route 66]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/ffv2l8G85Szt6m4aaCO5naixXog=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XQRKYKPO6RAOLCABXYZG6RKHA4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mazonia-Braidwood State Fish and Wildlife Area is home to some of the best public fossil hunting in the nation, located just off of The First Hundred Miles of Route 66. 

Photo provided by Heritage Corridor Destinations]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/04/08/oliver-even-preparedness-plans-must-change-as-loved-ones-dementia-progresses/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T20:00:46.016Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:00:46.016Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oliver: Even preparedness plans must change as loved one’s dementia progresses]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/kfu5xzV2uPNqEKlm3IDB0GzIMpw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SNIB6CDRAQBKJOAOCNSS64H7U4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joan Oliver]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/08/casting-call-for-stage-212s-the-drowsy-chaperone/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T19:59:10.281Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:59:10.281Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Casting call for Stage 212’s ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/tQB4fE45UGqI1M48T9mIGT6DTEU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7QLKHVMZBQJ46M53O7EVHRR5KQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(File Photo) Auditions for Stage 212's production of “The Drowsy Chaperone” will be held on April 17 and 18 at Lighted Way in La Salle. The musical will be presented July 10-26.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/06/illinois-valley-food-pantry-halfway-to-its-fundraising-goal/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T19:58:43.595Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:58:43.595Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Illinois Valley Food Pantry halfway to its fundraising goal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/5UFGOVu9IJeEM1eR_BUVGwGeu5I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/XFQBG26ZBNBE7FQDEPIKSRYOLE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Illinois Valley Food Pantry’s fund drive to raise $750,000 to pay for its new building is more than halfway toward meeting its goal. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/07/feds-to-charge-granville-man-suspected-in-monday-bank-robbery/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T19:50:55.241Z</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>2026-04-08T19:50:55.241Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Feds to charge Granville man suspected in Monday bank robbery]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/q50_cDTg5XC35faeoEYajrZNvTg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/P6AREAOK25CQ5DMVSN3DGNDJPE.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[David L. Ragazincky]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/08/the-2026-herald-news-girls-track-and-field-season-preview/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T19:50:52.348Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:50:52.348Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The 2026 Herald-News Girls Track and Field season preview]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/-RuVpAbg5ZnLkFj_nT-zIbON07Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/RFAPPXGCXZADDMVAZSQFVSZE5M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joliet Central's Madison King (2) wins the 800m during Southwest Prairie Conference Girls Track and Field Meet Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Minooka.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/08/grant-parks-cheyenne-hayes-throws-no-no-beecher-dominates-rvc-doubleheader-tuesdays-daily-journal-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T19:48:26.12Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:48:26.12Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Grant Park’s Cheyenne Hayes throws no-no; Beecher dominates RVC doubleheader: Tuesday’s Daily Journal Roundup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Wtdjz69q7QLTsx8e-EisSj0WwO8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KWPTA7QLXFFRFHL6IDX6T2J3KI.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Grant Park High School logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/04/08/cclescc-football-notes-brandon-johnson-jr-jack-schapendonk-set-to-lead-st-rita-coming-off-state-final-run/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T19:45:02.054Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:45:02.054Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[CCL/ESCC football notes: Brandon Johnson Jr., Jack Schapendonk set to lead St. Rita coming off state final run]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/Mk-IPR95MhPqdnEskq_jOlHyaVs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/YABL7YXVLRDNXOHOGDUA6PIW4E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hersey's Cheydon Georgacakis (4) and Spiro Zarafonitis (60) wrap up St. Rita's Brandon Johnson Jr. (23) during the IHSA Class 6A Football Quarterfinal in Arlington Heights. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/08/wilmington-baseball-beats-herscher-morris-tennis-wins-home-opener-the-herald-news-tuesday-roundup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T19:42:40.264Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:42:40.264Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wilmington baseball beats Herscher; Morris tennis wins home opener: The Herald-News Tuesday 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 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view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/04/08/sale-closed-in-st-charles-857500-for-a-single-family-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T19:34:43.384Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:34:43.384Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sale closed in St. Charles: $857,500 for a single-family home]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/EK120ExzfInXvjr1EBPdly85wNM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/7PGA7NHNS5LRDCHAQSTFRIM7XY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/08/chloe-miners-grand-slam-highlights-minookas-runaway-win-over-joliet-catholic/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T19:30:10.236Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:30:10.236Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chloe Miner’s grand slam highlights Minooka’s runaway win over Joliet Catholic]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/JxJTRQv3zm-F4ev7IlI22gJPrRg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/KCYYAULU3ZHQPD2BIMI3FJSLTU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Minooka’s Chloe Miner connects for a grand slam against Joliet Catholic on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/08/kankakee-takes-20-11-conference-loss-to-crete-monee-in-home-opener/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T19:26:28.981Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:26:28.981Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kankakee takes 20-11 conference loss to Crete-Monee in home opener]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/keW_Z_vGqflYIGJ0d0JXLEoUfjM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GE5YUL2NPVADTA2SUVPIYCZJSI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kankakee's Lily James scores a run against Crete-Monee's Madison Myers at the plate during the Kays 20-11 loss to Crete-Monee on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/04/08/second-burglary-incident-in-yorkville-within-2-weeks-at-small-business/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T19:24:41.774Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:24:41.774Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Second burglary incident in Yorkville within 2 weeks at small business]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/GOfR8KxiRud0fPgqva0lk0YBF0A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/36U236ANZVBMZMGEGKPJIHT23Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Yorkville Police Department responded to a burglary incident at a small business on April 7, 2026. (file photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/news-tribune/marketing/2026/03/31/newstribune-thank-you-everyday-heroes-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T19:17:19.674Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:17:19.674Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NewsTribune Thank You, Everyday Heroes 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/BR84rJ6ClxW6lNJvINmRF8NmLJk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/GULIISB4BJAVDB2TYIIZFSCKZA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Thank you, Everyday Heroes - LNT]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/08/national-weather-service-confirms-tornado-damage-in-sterling-in-wake-of-april-2-storms/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T19:09:00.426Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:09:00.426Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[National Weather Service confirms tornado damage in Sterling in wake of April 2 storms]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/N2drs2VHt8XMYSNzsBBQWs6IOBU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/TRLRWVGFFZAPVITBHG2VRVBW3I.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Here is a map of the locations of five April 2 tornadoes confirmed by the National Weather Service.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/04/06/atelier-joliet-art-gallery-to-host-opening-for-internationally-recognized-artists/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T19:07:12.287Z</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>2026-04-08T19:07:12.287Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atelier Joliet Art Gallery to host opening for internationally recognized artists]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/oIlqe22dFvMaLKaHTOumJyuUom4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/LDR4HCRLU5HKJICBP76XVBVRQM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atelier Joliet Art Gallery, a recently-opened gallery in downtown Joliet, will host a dual artist opening for Jeffrey Equality Brooks, from Oswego, and Joseph Mayernik, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/04/07/after-closing-in-march-owners-of-piggys-bbq-in-plainfield-look-to-operate-a-food-truck-business/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T19:00:02.189Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:00:02.189Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[After closing in March, owners of Piggy’s BBQ in Plainfield look to operate a food truck business]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/I1-W824p1mBL-TvLGJtYt5G_h_8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/3WVN3FT5TVDYPGS2RPDAVQSEUU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Economic problems forced the owners of Piggy’s BBQ, Wings & Fish on Route 59 in Plainfield to close its doors at the end of March. It had previously been located in Oswego.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/marketing/2026/03/31/kane-county-thank-you-everyday-heroes-contest-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T18:59:33.818Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:59:33.818Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Thank Everyday Heroes from Kane County]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/IjrwLeiP1wzUGTeBRe9anHysseM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/E6M4G7UQPJCATDHXQUBJQBBQBM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Thank You, Everyday Heroes Contest - RN]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/04/08/cooper-holmans-grand-slam-ryan-kettmans-two-way-game-lift-wilmington-to-sweep-of-herscher/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T18:58:06.808Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:58:06.808Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cooper Holman’s grand slam, Ryan Kettman’s two-way game lift Wilmington to sweep of Herscher]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/yRnL7jKp4ZDrcLU51sVrmMzzbhk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/T7MCOTLJKRCBZMTQ7FUU4LTLOA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wilmington's Cooper Holman, right, is congratulated by Ryan Kettman after hitting a grand slam during the Wildcats' 8-1 home win over Herscher Tuesday, April 7, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/marketing/2026/03/31/kendall-county-thank-you-everyday-heroes-contest-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T18:57:10.131Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:57:10.131Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pay tribute to a Kendall County Hero]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/PoqHvEKvvEU10zz580SgXDAZeRM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/DWX6CWW5JZHE3M4D7JF7VVWFMM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Thank You, Everyday Heroes Contest - RN]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/08/sycamore-schools-teachers-union-agree-to-new-contract/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T18:55:31.744Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:55:31.744Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sycamore schools, teachers union agree to new contract]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/rmvQ7rZ4wTQ0ZX1rjSN_VLa9EOk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/E37EZWX6FREPHGGODX52IOJJ6A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sycamore High School sign in Sycamore on Thursday, May 13, 2021.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/04/08/cortland-area-solar-facility-approved-by-dekalb-county-board/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T18:52:15.862Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:52:15.862Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cortland area solar facility approved by DeKalb County Board]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[dekalb county,dekalb county board]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/_Q7bjvHBqRQsBmLrbL_1fsMMRYE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5BBVV2MNVRCLRFPA3ODWZSHIAM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A 2-megawatt commercial solar energy system could be coming to Cortland Township after a March 18, 2026, DeKalb County Board vote.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/04/08/training-preparation-are-key-when-police-departments-join-forces-to-assist-one-another/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T18:36:07.296Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:36:07.296Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Training, preparation are key when police departments join forces to assist one another]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/fVO-XcQpWlu1bYv1v5VVDATYQiI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/HA2BSLR4OJAGRG75JLIOWXMMPI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel will retire in May after serving the community for 38 years, the last 13 as chief.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/news/2026/04/08/i-was-devastated-wheaton-nurseries-receives-outpouring-of-support-after-shop-fire/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T18:34:46.245Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:34:46.245Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘I was devastated’: Wheaton Nurseries receives outpouring of support after shop fire]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/_sdHuzPOVzfX74_CY9aML34IOio=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/CH22JMG5HNGIHBNLQPXZVFGGNA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wheaton Nurseries thanks their customers for their support in the wake of an electrical fire in its gift shop on March 23.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/04/08/geneva-oks-tif-intent-to-advance-state-street-development/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T18:33:04.735Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:33:04.735Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Geneva OKs TIF intent to advance State Street development]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[geneva,geneva il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/vHuixcBj-LlhUvj7JvlIjhVvQ4A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/EDV6MQJOTFB4LN65ATFIXRUG7M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Geneva's historic circa 1867 Bennett House, 223 E. State St., is under consideration for preservation and remodeling, as a new owner is under contract to buy it.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/04/08/semi-trailer-spills-hazardous-bleach-in-aurora-roadway-reopened-after-cleanup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T18:24:58.061Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:24:58.061Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Semi-trailer spills hazardous bleach in Aurora, roadway reopened after cleanup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/PR6TYf8-bEle7ml-vEkIz-Zls7w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/2226A56NRJES7C3ZTBRHEINMRE.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(file photo) The Aurora Fire Department responded to a hazardous chemical bleach leak from a semi-trailer in Aurora on April, 7, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/08/newark-ffa-member-toby-steffen-named-district-star-in-farmer/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T18:20:55.006Z</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>2026-04-08T18:20:55.006Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Newark FFA member Toby Steffen named District Star in Farmer]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/k8ApsRvDuAZsM3ciO1VrFCDIrzA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/5AUUFKQDFFDPLGFLE22RL54CDA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Toby Steffen]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/08/hegeler-carus-mansion-hosts-mothers-day-brunch-may-9/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T18:16:55.295Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Shaw Media Local</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:16:55.295Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hegeler Carus Mansion hosts Mother’s Day Brunch May 9]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[la salle county il news]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/3a-icBmrKQWZoZqLqiiC3Euwato=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/3JYSJCKFN5DQ3MOXB75KUM3ZU4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hegeler-Carus Mansion in La Salle]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/08/diocese-hosts-care-for-creation-workshop-on-environmental-stewardship-may-6/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T18:07:06.55Z</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>2026-04-08T18:07:06.55Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Diocese hosts “Care for Creation” workshop on environmental stewardship May 6]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/q6AYzpGwt0yMoqY9otqMsoQVlCk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/HWSIVPKHHZFOXAAPYIKQ4JUDXM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A rendering depicts the updated first floor main historic stairwell and hallway entrance at St. Bede Academy in Peru.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>