<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Shaw Local]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com</link><atom:link href="https://www.shawlocal.com/arc/outboundfeeds/rss/author/scott-anderson/?outputType=xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><description><![CDATA[Shaw Local News Feed]]></description><lastBuildDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:27:25 +0000</lastBuildDate><language>en</language><ttl>1</ttl><sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod><sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Second Story Teen Center hosts colorful kite contest in Princeton]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/20/photos-second-story-teen-center-hosts-colorful-kite-contest-in-princeton/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/20/photos-second-story-teen-center-hosts-colorful-kite-contest-in-princeton/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Second Story Teen Center held a kite flying contest on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at City County Park in Princeton. The event featured over 2 dozen kites, hot dogs, games and more. 
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:31:52 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/POAVPK3EQ5FDZAGBZ3QR7LVWCM.jpg?auth=76f175cf69972ea57e08398a9fd3ebab5b0d83a5cab10077b3ab3809500add99&amp;width=1200&amp;height=964&amp;focal=1445%2C778" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Ian Munn of Princeton flies his Avenger kite during the Second Story Teen Center kite flying contest on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at City County Park in Princeton. 
The event featured over 2 dozen kites, hot dogs, games and more.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Princeton freshman earns National “Green 13” Leadership Award]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/19/photos-princeton-freshman-earns-national-green-13-leadership-award/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/19/photos-princeton-freshman-earns-national-green-13-leadership-award/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Ellie Longeville, a freshman at Princeton High School, won the "Green 13" national leadership award presented by Lead 'Em Up on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Princeton High School. Lead ‘Em Up is a partner with Chick-fil-A, honoring 13 student-athletes across the country for their outstanding character, leadership, and representation of team values. Longeville, a PHS softball player, was chosen from over 50,000 individuals nominated to receive the award. Longeville received a Lead ‘Em Up swag pack, national recognition, and free Chick-fil-A for a year. This is the first year for the Princeton High School Lead 'Em Up program. The program was founded by Adam Bradley in 2015 and focuses on training young people to elevate their confidence, communication, and accountability.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:50:05 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/DXWFX2JRA5HPXJ4XX7V7PFJG7M.jpg?auth=cdaeca90b67dc53092c2d6e2867523f2c2572f0619db297a590596201ac10e35&amp;width=1200&amp;height=899&amp;focal=1655%2C584" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Princeton High School freshman Ellie Longeville smiles as she receives flowers and the "Green 13" national leadership award presented by Lead 'Em Up on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Princeton High School. Longeville is only one of 13 winners across the country for their outstanding character, leadership, and representation of team values. Over 50,000 nominations were collected, and Longeville was chosen for the award. Longeville will receive a Lead ‘Em Up swag pack, a Green Team recognition plaque, national recognition, and free Chick-Fl-A for a year.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Ottawa baseball comes through late to defeat Kaneland 6-4]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/19/photos-ottawa-baseball-comes-through-late-to-defeat-kaneland-6-4/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/19/photos-ottawa-baseball-comes-through-late-to-defeat-kaneland-6-4/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Ottawa defeated Kaneland 6-4 on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Ottawa High School. The game was a resumption of a match earlier in the season. With the win, the Pirates share the Interstate 8 baseball Conference title with the Knights. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:25:39 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/YUKBGWSU2ZDJZDFPBXJZ7T3FYQ.jpg?auth=3b49ee1b9a40397992bb55c6c9b449a95837daf6c42786a4d99bb7ff12e0896e&amp;width=1200&amp;height=881&amp;focal=2337%2C873" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Ottawa's Logan Olson (no. 25) and other members of the Ottawa baseball team celebrate with teammate Adam Swanson (no.11) outside the dugout after tying the game against Kaneland on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Ottawa High School. Ottawa went on to defeat Kaneland 6-4.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: St. Bede Academy Class of 2026 graduates]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/17/photos-st-bede-acadmey-class-of-2026-graduates/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/17/photos-st-bede-acadmey-class-of-2026-graduates/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[St. Bede Academy held their Class of 2026 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 in the St. Bede Abbey Church. ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:05:26 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/W2IRJMITGZCZ3BRBM72FA4HV5M.jpg?auth=ce7530c3f5d63caf825ff33c6e755e107d50eae530c12ba4be6d2e6c379df33d&amp;width=1200&amp;height=955&amp;focal=1317%2C1653" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[St. Bede graduates walk in procession to the Abbey Church for the 134th annual commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at St. Bede Academy.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Hall High School Class of 2026 graduates]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/17/photos-hall-high-school-class-of-2026-graduates/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/17/photos-hall-high-school-class-of-2026-graduates/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The Hall High School Class of 2026 held its annual commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Red Devil Gymnasium.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:03:36 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/ME53QYGSENFOLHL7UOLEMH2VBE.jpg?auth=3b06cc107247e78c05508f4cfeba60f9ec01c1d8231f92a6c5fac3e8281c5e7f&amp;width=1200&amp;height=743&amp;focal=3194%2C1618" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Hall graduates wait in line to receive their diplomas during the commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Red Devil Gymnasium at Hall High School.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Putnam County High School Class of 2026 graduates]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/17/photos-putnam-county-high-school-class-of-2026-graduates/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/17/photos-putnam-county-high-school-class-of-2026-graduates/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The Putnam County High School Class of 2026 held its sixtieth annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in R.M. Germano Gymnasium at Putnam County High School. ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:02:35 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/I3QQEJZWBNA7HLPOLDQNHNYXGA.jpg?auth=e0e1333600ceda42fd6a96138f482b1877346bed9bba4f2dbb26dab15331c5e2&amp;width=1200&amp;height=706&amp;focal=3328%2C1001" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Putnam County High School graduates celebrate by launching confetti during the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in R.M. Germano Gymnasium at Putnam County High School.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Mendota High School Class of 2026 graduates]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/16/photos-mendota-high-school-class-of-2026-graduates/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/16/photos-mendota-high-school-class-of-2026-graduates/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The Mendota High School Class of 2026 held its annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Mendota High School. ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:36:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/ZE4PJPNNOZBHXJ3CQMAJC7DB7A.jpg?auth=744ebf8f54e723e9f7b5613ecd18123780eb8c6cc3a51b7819086d9b08d7d0ab&amp;width=1200&amp;height=695&amp;focal=1974%2C646" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Mendota High School Class of 2026 throw their caps in the air after graduating during the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Mendota High School.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Illinois Valley Community College Class of 2026 graduates]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/16/photos-illinois-valley-community-college-class-of-2026-graduates/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/16/photos-illinois-valley-community-college-class-of-2026-graduates/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Illinois Valley Community College Class of 2026 held its annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the IVCC gymnasium. ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:26:07 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/STHT3DO2Z5GGHLMHF3O5JPOPBM.jpg?auth=5023cba48864cb511a340f7a5bc8871f63246272b18a92bf0efd1b4bf4ac5b93&amp;width=1200&amp;height=885&amp;focal=761%2C692" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Illinois Valley Community College graduates walk in procession to the IVCC gymnasium during the sixtieth annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Princeton High School Class of 2026 graduates]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/16/photos-princeton-high-school-class-of-2026-graduates/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/16/photos-princeton-high-school-class-of-2026-graduates/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The Princeton High School Class of 2026 held its 157th annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Bryant Field. ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:47:05 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/J4NVBFJO4RCN3A53OFPNH6OPXI.jpg?auth=49a0827744eb76cb5f4a2b02ff0c7a89e6faad338371e589407e179dda5c7dde&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800&amp;focal=3209%2C2167" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Princeton High School graduates sing the National Anthem during commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Bryant Field.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Warbirds return to Peru for 11th annual TBM Reunion and Air Show]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/15/photos-warbirds-return-to-peru-for-11th-annual-tbm-reunion-and-air-show/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/15/photos-warbirds-return-to-peru-for-11th-annual-tbm-reunion-and-air-show/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The 11th annual TBM Reunion and Air Show provided a night air show, fireworks, a large selection of World War II aircraft, a Veterans parade, Skydive Chicago jumpers, and much more at the Illinois Valley Airport in Peru. The TBM Avenger Reunion is an award-winning aviation event that frequently ranks as one of the best air shows in North America.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:31:14 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/XD53JO6P2RHPTGYB67PTWHWDWU.jpg?auth=4736ce698806480ab5a360739ebaf51e8c7564e9e2fed9961a5a197fcf3a9149&amp;width=1200&amp;height=558&amp;focal=3011%2C848" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A large crowd attends the 11th annual TBM Reunion and Air Show on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: St. Bede softball beats Dwight 12-0 in 5 innings]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/15/photos-st-bede-softball-beats-dwight-12-0-in-5-innings/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/15/photos-st-bede-softball-beats-dwight-12-0-in-5-innings/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[St. Bede defeated Dwight on Friday, May 15, 2026 at St. Bede Academy. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:13:28 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/H3L4BQZHDZAFTLBSBNUPRKC35Y.jpg?auth=1894953b3080f95399f7a53671f358d9ab472c27423f02a1ac8aab6524502e1d&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900&amp;focal=1194%2C534" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[St. Bede's Ava Balestri is greeted by teammates at home plate after hitting a home run against Dwight on Friday, May 15, 2026 at St. Bede Academy.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: La Salle-Peru Township High School Class of 2026 graduates]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/15/photos-la-salle-peru-township-high-school-class-of-2026-graduates/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/15/photos-la-salle-peru-township-high-school-class-of-2026-graduates/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The La Salle-Peru High School Class of 2026 held its 128th annual commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Howard Fellows Stadium. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/OZ2OKNH5BNAPZORWIAD4ZZNLE4.jpg?auth=01052fcc4bbe893861235b70dd0a7cb07c1cb5c579bdf934b5ac17551a05e34c&amp;width=1200&amp;height=591&amp;focal=2016%2C1010" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[La Salle-Peru Township High School graduates get ready to throw their caps during the L-P Class of 2026 commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Howard Fellows Stadium.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Seneca hosts Class 1A girls Sectional track and field]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/15/photos-seneca-hosts-class-1a-girls-sectional-track-and-field/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/15/photos-seneca-hosts-class-1a-girls-sectional-track-and-field/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Teams from Beecher, IC Catholic, Yorkville Christian, Westmont, Serena, Dwight, Somonauk, Seneca, Peotone, Earlville, Reed Custer, Marquette, Aurora Christian and Newark all competed in the Class 1A Sectional meet on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Seneca High School. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:25:51 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/WE66LZQ6CNAFFN4DFVHYWE5B2Q.jpg?auth=e2c9853417de328d76492c31ca008989c390d7ee692d43d7b2c8c8381eae1a22&amp;width=1200&amp;height=750&amp;focal=3003%2C1117" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(From left) Somonuak's Ella Roberts, Seneca's Eila 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. ]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Meet the 2026 Everyday Heroes in the Illinois Valley]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/14/photos-meet-the-2026-everyday-heroes-in-the-illinois-valley/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/14/photos-meet-the-2026-everyday-heroes-in-the-illinois-valley/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The Illinois Valley honors the everyday heroes making a difference in DeKalb County through their hard work, kindness and dedication."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:03:18 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/QHEK47JBDBFU5O4CRHTR4D63GM.jpg?auth=76e1a7d59cc2f5bd78120382d2a9fafbeb075ffe4b1e57c4b3a364fe61fa0ce6&amp;width=1200&amp;height=863&amp;focal=2713%2C441" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[L-P athletic trainer Gina Martin poses for a photo on Tuesday, April 15, 2026 at the L-P Athletic Complex in La Salle. ]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Mendota hosts Class 2A girls Sectional track ]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/14/photos-mendota-hosts-class-2a-girls-sectional-track/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/14/photos-mendota-hosts-class-2a-girls-sectional-track/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Teams from Sterling, Rock Falls, Mendota, Princeton, Streator, La Salle-Peru, Ottawa, Coal City, Morris and Herscher all competed during the Class 2A Sectional track meet on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in the Jeff Prusator Athletic Complex at Mendota High School. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:15:57 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/NSB4HZ7EA5EFJG46E24I2T3PVE.jpg?auth=7c0de9b06969e8aae687ef2468eb0fde711741aa71301a07318da2b5613447aa&amp;width=1200&amp;height=757&amp;focal=3398%2C1032" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Teams compete in the 3200 meter run during the Class 2A Sectional track meet on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in the Jeff Prusator Athletic Complex at Mendota High School. ]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Bureau County man appears in Court following deadly DePue incident]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/13/photos-bureau-county-man-appears-in-court-following-deadly-depue-incident/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/13/photos-bureau-county-man-appears-in-court-following-deadly-depue-incident/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Anthony Daniel Rodriguez made an appearance in the Bureau County Courthous on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in Princeton. Rodriguez, a 42-year-old man has been charged in connection with a shooting near DePue that killed a 3-year-old child during a domestic disturbance Sunday.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:26:42 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/K7BTALMLZBBUPFNQDKTKNHWXWU.jpg?auth=2b30f3b195e88f9f4cd9183e654748b504c153bbda0dad001d9d371ad8710e30&amp;width=1200&amp;height=893&amp;focal=589%2C276" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Anthony Daniel Rodriguez (right) walks into the Bureau County Courthouse for an appearance on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in Princeton. Rodriguez, a 42-year-old man has been charged in connection with a shooting near DePue that killed a 3-year-old child during a domestic disturbance Sunday.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Henry-Senachwine beats Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell in baseball]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/13/photos-henry-senachwine-beats-woodlandflanagan-cornell-in-baseball/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/13/photos-henry-senachwine-beats-woodlandflanagan-cornell-in-baseball/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Henry-Senachwine defeated Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell 16-1 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Woodland High School. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:01:12 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/NNQAGRXSNFGN5KRNR74B33YUW4.jpg?auth=0b0be5031290f877a95cf0fca976adfdf1969f3409e0b08f7f3b7814b6e9d471&amp;width=1200&amp;height=873&amp;focal=1295%2C639" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Henry-Senachwine's Jacob Miller slides safely into third base as Woodland's Hayden Marsinko misses the throw on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Woodland High School. ]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell vs. Henry-Senachwine softball]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/13/photos-woodlandflanagan-cornell-vs-henry-senachwine-softball/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/13/photos-woodlandflanagan-cornell-vs-henry-senachwine-softball/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Henry-Senachwine played Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Woodland High School. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:05 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/63KMAVTZGRCBHOI2J3R5CPHCQY.jpg?auth=e755978874eea002a4cd82a9c95e46c9b01d366346b59cc6fcfd66c06e258679&amp;width=1200&amp;height=1011&amp;focal=2318%2C482" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Henry-Swnachwine pitcher Bella Williams lets go of a throw to Woodland on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Woodland High School.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Starved Rock Safety roundtable meeting held in Utica]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/12/photos-starved-rock-safety-roundtable-meeting-held-in-utica/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/12/photos-starved-rock-safety-roundtable-meeting-held-in-utica/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[State Sen. Sue Rezin R-Morris and local agencies gathered for a roundtable meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the Utica Fire Station. The meeting served as an opportunity to discuss safety, visitor experience, and general updates related to Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:20:17 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/2HZJ3MAYZ5BBJGXEP26A3DG26E.jpg?auth=9b43afb61a6e4ca060dc47667a6c09ad343a91f27f9765fb6daddecd974f0fce&amp;width=1200&amp;height=574&amp;focal=1457%2C631" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Local agencies gather for the Starved Rock Safety Update meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the Utica Fire Station. The meeting serves as an opportunity to discuss safety, visitor experience, and general updates related to the park. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Starved Rock staff were also present.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Seneca defeats Marquette in softball]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/12/photos-seneca-defeats-marquette-in-softball/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/12/photos-seneca-defeats-marquette-in-softball/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Seneca defeated Marquette 16-3 in six innings on Monday, May 11, 2026 at June Gross Field in Ottawa. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:49:48 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/XWWIJZFHZVFFZA7R7XQNRKPQTI.jpg?auth=db6614a3c7e520222a5e5f3c5e2548035759606c3bcb420ab301158f7beed078&amp;width=1200&amp;height=935&amp;focal=2660%2C532" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Seneca's Tessa Krull lets go of a throw to Marquette on Monday, May 11, 2026 at June Gross Field in Ottawa. ]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: WALLS 102 hosts Listener Appreciation Party in La Salle]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/10/photos-walls-102-hosts-listener-appreciation-party-in-la-salle/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/10/photos-walls-102-hosts-listener-appreciation-party-in-la-salle/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[WALLS 102 held their first Listener Appreciation Party sponsored by Leone's Polaris on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Auditorium Ballroom in La Salle. Over 250 guests and sponsors attended the event. The band Wreckin' Dixie performed while guests danced, listened to music, and won huge local prizes. Free food was given to all who attended. WALLS 102 is a Shaw Local radio station. ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 07:22:47 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/BQTCUMDPZBFKVHNQ2HG4L3TAIA.jpg?auth=c152b6985bdcff7a5c1fbf972735f2f3d2640326ae18b69be898f70ee61fb480&amp;width=1200&amp;height=786&amp;focal=2089%2C566" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Guests dance to music by the band Wreckin' Dixie during the WALLS 102 Listener Appreciation Party on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Auditorium Ballroom in La Salle. Wreckin' Dixie is a local band from Ottawa.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Wallace Warrior Games draws 25 schools ]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/09/photos-wallace-warrior-games-draws-25-schools/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/09/photos-wallace-warrior-games-draws-25-schools/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The Wallace Warrior Games were held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Wallace Grade School. The unified event promoted inclusiveness, friendships and fun. 25 schools and over 400 kids from La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties participated in the event. ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 17:54:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/S5BSYUKUWBHFTOB2VWN2FR7QLQ.jpg?auth=a57432c6540f872d7c2cfdf88592d1652d2f495df06b8f6576a8d7a28f5ae365&amp;width=1200&amp;height=920&amp;focal=998%2C843" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Ottawa High School students play tug-of-war during the Wallace Warrior Games on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Wallace Grade School. The unified event promoted inclusiveness, friendships and fun. 25 schools and over 400 kids from La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties participated in the event. ]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Putnam County baseball shuts out Mendota 3-0]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/09/photos-putnam-county-baseball-shuts-out-mendota-3-0/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/09/photos-putnam-county-baseball-shuts-out-mendota-3-0/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Putnam County defeated Mendota on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Putnam County High School. Putnam County's Johnathon Stunkel threw a 1-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts and no walks in the game. ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 02:27:32 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/LKNA7D67ZZDGRN7YNADS5FPSZI.jpg?auth=cb59761c6b59a95878365b466abbaed8c50224a79a3e9ce46c08a54a647da3b2&amp;width=1200&amp;height=1009&amp;focal=1945%2C830" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Putnam County's Johnathon Stunkel lets go of a throw to Mendota on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Putnam County High School.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Outdoor dining is back in Utica]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/08/photos-outdoor-dining-is-back-in-utica/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/08/photos-outdoor-dining-is-back-in-utica/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Mill Street dining has started downtown Utica. The road will be closed to traffic until late October. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:06:13 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/HO72YJPYBNHBNGLP5ZDIJPR74U.jpg?auth=5231aa048e89934116e1297e0648ce825cb79d93b4199e5c9126c52cfb40b471&amp;width=1200&amp;height=736&amp;focal=2209%2C1311" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[An aerial view of Mill Street dining on Friday, May 8, 2026 downtown Utica. The road will be closed to traffic until late October.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demolition begins on La Salle home destroyed in January fire]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/07/demolition-begins-on-la-salle-home-destroyed-in-january-fire/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/07/demolition-begins-on-la-salle-home-destroyed-in-january-fire/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Crews begin to demolish a home located in the 800 block of Bucklin Street on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in La Salle. The home was destroyed by a fire on Jan. 23. Firefighters worked together to battle the blaze in subzero temperatures.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:49:05 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/2OFD6YULZBEAVGSH6WEQ4PCMRI.jpg?auth=731f4ba604df46f2ac162ffad9a469f163ca18ac10e4d782b17dcc4838e4db08&amp;width=1200&amp;height=815&amp;focal=2939%2C994" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A backhoe begins to demolish a home located in the 800 block of Bucklin Street on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in La Salle. The home was destroyed by a fire on Jan. 23. Firefighters worked together to battle the blaze in subzero temperatures.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: IVAC honors 40 Under Forty, Cornerstone award winners]]></title><link>https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/07/photos-ivac-honors-40-under-forty-cornerstone-award-winners/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/05/07/photos-ivac-honors-40-under-forty-cornerstone-award-winners/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Recipients of the 40 Under Forty awards and the Cornerstone awards were honored during the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce Champions of Change Awards banquet on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Westclox Event Center in Peru. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:00:57 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/v2/ORY4XFR6Z5CKLJH5T74IKOBWSI.jpg?auth=fddbc5634398d285cd085648998303b7e47dd1775c6d268c2dc95ec8d997a630&amp;width=1200&amp;height=702&amp;focal=1869%2C643" type="image/jpeg"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The Cornerstone award winners pose for a group photo during the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce Champions of Change Awards Night on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Westclox Event Center in Peru.]]></media:description></media:content></item></channel></rss>