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July 15, 2025
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Bradley Elementary lighting project bid OK’d

Bradley Elementary lighting project bid OK’d

The Bradley Elementary School Board OK'd a bid Thursday for a company to finish replacing the light fixtures in the district with brighter, more energy-efficient LED bulbs.

By Stephanie Markham●
July 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Streator YMCA Director Shannon Harback to step down in September

Streator YMCA Director Shannon Harback to step down in September

After four years serving the Streator Family YMCA in different roles, including two as Program Director and two as Executive Director, Shannon Harback officially announced her resignation

By Bill Freskos●
July 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Formerly known as Keystone, Sauk Valley Under 40 aims to connect millennials, Gen Zers to community

Formerly known as Keystone, Sauk Valley Under 40 aims to connect millennials, Gen Zers to community

The community group formerly known as Keystone has officially rebranded as Sauk Valley Under 40, reflecting a renewed commitment to building community, connection and leadership opportunities for young adults throughout the Sauk Valley region.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Lockport residents, have your say: City seeks input on strategic plan

Lockport residents, have your say: City seeks input on strategic plan

The City of Lockport has released an online survey for community members to offer feedback for the city's strategic plan.

By Jessie Molloy●
July 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Oswego police issue 78 seat belt citations during Fourth of July traffic enforcement campaign

Oswego police issue 78 seat belt citations during Fourth of July traffic enforcement campaign

The Oswego Police Department joined forces with more than 200 other state and local law enforcement agencies in a high-visibility enforcement campaign over the Independence Day holiday.

By Eric Schelkopf●
July 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Podcast: Batavia Boardwalk Shops feature 10 new artisan creators

Podcast: Batavia Boardwalk Shops feature 10 new artisan creators

Shaw Local reporter Joey Weslo sat down for a chat with Kristen Desler, assistant director of Batavia MainStreet, to learn more about this year’s featured artisans

By Joey Weslo●
July 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Prairie Food Co-op, county’s first community-owned grocer, opens in Lombard

Prairie Food Co-op, county’s first community-owned grocer, opens in Lombard

DuPage Count's first community-owned grocer has opened in Lombard

By Dave Oberhelman – Daily Herald Media Group●
July 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Three Wishes named Streator chamber business of the month

Three Wishes named Streator chamber business of the month

Three Wishes has been named the Streator Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month for July

By Bill Freskos●
July 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Oswegoland Park District executive director put on leave after being charged with attempted reckless homicide

Oswegoland Park District executive director put on leave after being charged with attempted reckless homicide

Park District Executive Director Update

By Eric Schelkopf●
July 15, 2025 at 5:11 pm CDT

Crest Hill man could serve less than 10 months in prison for Joliet reckless homicide

Crest Hill man could serve less than 10 months in prison for Joliet reckless homicide

A Crest Hill man was sentenced to serve 50% of a four-year prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to the 2024 reckless homicide of a Joliet couple but he could spend less than 10 months in prison. 

By Felix Sarver●
July 15, 2025 at 4:22 pm CDT
Rock Falls man charged with 7 felonies pleads not guilty in garage party shooting case

Rock Falls man charged with 7 felonies pleads not guilty in garage party shooting case

A Rock Falls man has pleaded not guilty to seven felony charges accusing him of being one of three men who showed up at a June Rock Falls garage party unwelcome, masked and armed, beat two men, threatened others and then shot at the garage while running away

By Charlene Bielema●
July 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm CDT
Lake in the Hills businessman wants $3M tax evasion conviction sealed

Lake in the Hills businessman wants $3M tax evasion conviction sealed

A Lake in the Hills man who was convicted of defrauding the state out of more than $3 million in sales taxes from Denny's restaurants he owned is asking the court to seal related documents.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
July 15, 2025 at 3:42 pm CDT

Latest News

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Bradley Elementary lighting project bid OK’d


2

Streator YMCA Director Shannon Harback to step down in September


3

Formerly known as Keystone, Sauk Valley Under 40 aims to connect millennials, Gen Zers to community


4

Lockport residents, have your say: City seeks input on strategic plan


5

Oswego police issue 78 seat belt citations during Fourth of July traffic enforcement campaign


6

Podcast: Batavia Boardwalk Shops feature 10 new artisan creators


7

Three Wishes named Streator chamber business of the month


8

Prairie Food Co-op, county’s first community-owned grocer, opens in Lombard


More News

1

Oswegoland Park District executive director put on leave after being charged with attempted reckless homicide


2

Crest Hill man could serve less than 10 months in prison for Joliet reckless homicide


3

Rock Falls man charged with 7 felonies pleads not guilty in garage party shooting case


4

Lake in the Hills businessman wants $3M tax evasion conviction sealed


5

Search for new St. Charles police chief down to final candidate


6

McHenry man pleads guilty to sexual assault of teen, gets 7-year prison term


7

Kane County Treasurer Lauzen receives national financial management award


8

Illinois bet on solar to meet its climate goals. Trump has the industry in his crosshairs


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