The city of St. Charles submitted a letter to Gov. JB Pritzker opposing the BUILD Plan for its streamlining of multi-family housing on single-family zoned properties and diminishing of local authority. This is while the city is at a 16-year low in affordable housing options
Asadoras Argentinas Burgers in Oswego closed its doors on April 23. The restaurant sold gourmet Argentinian-style burgers along with steak and chicken sandwiches.
From Capitol News Illinois: A federal appeals court released its opinion Monday that former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and former lobbyist Michael McClain could be retried on charges related to bribing former House Speaker Michael Madigan
Levi Johnson was diagnosed with leukemia nine months ago. His parents hope a fundraiser set for Richmond Roundup Days can help future children with a similar diagnoses.
A majority of the Sycamore City Council Monday voted in favor of charging new fees when certain actions are taken by the Sycamore Fire Department while responding to a call for help.
Traffic is expected to be backed-up in Batavia on June 16-17 as road crews work on asphalt restoration on a popular thoroughfare.
The Chicago Bears wrapped up their offseason program last week when they held their mandatory minicamp. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what they learned during the spring and what's next over the summer
Volunteers work to clear debris along Sunbury Drive on Monday, June 15, 2026, following the tornado that struck Streator. The twister caused wreckage throughout the northeast side of the city, including damage to aircraft at Rothrock Airport and a caboose that was overturned on its tracks along Airport Road.
NCI ARTworks announced the winners of the juried art exhibition at the June 12 opening reception for the Emerging Artists of the Illinois Valley at NCI ARTworks Gallery.
On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes to discuss the city's streets, pedestrian bridge, rumors about a data center and more.
Zion United Church of Christ will hold its annual ice cream social from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18.
Ottawa High School announced its honor roll for the conclusion of the fourth quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.
The Bureau County Fair Queens Pageants currently is accepting applications for the 2026 Little Miss, Jr Miss and Miss Bureau County Fair Queens titles.
The Marshall-Putnam Fair will host a free Senior Day on Thursday, July 16, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Hunt Building, featuring live music, refreshments, and door prizes for visitors 65 and older.
The Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Fest returned Saturday and Sunday to Goold Park, filling the park left muddy by the Thursday storms with acoustic sounds.
The Plainfield Village Board voted to allow open carry during the Plainfield Cruise Nights, which are held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday through Aug. 18.
From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Soybean Association estimates the new policy could expand biodiesel demand to about 255 million gallons, up from 165 million gallons when state law set the threshold at 11%
The St. Charles Police Department is asking the public to avoid the area around the Charlestowne Mall as a multi-agency safety training exercise is underway.