Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of April 26-May 2. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Kankakee County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of April 26-May 2

Catch up on the week’s top McHenry County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of April 26-May 2

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for April 26-May 2. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for April 26-May 2 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for April 26-May 2, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Kendall County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of April 26-May 2

Catch up on the week’s top Will County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of April 26-May 2

Annie from Shaw Local Radio interviews Nathan Carroll from Mississippi River Distilling to talk about Whiskey Dinner with Mississippi River Distilling featuring Cody Road Whiskey. It is a four-course meal featuring pairings inspired by Cody Road Whiskey at Starved Rock State Park

Shaw Local Radio’s Day Jones interviews Derek Barichello, the director of the Streator Area CEO Program, and Julianna Chavez, Colin Cunningham, and Abigail Galvan, three students in the program

Shaw Local Radio's Dani Holland interviewed Bill Zenns with the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce (IVAC) about the upcoming Lemonade Day this weekend. More than 50 student entrepreneurs from across the Illinois Valley will be setting up shop in Utica on May 3

The Chicago Bears added to their roster over three days during the NFL Draft. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down whether they think the Bears did enough to fix their needs.

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for April 19-25, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of April 19-25. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Will County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of April 19-25

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for April 19-25 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Kendall County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of April 19-25

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for April 19-25. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top McHenry County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of April 19-25

Catch up on the week’s top Kankakee County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of April 19-25

The Chicago Bears drafted Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with the No. 25 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft on Thursday night. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the pick and preview what's left to do in the draft

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins to discuss new officers joining the department, upcoming events, officer wellness, and what’s ahead for the DPD.

The Chicago Bears will be on the clock starting Thursday night during the first round of the NFL draft. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what they think the Bears will do in the first round

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Tony Vanderleest of the Morrison Fire Department and Brad Yaklich with the Morrison Department of Fun to discuss several events in Morrison this spring, including a car show, parade, block party and more. 

Catch up on the week’s top Kankakee County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of April 12-18

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for April 12-18. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top McHenry County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of April 12-18

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for April 12-18 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for April 12-18, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of April 12-18. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Will County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of April 12-18

Catch up on the week’s top Kendall County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of April 12-18

Jessica Kreiser Talks about the Upcoming Lighted Way spaghetti supper with Uptown Grill on April 20

Shaw Local Radio's Day Jones interviews Paige Ellerbrock and Scott Harl with Stage 212's production of "The Play That Goes Wrong." The show starts Friday, April 17, and runs through April 26

Connor Hopkins sits down on Classic Hits 106 with Luke Tomsha and Lori Christopherson of the Perfectly Flawed Foundation to discuss their upcoming 10th anniversary Earth Day Cleanup event.

The Chicago Bears could go in a few directions at No. 25 in next week's NFL draft. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what some of those options are and who the Bears could draft

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Duane Long of the Dixon Park District about park updates, the latest on fundraising for the Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts, upcoming programs, and a new playground set to open later this year.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Gerald Lott of Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery about the organization's May movie screening event and efforts to bring a recovery high school to the Sauk Valley.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with state Sen. Li Arellano Jr. about key legislative updates, including child abuse prevention efforts, new agricultural bills, and ongoing discussions around local zoning and regulatory control.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Janna Groharring about Sterling Main Street’s upcoming events, including Bloom at the Shoppes at Grandon Plaza, the Earth Day Bash at the Twin City Farmers Market, and the annual May car show.

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for April 5-11. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of April 5-11. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Will County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of April 5-11

Catch up on the week’s top Kendall County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of April 5-11

Catch up on the week’s top Kankakee County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of April 5-11

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for April 5-111, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top McHenry County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of April 5-11

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for April 5-11 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Shaw Local Radio's Zane Trumann interviewed head coach Fran Baker of the Illinois Valley Rugby Club in preparation for their home opener against the Arlington Heights Stallions this Saturday

Dani Holland from Shaw Local Radio interviewed Grace McCormick from Safe Journeys. The “Well, What Were You Wearing?” Gallery will be held at Open Space Art Gallery and Studios for the month of April