1+ hour, 46+ min ago   (306+ words) shawlocal.com Historical covers for Sept. 13: Reeling, but resolved The cover of the Northwest Herald for September 13, 2001 (Newspapers.com) As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at three historical front pages published on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001. These archives capture…...

6+ hour, 41+ min ago   (129+ words) The DeKalb County History Center recently was named a recipient of the Illinois Humanities 250th Gift. The $5,000 gift will support the history center’s “We the People of DeKalb County” exhibit and America250 programs. The “We the People of DeKalb County” exhibit runs…...

7+ hour, 41+ min ago   (454+ words) CHICAGO — Nearly three years ago, Illinois became the first state in the nation to fully abolish its cash bail system, an effort pushed by criminal justice reform advocates who argued that the ability for a person to post bond after…...

15+ hour, 31+ min ago   (845+ words) Northern Illinois University running back Elijah Porter (24) gets brought down by Illinois State University defensive backs Wyatt Mueller (32) and Jordan Colemanafter (3) after gaining some yards during the game on Saturday Sept. 12, 2026, held at Huskie Stadium. (David Toney for Shaw Local…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (453+ words) State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, who’s seeking a second term in November, spoke directly to allegations of sexual harassment and campaign misconduct at a DeKalb town hall Thursday night, becoming emotional at times and saying she was “floored” by the…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (231+ words) U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin attended the Will County Problem Solving Courts graduation on Thursday, congratulating 23 individuals on completing the program. “Graduates, as you receive your certificate, I hope you see it as a symbol of your perseverance. By completing this program,…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (69+ words) Shaw Local Education News from Shaw Local News Network (Shaw Local News Network) Riley Flanagan was recently named to the Carthage College spring 2026 dean’s list in recognition of her outstanding academic achievement. Dean’s list honors are accorded to Carthage students…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (137+ words) Shaw Local 2026 Week 4 Illinois high school football Media Poll Providence Catholic's Jaden Malone (left) and DeAngelo Coates celebrate a touchdown by Malone during a game against Joliet Catholic Academy in Week 3. Providence is the top ranked team in Class 5A by…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (612+ words) CHICAGO – Illinois is set to become the first Midwestern state to allow terminally ill adults to take life-ending medication prescribed by physicians when the law goes into effect late this week. But a federal judge is weighing whether to block…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (618+ words) Attorneys for Capitol News Illinois, left, and the Illinois Attorney General’s office speak to Sangamon County Judge Jack Davis II during a hearing on Sept. 9, 2026. (Andrew Campbell) SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services plans to comply with…...