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DeKalb County History Center awarded $5K humanities gift â Shaw Local
3+ hour, 18+ 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…...
Public defense reform advances as Illinois moves to hire statewide public defender
4+ hour, 18+ 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…...
Illinois State 28, NIU 24: Huskies drop home opener despite late comeback attempt
12+ hour, 8+ 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…...
State Rep. Briel denies allegations of sexual harassment, misconduct during DeKalb town hall
2+ day, 13+ 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…...
Durbin attends Will County’s Problem Solving Court graduation
2+ day, 16+ 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,…...
Lindenwood’s Flanagan named to spring dean’s list at Carthage College
2+ day, 22+ 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…...
2026 Week 4 Illinois high school football Media Poll
2+ day, 23+ 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…...
Judge weighing arguments to halt Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
3+ day, 16+ 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…...
DCFS tells judge it will comply with records request in 2024 death of foster child
3+ day, 17+ 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…...
5 Things to Do: Foxtoberfest Beer Celebration, Sandwich Fair, Oswego dodgeball tournament
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (153+ words) Shaw Local 5 Things to Do: Foxtoberfest Beer Celebration, Sandwich Fair, Oswego dodgeball tournament - Foxtoberfest Beer Celebration (Yorkville): Fox Republic Brewing will host its Foxtoberfest Beer Celebration Sept. 9-13. Enjoy five days of Oktoberfest fun, food and beer. Visit the event page…...