11+ hour, 22+ min ago   (534+ words) The “living room” at Thresholds-McHenry isn’t a drop-in center or a homeless shelter, said program director Kristen Tripp. The space at Thresholds’ new Center for Mental Wellbeing, at 616 Illinois Route 31 North in McHenry, does have a couple of beds, a…...

11+ hour, 40+ min ago   (205+ words) Construction of a transmission line for the Lake Michigan water project is progressing west of Harvey Road along Wolfs Crossing Road in Oswego. Beginning as early as Tuesday, a section of Roth Road will be completely closed from Wolfs Crossing…...

15+ hour, 40+ min ago   (108+ words) shawlocal.com DeKalb church group donates to youth homeless shelter The St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Women recently donated $745 to Family Service Agency of DeKalb to support its Roots to Rise program that aids area youth in crisis or experiencing…...

16+ hour, 29+ min ago   (503+ words) For more than 44 years, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Illinois (CCCSNI), our nonprofit service, has helped individuals and families navigate the most difficult times of their lives. People come to us in a panic, fearing homelessness. Couples who have…...

17+ hour, 45+ 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…...

21+ hour, 40+ min ago   (472+ words) The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program assists incomeeligible households with their natural gas, propane, and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable (Jason W) The Will County Center for Community Concerns will begin accepting applications next month for the…...

23+ hour, 40+ 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…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (606+ words) Want to ride your bike to Hy-Vee or Peru Mall? Better look both ways before crossing Route 251. The highway isn’t the safest place for a cyclist or pedestrian. That’s going to change in 2027. Years ago, the City of Peru hatched…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (86+ words) Shaw Local Letter: Racism at L-W East game is on adults Letter to the Editor (Shaw Local News Network) I disagree with “Opinions Editorial in September 9 Chronicle. Southern Illinois man who printed unregistered 3D guns sentenced to 8 years Morris Library…...

3+ day, 8+ 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…...