1+ week, 1+ day ago   (288+ words) A banner outside the Joliet Junior College Event Center in February 2025 welcoming the Greater Joliet Area YMCA, which now has an office and will run programs at the college. (Bob Okon) Joliet Junior College is celebrating statewide recognition for its…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (335+ words) Labor Day weekend traditionally marks the end of the summer boating and swimming season. As people get ready to head out to lakes, rivers and beaches this weekend, state agencies remind Illinois residents to practice safety precautions while out on…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (367+ words) Oppressive heat expected for the weekend could lead to high school football games in northern Illinois being moved to later in the evening or, in the case of extreme situations, having games postponed to a different date. The Illinois High…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (850+ words) Lisa Tagliapietra of Spring Grove was noticing some skaters at her roller rink in Lake County appearing agitated and some made comments they didn’t “fit in.” One young girl visited the Just For Fun Roller Rink in Mundelein, owned by…...

2+ week, 17+ hour ago   (174+ words) A new automated external defibrillator has been donated to the Morrison Sports Complex. The AED will be placed in the main concession building to provide quick access to lifesaving equipment for athletes, families, coaches, staff, and visitors. With the Morrison…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (145+ words) Photos: Princeton defeats Mercer County in Week 2 football Shaw Local Princeton's Brennen Emmett sprints down the field to score a touchdown against Mercer County on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 at Bryant Field in Princeton. (Scott Anderson) Over 15 years covering news, sports and…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (1079+ words) [Editor’s note: This story appeared in the August 2026 edition of Shaw Media’s Lake Lifestyle magazine for Lake Carroll.] FREEPORT – For some cyclists, the hill where the Jane Addams Trail curves east toward Freeport south of the U.S. Route 20 underpass…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (128+ words) St. Charles Bowl will celebrate 65 years in business on Aug. 29 with festivities planned throughout the day, including trivia, prizes and giveaways, according to a news release. “We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us over the years,” manager Toni…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (177+ words) Kankakee football coach Ed Hazelett addresses the team following their summer camp Thursday, July 31, 2025. (Mason Schweizer) When the Kankakee football team opens up the 2026 season in Edwardsville on Friday night, head coach Ed Hazelett will not be with the team....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (167+ words) Special Olympian Drew Kirkman (second from right) with his family and Morris Mayor Chris Brown (right) during the Morris City Council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (Michael Urbanec) The Morris City Council honored Special Olympian Drew Kirkman on Tuesday, celebrating his silver…...