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Photos: Kishwaukee Valley Storm, Sycamore Sycos participate in Storm Dayz tournament

1 day ago | shawlocal.com | Mark Busch

Kishwaukee Valley Storm players cheer on their teammates Friday, June 27, 2025, during their 16u game against Northern Ice in the Storm Days tournament at the Sycamore Community Sports Complex. (Mark Busch)Mark Busch Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/. Twitter @Mark_R_Busch.
Photos: Sweeney pleads guilty in DUI crash that killed DeKalb County sheriff‘s deputy Christina Musil

2 days ago | shawlocal.com | Mark Busch

June 26, 2025NewsHigh School SportsBearseNewspaperEvent CalendarWeekend PlansShaw Local RadioNathan P. Sweeney, (right) 45, of DeKalb, talks to his attorney John Kopp Thursday, June 26, 2025, during his plea hearing at the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore. Sweeney pleaded guilty Thursday for driving under the influence on March 28, 2024, and causing a crash that killed DeKalb County sheriff‘s deputy Christina Musil. (Mark Busch)More Shaw Local Network news
Canyon tours, boat rides highlight Starved Rock State Park this summer

2 days ago | shawlocal.com | Aimee Barrows

Exploring Starved Rock‘s canyons and trails on your own is always an option, but a guided tour from Starved Rock Lodge offers a unique opportunity to delve deeper into its natural wonders and the captivating tales of this state park. From scenic trolley rides and invigorating hikes to leisurely river cruises, there’s a tour designed for every adventurer. Experience Starved Rock’s majestic beauty and hidden gems with these guided tours that are scheduled throughout the summer.
Search for Kankakee River mussels begins

2 days ago | shawlocal.com | Lee Provost

KANKAKEE – Finding muscles along the main boating area of the Kankakee River is normally not a problem. Shirtless young men are most often not difficult to find. However, the search for an entirely different kind of muscle – this one known as mussels, the kind which live under the flowing river water – are now being pursued. The search for the endangered mussels is being headed by GZA GeoEnvironmental, a Norwood, Maine-based company which operates an office in Oak Brook.
$1.2M investment into Limestone’s Hawkins Park complete

2 days ago | shawlocal.com | Lee Provost

LIMESTONE – On a steamy, 95-plus-degree-day, Limestone Park District board member Mark Messerle approached Hawkins Park. The finishing touches on a $1.23 million upgrade had just been completed. The only thing awaiting the full opening of the park along Tower Road was waiting for the concrete apron to the 127-space asphalt parking lot to fully cure. As he approached a pair of fellow park board members, Messerle couldn’t pass up the moment. A joke was in order.
State Sen. Arellano hosts town hall Tuesday recapping spring legislative session

2 days ago | shawlocal.com | Payton Felix

DIXON – About 25 people attended state Sen. Li Arellano’s legislative session recap town hall Tuesday, June 24, at The Dixon: Historic Theatre. During the event, the former Dixon mayor talked about highlights of the spring session, which concluded June 1, and answered questions from the audience ranging from the use of taxpayer dollars and regulating chemtrails to an assault weapons ban and a potential service tax. State Sen.
Keller’s Farmstand in Plainfield now permanently closed

3 days ago | shawlocal.com | Eric Schelkopf

Following the announcement on Monday that Keller’s Farmstand in Plainfield is now permanently closed, work began on Wednesday on razing the barn that housed the farm stand. A 153-acre housing development consisting of 322 single-family houses and 83 townhouses is being built at the corner of Lockport Street and Wallin Drive in Plainfield. Work on the development, aptly named Keller Farm, began in 2024. The development also includes two parks, walking trails and a nine-acre commercial development.
Bradley promotes 2 department leaders

3 days ago | shawlocal.com | Lee Provost

BRADLEY – There are changes at the top of two key departments within the administration in the village of Bradley. At Monday’s Bradley Village Board meeting, Matt Castilla, 52, a 16-year village building department employee, and Jeff Meeker, 51, a two-year department of public works staffer, were promoted to the top positions within the departments. Meeker replaces Scott Williams, who retired earlier this month.
The Bike Rack Oswego announces it will close its doors in July

3 days ago | shawlocal.com | Eric Schelkopf

Citing a lack of staff, The Bike Rack Oswego has announced it will close its doors July 15. “Since opening two years ago, we have faced challenges in finding enough staff to operate this location,” the owners of The Bike Rack Oswego said in a Facebook post. “We have made the difficult decision to close our Oswego location as of July 15. We have appreciated your support and friendship and our commitment to providing you with the best service continues at our St. Charles location.
McHenry’s Fiesta Days to feature Music Fest, Cask & Barrel Night, arts weekend and much more

3 days ago | shawlocal.com | Aimee Barrows

McHenry’s signature summer spectacular, Fiesta Days, will bring 11 days of music, entertainment, food and more from July 10-20. One of the region’s most anticipated events of the summer, Fiesta Days opens with Cask & Barrel Night on July 10, followed by Music Fest Weekend July 11-13, fireworks, a carnival, an art show and much more. Cask & Barrel Night: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, July 10 at Petersen ParkKick off Fiesta Days with an evening of beer and spirit tasting.