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Jury deadlocks, mistrial declared in federal bribery case of Illinois state senator

17 hours ago | shawlocal.com | Hannah Meisel

A federal judge on Thursday declared a mistrial in the case of state Sen. Emil Jones III, D-Chicago, after a jury deadlocked in their deliberations over whether Jones agreed to take bribes from red-light camera entrepreneur-turned-government cooperator Omar Maani in 2019, then lied to the FBI about it. The senator, who’s served 16 years in Springfield since he replaced his father – former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr. – was charged with three counts of bribery and lying to the FBI.
Shaw Local Podcast: Becky Lenski of Yorkville, Wheel of Fortune winner

1 day ago | shawlocal.com | Joey Weslo

What is it like to win on Wheel of Fortune? Becky Lenski, a Yorkville mother who recently won big, spoke with Shaw Local reporter Joey Weslo about her experience on the show. Like what you hear? You can also download our podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify.
Firefighters rescue dog from house fire in Yorkville

1 day ago | shawlocal.com | Joey Weslo

A garage fire quickly spread to a Yorkville house Wednesday night as firefighters rescued a dog from the unoccupied home, officials said. Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District crews arrived at 10:48 p.m. Wednesday at the home in the 2900 block of Heather Lane, Yorkville, with the first engine company concentrating its efforts on the main body of the fire.
Yorkville Middle School goes on soft lockdown due to medical emergency

1 day ago | shawlocal.com | Joey Weslo

Students were placed in “a hold” and directed to stay in their classrooms at Yorkville Middle School Thursday as an emergency response team attended to a medical emergency in the school. The hold was deemed necessary to allow the medical responders quick access to the individual and free use of the school’s hallways, according to a memo sent to parents by Yorkville Middle School Principal Bryan Buck.
Yorkville mayor proclaims ‘Poppy Days’ to honor veterans fallen in war

1 day ago | shawlocal.com | Joey Weslo

“In Flanders fields the poppies blow. Between the crosses, row on row.” - John McCraeIn recognition to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in wartime, Mayor John Purcell proclaimed May 5-11 as “Poppy Awareness Days” in Yorkville. Purcell gathered with representatives of the local American Legion Post 489 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 489 to honor those who have served in combat.
Lend a helping paw: Batavia Police Department’s first-ever comfort dog takes oath of office

1 day ago | shawlocal.com | Joey Weslo

Anyone who’s experienced the heart of Batavia knows a river runs through it. Now, after raising a paw in service, a more fluffy, tail-wagging River will be helping to bridge the community. Just shy of 50 pounds, 11 months old and with a fox red coat, River, a purebred Labrador retriever, sat at attention before Mayor Jeff Schielke with her paw raised to take the oath of office as Batavia Police Department’s first-ever comfort dog.
Mother of Crystal Lake woman found dead in North Carolina seek answers after 2 tragedies

1 day ago | shawlocal.com | Diana Wallace

The mother of Caitlin Hodges – the Crystal Lake woman who went missing last year and whose remains were identified this month – said she hopes authorities in North Carolina are able to figure out how she died and who could be responsible. “She was so beautiful. She had a beautiful soul,” Diane Hodges told the Northwest Herald, speaking of Caitlin, who was 29 was the youngest of Diane Hodges’ three daughters.
As Yorkville reauthorizes 1% grocery tax, could it help lower residents’ future water bill increases?

1 day ago | shawlocal.com | Joey Weslo

With droves of shoppers expected to flock to Yorkville’s incoming Costco, the generated sales tax is projected to be a huge financial windfall for the city. While authorizing a local sales tax to replace the long-established state grocery sales tax that is expiring, city officials posed an interesting question. Could the generated sales tax help offset the significant increases residents will soon be seeing on their water bills?
Photos: Herscher vs. Grant Park baseball

2 days ago | shawlocal.com | Tiffany Blanchette

April 23, 2025NewsHigh School SportsBearseNewspaperEvent CalendarWeekend PlansShaw Local RadioHerscher head coach Eric Regez celebrates with his team following his 800th career win after the Tigers earned a 21-0 victory over Grant Park on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Car crashes into downtown Crystal Lake business

2 days ago | shawlocal.com | Michelle Meyer

A car crashed into downtown Crystal Lake business Angelo’s Shoe Repair Wednesday afternoon, completely breaking the front window. Angelo’s Shoe Repair owner Alex Reznik said he was standing outside when it happened and that no one was hurt. The shop, located at 52 N. Williams St., is expected to be closed for the next few days as repairs take place, Reznik said.