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Car crashes into downtown Crystal Lake business

23 hours 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.
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Route 14 in Woodstock

1 day ago | shawlocal.com | Michelle Meyer

A motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash Wednesday morning along Route 14 in Woodstock, officials report. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to a call at 6:19 a.m. Wednesday morning to the intersection of Route 14 and Washington Street for a reported motorcycle crash. First responders arrived and located a “motorcycle and its male rider in the ditch,” Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Public Information Officer Alex Vucha said in a news release.
Car crashes into utility pole in Woodstock, shutting down road

1 day ago | shawlocal.com | Michelle Meyer

Country Club Road in Woodstock was shut down Wednesday morning while electrical repairs were underway after a car crashed into a utility pole and injured the driver, officials report. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to a call at 8:41 a.m. Wednesday to the intersection of Country Club Road and Bull Valley Road for a reported car crash.
New salon moves into former Peru barber shop

1 day ago | shawlocal.com | Stephanie Jaquins

Shay’s Hair Studio recently opened at 1110 Peoria St., Peru. Owner Shayla Saferite has been licensed since 2010 and worked for a corporate chain for the past 13 years, she said. She wanted to branch out and own her own business. Shay’s offers cuts and color for men and women of all ages and is wheelchair accessible. Eyebrow and lip wax services also are available as well as beard trims.
Maddon McKim drives in eight in Prairie Ridge baseball win: Tuesday’s Northwest Herald Sports Roundup – Shaw Local

1 day ago | shawlocal.com

Maddon McKim drove in eight as Prairie Ridge baseball won big. PR soccer and tennis were also winners, plus more baseball, softball and track and field in Tuesday's Northwest Herald Sports Roundup.
Ottawa/L-P boys tennis postponed in progress: The Times Tuesday Roundup

1 day ago | shawlocal.com | Brian Hoxsey

Ottawa/La Salle-Peru start, then postponed by rain: At the L-P Sports Complex, La Salle-Peru boys tennis team won two of three doubles matches before its Interstate 8 Conference dual with Ottawa was postponed due to rain on Tuesday. At No. 1 doubles, L-P’s Danny Santoy and Michael Milota won 6-4, 6-4 over Ayden Sexton and Collin Olszewski, while the Cavalier duo of Jackson Sellett and Riley Cetwinski outlasted Kaden Araujo and Tucker Ditchfield 6-3, 4-6, 10-6 at No. 2 doubles.
Genoa-Kingston soccer wins 10th straight: Tuesday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup

1 day ago | shawlocal.com | Eddie Carifio

Genoa-Kingston 8, North Boone 0: At Poplar Grove, Ayva Hernandez and Ally Poegel scored twice. Lucy Foss, Jaida Modesto, Jaquey Flores and Miranda Flores scored for the Cogs. Mendota 3, Indian Creek 1: At Mendota, Eliza Tatro scored the lone goal for the Timberwolves. DeKalb 5, Waubonsie Valley 2: At DeKalb, Brodie Farrell struck out seven in six innings for the win. Farrell allowed four hits and two runs, one earned. He walked four. Nik Nelson had a pair of hits for DeKalb.
Sterling beats Moline 8-7 after lightning delay

1 day ago | shawlocal.com | Drake Lansman

STERLING — Sterling pitcher Lily Martinez admitted her arm was a bit sore after Tuesday’s game against Moline resumed after an 85-minute lightning delay. But she pushed through it. Martinez got a strikeout with the tying runner at second to finish a complete game effort in the circle as Sterling won 8-7 in Western Big 6 Conference action. The game was delayed in the bottom of the fifth inning with Sterling up 6-4 due to nearby lightning.
Photos: Newman at Princeton softball

1 day ago | shawlocal.com | Kevin Hieronymus

Newman short stop Lucy Oetting puts the tag on a Princeton runner at second Tuesday at Little Siberia Field. (Mike Vaughn)Kevin HieronymusKevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986 and is Sports Editor of Putnam County Record. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals magazine. He is a 2021 inductee into the IBCA Hall of Fame (Media) and a 2023 inductee into the Illinois Valley Hall of Fame as "Distinguished Media"
Avah Oertel, Princeton have the last say against Newman

1 day ago | shawlocal.com | Kevin Hieronymus

PRINCETON - Brenleigh Cook and Newman had the first say of Tuesday’s Three Rivers East clash at Little Siberia Field in Princeton. Avah Oertel and the Princeton Tigresses had the last. Cook, just the second batter of the game, ripped a two-run homer to stake the Comets to a quick lead. Oertel came on to pitch for Princeton just two batters later and silenced the Comets’ bats the rest of the way.