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Evidentiary hearing for Chester Weger wraps up; closing arguments set for May 28

11 hours ago | shawlocal.com | Maribeth Wilson

Chester Weger‘s attorney’s “mini-trial,” a term coined by his attorneys to describe his post-conviction evidentiary hearing came to a close on Wednesday, with closing arguments set for May 28. Weger, who moved to Missouri earlier this year, did not appear in court. His attorney, Andy Hale, said Weger was feeling ill.
‘Learn, Grow, Share’ Garden Planting Day set May 17 in Henry

14 hours ago | shawlocal.com | Derek Barichello

The Marshall-Putnam 4-H and University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners invite the community to a special “Learn, Grow, Share” Garden Planting Day on Saturday, May 17, at the Henry United Methodist Church, 225 Lincoln Street, Henry.
Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Brandon Clark on an abuse prevention home in Rock Falls

15 hours ago | shawlocal.com | John Sahly

The TALK-LINE interview for May 14 featured Brandon Clark from Shaw Local News with stories on a possible shutdown of an important area of Sauk Valley Community College due to federal cutbacks. Also discussed: a new substance abuse prevention home opening in Rock Falls, a local business changing in Dixon, a new barbershop location in Rock Falls, a Sterling Police department official retiring and a new Sterling Fire Chief named. Like what you hear? Be sure to visit WIXN, part of Shaw Local Radio.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Danielle Horst and Kelsey Kant

16 hours ago | shawlocal.com | John Sahly

The TALK-LINE interview for May 14 featured Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Representatives Kelsey Kant and Danielle Horst discussing an upcoming free presentation Thursday June 12 at the Dixon Elks Club featuring Kevin Polky, founder of “Shatter Our Silence.”Polky will be sharing insights on mental health and suicide prevention. There will be food served along with prizes and exhibits from participating organizations.
Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Sue Ely on the Kreider Gala and more

16 hours ago | shawlocal.com | John Sahly

WIXN. It is Tuesday. It is May the 13th. We're a quarter past the hour and it's time for another informational edition of Talk Line here at AM 1460 and FM 95. 1 WIXN. Good morning. I'm Steve Marco. It is time for our monthly look at news and information from Kreider Services. We all know about the great services offered at Kreider, the regularly scheduled services to clients across our northern Illinois area. We all know about the good things going on at Kreider.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Sue Ely on the Kreider Gala

16 hours ago | shawlocal.com | John Sahly

FeaturedTalk-Line: Sue Ely reviews the Kreider Gala 12:30 Talk-Line: Brandon Clark on cutbacks affecting SVCC 12:36 Talk-Line: Danielle Horst and Kelsey Kant 13:40 Talk-Line: Jenny Conderman, Lee County Health Department 12:14 Talk-Line: Lee County State's Attorney Charley Boonstra 22:23 Talk-Line: Betty Clementz, Sauk Valley Relay for Life update 23:12 Talk-Line: Charlene Bielema on Dixon retirements, Thank You Teachers and more 12:18 Talk-Line: Andy McFarlane and Jim Lillyman on 2025 Reagan...
Memorial Day Service set in New Bedford

19 hours ago | shawlocal.com | Kevin Hieronymus

May 14, 2025NewsSportsNewslettersShaw Local RadioeNewspaperLocal EventsStarved Rock CountryNEW BEDFORD - The New Bedford Royal Neighbors camp number 1491 will host a Memorial Day Service at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1 at the Greenville Fairfield Union Cemetery. The Chapter’s deceased members will be honored along with a Memorial Day address, music, Pledge of Allegiance, Gettysburg address, Readings and concluding with Taps.Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
IVCC Adult Education graduates to be recognized May 21

19 hours ago | shawlocal.com | Derek Barichello

Sixty-eight students who have completed GEDs, citizenship studies or career pathway programs at Illinois Valley Community College will be honored at the 44th Annual Adult Education Recognition Event on Wednesday, May 21. The event begins at 6 p.m. in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre and will be followed by a reception in CTC 124-125.Director of Adult Education Sara Escatel will welcome those in attendance and IVCC President Dr. Tracy Morris will address the audience.
Cyr’s journey taking her from Bourbonnais to Tennessee

20 hours ago | shawlocal.com | Jeff Bonty

BOURBONNAIS – Bourbonnais assistant administrator Laurie Cyr has been a go-getter since joining the village in 2008. She has been involved in many of the village’s most significant projects. Those have included the creation of Riverfront and Cavalier de LaSalle parks to Bourbonnais’ Interstate 57 interchange to the log schoolhouse and finally the village’s The Grove at Robert Goselin Memorial Park.
Consumer advocates tell regulators to slash rate hike requests from Ameren, Nicor

21 hours ago | shawlocal.com | Andrew Adams

Natural gas customers in the Chicago suburbs and downstate Illinois are likely to see an increase in their monthly bills next year, but it’s up to state regulators to decide how big a hike, if any, to approve. Nicor Gas, which serves 2.3 million customers in northern and western Illinois, requested the largest gas rate plan in state history — roughly equivalent to $7.50 per month for the average residential customer.