12+ hour, 7+ min ago   (240+ words) As Opportunity House celebrates Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Sept. 13–19, we’re recognizing the dedicated DSPs who make a difference every day for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout DeKalb County. DSPs are at the heart of Opportunity House. They…...

17+ hour, 12+ min ago   (138+ words) A sign for the westbound direction of Interstate 80 seen on Aug. 15, 2024, in Joliet. (Felix Sarver) Starting at 9 p.m. Monday, westbound Interstate 80 will be reduced to one lane between Chicago Street (U.S.Route 52/Illinois Route 53) and Larkin Avenue (Illinois Route 7). At 1 a.m., full stops…...

16+ hour, 54+ min ago   (534+ words) The “living room” at Thresholds-McHenry isn’t a drop-in center or a homeless shelter, said program director Kristen Tripp. The space at Thresholds’ new Center for Mental Wellbeing, at 616 Illinois Route 31 North in McHenry, does have a couple of beds, a…...

17+ hour, 12+ min ago   (205+ words) Construction of a transmission line for the Lake Michigan water project is progressing west of Harvey Road along Wolfs Crossing Road in Oswego. Beginning as early as Tuesday, a section of Roth Road will be completely closed from Wolfs Crossing…...

17+ hour, 9+ min ago   (125+ words) Shaw Local Several different dance styles were highlighted on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, during theMexican Independence Day Celebration in Woodstock's Historic Town Square. (Janelle Walker) Originally from North Dakota, Janelle covered the suburbs and collar counties for nearly 20 years before taking a…...

17+ hour, 12+ min ago   (525+ words) Adult recreational-use cannabis dispensary Terrabis, at 1679 S. Galena Ave. in Dixon, is working to open a drive-thru and get licensed as a medical-use dispensary as well. (Payton Felix) The cannabis dispensary in Dixon is working toward opening a drive-thru and offering…...

19+ hour, 57+ min ago   (89+ words) shawlocal.com Serious crash shuts down Route 12 in Spring Grove A serious crash Sunday has shut down Route 12 in Spring Grove. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office announced the road closure at Route 12 and Spring Grove Roa about 3 p.m....

20+ hour, 12+ min ago   (492+ words) The third annual Be the One walk to spread awareness about veteran suicide deaths and share crisis help resources will return to DeKalb on Sept. 20, and the public is invited. The free event will feature speakers, vendors to share mental…...

20+ hour, 15+ min ago   (99+ words) shawlocal.com La Salle church to hold rummage sale Sept. 17-19 Cash-only event will be at Grace United Methodist Church Grace United Methodist Church in La Salle will hold a rummage sale Sept. 17-19. (Provided by Nancy Nieslawski) The cash-only event offers…...

21+ hour, 12+ min ago   (108+ words) shawlocal.com DeKalb church group donates to youth homeless shelter The St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Women recently donated $745 to Family Service Agency of DeKalb to support its Roots to Rise program that aids area youth in crisis or experiencing…...