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De Kalb content creator showcases local beauty through his camera work
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (579+ words) Anthony Tortoriello of De Kalb flies his drone April 6, 2026, at Hopkins Park in De Kalb. (Mark Busch) Anthony Tortoriello, a self-described kind, free-spirited creative, knows a thing or two about what catches the eye. Whether he's operating a camera or…...
Joliet West student earns third place at IHSA journalism state finals
2+ week, 4+ day ago (134+ words) Shaw Local Joliet West student earns third place at IHSA journalism state finals Joliet West High School journalist Dalyla Martinez earned third place in newspaper design at the Illinois High School Association Journalism State Finals on Saturday, April 25, at Heartland…...
Local NPR station reacts to judicial ruling permanently overturning threat to federal funding
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (720+ words) WNIJ is seen June 30, 2025, outside its De Kalb station at 801 N. First Street in De Kalb. (Megann Horstead) NPR affiliate WNIJ, a longtime De Kalb-based source for in-depth news and analysis, diverse music programming and cultural coverage, is bracing after losing…...
Elmhurst University's student newspaper wins several awards
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (230+ words) Shaw Local Elmhurst University's student newspaper wins several awards Elmhurst University's student newspaper, "The Leader," took home seven honorable mentions and five awards, including third place in the General Excellence category for both print and web, at the 2026 Illinois College…...
Historic Highlights: Hutchinson was a groundbreaking female reporter
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (686+ words) For decades, female journalists were relegated to soft news and local coverage, rarely allowed to cover the biggest, hard-hitting stories. Louise Hutchinson, however, broke that mold, along with numerous gender barriers. In a 21-year career with the Chicago Tribune from…...
4 Ogle County newspapers, Ogle County Life to merge into 1 publication
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (74+ words) Charlene Bielema (Provided by Charlene Bielema) I'm writing to share information about changes to the slate of printed publications we offer our Ogle County readers. While today marks the final day of publication of the Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris…...
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3+ mon, 3+ week ago (294+ words) Iconic Boutique owner Michelle Battistelli announced Sunday that the downtown Ottawa shop will close after 11 years in business. Star Union Spirits" tasting room is temporarily closed as owners assess their space following a fire Jan. 20 in the Westclox building. One…...
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4+ mon, 1+ week ago (375+ words) The Chicago Bears knocked off the Green Bay Packers 31-27 in Wild Card matchup Saturday night at Soldier Field in Chicago. An Evergreen Park woman was jailed this week after a judge ruled she violated conditions of her pretrial release related…...
A day that shook the nation and more history: January 7 newspaper covers through the years
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (261+ words) The cover of the Northwest Herald on January 7, 2021 (Newspapers. com) As part of Shaw Media's 175th anniversary celebration, we looked back at four January 7 front pages spanning more than a century, including the attack on the U. S. Capitol five years ago. The…...
From snowstorms to civil rights: Jan. 6 front pages through the years
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (143+ words) Shaw Local The Northwest Herald front page for January 6, 2013 (Newspapers. com) As part of Shaw Media's 175th anniversary celebration, we looked back at five January 6 front pages spanning more than a century. Together, they reflect how local newspapers have documented civic…...