John Sahly

Catch up on the week’s top Kendall County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 29-April 4

Catch up on the week’s top McHenry County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 29-April 4

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for March 29-April 4. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for March 29-April 4 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Kankakee County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 29-April 4

Catch up on the week’s top Will County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 29-April 4

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of March 29-April 4. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for March 29-April 4, read aloud for you

As Shaw Media recognizes its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from April 5, 1968. These archives capture the immediate, somber reaction of northern Illinois communities to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from April 4, including this look at bald eagles in Kane County from 2014

Connor Hopkins is joined over the phone by Jessica Brayfield, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam Counties. Together, they discuss the upcoming home build here in the Illinois Valley, and what interested parties can do to help

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from April 3, including Sycamore Mayor Harold "Red" Johnson winning an eighth term in 1985

Annie from Shaw Local Radio spoke with Det. Ozzie Landerlos with the Ottawa Police Department for its Autism Acceptance evening on April 1

Dani Holland from Shaw Local Radio interviews Steve Westerman, who works for Shermans, a furniture/appliance store in the Illinois Valley

A tornado watch issued for much of northern Illinois Thursday afternoon has been extended until 11 p.m. And a severe thunderstorm warning is now in effect until 8 p.m. for some areas, according to the National Weather Service.