The highest totals are expected in areas near and north of I-80, with the greatest confidence for 6 inches or more across McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, northern Cook, and northern Will counties

Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is reminding residents to use caution when shopping online or in stores.

Illinois’ seven-day firearm deer season will conclude Dec. 4-7.

Sponsored by the Sterling Municipal Band, TubaChristmas will take place Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at The Mercantile in downtown Sterling. The event is open to euphonium, baritone, tuba, and sousaphone players...only low brass to celebrate the season.

The Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690 will host its monthly breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at KayCee Hall, 506 W. Third St.

The Chicago Bears activated cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon off injured reserve on Thursday ahead of Friday’s game at the Philadelphia Eagles.

DeWalt: Researchers have found that physical activity, measured by the number of steps taken in a day by study participants, can be effective in delaying cognitive decline.

The drive-thru light display is in Centennial Park in Rock Falls.

Comedian Lee Hardin will headline the Dec. 4 show at Mad Water Saloon.

Families can meet Santa's reindeer and get photos with the magical animals at the Christmas Town event, which runs through Dec. 23 on select dates.

Celebrate the holidays with friends and family at these favorite bars and taverns in northern Illinois.

Check out these theaters across northern Illinois that are bringing holiday classics like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" to life this season.

A potent winter storm is expected to sweep across northern Illinois this weekend, with the National Weather Service warning of heavy snowfall, hazardous travel, and the potential for more than 6 inches of accumulation across much of the region

The city of Sterling is hosting an outdoor Christmas decorating contest. Entry dates are Nov. 15 to Dec. 6, 2025.

Oregon boys basketball is 2-0 after Cooper Johnson and Benny Olalde combined for 37 points. Rock Falls fell in the closing seconds, West Carroll beat Milledgeville, Polo's Cam Jones scored 25 and more in Wednesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Asher Ernst scored 21 points in his Newman debut on Wednesday. The Comets look to be a challenge to defend this season with a lineup full of capable scorers and defenders.

The Chicago Bears are heading back on the road for a big test in front of a national audience when they play the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday. Here are the top five storylines to watch.

The Chicago Bears were without a few defensive starters Wednesday in their only practice of the week before playing the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday. Tyrique Stevenson, T.J. Edwards and Noah Sewell were all out.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and other attorneys general are asking the federal court to vacate the new SNAP guidance and block its implementation “to ensure that families do not lose critical food assistance,” Raoul's office said

The Chicago Bears will face a big test in front of a national audience when they travel to play the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar give the latest news from Halas Hall and break down the key matchup for Friday's game

Can pets feast on Thanksgiving food? What are no-nos, and how seasoning matters a lot.

What will start with a great day of supporting local small businesses on Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, will continue into December this year, as Discover Dixon’s Support Local promotion offers shoppers a chance to win prizes totaling $750.

Dixon girls basketball beat Cuba City to improve to 5-0. Oregon girls also won, E-P beat Rock Falls, Sterling boys wrestling won, Oregon boys bowling beat Dixon and more in Tuesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Free-throw disparity and a lopsided fourth quarter cost Sterling's girls basketball team in its Western Big 6 Conference opener against Rock Island. Sterling fell 59-53 after leading by as many as 14 points.

Ottawa's Hezekiah Joachim converted six late free throws to ice a 50-44 Pirates victory and keep the home team unbeaten through two games in the Dean Riley “Shootin’ the Rock” Tournament. Sterling dropped to 0-2.

In this Talk Line interview, Nurse Practitioner Ashlie Snowden from Morrison Community Hospital discusses her role, the patients and communities she serves, and how she coordinates care when more advanced treatment is needed.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and the team’s coordinators met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Tuesday as they started preparing for Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said.

The Chicago Bears would've been without Tyrique Stevenson and linebackers T.J. Edwards and Noah Sewell on Tuesday in an estimated report. Cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon would've been full participants.

Is it too late to thaw your turkey ahead of Thanksgiving? That depends on some factors, mainly size.

Northern Illinois is forecast to get hit with turbulent winds Wednesday followed by accumulating snowfall this weekend that could affect Thanksgiving travel.

Newman and Fulton girls face off on the court at Newman Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Newman won 64-27.

Sterling fell to Rock Island 59-52 in girls basketball Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.

The top three teams in the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings held strong in the semifinal round, but that's where the stability ended. Check out the new rankings here.

Dixon’s Brody Nicklaus scored 26 points in a road loss to Geneseo to open the season. Sterling and Rock Falls boys also fell on the road, Oregon won, Milledgeville and Eastland girls won, and more in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.

The Sauk Creative Writers Group will not meet during its regularly scheduled time at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, to allow members to prepare for Thanksgiving.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters at Halas Hall on Monday a day after the Bears pulled off another thrilling win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here are three of the most interesting things they said Monday.

The Chicago Bears improved to 8-3 on Sunday after they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the win and what it means moving forward during a short holiday week

CGH Medical Center in Sterling has been named a recipient of the inaugural Illinois Birthing Hospital Quality Excellence Award.

AgriGold agronomist Kevin Gale said yields were fairly good for the northern half of Illinois, but fell short of early season potential.

The annual holiday event kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.

Five Sauk Valley boys basketball players to watch this season include Forreston's Kendall Erdmann, Newman's Asher Ernst, Eastland's Parker Krogman, Fulton's Landen Leu and Rock Falls' Cole Mulnix.

Lena's Social Club in Dixon ceased operations in November 2025 after the owners cited a lack of money.

Dixon Habitat for Humanity dedicated its 33rd house during a ceremony Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.

Rock Falls celebrated the holiday season with their annual Hometown Holidays Christmas Walk on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Photos by Katie Holloway - Shaw Local News Network

The Chicago Bears improved to 8-3 on Sunday after they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 at Soldier Field. Here are the five big takeaways from another thrilling win.

Linebackers D'Marco Jackson and Amen Ogbongbemiga weren't supposed to make major impacts for the Chicago Bears at the start of the season. But on Sunday, the duo combined to lead the Bears in tackles and help their team beat the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Schlegel: When I finally learned what intersex meant, I realized how much silence shapes what we think we know about sex and the human body. The challenge for all of us is to listen, to question, and to make space for realities that don’t fit neatly into two boxes.

The proposed 2025 property tax rate for the city of Dixon is about $2.29 per $100 of equalized assessed value, an increase from the 2024 rate of $1.72. City officials estimate a $29 bill increase for a home valued at $100,000

The Chicago Bears won’t get a chance to go against a longtime rival on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. The Pittsburgh Steelers ruled Aaron Rodgers inactive for Sunday's game. Chicago will also be without starting left tackle Theo Benedet.

Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 27 in 2025. Make your dinner reservations now and leave the cooking and clean up to someone else!