YouTubers are changing how people get severe weather warnings As tornadoes hit Northern Illinois, millions are turning to livestreaming weather creators instead of traditional forecasts — raising new questions about how people stay safe

As tornadoes hit Northern Illinois, millions are turning to livestreaming weather creators instead of traditional forecasts — raising new questions about how people stay safe

Lawmakers grill Department of Corrections after audit shows dozens of failures From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers say the Illinois Department of Corrections must fix a slew of errors that were revealed in a recent audit. Eighty percent of the employees reviewed by auditors recorded overtime on the same days they also received paid leave

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers say the Illinois Department of Corrections must fix a slew of errors that were revealed in a recent audit. Eighty percent of the employees reviewed by auditors recorded overtime on the same days they also received paid leave

High energy prices, federal dollars turn nuke subsidies into ratepayer relief in northern Illinois From Capitol News Illinois: ComEd customers in Illinois will see an average $19 monthly reduction to their electricity bills over the coming months, thanks to a policy in the state’s climate bill

From Capitol News Illinois: ComEd customers in Illinois will see an average $19 monthly reduction to their electricity bills over the coming months, thanks to a policy in the state’s climate bill

Gas price spike pushes up inflation by most in four years in March Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Friday, up sharply from just 2.4% in February

Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Friday, up sharply from just 2.4% in February

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‘I’m literally angry:’ Drivers react as gas prices surge across northern Illinois Gas prices have soared this week to a level not seen since 2022, as the war in Iran fuels economic concerns for consumers.

Gas prices have soared this week to a level not seen since 2022, as the war in Iran fuels economic concerns for consumers.

What we learned about the Chicago Bears at the NFL's annual meetings YouTube video by Shaw Local

Join us at 10 a.m. today as we recap the NFL's annual meetings. We'll go over the most interesting things Chicago Bears leadership said in Phoenix this week.

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Chicago Bears target 2030 opening for new stadium as decision nears The Bears say they want a new stadium open by 2030, with a final decision expected in the coming months. Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana, remain in play as lawmakers negotiate key incentives

The Bears say they want a new stadium open by 2030, with a final decision expected in the coming months. Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana, remain in play as lawmakers negotiate key incentives

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell: Chicago Bears need to find a solution in stadium search soon NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wants the Chicago Bears to find a solution to their stadium search sooner rather than later. He made the comments Tuesday at the league’s annual meetings in Phoenix.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wants the Chicago Bears to find a solution to their stadium search sooner rather than later. He made the comments Tuesday at the league’s annual meetings in Phoenix.

Soon with the meetings. I’m in Phoenix this morning as we’re expected to hear from Chicago Bears brass over the next three days. First up this morning, Ben Johnson. Follow along!

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English learner programs in Illinois schools face uncertainty amid federal funding cuts English learners across northern Illinois schools are facing growing uncertainty as federal funding cuts and policy changes threaten the programs they rely on to learn in the classroom

English learners across northern Illinois schools are facing growing uncertainty as federal funding cuts and policy changes threaten the programs they rely on to learn in the classroom

La Salle Co. EMA: Nuclear sirens accidentally sounded La Salle County officials are aware that Tuesday afternoon there was an accidental siren sounding in the 10-mile emergency planning zone of the LaSalle Generating Station.

La Salle County officials are aware that Tuesday afternoon there was an accidental siren sounding in the 10-mile emergency planning zone of the LaSalle Generating Station.

Social media is a cesspool and I'm beyond glad I'm no longer responsible for moderating a newspaper's comment section, but also a tiny bit jealous I'm not the Shaw employee who got to make this post.

Data centers submit $91M up-front to Yorkville, $68.25M for the school district’s buildings expansion The developers of the Project Steel and Project Cardinal data center projects in Yorkville submitted up-front checks following the mayor's request. The vote is Monday on Project Steel and the $275 million school referendum remains on March 17 ballot.

The developers of the Project Steel and Project Cardinal data center projects in Yorkville submitted up-front checks following the mayor's request. The vote is Monday on Project Steel and the $275 million school referendum remains on March 17 ballot.

Today's kids don't understand how big of a deal Lou Holtz and Mark May debating at midnight to Rece Davis in judge robes was to my generation.

Gas prices in northern Illinois expected to jump as Iran war rattles global oil markets The U.S. war in the Middle East "will affect oil prices significantly because of the uncertainty,” said Oguzhan Batmaz, assistant professor of economics at Lewis University in Romeoville

The U.S. war in the Middle East "will affect oil prices significantly because of the uncertainty,” said Oguzhan Batmaz, assistant professor of economics at Lewis University in Romeoville

Illinois lawmakers call for governor-appointed Epstein investigatory commission From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers are calling for an independent commission to investigate Illinois-linked crimes connected to international sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers are calling for an independent commission to investigate Illinois-linked crimes connected to international sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

Even amid partial DHS shutdown, Illinois remains on edge over ICE coming back From Capitol News Illinois: A new bill introduced to the Illinois Senate would prohibit law enforcement agencies in Illinois from hiring individuals who serve as federal immigration officers for the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs between Jan. 20, 2025 and Jan 20, 2029

From Capitol News Illinois: A new bill introduced to the Illinois Senate would prohibit law enforcement agencies in Illinois from hiring individuals who serve as federal immigration officers for the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs between Jan. 20, 2025 and Jan 20, 2029

Indiana Senate passes Chicago Bears stadium bill for Hammond, Indiana as Illinois advances mega project bill Indiana put the finishing touches on its attempt to lure the Chicago Bears to move to northwest Indiana. The Indiana Senate approved an amended bill Thursday in order to potentially help the Bears bui...

Indiana put the finishing touches on its attempt to lure the Chicago Bears to move to northwest Indiana. The Indiana Senate approved an amended bill Thursday in order to potentially help the Bears build a stadium in Hammond.

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Update: Vote on #Bears stadium bill in Indiana will be called on Thursday according to a media advisory.

What Chicago Bears’ Ryan Poles, Ben Johnson said Tuesday at the NFL Combine Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters Tuesday at the Indianapolis Convention Center as the NFL Combine got underway. Here are four of the most interest...

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters Tuesday in Indianapolis as the NFL Combine got underway.

They touched on the Cunningham compensatory picks, managing the salary cap, personnel decisions and draft strategy.

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Soon with the combine. Made it to Indianapolis for the NFL Combine, where #Bears GM Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson are both set to speak today. Follow along this week for our coverage!

Teen found guilty of 2nd-degree murder in Sycamore fatal stabbing of Kaleb McCall, 17 Breaking: In their second day of deliberations, jurors on Friday found a teenager guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Sycamore teenager Kaleb McCall. This is a developing story

Breaking: In their second day of deliberations, jurors on Friday found a teenager guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Sycamore teenager Kaleb McCall. This is a developing story

Analyzing the Chicago Bears’ defensive line moves under Ryan Poles Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles will need to find a way to boost his defensive line this offseason in order to help the Bears build upon a successful 2025. Here's a look back at how Poles has...

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles will need to find a way to boost his defensive line this offseason in order to help the Bears build upon a successful 2025.

Here's a look back at how Poles has tackled the line during his first four years in Chicago.

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Bears stadium package has ‘positive momentum’ in Springfield, but not in end zone From Capitol News Illinois: Lawmakers say a long-stalled proposal to help the Chicago Bears build a domed stadium in Arlington Heights is gaining “positive momentum,” as negotiations intensify over a bill that would freeze the team’s property tax assessment for up to 40 years

From Capitol News Illinois: Lawmakers say a long-stalled proposal to help the Chicago Bears build a domed stadium in Arlington Heights is gaining “positive momentum,” as negotiations intensify over a bill that would freeze the team’s property tax assessment for up to 40 years

3 big free agent decisions for the Chicago Bears heading into the NFL offseason The Chicago Bears have shifted their focus to the offseason after a memorable 2025 and will have some big decision to make. Here’s a look at three key players on the Bears’ roster who are set to becom...

The Chicago Bears have shifted their focus to the offseason after a memorable 2025 and will have some big decision to make.

Here’s a look at three key players on the Bears’ roster who are set to become free agents next month.

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Sycamore’s Tom & Jerry’s will reopen after fire, owners announce temporary location One week after a fire destroyed Tom & Jerry’s Restaurant in Sycamore, the longtime local favorite is already moving toward reopening, announcing plans for a temporary location and a full rebuild at its original site

One week after a fire destroyed Tom & Jerry’s Restaurant in Sycamore, the longtime local favorite is already moving toward reopening, announcing plans for a temporary location and a full rebuild at its original site