1+ hour, 11+ min ago   (210+ words) Shaw Local Wine on the Terrace 2026 Ellwood House Museum- Wine on the Terrace 2026 (provided) Guests of Wine on the Terrace will enjoy unlimited wine tastings, delicious food from local favorites, and live music, all set against the backdrop of the…...

58+ min ago   (81+ words) Pick correct teams and you could win! Shaw Local Pick correct teams and you could win! 2026 Shaw Local UPickem Registration (Shaw Local News Network) Shaw Local News Network provides local news throughout northern Illinois Off the Street Club campers enjoy…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago   (152+ words) The Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees voted to end notary services at its Aug. 10 meeting, effective Jan. 1, 2027. The main reasons behind the decision are changes to notary law, increased demand and staffing constraints. “We saw a sharp increase…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago   (268+ words) The Dunn Museum will honor the birthday and legacy of Lake County’s first official historian with free admission, special programs and a taste of local history from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 23. Bess Bower Dunn (1877–1959) was a trailblazing public servant, genealogist…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago   (52+ words) Shaw Local Filmmaker brings Volo Museum’s story to big screen World premiere set at The Vixen on Aug. 27; tickets available by sweepstakes Every time the filmmakers behind Volo Museum’s feature-length documentary thought the project was nearly finished, the…...

1+ hour, 30+ min ago   (221+ words) The Waukegan Historical Society invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of the new, permanent Ray Bradbury Library Exhibit at the Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie, 1 N. Sheridan Road. This opening follows a complete restoration of the historic building,…...

2+ hour, 30+ min ago   (162+ words) Relive the raw emotion, powerhouse vocals and unapologetic energy of the ’90s when “Jagged Little Pill: Alanis Morissette Tribute” takes the stage at Raue Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. Hailing from Chicago, this electrifying tribute band delivers…...

3+ hour ago   (66+ words) Shaw Local Historical covers for Aug. 20: A splashy finish The Northwest Herald cover for Aug. 20, 2001 (Newspapers.com) As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from Aug. 20. These archives serve as a time capsule, capturing…...

5+ hour, 47+ min ago   (484+ words) Historic downtowns have a way of pulling you in before you even realize it. They find ways to repurpose century-old buildings that serve as a backdrop to an ever-evolving community hub. Northern Illinois is home to many historic downtowns. Here’s…...

9+ hour ago   (170+ words) Shaw Local Putnam County library hosts Dark Sky International exhibit on light pollution Free traveling exhibit runs through September at Granville Branch; ties in with youth astronomy program The Granville Branch of the Putnam County Public Library District is hosting…...