22+ min ago  (210+ words) The Plainfield Police Department is warning those planning to attend the Plainfield Food Truck Festival and fireworks show on Friday to be prepared for possible thunderstorms. The fourth annual Plainfield Food Truck Festival is set to take place from 4 to…...

52+ min ago  (210+ words) Four additional thrilling acts are taking the Hollywood Casino Joliet stage by storm this summer. The performances will bring everything from hip-hop and blues to throwback hits from the "60s. The diverse lineup promises something for everyone, whether guests are looking…...

4+ hour, 22+ min ago  (74+ words) Shaw Local Historical covers for July 2: President completes draft plans today The cover of the Daily Chronicle for July 2, 1917 (Newspapers. com) As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from July 2 across different eras. These…...

2+ hour, 54+ min ago  (242+ words) Six Flags Great America invites guests to celebrate America's 250th anniversary during Star-Spangled Nights presented by M&M'S, a high'energy Fourth of July experience with a patriotic drone show, live entertainment, classic thrills and extended park hours. On July 3 and 4, guests…...

4+ hour, 28+ min ago  (515+ words) People check out the America 250th mural on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Miller Point Park in Mc Henry while trying to keep cool at the park. The mural was officially "unveiled" Wednesday. (Gregory Shaver/Gregory Shaver Shaw Media ) Each tile in Mc…...

8+ hour, 33+ min ago  (385+ words) Independence Day is here " and a special one for America's 250th birthday " and with it comes a variety of fun-filled celebrations in and around Mc Henry County. From parades to fireworks shows, these next few weeks promise to be eventful in…...

10+ hour, 22+ min ago  (147+ words) A local documentary exploring the stories of abolitionist John Hossack and enslaved man Jim Gray will be shown next week at the Reddick Mansion in Ottawa. The documentary was supported by an Illinois Arts Council grant and focuses on Hossack…...

10+ hour, 22+ min ago  (99+ words) Two girls hold a banner to lead the Petunia Festival parade on July 6, 2025. (Brian Hurley) Dixon's Petunia Festival will bring road closures to the festival area over the next few days. According to a city of Dixon social media post,…...

10+ hour, 22+ min ago  (119+ words) Shaw Local Petunia Crossing pedestrian bridge to be closed during Dixon's fireworks July 5 Spectators watch as fireworks illuminate the sky July 3, 2023, at Petunia Fest in Dixon. (Alex T. Paschal - apaschal@shawmedia. com/credit) Petunia Crossing will be closed during the fireworks…...

22+ hour, 22+ min ago  (182+ words) The Hegeler Carus Mansion in La Salle is unveiling its next chapter. For the first time in its history, the national historic landmark has been awarded a tourism grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, according to…...