4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (176+ words) Fire crews helped contain a concentrated hydrogen peroxide release Thursday to a residence in Campton Hills. Authorities said there is no danger to the public or the surrounding properties. No injuries are reported. The Fox River & Countryside Fire Rescue District…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (138+ words) Shaw Local Putnam library district events set for July 23 The Putnam County Public Library District will host two events at its Hennepin and Standard branches in July Hennepin branch, 214 N. Fourth St. Heirlooms: Your Family History Is American History: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (329+ words) First responders with the La Salle Fire Department were dispatched to Carus Chemical early this morning at 2:49 a.m. in response to an HVAC unit malfunction that led to a moderate smoke condition in a control room. (Scott Anderson) Area fire crews…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (404+ words) A Creston woman was charged with robbery, aggravated battery and mob action after her former partner was beaten by a group of men who jumped from her car, according to court documents. One of the men faces similar charges but…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (176+ words) A two-story residence in Grand Detour caught fire early Monday morning and required crews from 13 fire departments across four counties to bring the blaze under control. Crews located a resident outside the home and transported the person to OSF St....

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (220+ words) The DeKalb County Board on Wednesday hired a new county administrator, the conclusion of a 19-month search after predecessor Brian Gregory left and a new hire walked away before starting the role....

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (256+ words) The city of Wheaton has introduced its new Blue Envelope Program to help make interactions with law enforcement calmer, clearer and more supportive for individuals on the autism spectrum or with special needs. This program, provided by the city’s social…...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago  (138+ words) Shaw Local Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Women’s History Month: Peyton Lamps Dani Holland (left) and Peyton Lamps who owns Petals by Peyton (Dani Holland ) Shaw Local Radio’s Dani Holland interviewed Peyton Lamps, who owns Petals by Peyton, in…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (91+ words) Shaw Local The cover of the Daily Chronicle for March 12, 2020 (Newspapers.com) As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from March 12. These archives serve as a time capsule, capturing everything from historic natural disasters…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (218+ words) DeKalb County Jail and Sheriff's Office building sign and emblem in Sycamore, IL on Thursday, May 13, 2021. (Mark Black for Shaw Local) Two women were hospitalized after they were rescued from a burning home Saturday in Somonauk, and multiple animals were…...