Streator man detained for Class X weapon charge amid Easter Sunday murder investigation

The investigation into the Easter Sunday shooting has led to a criminal charge for a Streator man.
Marseilles police warn of door-to-door solicitors posing as city workers

The Marseilles Police Department is warning residents of door to door solicitors who are claiming to be sent by city hall.
Marseilles police warn of door-to-door solicitors posing as city workers
Marseilles police warn of door-to-door solicitors posing as city workers
Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Brandon Clark on homeschool bill, Sterling news and more
Read the transcript from our April 23 edition of Talk-Line: Brandon Clark from the Shaw Local News Network discusses a controversial homeschool bill trying to be passed through the Illinois legislature, plus more from Sterling.
Ottawa ice cream shop Tones Cones to open for season

If the warm weather isn’t enough to make you feel like summer is near, maybe ice cream will help. Tones Cones, 523 W. Main St., Ottawa, opens Saturday for the season serving soft serve ice cream.
Ottawa ice cream shop Tones Cones to open for season
Ottawa ice cream shop Tones Cones to open for season
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Brandon Clark on homeschool bill and more
On the April 23 edition of Talk-Line: Brandon Clark from the Shaw Local News Network discusses news stories being covered, including a controversial homeschool bill trying to be passed through the Illinois legislature.
Photos: Remembering Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael
Shaw Local photo editor Scott Anderson procured some never-before-seen photos of Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael from the La Salle NewsTribune film archives. McMichael passed away on Wednesday at age 67 from ALS disease.