4+ hour, 27+ min ago   (240+ words) As Opportunity House celebrates Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Sept. 13–19, we’re recognizing the dedicated DSPs who make a difference every day for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout DeKalb County. DSPs are at the heart of Opportunity House. They…...

4+ hour, 43+ min ago   (200+ words) Raue Center For The Arts- Save Big at Raue Center’s Fall 2026 Member Appreciation Night (Provided) Thursday, September 17, 2026: 4 – 7 p.m. in person, or 8 p.m. – Midnight online It’s our way of saying thank you for being a RaueNOW Member! Join us for…...

9+ hour, 14+ min ago   (534+ words) The “living room” at Thresholds-McHenry isn’t a drop-in center or a homeless shelter, said program director Kristen Tripp. The space at Thresholds’ new Center for Mental Wellbeing, at 616 Illinois Route 31 North in McHenry, does have a couple of beds, a…...

9+ hour, 28+ min ago   (125+ words) Shaw Local Several different dance styles were highlighted on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, during theMexican Independence Day Celebration in Woodstock's Historic Town Square. (Janelle Walker) Originally from North Dakota, Janelle covered the suburbs and collar counties for nearly 20 years before taking a…...

9+ hour, 32+ min ago   (129+ words) The Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center at 9 E. Front St. in Mt. Morris. (Jeff Helfrich) The following events are happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center. Bingo and birthday lunch Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 10:30 a.m.: Monthly bingo and birthday lunch. Come play…...

12+ hour, 32+ min ago   (492+ words) The third annual Be the One walk to spread awareness about veteran suicide deaths and share crisis help resources will return to DeKalb on Sept. 20, and the public is invited. The free event will feature speakers, vendors to share mental…...

12+ hour, 35+ min ago   (99+ words) shawlocal.com La Salle church to hold rummage sale Sept. 17-19 Cash-only event will be at Grace United Methodist Church Grace United Methodist Church in La Salle will hold a rummage sale Sept. 17-19. (Provided by Nancy Nieslawski) The cash-only event offers…...

13+ hour, 32+ min ago   (263+ words) A sign for the Village of New Lenox seen on Monday, June 23, 2025. (Felix Sarver) The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition’s Older Adult Fall Prevention Task Group will host a free event called “One Fall Can Change It All: Healthy Aging…...

13+ hour, 32+ min ago   (108+ words) shawlocal.com DeKalb church group donates to youth homeless shelter The St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Women recently donated $745 to Family Service Agency of DeKalb to support its Roots to Rise program that aids area youth in crisis or experiencing…...

14+ hour, 26+ min ago   (101+ words) Photos: Aroma Park celebrates patriotic Two Rivers Festival shawlocal.com Aroma Park Two Rivers Festival A patriotic golf cart leads the way during the golf cart parade, themed "Stars, Stripes and Smiles," during the Aroma Park Two Rivers Festival on…...