A La Salle shopper, Nancy Siekierka, was awarded a $250 gift card to Save A Lot as a part of its golden sweepstakes.

Schools in Will and Kankakee counties react to series of bus vandalism incidents with increased security measures for their vehicle fleets, while law enforcement continues investigations.

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The Village Witches performed on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Crafty Eclectic in La Salle. The witches performed five dances as part of a worldwide witches dance to honor the original Wolfshager Hexenbrut, a group of women from Germany known for their dances. The witches also dedicated their performance to their friend RJ who died recently.

Read the transcript from our April 30 Talk-Line interview with Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing organized protests in Rock Falls/Sterling and more.

Schools in Will and Kankakee counties react to series of bus vandalism incidents with increased security measures for their vehicle fleets, while law enforcement continues investigations.

The Talk-Line interview for April 30 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing the area’s top news stories, including Mental Health Awareness Month spotlighted in May and the connecting story of a mental health incident in Sterling.

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Seven participants shaved their head during the first St. Baldrick's event on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Illinois Valley Community College.

DeKalb city leaders recognized outgoing 4th Ward Alderman Greg Perkins during a City Council meeting this week.

The Chicago Department of Public Health and Cook County Department of Public Health have reported two confirmed measles cases, marking the first for Cook County this year