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Through HRAP, eligible homeowners can receive up to $50,000 to make critical health, safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency repairs to their homes

IHDA announces $15 Million for Home Improvement and Repairs for Illinois Housing

Through HRAP, eligible homeowners can receive up to $50,000 to make critical health, safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency repairs to their homes

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The Times - Shaw Local @mywebtimes.bsky.social · 2h

Woodland Elementary and Junior High schools recently announced the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.

Woodland Elementary and Junior High honor roll, 1st quarter 2025-2026

Woodland Elementary and Junior High schools recently announced the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.

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Grand Ridge Grade School announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2025-26 school year.

Grand Ridge honor roll

Grand Ridge Grade School announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2025-26 school year.

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Each week, we’ll have 22 players – 11 on offense, 11 on defense – to make the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week. Vote for your favorite players for Round 1 of the playoffs!

Friday Night Drive’s Team of the Week voting is open for Round 1 of the 2025 playoffs

Each week, we’ll have 22 players – 11 on offense, 11 on defense – to make the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week. Vote for your favorite players for Round 1 of the playoffs!

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The Times - Shaw Local @mywebtimes.bsky.social · 4h

As daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 2, the American Red Cross is urging Illinois residents to test their smoke alarms to ensure they are working properly.

Red Cross urges Illinois residents to test smoke alarms as clocks fall back Nov. 2

As daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 2, the American Red Cross is urging Illinois residents to test their smoke alarms to ensure they are working properly.

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The Times - Shaw Local @mywebtimes.bsky.social · 4h

From Capitol News Illinois: The lawsuit alleges officers respond with “threats, abuse, or contempt” when detainees ask for basic necessities

Lawsuit alleges ICE detainees denied access to counsel while held in ‘inhumane’ conditions

From Capitol News Illinois: The lawsuit alleges officers respond with “threats, abuse, or contempt” when detainees ask for basic necessities

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The Times - Shaw Local @mywebtimes.bsky.social · 4h

Through every season, Nature sings different songs, and if we listen closely, those songs can inform the cycles of our soul’s internal seasons we move through in life.

Spirit Matters: Seasons come and seasons go on their own timeline

Through every season, Nature sings different songs, and if we listen closely, those songs can inform the cycles of our soul’s internal seasons we move through in life.

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The Times - Shaw Local @mywebtimes.bsky.social · 13h

The Sandwich girls cross country team - led by sectional champion Sunny Weber - advanced to next weekend's state meet in Peoria, while Somonauk's Landin Stillwell also earned a trip to Detweiller Park for the boys event. That and more in The Times Saturday Roundup.

Sandwich’s Sunny Weber wins 1A XC sectional, Indians advance to state as team: The Times Saturday Roundup

The Sandwich girls cross country team - led by sectional champion Sunny Weber - advanced to next weekend's state meet in Peoria, while Somonauk's Landin Stillwell also earned a trip to Detweiller Park for the boys event. That and more in The Times Saturday Roundup.

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Seneca outscored visiting Port Byron Riverdale by 14 points in the second quarter, ultimately the difference in the Fighting Irish's 35-21, first-round Class 2A playoff victory.

2A playoffs: Second-quarter dominance carries Seneca past Port Byron Riverdale, to matchup with Wilmington

Seneca outscored visiting Port Byron Riverdale by 14 points in the second quarter, ultimately the difference in the Fighting Irish's 35-21, first-round Class 2A playoff victory.

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The Times - Shaw Local @mywebtimes.bsky.social · 15h

Seneca defeated Port Byron Riverdale 35-21 on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Seneca High School. Seneca will play Wilmington next Saturday at home. Check out photos from the game by MaKade Rios.

Photos: Seneca vs. Port Byron Riverdale Class 2A football

Seneca defeated Port Byron Riverdale 35-21 on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Seneca High School. Seneca will play Wilmington next Saturday at home. Check out photos from the game by MaKade Rios.

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After struggling to establish the run early, Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley relied on explosive plays through the air and a lockdown defensive effort to beat the Marquette Crusaders in a 1A first-round playoff game Saturday.

GCMS adjusts on the fly, tops Marquette 28-6 in 1A playoff opener

After struggling to establish the run early, Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley relied on explosive plays through the air and a lockdown defensive effort to beat the Marquette Crusaders in a 1A first-round playoff game Saturday.

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Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley defeated Marquette 28-6 on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School.

Photos: GCMS dominates Marquette in Class 1A football playoffs

Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley defeated Marquette 28-6 on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School.

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The Times - Shaw Local @mywebtimes.bsky.social · 23h

Studies across the U.S. have tracked white-tailed deer vehicle collision rates in relation to time changes, with some showing a 16% spike in deer-vehicle collisions after the fall time shift.

Time change raises risk of driver collisions with wildlife

Studies across the U.S. have tracked white-tailed deer vehicle collision rates in relation to time changes, with some showing a 16% spike in deer-vehicle collisions after the fall time shift.

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How did we do it? There are days I wonder.

Paperwork: Hey, boomers, ever look across the bridge you’ve crossed?

How did we do it? There are days I wonder.

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The Greater Chicago Food Depository will set up temporary distribution sites in areas with the highest concentration of SNAP participants starting Saturday

‘Overwhelmed already’: Food banks, pantries carry on with SNAP emergency plans

The Greater Chicago Food Depository will set up temporary distribution sites in areas with the highest concentration of SNAP participants starting Saturday

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Check out our Halloween trick-or-treat photos from across northern Illinois

Photos: Trick-or-treating across northern Illinois

Check out our Halloween trick-or-treat photos from across northern Illinois

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She was charged after a trio of Marseilles cocaine deals and given a notice to appear. After skipping a court date, she was arrested and placed on GPS monitoring. Now, police have recovered Caitlin Panas’ ankle bracelet, but no sign of her.

Marseilles drug suspect wanted after cutting bracelet

She was charged after a trio of Marseilles cocaine deals and given a notice to appear. After skipping a court date, she was arrested and placed on GPS monitoring. Now, police have recovered Caitlin Panas’ ankle bracelet, but no sign of her.

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5 welcome centers offering gifts and guide books

Start your Starved Rock Country journey

5 welcome centers offering gifts and guide books

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La Salle County authorities have identified the victim killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday on Interstate 39 between Oglesby and Tonica.

Magnolia man ID’d as victim in fatal Tuesday crash on I-39

La Salle County authorities have identified the victim killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday on Interstate 39 between Oglesby and Tonica.

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Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown

Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown

Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown

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As you change your clocks this weekend, take a few moments to press the test button on your smoke alarms and check their expiration dates

Fall back to safety this weekend: test, inspect, and replace smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

As you change your clocks this weekend, take a few moments to press the test button on your smoke alarms and check their expiration dates

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The Chicago Bears head back on the road Sunday to play the Cincinnati Bengals. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down an interesting week at Halas Hall and preview Sunday's game

Bears Insider Podcast Episode 422: Bears vs. Bengals: Can Caleb Williams lead the way to victory?

The Chicago Bears head back on the road Sunday to play the Cincinnati Bengals. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down an interesting week at Halas Hall and preview Sunday's game

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Stow Law captured the championship of the 2025 Ottawa Soccer Club U14 city tournament.

Stow Law prevails in final OSC city tournament of the fall

Stow Law captured the championship of the 2025 Ottawa Soccer Club U14 city tournament.

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From Capitol News Illinois: House Bill 1312, among other provisions, would also allow Illinois residents to sue immigration agents who violate their constitutional right to due process and protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

Illinois lawmakers approve ban on civil immigration arrests in state courthouses

From Capitol News Illinois: House Bill 1312, among other provisions, would also allow Illinois residents to sue immigration agents who violate their constitutional right to due process and protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

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From Capitol News Illinois: The bill that cleared the General Assembly on Thursday funds energy storage systems through a new charge to Illinois electric customers that will take effect in 2030. The bill also lifts a longtime ban on new nuclear power developments

Illinois lawmakers OK sweeping energy reform package that governor pledges to sign

From Capitol News Illinois: The bill that cleared the General Assembly on Thursday funds energy storage systems through a new charge to Illinois electric customers that will take effect in 2030. The bill also lifts a longtime ban on new nuclear power developments

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