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John Varga: The behind-the-scenes man who keeps the Reagan 5 K running smoothly
4+ hour, 3+ min ago (93+ words) Shaw Local John Varga: The behind-the-scenes man who keeps the Reagan 5 K running smoothly Since the Reagan 5 K began in 2000, John Varga has been one of the quiet forces to help keep the race supported, supplied and on track. While…...
Youths invited to earn food safety certification through Serv Safe training July 15-16 at SVCC
1+ week, 1+ day ago (266+ words) Illinois Extension (Provided logo/U of I Extension) Local youths interested in food service, culinary careers or entrepreneurship are invited to participate in an upcoming Serv Safe Food Manager Certification training hosted by University of Illinois Extension 4-H. The program is…...
Bradley-Bourbonnais sending Unified Basketball players to Special Olympics USA Games
1+ week, 5+ day ago (322+ words) For the past five years, there hasn't been an IHSA Special Olympics Unified Basketball State Tournament that hasn't involved two-time state champion Bradley-Bourbonnais. Now, the Boilermakers are taking their talents nationwide. When the opening ceremonies for the 2026 Special Olympics USA…...
Streator firefighter earns EMT certification
3+ week, 1+ day ago (73+ words) Shaw Local Streator firefighter earns EMT certification Dustin Holland completes EMT Basic Course, passes national exam after extensive training Streator firefighter Dustin Holland is now a certified EMT after completing his EMT Basic Course and passing the National Registry EMT…...
Photos: Oswego Police Department's second annual K9s "N Cops adoption event
3+ week, 2+ day ago (164+ words) Shaw Local Rover Rescue was one of the organizations that participated in the Oswego Police Department's second annual K9s "N Cops adoption event on Saturday, March 30, 2026. (Eric Schelkopf) Eric Schelkopf, who is a Kendall County resident, writes for the Record Newspapers…...
La Salle-Peru earns one more home game with sectional semifinal win over East Peoria
4+ week, 1+ day ago (958+ words) La Salle-Peru's Lydia Steinbach reacts after scoring a run during a Class 3 A La Salle-Peru Sectional semifinal on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the L-P Sports Complex in La Salle. (Scott Anderson) During warmups Tuesday, the La Salle-Peru softball team booted a…...
At long last, Huntley boys volleyball winning
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (128+ words) Shaw Local Huntley's Lucas Felix (right) bumps the ball as libero Justin Drawer helps defend during a nonconference boys volleyball match against Grant on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Huntley High School. (Gregory Shaver/Gregory Shaver " Shaw Media) Huntley senior Antonio Miramontes…...
Photos: Huntley vs. Grant boys volleyball
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (103+ words) Shaw Local Huntley's Jacob Rutkowski tries to save the ball during a nonconference boys volleyball match against Grant on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Huntley High School. (Gregory Shaver/Gregory Shaver " Shaw Media) Man airlifted after falling 40 feet while removing tree in…...
They risk their lives every day" - Oswego residents get an up close look at what it means to be a firefighter
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (443+ words) Those part of the Oswego Fire Protection District's Citizen Fire Academy learned how fast a fire can spread on May 14, 2026. (Eric Schelkopf) Chris Tomasik now knows more about the dangers the members of the Oswego Fire Protection District encounter on…...
Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Clifton Central's Blake Chandler
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (48+ words) Shaw Local Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Clifton Central's Blake Chandler Clifton Central's Blake Chandler throws to first base for an out during Central's 8-4 victory over Kankakee on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Tiffany Blanchette)...