# single family (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover single family. Page: Feed: --- ## [Friday Night Drive Podcast, Episode 361: Previewing Week 2 in McHenry County football](https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/08/27/friday-night-drive-podcast-episode-361-previewing-week-2-in-mchenry-county-football/) _2026-08-27 · Alex Kantecki · Shaw Local_ Hosts Alex Kantecki and Joe Aguilar preview Week 2 in high school football in McHenry County ## [Route 31 in Crystal Lake closed after crash](https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/08/27/route-31-in-crystal-lake-closed-after-crash/) _2026-08-27 · Claire O'Brien · Shaw Local_ Northbound Route 31 in Crystal Lake was briefly closed Thursday morning following a crash. ## [2nd annual Riverwalk Chalkwalk Festival returns to McHenry Aug. 30](https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/08/07/2nd-annual-riverwalk-chalkwalk-festival-returns-to-miller-point-park-aug-30/) _2026-08-27 · Shaw Local News Network · Shaw Local_ Cash prizes will be awarded in several categories. Registration for artists closes Aug. 15. ## [Polo Historical Society’s John Burroughs presentation is Sept. 9](https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/08/27/polo-historical-societys-john-burroughs-presentation-is-sept-9/) _2026-08-27 · Shaw Local News Network · Shaw Local_ Join the Polo Historical Society for its annual picnic Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the historic former Allaben School for a special presentation by historian Paul Misko of New York about John Burroughs. ## [Sale closed in Hinsdale: $2.3 million for a single-family home](https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/08/27/sale-closed-in-hinsdale-23-million-for-a-single-family-home/) _2026-08-27 · United Robots · Shaw Local_ A single-family residence located at 5615 Childs Avenue in Hinsdale has a new owner since Aug. 17. ## [Encore! Mt. Morris announces fall art classes](https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/08/27/encore-mt-morris-announces-fall-art-classes/) _2026-08-27 · Shaw Local News Network · Shaw Local_ Encore! Mt. Morris, a non-profit organization working to make Mt. Morris a destination for the visual, performing and culinary arts, recently announced fall art classes. ## [Eye On Illinois: Leaders say state is ready for new Opportunity Zone framework](https://www.shawlocal.com/opinion/2026/08/27/eye-on-illinois-leaders-say-state-is-ready-for-new-opportunity-zone-framework/) _2026-08-27 · Scott Holland · Shaw Local_ 'While notable investments did reach some of the designated communities, the program’s outcomes have been uneven, and overall program utilization in Illinois has underperformed against national averages.' ## [Custom car builder ‘Voodoo Larry’ to display one of his most famous builds at Amboy Depot Days](https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/08/27/custom-car-builder-voodoo-larry-to-display-one-of-his-most-famous-builds-at-amboy-depot-days/) _2026-08-27 · Jeannine Otto · Shaw Local_ Larry Grobe, known as Voodoo Larry, will be bringing one of his most famous builds, his 1954 Kaiser Manhattan named the “Voodoo Sahara,” to the Amboy Depot Days Car Show on Sunday, Aug. 30. ## [Cal Thomas: Never trust a politician](https://www.shawlocal.com/opinion/2026/08/27/cal-thomas-never-trust-a-politician/) _2026-08-27 · Cal Thomas · Shaw Local_ Newly released FBI records detail a counterintelligence investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell's contacts with a suspected Chinese spy – raising questions about why Democratic leaders who defended him against similar allegations remain silent. ## [A Taylor-Made Life: ‘Grease’ is still the word](https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/08/27/a-taylor-made-life-grease-is-still-the-word/) _2026-08-27 · Taylor Leddin-McMaster · Shaw Local_ In this weekend’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster writes about attending a drive-in screening of "Grease" with some of the cast members from the 1978 film. ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gXWl0JLC1Rev) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [Understanding SEER2 Ratings When You’re Shopping for a New Air Conditioner](https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/sponsored/2026/08/26/mcnallys-heating-cooling-10080338/) _2026-08-26 · McNally’s Heating & Cooling \[sponsored\] · Shaw Local_ If you’re in the market for a new air conditioner, you’ve probably noticed the term SEER2 on today’s equipment. Understanding this efficiency rating can help you choose a system that delivers reliable comfort while keeping energy costs under control. ## [Understanding SEER2 Ratings When Shopping for a New Air Conditioner](https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/sponsored/2026/08/26/mcnallys-heating-cooling-10080338/) _2026-08-26 · McNally’s Heating & Cooling \[sponsored\] · Shaw Local_ If you’re shopping for a new air conditioner, you’ve probably noticed the term SEER2 on today’s equipment. Understanding this efficiency rating can help you choose a system that delivers reliable comfort while keeping energy costs under control. ## [Inspiring Excellence for the Future at Joliet Catholic Academy](https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/sponsored/2026/08/26/joliet-catholic-academy-10084592/) _2026-08-26 · Joliet Catholic Academy \[sponsored\] · Shaw Local_ Joliet Catholic Academy recently celebrated 157 years of premier Catholic education in the Will County area, and has been built on the belief that Angels and Hilltoppers are champions of their faith in the classroom, after school, and on the playing field. ## [Alli Wiertel’s round of 29 sets Oswego Co-Op scoring record: Tuesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup](https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/08/26/alli-wiertels-round-of-29-sets-oswego-co-op-scoring-record-tuesdays-record-newspapers-sports-roundup/) _2026-08-26 · Joshua Welge · Shaw Local_ Alli Wiertel shot a 29 to set an Oswego Co-Op dual match all-time scoring record at Fox Bend, plus Yorkville tennis and Sandwich golf results in Tuesday's roundup. ## [Mendota boys soccer opens with 7-0 win over DePue-Hall: Tuesday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup](https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/high-school-sports/2026/08/26/mendota-boys-soccer-opens-with-7-0-win-over-depue-hall-tuesdays-newstribunebcr-roundup/) _2026-08-26 · Kevin Chlum · Shaw Local_ The Mendota and St. Bede boys soccer teams won, plus more results in Tuesday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup. ## [Joliet Catholic volleyball opens season with win: The Herald-News Tuesday Roundup](https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/08/26/joliet-catholic-volleyball-opens-season-with-win-the-herald-news-tuesday-roundup/) _2026-08-26 · Bill Freskos · Shaw Local_ Joliet Catholic volleyball opened its season with a three-set victory over Plainfield North, plus more from across The Herald News area. ## [Photos: Hampshire vs. Jacobs girls volleyball](https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/08/26/photos-hampshire-vs-jacobs-girls-volleyball/) _2026-08-26 · Patrick Kunzer · Shaw Local_ Hampshire faces Jacobs in a Fox Valley Conference volleyball match on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Jacobs High School in Algonquin. ## [Lyons volleyball wins three-set match at Lockport: Tuesday’s Suburban Life sports roundup](https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/08/26/lyons-volleyball-wins-three-set-match-at-lockport-tuesdays-suburban-life-sports-roundup/) _2026-08-26 · Joshua Welge · Shaw Local_ Taylor Carroll had 13 kills to lead Lyons volleyball to a three-set win at Lockport, Ava Millian threw four touchdown passes to lead a Glenbard East flag football win and Wheaton North volleyball was also a winner Tuesday. ## [Marquette wins, Ottawa falls in volleyball openers : The Times Tuesday Roundup](https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/08/26/marquette-wins-ottawa-falls-in-volleyball-openers-the-times-tuesday-roundup/) _2026-08-26 · Brian Hoxsey · Shaw Local_ The Marquette volleyball team opened the season with a three-set win over Lexington on Tuesday while Ottawa fell in three sets to Dunlap. The Serena boys soccer team started the year with a shutout victory. Plus, more results from around the Times area. ## [Sophomore Linden Stritch, Benet storm back to beat OPRF in three-set thriller to open season](https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/08/26/sophomore-linden-stritch-benet-storm-back-to-beat-oprf-in-three-set-thriller-to-open-season/) _2026-08-26 · Joshua Welge · Shaw Local_ Benet, starting a sophomore at setter and outsides with just two seniors, gave up an 11-point run in the third set to Oak Park-River Forest, then lost its setter to injury. But the Redwings rallied with the match's final points, Linden Stritch delivering the kill at match point. ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rcaZfEZTvOCc) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [Ronnie Gomiller scores four times, fuels East St. Louis in win over defending Class 8A champion Mount Carmel](https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/08/23/ronnie-gomiller-scores-four-times-fuels-east-st-louis-in-win-over-defending-class-8a-champion-mount-carmel/) _2026-08-23 · Russ Hodges · Shaw Local_ Ronnie Gomiller totaled 152 yards, ran for three touchdowns and caught a touchdown to lead East St. Louis during its 42-23 win over defending Class 8A champion Mount Carmel at Illinois State on Saturday. Marshaun Thornton scored three touchdowns for the Caravan. ## [Dylan Curtis’ 32 carries, 193 yards, 3 TDs leads Sycamore to another close win over rival DeKalb](https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/08/23/dylan-curtis-32-carries-193-yards-3-tds-leads-sycamore-to-another-close-win-over-rival-dekalb/) _2026-08-23 · Eddie Carifio · Shaw Local_ 32 carries. 193 yards. One dominant performance. Dylan Curtis put Sycamore on his back in a 20-14 win over DeKalb on Saturday — the Spartans' fifth straight over their rival. ## [Newman’s defense stout, five different players score in 47-0 win over Sherrard](https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/08/23/newmans-defense-stout-five-different-players-score-in-47-0-win-over-sherrard/) _2026-08-23 · Drake Lansman · Shaw Local_ Newman's football team looked sharp in all three phases of the game in Saturday’s 47-0 shutout win over Sherrard to open the season. ## [Oswego Co-Op’s Alli Wiertel shoots Wedgewood women’s record 64: Saturday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup](https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2026/08/23/oswego-co-ops-alli-wiertel-shoots-wedgewood-womens-record-64-saturdays-record-newspapers-sports-roundup/) _2026-08-23 · Joshua Welge · Shaw Local_ Oswego Co-Op’s Alli Wiertel shot a women’s course record 7-under par 64 at Wedgewood Golf Course for medalist honors at the Joliet Township Invite. That, plus results from Sandwich's golf invite and Yorkville tennis. ## [Tim Pruitt runs for 6 TDs as Hiawatha downs Milford/Cissna Park 54-34](https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/08/23/tim-pruitt-runs-for-6-tds-as-hiawatha-downs-milfordcissna-park-54-34/) _2026-08-23 · Adam Tumino · Shaw Local_ Hiawatha senior Tim Pruitt had a career day in Saturday's season opener, running for 277 yards and six touchdowns to lead the Hawks to a 54-34 win over Milford/Cissna Park. ## [Seneca girls, Ottawa boys golf compete in invitationals: The Times Saturday roundup](https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/08/23/seneca-girls-ottawa-boys-golf-compete-in-invitationals-the-times-saturday-roundup/) _2026-08-23 · J.T. Pedelty · Shaw Local_ It was a tournament Saturday for Times-area golf teams, as Seneca' girls, Ottawa's boys and numerous boys teams in the Keller Classic competed. Find results in The Times Saturday Roundup. ## [Rochelle piles up 497 rushing yards, pounds Normal U-High](https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/08/23/rochelle-piles-up-497-rushing-yards-pounds-normal-u-high/) _2026-08-23 · Andy Colbert - for Shaw Local News Network · Shaw Local_ Rochelle's offensive line paved the way for 497 yards rushing, 174 from Jon Andrist alone, and the Hubs pounded visiting Normal U-High 54-14 in Saturday's season opener. ## [Ottawa, Wes Weatherford hang on to top Plano for 21-14 Week 1 win](https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/08/23/ottawa-wes-weatherford-hang-on-to-top-plano-for-21-14-week-1-win/) _2026-08-23 · J.T. Pedelty · Shaw Local_ Led by a 193-yard rushing performance from Wes Weatherford, Ottawa's football team opened the 2026 season Saturday with a 21-14 victory over the visiting Plano Reapers. ## [5 big takeaways from the Chicago Bears’ preseason road loss to Cincinnati Bengals](https://www.shawlocal.com/bears/2026/08/23/5-big-takeaways-from-the-chicago-bears-preseason-road-loss-to-cincinnati-bengals/) _2026-08-23 · Michal Dwojak · Shaw Local_ Quarterback Caleb Williams and most of the Chicago Bears' starters made their preseason debut in Saturday's 27-9 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Here are the five biggest takeaways from Saturday’s road loss. ## [Hall boys golf wins Rock Falls Invite: Saturday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup](https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/high-school-sports/2026/08/23/hall-boys-golf-wins-rock-falls-invite-saturdays-newstribunebcr-roundup/) _2026-08-23 · Kevin Chlum · Shaw Local_ The Hall boys golf team won the Rock Falls Invitational, plus more results in Saturday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup. ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ah13YgJXxM8Y) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [Joliet Junior College Night of Stars honors 4 local leaders](https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/08/22/night-of-stars-honors-four-outstanding-leaders/) _2026-08-22 · Marcus Jackson · Shaw Local_ Joliet Junior College Night of Stars 2026 honors alumni and community leaders. ## [Campton Hills restaurant Ikal Y Sanse marks 1 year with special tasting menu, ‘elevated’ Mexican cuisine](https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/dining/2026/08/22/campton-hills-eatery-ikal-y-sanse-marks-1-year-with-special-tasting-menu-elevated-mexican-cuisine/) _2026-08-22 · Brenda Schory · Shaw Local_ Ikal y Sanse, which serves Mexican cuisine in Campton Hills, is celebrating its first anniversary starting this month with a 13-course tasting menu. ## [Ottawa Concert Association announces 2026-27 season with four performances](https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2026/08/22/ottawa-concert-association-announces-2026-27-season-with-four-performances/) _2026-08-22 · Shaw Local News Network · Shaw Local_ The Ottawa Concert Association has announced its 2026-27 concert season, featuring four performances across nine months at Central Intermediate School in Ottawa. ## [Best residential property deals in Will County the week of Aug. 10](https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/08/22/best-residential-property-deals-in-will-county-the-week-of-aug-10/) _2026-08-22 · United Robots · Shaw Local_ A single-family home in Plainfield that sold for $393,500 tops the list of the best real estate deals in Will County in the past week. ## [Four-bedroom home sells for $595,000 in DeKalb](https://www.shawlocal.com/real-estate/2026/08/22/four-bedroom-home-sells-for-595000-in-dekalb/) _2026-08-22 · United Robots · Shaw Local_ The single-family house located at 23086 Glidden Road in DeKalb was sold on July 31, for $595,000, or $278 per square foot. ## [L-P multi class reunion to be held Sept. 12 in Peru](https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/08/22/l-p-multi-class-reunion-to-be-held-sept-12-in-peru/) _2026-08-22 · Tom Collins · Shaw Local_ A multi-class reunion for La Salle-Peru Township High School graduates will be Saturday, Sept. 12 at Riverfront Bar & Grill, Peru. ## [Photos: Actors from the movie 'Grease' come to Princeton](https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/08/22/photos-actors-from-the-movie-grease-come-to-princeton/) _2026-08-22 · Shaw Local_ Four cast members from the classic 1978 film “Grease” took over the Apollo Theater in Princeton on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, for an afternoon of music, memories and fun. The event featured a meet-and-greet with Lorenzo Lamas, who played Tom Chisum; Barry Pearl, who played Doody; Jamie Donnelly, who played Jan; and Michael Tucci, who played Sonny LaTierri. ## [Student approached by masked individuals in Carpentersville; police looking for witnesses](https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/08/22/student-approached-by-masked-individuals-in-carpentersville-police-looking-for-witnesses/) _2026-08-22 · Claire O'Brien · Shaw Local_ Police say a student felt threatened when approached by masked individuals Friday in Carpentersville. ## [After 34 years, police name person of interest in Tammy Zywicki’s death](https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/08/22/after-34-years-police-name-person-of-interest-in-tammy-zywickis-death/) _2026-08-22 · Maribeth Wilson · Shaw Local_ Thirty-four years after Tammy Jo Zywicki disappeared on Interstate 80 near La Salle, Illinois, the Illinois State Police announced Saturday that a new person of interest has emerged in her murder investigation. ## [U.S. Rep. LaHood visits Rochelle, tours Wheatland Tube](https://www.shawlocal.com/ogle-county-news/2026/08/22/us-rep-lahood-visits-rochelle-tours-wheatland-tube/) _2026-08-22 · Jeff Helfrich · Shaw Local_ U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, visited Rochelle on Wednesday, Aug. 19, and toured Wheatland Tube, a local steel pipe manufacturer. LaHood met with the company’s leadership and employees along with city of Rochelle officials. ## [Seneca, Dwight fall in season openers; FCW-West Central suspended at halftime: The Times Friday Roundup](https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/08/22/seneca-dwight-fall-in-season-openers-fcw-west-central-suspended-at-halftime-the-times-friday-roundup/) _2026-08-22 · J.T. Pedelty · Shaw Local_ On opening night of the 2026 IHSA football season, Seneca suffered a close road loss at Chicago Christian, while Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland's game in Biggsville was halted at halftime. ## [Dixon opens season with win over Genoa-Kingston](https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/08/22/dixon-opens-season-with-win-over-genoa-kingston/) _2026-08-22 · Cody Cutter · Shaw Local_ Behind three touchdowns from senior quarterback Jagger Kemp, and sophomore wide receiver Xavion Jones scoring on his first varsity touch, the Dixon Dukes opened the season with a 27-6 win at Genoa-Kingston. ## [Oswego star RB Ammar Banire shines brighter with 5-TD game in season-opening win over Neuqua Valley](https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/08/22/oswego-star-rb-ammar-banire-shines-brighter-with-5-td-game-in-season-opening-win-over-neuqua-valley/) _2026-08-22 · Skyler Kisellus · Shaw Local_ Oswego junior running back Ammar Banire racked up 276 all-purpose yards and scored five total touchdowns, the driving force in Oswego's 44-22 win over Neuqua Valley. ## [Fenwick makes halftime adjustments, takes down Joliet Catholic 28-13 in season opener](https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/08/22/fenwick-makes-halftime-adjustments-takes-down-joliet-catholic-28-13-in-season-opener/) _2026-08-22 · Bill Freskos · Shaw Local_ Fenwick opened the 2026 season with a 28-13 win over Joliet Catholic at Memorial Stadium, overcoming a slow start offensively and scoring 21 unanswered points in the second half. ## [Aiden Brunner’s 3 TDs lift Jacobs past Cary-Grove](https://www.shawlocal.com/internal-ai-feed/2026/08/22/aiden-brunners-3-tds-lift-jacobs-past-cary-grove/) _2026-08-22 · Joe Aguilar · Shaw Local_ Aiden Brunner took full advantage of his first varsity start. The junior running back/linebacker scored all of Jacobs' points in the Golden Eagles' 20-7 win over Cary-Grove in the Fox Valley Conference teams' season opener Friday night in Cary. ## [Marion Persich shines in Morris debut as Warriors thump Lemont](https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/08/22/marion-persich-shines-in-morris-debut-as-warriors-thump-lemont/) _2026-08-22 · Rob Oesterle · Shaw Local_ Quarterback Marion Persich ran for 176 yards and three TDs and threw for 111 yards and two scores in Morris' 56-16 win over Lemont. ## [Will and Grundy County Week 1 IHSA Football Roundup](https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/08/22/will-and-grundy-county-week-1-ihsa-football-roundup/) _2026-08-22 · Kevin Newberry · Shaw Local_ Here's a rundown of scores and more from Week 1 of the IHSA football season across the greater Will and Grundy county area. ## [Photos: Prairie Ridge vs. Crystal Lake South in Week 1 football action](https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/08/22/photos-prairie-ridge-vs-crystal-lake-south-in-week-1-football-action/) _2026-08-22 · Patrick Kunzer · Shaw Local_ Prairie Ridge faces Crystal Lake South in a Fox Valley Conference football game on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Crystal Lake South High School. ## [Richmond-Burton, Woodstock North, Woodstock, Marian Central roll in openers: McHenry County Week 1 roundup](https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/08/22/richmond-burton-woodstock-north-woodstock-marian-central-roll-in-openers-mchenry-county-week-1-roundup/) _2026-08-22 · Shaw Local News Network · Shaw Local_ Richmond-Burton, Woodstock North, Woodstock and Marian Central all won their season openers in convincing fashion. ## [Northwestern recruit Brady Johnson, motivated by snub, helps power Glenbard West to win at Lockport](https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/2026/08/22/northwestern-recruit-brady-johnson-motivated-by-snub-helps-power-glenbard-west-to-win-at-lockport/) _2026-08-22 · Joshua Welge · Shaw Local_ Northwestern commit Brady Johnson made a spectacular touchdown catch and made a 36-yard grab to set up one of two Amari Harris TDs, and Johnson and the Glenbard West defense turned away two Lockport possessions in the fourth quarter for a 21-14 road win.