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Marseilles killer denied bid for new sentence

Logan Petre argued he didn’t get a fair shake when he was sentenced for strangling his father. Petre struck out and keeps his 52 years in prison. There may be more prison time on the way.

By Tom Collins●

Illinois data center fight escalates as state regulation fails and communities push back

Communities across Illinois are stepping up opposition to data center development as lawsuits, packed meetings, and zoning battles spread, even after state lawmakers failed to advance major regulation of the rapidly growing industry

By Jessie Molloy●

Shaw Local journalists take home 45 Illinois Press Association awards for 2025 coverage

Shaw Local newspapers received a combined 45 awards in contest categories that included general excellence, photography, news writing, opinion writing and design.

By Payton Felix●

Huge step taken at Mendota's next Habitat for Humanity build

In just two days, the walls and trusses of the Habitat for Humanity of La Salle-Putnam-Bureau Counties build at 1205 Jefferson St. were added to the concrete slab of the eventual three-bed, two-bath home. The anticipated completion date for the home remains the end of August or the beginning of September.

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Hope Week at Ax Church

Shaw Local Radio’s Dani Holland interviewed Cameron Graper, the lead pastor for Ax Church, about what Hope Week is. Hope Week is seven days of Christians helping their community.

By John Sahly●