1+ hour, 39+ min ago  (487+ words) A blank shell is ejected from the breach of an American reenactors rifle during the field battle simulation at the 7th Annual Military Show, on July 11, 2026 in Ottawa. (Kyle Russell) In the past, they were found on the beaches and on…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (120+ words) Shaw Local Morrison man to be honored for century of life and 80 years of American Legion membership A century of life and 80 years of American Legion membership will be celebrated for Marvin Geerts at 9 a.m. June 27 at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (189+ words) Shaw Local Historical covers for June 7: Yanks Clear Beachheads on D-Day The cover of the Streator Daily Times-Press for June 7, 1944 (Newspapers.com) As Shaw Media reflects on its rich history, looking back at our extensive archives offers a direct window…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (581+ words) William Haas of Rochelle served in the United States Army from 1970-1972. Most of his service was spent in Okinawa, Japan, during the Vietnam War. Haas grew up in Rochelle. Shortly after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Army…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (138+ words) Shaw Local Roberts Armory World War II Museum participates in Franklin Grove reenactment The Roberts Armory World War II Museum of Rochelle participated in the World War II reenactment at the Chaplain Creek Village in Franklin Grove on May 16 and…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (418+ words) Anthony Linder, a student at Amboy High School, gave the Memorial Day address at Amboy's Memorial Day remembrance ceremony on May 25. Linder spoke of the unifying force of the country coming together to honor America's fallen military. (Jeannine Otto) The…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (80+ words) Shaw Local Historical covers for May 23: Test Proves ‘Amerite’ Powerful But Safe The cover of the Joliet Evening Herald for May 23, 1912 (Newspapers.com) As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from May 23 across…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (625+ words) Virgil Foster is one of the last of his generation. Foster, 99, a resident of St. Anne, is a World War II veteran. He enlisted in the Navy Nov. 16, 1944. Trained in Rhode Island, he was shipped by railroad across the country…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (560+ words) World War II history came to life at the Chaplin Creek Historic Settlement in rural Franklin Grove last weekend as reenactors staged a re-creation of the Battle of Rome and the breakout from Anzio, two key Italian battles that helped…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (71+ words) Shaw Local Historical covers for May 17: The boom in Dixon The cover of the Dixon Evening Telegraph for May 17, 1913 (Newspapers.com) As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from May 17. These archives serve as…...