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Oct
2nd
2026
02:05
M&A Activities, B2B Tag, M&A Activities
Shaw Media purchases Free Press Newspapers
Shaw Media has purchased The Free Press Newspapers, which include the Braidwood Journal, Coal City Courant and Free Press Advocate, and has assumed ownership effective Oct. 1 The Free Press Newspapers, serving the communities of Braidwood, Coal City and Wilmington in southern Will County and southeastern Grundy County, were owned and operated by the Fisher family for more than 46 years.
Shawmedia
Oct
1st
2026
06:30
M&A Activities, B2B Tag, M&A Activities
Shaw Media purchases Free Press Newspapers
Shaw Media has purchased The Free Press Newspapers, which include the Braidwood Journal, Coal City Courant and Free Press Advocate, and has assumed ownership effective Oct. 1 The Free Press Newspapers, serving the communities of Braidwood, Coal City and Wilmington in southern Will County and southeastern Grundy County, were owned and operated by the Fisher family for more than 46 years.
Shaw Local
Sep
23rd
2026
06:06
Events, Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Award Wins
Northwest Herald’s Best of the Fox 2026 winners ‘make McHenry County special’
It was all smiles at Lou’s Lounge at the Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake Thursday evening as hundreds of business owners filled the space to celebrate their wins as the community’s favorites. This year’s Best of the Fox award celebration, recognized by Shaw Local and the Northwest Herald, presented 165 categories for a total of 495 awards with over 82,000 votes cast online.
Shawmedia
Sep
23rd
2026
06:00
Events, Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Award Wins
Shaw Local’s Best of the Illinois Valley recognized in La Salle
Businesses and service organizations from across the region were recognized with Best of the Illinois Valley awards Thursday evening at the Auditorium Ballroom in La Salle. “It’s nice to see that so many places in the area are doing such a good job across so many different disciplines,” Garzanelli’s owner Dave Hillyer said.
Shawmedia
May
19th
2026
01:00
B2B Tag
Creston papers transition to new owner – Osceola
After 80 years with Shaw Media, the Creston News Advertiser and its sister papers the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune, Adair County Free Press, Fontanelle Observer and The Weekly are now under a new owner. J. Louis “Louie” Mullen, owner of Harlan Publishing, assumed ownership effective May 1.
Osceolaiowa
May
5th
2026
15:02
B2B Tag
Shaw Media’s top stories of April 2026
David Gudgeon didn’t know what he wanted to do with his life back when he graduated from McHenry High School’s West Campus in 2013. He tried taking classes at Harper College in Palatine. But then a friend talked to him about enlisting in the Air Force.
Shawmedia
May
3rd
2026
18:30
Divestiture, B2B Tag
J. Louis Mullen acquires Creston Publishing Company from Shaw Media
J. Louis “Louie” Mullen has acquired Creston Publishing Company (CPC) in south-central Iowa from Shaw Media. The acquisition includes The Creston News Advertiser, Osceola Sentinel-Tribune, The Weekly, Adair County Free Press and The Fontanelle Observer. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.
Editor & Publisher
Apr
21st
2026
08:26
Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag
Shaw Local reporter Okon named Illinois Journalist of the Year
Veteran reporter Bob Okon was honored by Northern Illinois University as the recipient of the school’s Illinois Journalist of the Year award. The award was presented to Okon on Friday at the university’s annual journalism awards banquet.
Shawmedia
Apr
7th
2026
14:14
Layoffs, B2B Tag
Shaw Media’s top stories of March 2026
For 18 days, goldendoodle rescue Mia was lost in the 3,400-plus-acre Glacial Park Conservation Area in Ringwood. It took tireless dedication from her owners, volunteers and drones – and plenty of hope – to get the dog back home safe.
Shawmedia
Mar
3rd
2026
11:38
Layoffs, B2B Tag
Shaw Media’s top stories of February 2026
After the sun sets at night, it always rises the next morning. That’s why Herscher native Mike Janssen looks forward to his next opportunity rather than dwell on his recent layoff on Monday as a weatherman at WGN TV.
Shawmedia
Feb
2nd
2026
15:47
B2B Tag
Shaw Media’s top stories of January 2026
Remember Flash? The dog rescued from a frozen pond Dec. 15 in St. Charles Township who now has a forever home in Woodstock? Flash is actually a malamute, not a husky as originally described – a slightly bigger dog, but with similar coloring and features.
Shawmedia
Nov
5th
2025
18:37
Business Expansion, CT_Monitor Company
J. Louis Mullen acquires News Printing Company
Posted Wednesday, November 5, 2025 6:36 pm With our business expanding elsewhere, we wanted to ensure a great future for our products in Newton and Jasper County. We believe Louie Mullen and his commitment to journalism and business in local communities will be a great fit.” Don T.
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