Shaw Local News

Name: Shaw Local News
Rating: 4.3 (355 reviews)
Author: Shaw Suburban Media

By: Shaw Suburban Media

No. 1 In Northern Illinois

Features & Capabilities

Stay up-to-date with the local news that matters in Northern Illinois. Shaw Local News brings you the latest headlines, sports, and feature stories from your community, county, and the wider region.

Customize your feed to show only the topics you care about, and get timely alerts when major news breaks. The app also includes Bears Insider for Chicago Bears coverage and Friday Night Drive for Illinois-wide high school football.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Shaw Suburban Media

Rating:

4.30

(355)

Version:

4.5 Last updated: 2026-02-18

Version code:

882008270

Creation date:

2018-10-01

Compatible devices:

Size:

27.10MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-14

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 93,627 ▼ 125

Other platforms

Shaw Local News (v2.0.526)

5,241 4.09

(45)

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

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Developed by:

Shaw Suburban Media

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shaw-local-news/id1434438958

Website:

https://www.shawmediaillinois.com/register/

User Reviews

Users value Shaw Local News as a go-to source for Northern Illinois coverage with broad local news. However, many report recurring login friction and sessions not being remembered. Content access is inconsistent—articles disappear, search isn’t available, and embedded links trigger sign-in prompts. Some reviews describe the app as slow or unfriendly to use. Personalization via a customizable feed is a noted positive feature amid usability concerns.

Pros

Go-to source for Northern Illinois news (widely cited as the preferred NI local news app).
Great paper and a solid local news resource for Northern Illinois residents.
One of the main places to get Northern Illinois news.
Customizable/personalized feed to prioritize topics you care about.

Cons

Frequent sign-in/login issues and the app not remembering your session across uses.
Content access and navigation problems, such as articles missing when opened from email, no search capability, and embedded links prompting sign-in.
App can feel slow or unfriendly to use and may be unresponsive at times.

Recent reviews

Old content remains Can’t go to embedded links within the story without being prompted to sign in again Pictures are distorted

by Hu*****, 2026-01-07

I will see articles in my email and then go to the app and the article is not there. You can’t search on the app with your phone. It’s just not user friendly.