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

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:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-14
Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

Other platforms

Android
Shaw Local News (v2.0.526)
5,241 4.09 (45)

Contact the developer

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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.
by Be*****, 2025-08-29

I pay for the paper and I cannot get the app to work. It always says I’ve reached my limit of free content for the mont. buh-bye Shaw Local.
by Wx*****, 2025-04-23
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