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MaKade Rios

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Illinois
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MaKade is an award winning photographer and photojournalist in central Illinois. He captures moments that convey a clear story while still leaving room for imagination. Whether it be a Friday night football game or a Rascal Flatts concert, his passion for the craft is felt by all in attendance.
His work focuses on capturing honest, human moments. He showcases a slew of emotions, movement, and stories that happen both on and off the field. while also believing that impactful visuals do more than…

MaKade Rios’s Journalist Portfolio

St. Bede makes changes, bounces back to beat Woodland

St. Bede makes changes, bounces back to beat Woodland

After back-to-back losses, the St. Bede girls volleyball team bounced back with a win over Woodland on Thursd…

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NewsTribune Week 3 IHSA football previews

NewsTribune Week 3 IHSA football previews

A look at all the football games around the NewsTribune area for Week 3.

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IVCC Men's Soccer Team Flying High Into Regular Season After Undefeated Preseason

IVCC Men's Soccer Team Flying High Into Regular Season After Undefeated Preseason

It looks like it's going to be a fun men's soccer season ahead for Illinois Valley Community College.

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Josh Kaunas sparks Johnsburg in IHSA Class 2A sectional semifinal win over Aurora Christian

Josh Kaunas sparks Johnsburg in IHSA Class 2A sectional semifinal win over Aurora Christian

Josh Kaunas drilled a pair of clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter as Johnsburg went on a late run to take…

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Articles

Photos: Mendota fireworks light up Lake Mendota

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By MaKade Rios
| Shaw Local Verified
Heather L and daughter Adeline order from La Esquinita De Oro during Mendota’s annual fireworks display over Mendota Lake Park on June 27, 2026. (MaKade Rios for Shaw Local)
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Photos: Marseilles Freedom Run honors fallen service members

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By MaKade Rios
| Shaw Local Verified
Gold Star Family Member holds flower honoring Sergeant Joshua W. Harris during the Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run ceremony at the Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial on June 20, 2026 in Marseilles. (MaKade Rios for Shaw Local)
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Photos: Community explores emergency vehicles at Peru's Touch a Truck event

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By MaKade Rios
| Shaw Local Verified
(from left) Kathy Koscielski takes photo of Ace Coughlin, brother Briggs and Grandfather Bill in front of a Peru Fire Truck at the 6th annual Touch a Truck on June 13, 2026 at Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru. (MaKade Rios for Shaw Local)
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Interview

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email or call

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Canon R6, Adobe Lightroom

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

Yes, I was the photographer and wrote a few stories.

Awards

ICCJA 1st Place Sports Photo

2025 - Photojournalism
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