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The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 15 featured Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator Katie Baker discussing re-enrollment and participation in the 10 Lee County 4-H chapters.
Shaw Local Radio is proud to bring you five high school football broadcasts on Friday night, Sept. 12, including Oregon, Dixon, Rock Falls, Amboy, Streator, Mendota, Reed-Custer and Hall
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 12 featured Illinois 74th District state Rep. Brad Fritts of Dixon.
Shaw Local Radio's Connor Hopkins interviews Steve Westerman of the La Salle Business Association, talking about BBQ & Blues/Jazz in the Streets in La Salle this weekend.
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 11 featured Lee County State's Attorney Charley Boonstra reflecting on the 9/11 anniversary in 2001, a look at current criminal court action through his office and the cashless bail issue moving into the federal scene.
Shaw Local Radio's Connor Hopkins interviewed Fran Brolley, who spoke about SRCCF's 10th anniversary and some upcoming events
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 10 featured Kreider Services Florissa Center clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Gumbiner discussing the role the Florissa Center plays in providing assistance to children with developmental, behavioral, learning, social, and emotional needs.
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 9 featured Goodfellows of Lee County Executive Director Clara Harris updating the annual “Holiday Drive” sponsored by the organization, which offers “holiday shopping” for those in need of gifts.
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 8 featured Lee County Health Department Infectious Disease Coordinator Elizabeth Accardi discussing the upcoming influenza season and the health department’s offering of flu shot clinics.
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 5 featured Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dallas Knack discussing upcoming chamber events, including the 72nd Fiesta Days Parade on Sept. 20.
Shaw Local Radio is proud to bring you five high school football broadcasts on Friday night, Sept. 5, including Oregon, Dixon, Amboy, Streator and Mendota
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 4 featured Sauk Valley Community College Marketing Director Jim Grot discussing the recent deadline for the new “Impact” program students to register for free tuition at SVCC in exchange for community service hours.
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 3 featured Dixon Park District Executive Director Duane Long discussing infrastructure activity taking place on road surfaces in Lowell Park and river shore-up plans for the Rock River shoreline in Lowell Park.
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 2 featured Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Dixon Main Street Community Relations and Events Director Jennifer Lang discussing the recently held “Venetian Night” event.
Dani Holland interviewed Vital Life Foundation Executive Director Johanna Senn for the Dream Flight event that happened at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru. There were nine veterans in total who were honored.
The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 27 featured YWCA of the Sauk Valley Executive Director Rebecca Munoz-Ripley discussing back-to-school services offered by the YWCA.
The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 29 featured Reagan Mass Transit District Assistant Director of Operations Steve Davis
Shaw Local Radio is proud to bring you five high school football broadcasts on Friday night, Aug. 29, including Oregon, Genoa-Kingston, Dixon, Amboy, Streator and Mendota
The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 27 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing the newspaper acquisitions by Shaw Media in Rochelle and Ogle County, plus stories on Sauk Valley Community College’s Project Vital program.
The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 26 featured new Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins discussing his recent hire to the position.
The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 25 featured Morrison Community Hospital podiatrist Dr. David Yeager discussing his experience and work with MCH, helping numerous patients get back on their feet with foot and ankle treatments
The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 21 featured the Marketing Director of Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon, Andy Jackson, reviewing the recently held Sinnissippi Golf Open fundraiser.
The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 22 featured Rock Falls tourism director Melinda Jones discussing upcoming events, including the “Arts In The Park Sculpture Walk and Outdoor Art Gallery” on Saturday, Aug. 23.
The Talk-Line interview for Aug. 20 featured 2025 Amboy Depot Days spokesperson Mellissa Eisenberg previewing the annual celebration starting Thursday, Aug. 21, and running through Sunday, Aug. 24.
The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 20 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark with an update on happenings across the area, including infrastructure work in Sterling.
Shaw Local Radio's Dani Holland interviewed Chris Krizzia, a country music artist on the Music Row chart in Nashville. Shaw Local Radio is spinning his new single, "Turn the Night On."
The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 18 featured Kreider Services of Dixon Administrative Manager Sue Ely discussing the recently held “Meaningful Day of Golf” fundraiser in July.
The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 15 featured Illinois 37th District State Senator Li Arellano of Dixon discussing his participation at the Illinois State Fair Governor’s and Republican Day.
The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 14 featured Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sam Kersey reviewing previous chamber happenings, including the multi-chamber “Business After Hours” event at Sauk Valley Community College.
The TALK-LINE interview for August 13 featured Hope Cancer Wellness Executive Director Joan Padilla with a spotlight for August through September 2025 special events, including a “Facing The Challenge” support group meeting for cancer patients and caregivers on August 19.
The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 13 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing featured local news coverage in the Sauk Valley area.
The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 12 featured Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Coordinator Katie Baker.
Read the transcript from our interview: Trace Adkins is coming to the Bureau County Fair, and spoke with Dani Holland ahead of his visit
Shaw Local Radio’s Dani Holland interviews country music superstar Trace Adkins as Adkins prepares to play at the Bureau County Fair on August 21 in Princeton
The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 11, 2025, featured Lee County Industrial Development Director Tom Demmer discussing the latest additions of business to the South Dixon Gateway Park area. That includes a new strip mall and a new McDonald’s restaurant.
The TALK-LINE interview for August 8 featured 2025 Whiteside County Fair Publicity Manager Todd Mickley.
The TALK-LINE interview for August 7 featured Sauk Valley Community College Marketing Director Jim Grot and Adult Education Literacy Coordinator Ana Lara.
The TALK-LINE interview for August 6 featured Shaw Local reporter Brandon Clark looking at area stories of interest, including the recent retirement of the Sterling Police Chief
The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 5 featured Goodfellows Of Lee County President Clara Harris previewing the upcoming “Holiday Drive".
The TALK-LINE interview for August 6 featured Dixon Family YMCA Chief Executive Officer Andy McFarlane discussing the organization’s recent participation during the 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival “Reagan Run” and the “National Night Out” observance
The TALK-LINE interview for August 4 featured Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Dixon Main Street Director of Community Relations and Events, Jennifer Lang.
Day Jones sat down with Monica Sudakov. She is portraying Velma Kelly in Engle Lane Theatre's upcoming production of "Chicago." The show runs August 10-16 and tickets are on sale now
The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 1 featured Dixon Park District Executive Director Duane Long discussing infrastructure at the local parks.
The TALK-LINE interview for July 21 featured United Way of Lee and Ogle County Executive Director Ashley Richter with a wrap-up of summer events.
The TALK-LINE interview for July 30 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark looking at end-of-summer special events across the area.
The TALK-LINE interview for July 30 featured Reagan Mass Transit District Executive Director Greg Gates discussing the new rural Winnebago County service, which went into effect on the first of July.
Connor Hopkins of Shaw Local Radio interviewed guitarist Greg Polcari of Britny Fox, the band opening for Quiet Riot at Streator Fest
Shaw Local Radio's Connor Hopkins interviewed Nathan Utz of Pandora's Box, the Aerosmith cover band playing at Taste of Illinois Valley this weekend
The TALK-LINE interview for July 29 featured Dixon Police Patrol Officer Lucas Kammerer discussing preparations for the Aug. 5 “National Night Out” observance locally.
The TALK-LINE interview for July 28 featured Ogle County Fair Board Secretary Brenda Holm previewing the 2025 Ogle County Fair, which starts Wednesday.