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.

The loss of federal funding for public radio and television stations will cost the Glen Ellyn-based WDCB 90.9-FM roughly $140,000.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 24 featured Sinnissippi Centers Marketing Manager Andy Jackson and Behavioral Health Supervisor Jen Fox discussing the ribboncutting and open house for the new full-service Byron location.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 23 featured Shaw Local News Reporter Brandon Clark discussing new business establishments opening in Dixon, including some eateries and a fashion salon.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 25 featured Lee County Fair and 4-H Show Board Member Josie Hussey.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 23 featured Dixon Public School Educator and Coordinator of the 2025 “Tools For Schools” program, Mandy Dallas.

“Day” Jones interviews Derek Barichello of the Streator Chamber of Commerce on the chamber’s “Christmas in July” event this weekend

The TALK-LINE interview for July 22 featured City of Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discussing the most recent Dixon City Council moves on zoning change procedures through the city council and Lee County Board

The TALK-LINE interview for July 21 featured Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator Katie Baker discussing youth summer workshops coming up at the end of this month.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 18 featured Illinois 74th District state Rep. Brad Fritts of Dixon discussing the wrap-up to the most recent General Assembly work on June 1.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 16 featured Lee County Sheriff Clay Whelan looking back at services offered during the 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival and the work of multiple law enforcement agencies to handle big events.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 16 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing local happenings, including the homeless situation in Sterling.

Dani Holland interviews Ashley Ryan, an up-and-coming artist from Music Row in Nashville, talking about her new single, “My Crazy” on Walls 102

The TALK-LINE interview for July 15 featured Visit Northwest Illinois Executive Director Matthew Lenox discussing the recent physical moves made by the organization, relocating from Polo to the River Works complex in Dixon.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 14 featured Lee County Health Department Maternal/Child Health Director Lisa Wiggins discussing the end of the Family Case Management program in June and the start of the Better Birth Outcomes comprehensive program this month.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 11 featured Sterling/Rock Falls Family YMCA Marketing and Development Director Ellie Hanlon talking about the success of the summer day camp program for 2025.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 10 featured Lee County State’s Attorney Charley Boonstra discussing the current criminal court cases being handled by the state’s attorney’s office.

"Day" Jones interviews Annie Pesola and Laura Walker from Hegeler Carus Mansion. They discuss their Third-Thursday Concert Series, with Steve Sharp performing on July 17. Tickets are $5.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 9 featured Shaw Local News Managing Editor of the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette, Charlene Bielema, looking at stories of interest to the area.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 9 featured Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Comprehensive Community Based Youth Service Representatives Kindra Short and Dan Ramirez.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 8 featured Kreider Services of Dixon Administrative Manager Sue Ely reviewing the recently held Florissa Center 5K run/walk fundraiser at Sauk Valley Community College.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 7 featured the Executive Director of the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce, Dallas Knack, discussing upcoming events on the chamber’s calendar.