Catch up on the week’s top Kendall County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 29-April 4

Catch up on the week’s top McHenry County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 29-April 4

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for March 29-April 4. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for March 29-April 4 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Kankakee County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 29-April 4

Catch up on the week’s top Will County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 29-April 4

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of March 29-April 4. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for March 29-April 4, read aloud for you

Connor Hopkins is joined over the phone by Jessica Brayfield, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam Counties. Together, they discuss the upcoming home build here in the Illinois Valley, and what interested parties can do to help

Annie from Shaw Local Radio spoke with Det. Ozzie Landerlos with the Ottawa Police Department for its Autism Acceptance evening on April 1

Dani Holland from Shaw Local Radio interviews Steve Westerman, who works for Shermans, a furniture/appliance store in the Illinois Valley

Chicago Bears brass met with reporters this week in Phoenix at the NFL’s annual meetings and discussed various things, including a new stadium. Shaw Local’s Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what they learned about the Bears this week

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Susie Welch about the upcoming events at the Lee County Council On Aging.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Mick Welding to discuss the latest construction updates at Morrison Community Hospital, the addition of two new surgeons, and what it all means for local healthcare moving forward.

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for March 22-28. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Kendall County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 22-28

Catch up on the week’s top Kankakee County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 22-28

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of March 22-28. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top McHenry County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 22-28

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for March 22-28 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Will County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 22-28

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for March 22-28, read aloud for you

Dani Holland with Shaw Local Radio interviews Renee Mustered, a La Salle-Peru mom who created a mental health and grief support app after losing her son.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Chris Hammitt from the Dixon Municipal Band about the band's 2026 Spring Concert and the Sauk Valley music scene. 

On this episode of Talk Line, Brandon Clark talks with Andy Jackson of Sinnissippi Centers about Self-Harm Awareness Month, recognizing the signs of self-harm, and the resources available to support those in need.

The NFL world will convene in Phoenix next for the league's annual meeting. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar will preview the meeting and what they want to learn from the Chicago Bears

On this episode of Talk Line, Brandon Clark talks with Greg Gates and Steve Davis of Reagan Mass Transit District about Whiteside County’s upcoming annexation, the Fare Free Fourth Friday program, and the district’s upcoming June golf outing.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Shaw Local News editor Charlene Bielema to discuss the Public Safety Team, the jury selection process, and how it’s shaping a key local court case.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Mayor Diana Merdian about Sterling’s 2026 budget, a proposed evidence storage facility for the police department, and the latest updates on the city’s new riverfront park.

Catch up on the week’s top McHenry County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 15-21

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for March 15-21, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Will County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 15-21

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for March 15-21 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for March 15-21. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Kendall County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 15-21

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of March 15-21. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Kankakee County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 15-21

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark is joined by Shaw Local reporter Payton Felix to discuss Dixon High School’s new athletic field, The Dixon: Historic Theatre’s request for city funding, a proposed Lee County solar project, and other local headlines.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes to discuss the latest on Dixon’s 2026 budget, including key infrastructure priorities, how the city is leveraging grant funding, and what residents can expect from upcoming road work.

On this episode of Talk Line, Brandon Clark talks with Dallas Knack of the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce about upcoming events, scholarships for Sauk Valley students, the CEO Trade Show, and other ways the chamber is helping strengthen the local business community.

Shaw Local Radio's Dani Holland interviewed Peyton Lamps, who owns Petals by Peyton, in honor of March being National Women's History Month

The Chicago Bears haven't made as much of a splash in NFL free agency as they have in the past. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the moves they have made in a week and whether they're enough

On this episode of Talk Line, Brandon Clark talks with Becky Haas, Sterling Public Schools’ Director of Student Services, about upcoming student screenings and how they can help set your child up for success from day one.

On this episode of Talk Line, Brandon Clark chats with Janna Groharing about Sterling Main Street’s exciting 2026 event lineup, including the introduction of a brand-new downtown celebration, Sterling Street Fest.

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for March 8-14 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of March 8-14. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for March 8-14, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top McHenry County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 8-14

Catch up on the week’s top Will County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 8-14

Catch up on the week’s top Kankakee County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 8-14