Podcast

The TALK-LINE interview for May 30 featured United Way of Lee and Ogle Counties' Executive Director Ashley Richter.

The TALK-LINE interview for May 29 featured Dixon City Manager Dan Langloss presenting his annual “State of the City” look at various areas of the community.

Read the transcript from our May 28 Talk-Line interview which featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing important news happenings.

The Talk-Line interview for May 28 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing important news happenings including things to do to start the summer of 2025 and an “Unsung Hero” in Sterling

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview with Ellie Hanlon, the Marketing and Development Director at the Sterling/Rock Falls Family YMCA.

The TALK-LINE interview for May 27 featured the Marketing and Development Director at the Sterling/Rock Falls Family YMCA, Ellie Hanlon.

Scotty Hasting discusses his latest single, his experience as a veteran in Afghanistan, and meeting his musical heroes

Dani Holland of Shaw Local Radio interviewed up-and-coming country music artist Scotty Hasting about his new single, “Pro Beer” and more

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview with Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon Marketing Manager Andy Jackson discussing the recently-held “Gathering For Good” fundraiser at the Dixon Elks Lodge.

The TALK-LINE interview for May 22 featured Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon Marketing Manager Andy Jackson discussing the recently-held “Gathering For Good” fundraiser at the Dixon Elks Lodge and more.

Read the transcript from our May 21 Talk-Line interview with Lee County Sheriff Clay Whelan discussing the upcoming Memorial Day driving period and what the county is doing as far as extra patrols.

The Talk-Line interview for May 21 featured Lee County Sheriff Clay Whelan discussing the upcoming Memorial Day driving period and what the county is doing as far as extra patrols.

The TALK-LINE interview for May 20 featured Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes responding to a caller’s question concerning lawn care in the community and discussion about keeping the city fresh with upcoming special activities planned

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview featuring Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Coordinator, Katie Baker

The TALK-LINE interview for May 19 featured the Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Coordinator, Katie Baker

Read the transcript of our Talk-Line interview with State Rep. Brad Fritts discussing the status of his proposed legislation he put forward this year

The TALK-LINE interview for May 16 featured Illinois 74th District State Representative Brad Fritts of Dixon discussing the progress made moving towards the end of the General Assembly session at the end of this montn

Read the transcript from our Walls 102 interview by Dani Holland with Dr. Melissa Terry from Thrive Collective

Read the transcript from our May 15 Talk-Line interview with Matthew Lenox of Visit Northwest Illinois

The TALK-LINE interview for May 15 featured the Executive Director of Visit Northwest Illinois, Matthew Lenox discussing the work on the organization’s website

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Listen to Walls 102’s Dani Holland interview Dr. Melissa Terry from Thrive Collective

Read the transcript from our TALK-LINE interview for May 14 which featured Brandon Clark from Shaw Local News with stories on a new substance abuse prevention home opening in Rock Falls and more

The TALK-LINE interview for May 14 featured Brandon Clark from Shaw Local News with stories on a possible shutdown of an important area of Sauk Valley Community College due to federal cutbacks

Read the transcript from our TALK-LINE interview for May 14 which featured Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Representatives Kelsey Kant and Danielle Horst

The TALK-LINE interview for May 14 featured Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Representatives Kelsey Kant and Danielle Horst discussing an upcoming free presentation Thursday June 12 at the Dixon Elks Club featuring Kevin Polky, founder of “Shatter Our Silence.”

The TALK-LINE interview for May 13 featured the Administrative Manager at Kreider Services of Dixon, Sue Ely.

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview with the administrative manager at Kreider Services of Dixon, Sue Ely.

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview featuring the Community and Personal Health Director of the Lee County Health Department, Jenny Conderman.

The TALK-LINE interview for May 12 featured the Community and Personal Health Director of the Lee County Health Department, Jenny Conderman

The TALK-LINE interview for May 9 featured Lee County State's Attorney Charley Boonstra discussing the cases that have been completed through his office and more.

Read the transcript from our TALK-LINE interview for May 8 which featured the chairperson of the 2025 Relay For Life event locally, Betty Clementz, inviting those who wish to participate in this year’s relay to sign up as soon as possible.

The TALK-LINE interview for May 8 featured the chairperson of the 2025 Relay For Life event locally, Betty Clementz, inviting those who wish to participate in this year’s relay to sign up as soon as possible.

Read the transcript from our latest podcast: State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, talks with Shaw Local reporter Bill Freskos about rural healthcare access, the state of local hospitals and more

State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, talks with Shaw Local reporter Bill Freskos about rural healthcare access, the state of local hospitals and her objectives in the Illinois General Assembly

Read the transcript from our Walls 102 interview: Dani Holland interviews Elliott and Renee Kwiatek. Renee was a living donor for her husband Elliott for a new kidney

Dani Holland interviews Elliott and Renee Kwiatek. Renee was a living donor for her husband Elliott for a new kidney. They live in La Salle with their 16-year-old son Merrick and dog Hudson

On Talk-Line for May 7: Dixon Family YMCA Chief Executive Officer Andy McFarlane and 2025 Reagan Run Committee representative Jim Lillyman discuss the upcoming 5K run/walk taking place on Saturday, July 5, and the changes being made.

Read the transcript from our May 7 Talk-Line podcast: Dixon Family YMCA Chief Executive Officer Andy McFarlane and 2025 Reagan Run Committee representative Jim Lillyman on the upcoming Reagan Run and changes coming for this year

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line podcast: Shaw Local Editor Charlene Bielema on our Thank You Teachers section and more local news in the Sauk Valley.

From the May 7 Talk-Line: Shaw Local Editor Charlene Bielema details our Thank You Teachers special section and more local news in the Sauk Valley

Read the transcript from our latest podcast: Shaw Local News Network reporter Brandon Clark recently sat down with Sterling Police Department Deputy Chief Jeff Mohr as he prepares for his upcoming retirement in June.

Listen to our latest podcast: Shaw Local News Network reporter Brandon Clark recently sat down with Sterling Deputy Police Chief Jeff Mohr as he prepares for his retirement in June.

The TALK-LINE interview for May 6 featured the Executive Director of the Dixon Park District, Duane Long, discussing the latest park projects going on currently, including the Page Park “Project Rock” walking bridge construction.

The TALK-LINE interview for May 2 featured the President and CEO of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sam Kersey.

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview for May 2 featuring the President and CEO of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sam Kersey.

Read the transcript from our latest podcast: New Sterling fire chief David Northcutt talks with Shaw Local reporter Brandon Clark about the job and his plans for Sterling.

Shaw Local News Network reporter Brandon Clark recently interviewed the Sterling Fire Department's newly appointed fire chief, David Northcutt. The pair discussed Northcutt's extensive history in emergency services and his future plans for the department.

Day Jones interviews Laura Brigham & Sarah Smith of the Michigan MOMsemble. They have performances of their show “Buckle Up” this Friday (5/2) and Saturday (5/3) at Festival 56 in Princeton

Day Jones interviews Laura Brigham and Sarah Smith of the Michigan MOMsemble. They have performances of their show “Buckle Up” this Friday (5/2) and Saturday (5/3) at Festival 56 in Princeton

The TALK-LINE interview for May 1 featured Sauk Valley Community College Marketing Director Jim Grot discussing upcoming events on the SVCC calendar including graduation ceremonies Friday May 9 at the college.