Podcast interviews from the Shaw Local News Network
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 Feb. 8-14
Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Feb. 8-14. 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 Feb. 8-14. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Feb. 8-14 in minutes. 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 Feb. 8-14, 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 Feb. 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 Feb. 8-14
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 Feb. 8-14
On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Ryan Zeshee, founder of ZOWA Live wrestling in Rock Falls. The pair talk about ZOWA's origins, what it takes to put on live wrestling matches and more.
On today's episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark speaks with Jim Grot and Jazmin Martinez from Sauk Valley Community College. The pair share news about the Amboy Clipper Challenge, the Explore Sauk! and CTE Open House events, and much more.
On this episode of Talk Line, local marathon runner Sandy Lightner reflects on her incredible journey of running marathons in all 50 states and looks ahead to Tokyo, where she’ll achieve one of the most elite milestones in running — completing a marathon on every continent.
On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark is joined by Dr. Matthew DeBaene, the Superintendent of Morrison Community Unit School District #6. The pair discuss the district's goals, new curriculum, career pathways for students and more.
The Chicago Bears' defense flashed both good and bad in 2025. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the defense's season and what the Bears will need to do to improve it over the offseason. Plus, they talk about the Bears new coaches
On this episode of Talk Line, Dallas Knack from the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce shares news on several upcoming Chamber events, and the launching of their new Future Founders program.
On this episode of Talk Line, state Sen. Li Arellano Jr. drops by to discuss what happened during the October veto session and what Illinois residents can expect in the 2026 spring session.
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 Feb. 1-7
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 Feb. 1-7
Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for Feb. 1-7, read aloud for you
Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Feb. 1-7. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Feb. 1-7 in minutes. 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 Feb. 1-7
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 Feb. 1-7
Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for Feb. 1-7. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
On this episode of Talk Line, Francine Lilja, personal and residential lender at The First National Bank in Amboy, breaks down pre-approval and shares what every potential homebuyer should know.
Shaw Local Radio's Dani Holland interviewed Rene Ficek and Alyssa Salz with Seattle Sutton Healthy Eating. They explained how the ordering works, how the food is made/prepared, and how they are happy to help start your healthy eating journey
Zane Trumann interviewed Mike Lock with Cowzah Cards. They spoke about the events planned for the La Salle County Card Show this Saturday, as well as a Trade Night scheduled for after the event at the Cowzah Cards shop in Peru
On today's episode of Talk Line, Discover Dixon's Jennifer Lang stops in the booth to talk about several upcoming community events, including the Shop N Shuffle, Business After Business, Best of Dixon Awards, and the annual career fair.
Join host Brandon Clark as he speaks with Bob Ginsberg, co-founder and vice president of the Forever Family Foundation, which explores the question of consciousness beyond physical death. You may recognize him from Netflix’s "Surviving Death".
The Chicago Bears made major strides offensively in 2025. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar look back at those strides and the challenges coming up during the offseason
On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Dr. Andrea Guzman, associate professor at Northern Illinois University and co-director of the Human-Machine Communication Lab, about artificial intelligence and how it's already shaping the way we get our information.
Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for Jan. 25-31, read aloud for you
Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Jan. 25-31. 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 Jan. 25-31
Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Jan. 25-31 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 Jan. 25-31
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 Jan. 25-31
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 Jan. 25-31
Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for Jan. 25-31. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Physician's Assistant Courtney Teller from the Lee County Health Department about Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, birth control, and the resources available to the local community at the LCHD.
On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark speaks with Andy Jackson from Sinnissippi Centers about Seasonal Affective Disorder, Dry January, and the mental health resources available for them.
On this episode of Talk Line, Charlene Bielema from Shaw Local drops in the booth to share the latest news on her court coverage, several local fires, and how the Dixon Police Department handles missing persons alerts.
Talk Line welcomes Bridgette Woodall, Family Nurse Practitioner at Morrison Community Hospital, who shares her background in women’s health and her passion for supporting patients through all stages of life, including menopause care.
On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Rock Falls native Frank Harts, actor, writer, and director of award-winning short films.
Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for Jan. 18-24. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Jan. 18-24 in minutes. 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 Jan. 18-24, 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 Jan. 18-24
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 Jan. 18-24
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 Jan. 18-24
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 Jan. 18-24