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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.

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview with SVCC College Marketing Director Jim Grot on upcoming events including SVCC graduations.

Read the transcript from our April 30 Talk-Line interview with Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing organized protests in Rock Falls/Sterling and more.

The Talk-Line interview for April 30 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing the area’s top news stories, including Mental Health Awareness Month spotlighted in May and the connecting story of a mental health incident in Sterling.

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview featuring the Executive Director of the Reagan Mass Transit District, Greg Gates.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 29 featured the Executive Director of the Reagan Mass Transit District, Greg Gates.

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview featuring Sergeants Ryan Bivins and Aaron Simonton of the Dixon Police Department.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 28 featured Sergeants Ryan Bivins and Aaron Simonton of the Dixon Police Department.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 25 featured Rock Falls director of tourism, Melinda Jones

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview with Rock Falls Director of Tourism Melinda Jones discussing upcoming events in Rock Falls during the spring and summer

Read the transcript from our Shaw Local Radio interview: La Salle Trinity Academy teacher Alex Dittmer was in Rome for canonization of first millennial saint and found himself witness to Rome in mourning after Pope Francis died

La Salle Trinity Academy teacher Alex Dittmer was in Rome for canonization of first millennial saint and found himself witness to Rome in mourning after Pope Francis died. Annie Vinyard interviewed Dittmer to understand what that experience was like.

Read the transcript from our April 23 Talk-Line interview with Dave Foy, representing the local Ducks Unlimited chapter.

The Talk-Line interview for April 23 featured Dave Foy, representing the local Ducks Unlimited chapter serving the Sauk Valley area discussing the origins of the organization, what it stands for and an upcoming Sponsor Banquet and Membership Drive on April 26 in Rock Falls.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 24 featured the Executive Director of United Way of Lee and Ogle County, Ashley Richter, discussing upcoming fundraising events.

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview featuring the Executive Director of United Way of Lee and Ogle County, Ashley Richter discussing upcoming fundraising events.

Read the transcript from our Walls 102 interview with Illini State Park’s new site superintendent Dillon Law

Illini State Park’s new site superintendent Dillon Law talks with Dani Holland about what the park has coming up this year

What is it like to win on Wheel of Fortune? Becky Lenski, a Yorkville mother who recently won big, spoke with Shaw Local reporter Joey Weslo about her experience on the show

Read the transcript from our April 23 edition of Talk-Line: Brandon Clark from the Shaw Local News Network discusses a controversial homeschool bill trying to be passed through the Illinois legislature, plus more from Sterling.

On the April 23 edition of Talk-Line: Brandon Clark from the Shaw Local News Network discusses news stories being covered, including a controversial homeschool bill trying to be passed through the Illinois legislature.

Read the transcript from our Walls 102 podcast: Dani Holland interviewed Bill Zenns, Executive Director of the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce about their upcoming event called “Lemonade Day.”

Listen to our latest podcast: Dani Holland interviewed Bill Zenns, Executive Director of the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce about their upcoming event called “Lemonade Day.”

Read the transcript from our Walls 102 interview with Jon Scholtes, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of La Salle-Bureau-Putnam Counties, talks about the upcoming May event: “The House That Bourbon Built"

Jon Scholtes, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of La Salle-Bureau-Putnam Counties, talks about the upcoming May event: "The House That Bourbon Built"

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line podcast featuring Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator Katie Baker.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 21 featured Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator Katie Baker discussing the upcoming “Ag Expo” for fifth grade students to attend on Friday, April 25, at the Lee County Fairgrounds.

Read the transcript from our latest Talk-Line podcast where Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discusses business in Dixon, the city budget, potholes, a presentation from Tom Demmer and more.

Listen to our latest Talk-Line podcast where Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discusses business in Dixon, the city budget, potholes and more.

Read the transcript from our Shaw Local Radio podcast on upcoming Earth Day celebration cleanup event in La Salle