Podcast

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.

"Day" Jones interviews the cast of Stage 212's Legally Blonde. Tickets are already on sale, and the show runs from July 11-July 27

The TALK-LINE interview featured Sauk Valley Community College Marketing Director Jim Grot discussing some upcoming trips planned through the college, open to the public.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 1 featured Dixon Park District Executive Director Duane Long.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 2 featured Dixon Family YMCA Chief Executive Officer Andy McFarlane and Dixon Petunia Festival Reagan Run board member Deb Trancoso previewing the 25th annual Ronald Reagan 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 5.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 2 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark with an update of news coverage across the area including extensive Dixon Petunia Festival reports.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 30 featured Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Dixon Main Street Marketing Director Lucas Pauley.

A TALK-LINE interview for June 25 features Reagan Mass Transit District Executive Director Greg Gates and Director of Human Resources Kendra Hull.

In a TALK-LINE interview for June 25, Charlene Bielema, Shaw Local’s editor for the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette, discusses street repair projects in Dixon, a local Dixon native making her mark in music and other news.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 24 featured the second vice president of the 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival, Leah Nelson, previewing the entire event starting with pre-festival information leading up to the four-day celebration, running July 3 through 6.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 23 featured 2025 Reagan Run Committee member Nancy Varga, spotlighting the 25th Reagan Run 5K Run/Walk coming up on Saturday, July 5, during the annual Dixon Petunia Festival.

"Day" Jones interviews Myracle Johnson, the current National Christian Miss Jr. Teen. She also is involved heavily in 4-H in La Salle County. She made it all the way to the state 4-H public speaking competition this year, placing third

The TALK-LINE interview for June 20 featured the executive director of the Lee County Council on Aging, Susie Welch, discussing upcoming events on the LCCOA calendar, including a senior fair and open house June 24 at the Senior Center in Dixon.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 29 featured the president and CEO of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sam Kersey, previewing the upcoming 2025 “Summer Splash” event Saturday, June 21, at the Rock Falls riverfront.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 18 featured Hope Cancer Wellness Center Executive Director Joan Padilla.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 18 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark talking about important happenings across the area, including the new name for the Sterling riverfront park and an issue with motorbikes in Dixon.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 17 featured Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discussing the road construction situation for the city leading into the summer of 2025.

“Day” Jones interviews Derrick Barichello about his transition from working with The Times and NewsTribune to the Streator Chamber of Commerce and the chamber’s upcoming events

Dani Holland of Walls 102/Shaw Local Radio talks about the official winner of this year’s Teacher Of The Year Award. This year’s winner is Carrol Happ, a third grade teacher from Northview School in Peru

The TALK-LINE interview for June 16 featured the 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator for Lee County Extension, Katie Baker.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 13 featured Illinois 37th District State Senator Li Arellano of Dixon discussing the close of the most recent legislative session in Springfield and passage of the new state budget.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 12 featured Betty Clementz, chairperson of the 2025 Sauk Valley Relay For Life.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 11 featured Dixon Park District Executive Director Duane Long discussing the construction taking place in Vaile Park and the “Project Rock” walking bridge construction in Page Park.

The first offseason program under new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and his staff is officially over. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what we learned and what to expect before training camp starts in July

The TALK-LINE interview for June 11 featured Shaw Local News Reporter Brandon Clark giving an update on the Sterling Riverfront development and a look at area events on the calendar from June through July.

Read the transcript of our interview with Joliet Public Schools District 86 Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tanisha Cannon as they talk DEI, AI and much more

The TALK-LINE interview for June 10 featured 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival Board President Bethany Wright.

Read the transcript of our interview with Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Superintendent Dr. Glenn Wood on DEI and the future of funding in the district, along with AI policies

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview with Ogle County Health Department Environmental Health Director Ashly Whaley discussing the West Nile Virus

The TALK-LINE interview for June 9 featured Ogle County Health Department Environmental Health Director Ashly Whaley discussing the West Nile Virus: what it is, how it is transmitted, what the department is doing.

Read the transcript from our interview with Joliet Township High School District 204 Superintendent Dr. Karla Guseman on DEI, the Trump administration's proposed cuts, AI and more

Read the transcript from our interview with Lockport High School superintendent Dr. Robert McBride on federal funding cuts, DEI, AI and much more

Read the transcript from our TALK-LINE interview for June 5 which featured the Director of Community Education and Alumni Engagement at Sauk Valley Community College, Brenda Helms.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 5 featured the Director of Community Education and Alumni Engagement at Sauk Valley Community College, Brenda Helms.

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview for June 6, which featured the Administrative Manager of Kreider Services of Dixon, Sue Ely.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 6 featured the Administrative Manager of Kreider Services of Dixon, Sue Ely, discussing special events on the Kreider calendar including the Florissa Center 5-K run/walk fundraiser.

The Talk-Line interview for June 4 featured 2025 Reagan Run 5K committee representative Grace Johnson discussing the upcoming event during the annual Petunia Festival.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 4 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing the latest stories out of Dixon and Sterling.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 3 featured Rock Falls Tourism Director Melinda Jones and representative John Watts discussing upcoming events June into July.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 2 featured Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Dixon Main Street Director of Community Relations and Events, Jennifer Lang

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.