Day Jones interviews Grace McCormick with the production of "Mystic Pizza" at Engle Lane Theatre in Streator. The show runs from October 5-10 and tickets are on sale

Day Jones interviews Derek Barichello from the Streator Chamber of Commerce on their awards dinner and previews their "Fall in Love with Streator" event going on Sept. 26-27

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 19 featured Sterling/Rock Falls Family YMCA Marketing and Development Director Ellie Hanlon discussing upcoming special events, including an “Adult Wellness Weekend” in October at Camp Benson in Carroll County.

The Chicago Bears won their first game of the season Sunday when they beat the Dallas Cowboys 31-14. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar recap the win and what it means moving forward.

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for Sept. 14-20. 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 Sept. 14-20, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Sept. 14-20 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 Sept. 14-20. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Miss out on any of the high school football action in northern Illinois? Listen to the audio versions of our stories from Week 4 of the 2025 season here

Week 4 of the 2025 high school football season was filled with surprises on Friday night, and Live with Friday Night Drive was there to cover it all

Shaw Local Radio is proud to bring you five high school football broadcasts on Friday night, Sept. 19, including Oregon, Dixon, Rock Falls, Amboy, Streator, Coal City, and Mendota

The Chicago Bears will try to win their first game of the season Sunday when they host former head coach Matt Eberflus and the Dallas Cowboys. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the latest news from Halas Hall and Sunday's game

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 18 featured Visit Northwest Illinois Executive Director Matthew Lenox looking at upcoming events, including the Paw Paw Celebration on Sept. 20 in Paw Paw.

Join hosts JT Pedelty and Eddie Carifio as they preview Week 4 in Illinois high school football for the western and southern portions of northern Illinois

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 17 featured OSF St. Katharine Hospital Health Care Foundation Gift Officer Abby Weber discussing October fundraisers benefitting the hospital’s Women’s Imaging Center.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 17 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing local news stories being covered, including infrastructure work in Sterling, a new Sterling police chief announced, and Dixon City Council recognition.

Join hosts Josh Welge and Steve Soucie as they preview Week 4 in Illinois high school football

Join hosts Mason Schweizer and Steve Soucie as they preview Week 4 in Illinois high school football in Kankakee County

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 16 featured Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discussing oaths of office given to law enforcement personnel either on board or coming on board the Dixon Police Department at the most recent city council meeting.

Join hosts Joel Boenitz and Josh Welge as they break down Week 4 in Illinois high school football in the western suburbs.

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Matt Rodewald as they review what happened in Week 3 in IHSA football

The Chicago Bears dropped to 0-2 after a blowout loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 2. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what went wrong

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 15 featured Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator Katie Baker discussing re-enrollment and participation in the 10 Lee County 4-H chapters.

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for Sept. 7-13. 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 Sept. 7-13. 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 Sept. 7-13, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Sept. 7-13 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Miss out on any of the high school football action in northern Illinois? Listen to the audio versions of our stories from Week 3 of the 2025 season here

Miss out on any of the high school football action in McHenry County? Listen to the audio versions of our stories from Week 3 of the 2025 season here

Week 3 of the 2025 high school football season was filled with surprises on Friday night, and Live with Friday Night Drive was there to cover it all

Shaw Local Radio is proud to bring you five high school football broadcasts on Friday night, Sept. 12, including Oregon, Dixon, Rock Falls, Amboy, Streator, Mendota, Reed-Custer and Hall

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 12 featured Illinois 74th District state Rep. Brad Fritts of Dixon.

The Chicago Bears will head to Detroit to play the Lions on Sunday in Week 2. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the latest news from Halas Hall and preview Sunday's game

Shaw Local Radio's Connor Hopkins interviews Steve Westerman of the La Salle Business Association, talking about BBQ & Blues/Jazz in the Streets in La Salle this weekend.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 11 featured Lee County State's Attorney Charley Boonstra reflecting on the 9/11 anniversary in 2001, a look at current criminal court action through his office and the cashless bail issue moving into the federal scene.

Shaw Local Radio's Connor Hopkins interviewed Fran Brolley, who spoke about SRCCF's 10th anniversary and some upcoming events

Join hosts Eddie Carifio, Sam Ramirez and J.T. Pedelty as they preview Week 3 in the south and west portions of northern Illinois

Hosts Steve Soucie and Josh Welge preview Week 3 in Illinois high school football on the Friday Night Drive podcast

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 10 featured Kreider Services Florissa Center clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Gumbiner discussing the role the Florissa Center plays in providing assistance to children with developmental, behavioral, learning, social, and emotional needs.

Hosts Mason Schweizer and Steve Soucie break down Week 2 in Kankakee County high school football and preview Week 3

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 9 featured Goodfellows of Lee County Executive Director Clara Harris updating the annual “Holiday Drive” sponsored by the organization, which offers “holiday shopping” for those in need of gifts.

Hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz break down Week 2 in the western suburbs and look ahead to Week 3 in high school football on the Friday Night Drive podcast

The Chicago Bears opened the 2025 season with a 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what happened in the loss and how it will impact this season

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Matt Rodewald as they break down Week 2 in Illinois high school football on the Friday Night Drive podcast

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 8 featured Lee County Health Department Infectious Disease Coordinator Elizabeth Accardi discussing the upcoming influenza season and the health department’s offering of flu shot clinics.

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Aug. 31 - Sept. 6 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 Aug. 31 - Sept. 6. 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 Aug. 31 - Sept. 6

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for Aug. 31 - Sept. 6, read aloud for you

Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Aug. 31 - Sept. 6. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you