Podcast interviews from the Shaw Local News Network
The Chicago Bears improved to 8-3 on Sunday after they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the win and what it means moving forward during a short holiday week
Brandon Clark speaks with Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery Operations Manager Lauren Metzler about its new sober women's living facility in Rock Falls, Cledy's House of Hope.
Brandon Clark sits down with Shaw Local News editor Charlene Bielema and reporter Payton Felix to discuss several news stories across the Sauk Valley, including a $31.5 million civil lawsuit in Rock Falls, a recent Rock Falls City Council meeting and more.
Miss out on any of the high school football action in northern Illinois? Listen to the audio versions of our stories from the semifinal round of the 2025 IHSA playoffs here
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 Nov. 16-22
Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Nov. 16-22. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Nov. 16-22 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 Nov. 16-22. 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 Nov. 16-22, read aloud for you
Brandon Clark sits down with Rebecca Munoz-Ripley, Executive Director of the YWCA of the Sauk Valley, to discuss the organization’s wide range of programs and services.
On this episode of Talk Line, Brandon Clark sits down with Andy Jackson, Marketing Manager for Sinnissippi Centers, to explore local mental-health resources and community support programs.
The Chicago Bears will host the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar will break down the latest from Halas Hall and preview Sunday's key matchups
Join hosts Steve Soucie and Josh Welge as they preview the semifinal round of the Illinois high school football playoffs
Join hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz as they preview the Illinois high school football semifinals in the western suburbs
Brandon Clark sat down with Dixon Township Supervisor Brent Reuter to discuss township projects, community updates, and his work to grow disc golf across the Sauk Valley.
Join hosts Matt Rodewald and Steve Soucie as they break down the quarterfinal round of the Illinois high school football playoffs and look ahead to the semifinals
The Chicago Bears did it again Sunday when they won 19-17 on a last-second field goal against the Minnesota Vikings. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what happened and what it means for the Bears' playoff hopes
Brandon Clark spoke with Jim Wise, Post Commander of VFW Post 5418 in Rock Falls, about the post’s history, its impact on the community, and ways to help keep its doors open for local veterans.
Miss out on any of the high school football action in northern Illinois? Listen to the audio versions of our stories from the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA playoffs here
Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for Nov. 9-15, read aloud for you
Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Nov. 9-15 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 Nov. 9-15. 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 Nov. 9-15. 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 Nov. 9-15
The Chicago Bears will return to NFC North action on Sunday when they travel to play the Minnesota Vikings. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar provide the latest news from Halas Hall and preview the key matchups in Sunday's game
Brandon Clark spoke with Katie Baker, Lee County’s 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator, on Talk Line. They discussed local 4-H programs, community projects, and upcoming opportunities for kids.
Annie from Shaw Local radio interviews Chris Mueller, a La Salle native with 15 years of service, who tells what he did during active duty and reserve duty, and what he's doing now
Shaw Local Radio's Annie interviews Jerry Bacidore, a La Salle native on Veterans Day. Bacidore spoke about his active duty service, reserve service, and Team Rubicon, a volunteer organization started by a combat vet
Host Brandon Clark spoke with Sue Ely, Administrative Manager for Kreider Services in Dixon, about their recent Halloween Dance, the upcoming Holiday Appeal and other Kreider programs.
Shaw Local Radio's Annie interviews Terry and Rodney Johnson of Princeton. Terry runs local Quilts of Valor and Rodney runs Flags of Freedom I-80.
Join hosts Steve Soucie and Josh Welge, along with Mason Schweizer as they preview the quarterfinals in the Illinois high school football playoffs
Join Brandon Clark on Talk Line as he sits down with Sterling Mayor Diana Merdian! They discuss upcoming community holiday events, city road projects, and the latest on Sterling’s River Edge Redevelopment Zone designation in Springfield
Join hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz as they preview the quarterfinals in the Illinois high school football playoffs in the western suburbs
Join hosts Matt Rodewald and Steve Soucie as they break down the second round of the Illinois high school football playoffs
The Talk-Line interview for Nov. 10 featured Dallas Knack of the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce. Topics discussed include a wrap-up of the 2025 Sauk Valley Under 40 group and a preview of Sights and Sounds coming up in November
The Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants 24-20 in dramatic fashion Sunday. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the win and what it means heading into a tough stretch the rest of the season.
Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for Nov. 2-8, read aloud for you
Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Nov. 2-8 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 Nov. 2-8. 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 Nov. 2-8. 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 Round 2 of the 2025 IHSA playoffs here
The Chicago Bears are back home at Soldier Field on Sunday when they host the New York Giants. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar give the latest news from Halas Hall and preview what could be a must-win for the Bears
Join hosts Steve Soucie and Josh Welge as they preview Round 2 in the Illinois high school football playoffs.
Join hosts J.T. Pedelty, Sam Ramirez and Eddie Carifio as they preview Round 2 of the Illinois high school football playoffs in the western and southern portions of northern Illinois
Join hosts Mason Schweizer and Steve Soucie as they break down Round 2 of the Illinois high school football playoffs in Kankakee County
Join hosts Joel Boenitz and Josh Welge as they preview the second round of the Illinois high school football playoffs in the western suburbs
Shaw Local Radio's Connor Hopkins interviews Josh Harr of UpByNoon, the featured artist at this weekend's Sound Stage concert
Matt Rodewald, Steve Soucie, and John Sahly break down what happened with a fifth down in the PORTA vs. Fairfield first-round playoff game, and review what else happened in Round 1 in the IHSA football playoffs
The Chicago Bears pulled off the impossible Sunday when they beat the Cincinnati Bengals 47-42 in the final minute. Shaw Local’s Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down all the different aspects of the thrilling win
Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for Oct. 26-Nov. 1, read aloud for you