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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

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

Connor Hopkins interviews Luke Tomsha of Perfectly Flawed and Tyler Phillips of Illinois Valley Recovery, talking about their upcoming Earth Day celebration cleanup event 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 26, at the Lock 14 canal shelter in La Salle

Read the transcript from our latest Talk-Line interview: Marketing Manager at Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon, Andy Jackson, on “Gathering for Good” and more.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 17 featured the Marketing Manager at Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon, Andy Jackson.

Read the transcript from our TALK-LINE interview featuring Illinois 37th District State Senator Li Arellano of Dixon.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 18 featured Illinois 37th District State Senator Li Arellano of Dixon discussing the most recent action taken up in the current legislative session.

The Talk-Line interview for April 16 is with Ogle County States Attorney Mike Rock discussing criminal court cases that have concluded or are still ongoing through the state’s attorney’s office.

Read the transcript and listen to the latest Talk-Line interview with Ogle County State's Attorney Mike Rock discussing recent court cases in Ogle County.

Read the transcript from our latest Talk-Line interview for April 16 featuring Shaw Local managing editor Charlene Bielema discussing Representative Eric Sorensen’s legislation concerning suicide prevention.

The Talk-Line interview for April 16 featured Shaw Local managing editor Charlene Bielema discussing area coverage of the criminal court and U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen’s legislation concerning suicide prevention

Read the transcript of our Talk-Line podcast with Executive Director of the Lee County Council on Aging, Susie Welch, discussing upcoming events throughout May.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 15 featured the Executive Director of the Lee County Council on Aging, Susie Welch.

Read the transcript from our TALK-LINE interview for April 14, which featured Christopher Solorzano and Payton Lenox from Ogle County Health Department Environmental Health.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 14 featured Christopher Solorzano and Payton Lenox from the Ogle County Health Department, Environmental Health.

Read the transcript from the latest Talk-Line podcast: It is the 30th anniversary of Relay For Life locally and they are holding a special dinner for cancer survivors and their caregivers on May 8.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 11 featured the Chairperson of the 2025 Relay For Life event, Betty Clementz, discussing this year’s activities on June 14 at Westwood in Sterling.

Read the transcript: Explore YWCA updates with Rebecca Munoz-Ripley on our latest podcast.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 10 featured the Executive Director of the YWCA of the Sauk Valley, Rebecca Munoz-Ripley, discussing upcoming events including the “Women of Achievement” luncheon in Dixon on April 17.

Hope Cancer Wellness Center Executive Director Joan Padilla discusses regular monthly sessions for cancer patients and their caregivers on yoga, acupuncture and support offered free of charge.

Daniel "Day" Jones interviews Cathy Raiter of Debo Ace Hardware about their Spring Bake Sale on April 12 to support Horizon House of the Illinois Valley

Read the transcript from our latest Talk-Line podcast with Steve Marco and Shaw Local News Editor Charlene Bielema.

Talk-Line podcast: Editor Charlene Bielema discusses area news stories on the “Project ROCK” walking bridge construction project, Sterling riverfront improvements, criminal court cases, a new business opening at the Northland Mall and more.

Read the transcript from Shaw Local Radio's latest Talk-Line podcast: Administrative Manager of Kreider Services of Dixon, Sue Ely, on the annual “Meaningful Day of Golf” fundraiser on July 10.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 8 featured the Administrative Manager of Kreider Services of Dixon, Sue Ely, discussing a recent “Spring Dance” held for Kreider clients across their northern Illinois coverage area.

Read the transcript from Shaw Local Radio's latest Talk-Line podcast: Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dallas Knack discusses the upcoming chamber golf outing scheduled for June 13 and more.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 7 featured Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dallas Knack discussing upcoming chamber events including a Keystone Young Business speed networking seminar April 16.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 3 featured Financial Assistance Director at Sauk Valley Community College, Jenn Schultz, discussing the 2025-2026 FAFSA Federal Aid program.

Read the transcript from our Shaw Local Radio podcast: Dani Holland interviews Jessica Kreiser with Lighted Way

Dani Holland interviews Jessica Kreiser with Lighted Way. They will be having their annual spaghetti supper fundraiser on April 28 at the Uptown Grill

The TALK-LINE interview for April 4 featured Dixon Park District Executive Director Duane Long discussing the progress in Page Park on the “Project Rock” walking bridge construction.

Daniel “Day” Jones interviewed Dr. Steve Trzepacz, the incoming President of the Streator Lions Club to talk about future programs upcoming in Streator including Easter baskets and September’s Bovine Bingo

Larry Kelsey talks about Stage 212's upcoming production of "The Miracle Worker" on Shaw Local Radio

Read the transcript: Dani Holland interviews Chris Tomsha from Illinois Valley Animal Rescue about the organization’s 26th annual fundraiser

The TALK-LINE interview for April 2 featured Dixon Telegraph/Sterling Gazette Editor Charlene Bielema and reporter Brandon Clark from Shaw Local News discussing the recent consolidated election results.

Dixon Family YMCA Chief Executive Officer Andy McFarlane talks about an update on the new Lovett Child Care Center in south Dixon.

Dani Holland interviewed Ira Dean, former Trick Pony member, now a solo artist in country music. He's on tour with Brooks and Dunn right now. Ira is on tour with them playing bass guitar and singing backup vocals