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Read the transcript from our Walls 102 interview by Dani Holland with Dr. Melissa Terry from Thrive Collective

Read the transcript from our May 15 Talk-Line interview with Matthew Lenox of Visit Northwest Illinois

The TALK-LINE interview for May 15 featured the Executive Director of Visit Northwest Illinois, Matthew Lenox discussing the work on the organization’s website

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Listen to Walls 102’s Dani Holland interview Dr. Melissa Terry from Thrive Collective

Read the transcript from our TALK-LINE interview for May 14 which featured Brandon Clark from Shaw Local News with stories on a new substance abuse prevention home opening in Rock Falls and more

The TALK-LINE interview for May 14 featured Brandon Clark from Shaw Local News with stories on a possible shutdown of an important area of Sauk Valley Community College due to federal cutbacks

Read the transcript from our TALK-LINE interview for May 14 which featured Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Representatives Kelsey Kant and Danielle Horst

The TALK-LINE interview for May 14 featured Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Representatives Kelsey Kant and Danielle Horst discussing an upcoming free presentation Thursday June 12 at the Dixon Elks Club featuring Kevin Polky, founder of “Shatter Our Silence.”

The TALK-LINE interview for May 13 featured the Administrative Manager at Kreider Services of Dixon, Sue Ely.

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview with the administrative manager at Kreider Services of Dixon, Sue Ely.

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview featuring the Community and Personal Health Director of the Lee County Health Department, Jenny Conderman.

The TALK-LINE interview for May 12 featured the Community and Personal Health Director of the Lee County Health Department, Jenny Conderman

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 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

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.

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line podcast featuring the Community Relations and Events Director with Dixon Chamber of Commerce, Dixon Main Street and Discover Dixon, Jennifer Lang.

The TALK-LINE interview for May 5 featured the Community Relations and Events Director with Dixon Chamber of Commerce, Dixon Main Street and Discover Dixon, Jennifer Lang.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.”