Host Brandon Clark chats with Sam Kersey, President of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, recapping the Chamber's 2025 year, including the recent Christmas Walk, Hometown Holidays, Ambassador Club and more. 

Host Brandon Clark gets updates on Sterling's East Second Street construction project with Mayor Diana Merdian. They also talk about the city's seasonal Sights and Sounds event, and the upcoming 2026 Sterling budget. 

Host Brandon Clark discusses holiday fire safety, the Community Connect app, and fire department training integration with Sterling Fire Department Chief David Northcutt and Rock Falls Fire Department Deputy Chief Kyle Sommers.

Dani Holland from Shaw Local Radio interviews Anne with the Hegler Carus Mansion. She talks about last-minute tickets for their "Oh Christmas Tree" tour, along with an upcoming Valentine's Day dinner

Author Josh Binder talks with host Brandon Clark about the latest entry in his "Mighty Maddie" children's book series

Host Brandon Clark speaks with Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dallas Knack about Sterling’s recent Sights and Sounds event, while exploring future 2026 events

Host Brandon Clark chats with Shaw Local editor Charlene Bielema about recent court coverage, the jury selection process, sports and other news.

Join Brandon Clark on Talk Line as he talks with Duane Long, Executive Director of the Dixon Park District. They’ll cover the latest updates around Dixon’s parks, highlight upcoming programs, and explore ways the community can get involved in keeping local recreation thriving.

Brandon Clark sits down with Lori Cortez, Vice President of Advancement at Sauk Valley Community College, to talk about how the SVCC Foundation is changing lives.

Brandon Clark talks with Ashley Richter, Executive Director of United Way of Lee and Ogle Counties, about upcoming community events like Shop Day with Lou+Co, the Dolly Book Bash, and Society Boutique Shop Day.

"Day" Jones interviews Stephen Wolf, who will be participating in Dreamwave's Good as Gold event this Saturday at the Kaycee Club in La Salle

On this episode of Talk Line, Sara Dail, assistant superintendent of Sterling Public Schools, joined the show to share updates from around the district. She discussed current programs, ongoing initiatives, and the priorities shaping SPS as the year moves forward.

Local artist Nora Reuter talks about her new art studio opening in downtown Dixon this January, and the large mural she’s been commissioned to paint for the city next year.

The December 1 edition of Talk Line welcomed Discover Dixon Events Director Jennifer Lang for a holiday-focused conversation

In this Talk Line interview, Nurse Practitioner Ashlie Snowden from Morrison Community Hospital discusses her role, the patients and communities she serves, and how she coordinates care when more advanced treatment is needed.

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.

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.

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.

Fans of the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” are in for a double treat when the Morrison Music Theater Association performs the radio version at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Crossroads Community Church, 300 W. South St. in Morrison.

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.

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 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

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

Shaw Local Radio's Connor Hopkins interviews Josh Harr of UpByNoon, the featured artist at this weekend's Sound Stage concert

Shaw Local Radio is proud to bring you five high school football broadcasts for round one of the IHSA playoffs, including Oregon, Dixon, Woodstock North, and Amboy

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 31 featured Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins discussing Halloween safety tips for the weekend, along with an expansion of the Dixon Police Department staff to better serve community needs

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 30 featured Stacey Harris, a performer with “Menopause The Musical 2 – Cruising Through The Change,” previewing the performances coming to the Historic Dixon Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 8.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 29 featured Reagan Mass Transit District Executive Director Greg Gates discussing the future plans of the new Ogle County transit depot and the possibility of “breaking ground” at the end of this year or in 2026.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 29 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark looking at local news highlights, including the Sterling School District’s plans for improvements to enhance education

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 28 featured Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sam Kersey, previewing upcoming holiday events in November, including the chamber’s annual “Holiday Bingo” day on Nov. 20 and the following “Hometown Holidays” activities Nov. 21-22.

Less than a year after Joe Cicero's departure from Crystal Lake's Star 105.5 morning show, he and co-host Tina Bree are getting back together

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 27 featured Morrison Community Hospital Nurse Practitioner in the Endocrinology Department and Diabetes Educator Teresa Stout.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 24 featured YWCA of the Sauk Valley Executive Director Rebecca Munoz-Ripley discussing the necessary services offered through the organization concerning domestic violence situations.

Shaw Local Radio is proud to bring you five high school football broadcasts on Friday night, Oct. 24, including Oregon, Dixon, Amboy, Streator, Genoa-Kingston, Mendota and Manteno

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 23 featured Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon Marketing Manager Andy Jackson discussing National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month and Depression Awareness Month in October.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 22 featured Oregon Chamber of Commerce Director Chance Munroe previewing upcoming events, including a downtown Oregon “Trick Or Treat” special Saturday, Oct. 25. and the 39th annual Christmas “Candlelight Walk” on Nov. 29.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 21 featured Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes with an update on city issues, including increasing the Dixon Police Department staff from 30 to 31 employees.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 16 featured Dixon City Manager Dan Langloss discussing the latest city activity, including the conclusion of street and sidewalk work in 2025, along with highway work on Galena Avenue through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 20 featured the 4-H Youth Development Coordinator with Lee County Extension, Katie Baker, discussing upcoming events, including a “Pumpkin Smash” at Sauk Valley Community College on Nov. 8 through Lee County Extension.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 17 featured Illinois 74th District State Rep. Brad Fritts of Dixon discussing the current fall veto session in Springfield and subjects of concern, including the state’s energy crisis, the Chicago transit problems and rising property tax.

Shaw Local Radio is proud to bring you five high school football broadcasts on Friday night, Oct. 17, including Oregon, Dixon, Amboy, Streator, Princeton, Mendota and Wilmington

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 15 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing local news stories, including a bakery taking over a Sterling location.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 14 featured Kreider Services of Dixon Administrative Manager Sue Ely previewing the upcoming “Holiday Appeal,” Kreider’s largest fundraiser of the year.

Shaw Local Radio's Dani Holland interviews Tina Davis, the owner of Blythe Flowers. She is participating in the "Petal it Forward" event that goes on Wednesday