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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

Day Jones interviews Larry Kelsey from Stage 212 about the upcoming production of "The Miracle Worker" starting April 4

Dani Holland interviewed Chris Tomsha from Illinois Valley Animal Rescue about the organization’s 26th annual fundraiser, set to take place Saturday at Grand Bear Lodge

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line podcast: Don't miss out on the Best of Dixon gala on April 4.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 31 featured Dixon Chamber of Commerce/Dixon Main Street Director of Community Relations and Events Jennifer Lang discussing upcoming events in Dixon.

Daniel "Day" Jones interviewed Dr. Steve Trzepacz, the incoming President of the Streator Lions Club.

Read the transcript from our Shaw Local Radio podcast with Andy Jackson of Sinnissippi Centers discussing self-harm awareness month and other topics.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 21 featured the Marketing Manager of Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon, Andy Jackson, discussing the upcoming “Gathering For Good” fundraising event in May.

Read the transcript from our Shaw Local Radio podcast with Lee County “Ag In The Classroom” representative Katie Pratt on the state of agriculture in the county.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 20 featured Lee County Farm Bureau and Lee County “Ag In The Classroom” representative Katie Pratt.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 19 features Lee County Sheriff Clay Whelan discussing some state legislation concerning law enforcement procedures opposed by the sheriff.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 19 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark covering stories in our area featuring the rental housing situation that the city of Sterling is facing and how the city council is dealing with it.

Read the transcript from Shaw Local Radio's Talk-Line podcast with Lee County Sheriff Clay Whelan explaining why he believes a bill in Springfield on warrants doesn't make sense.

Read the transcript from our podcast: Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes talks about the 2025-2026 Dixon city budget.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 18 featured Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discussing the 2025-2026 Dixon city budget.

Read the transcript from our podcast: Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Program Coordinator Katie Baker discussed upcoming activities taking place on the 4-H calendar including: “Project Pool” at the Lee County Fairgrounds April 5.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 17 featured Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Program Coordinator Katie Baker discussing upcoming activities taking place on the 4-H calendar.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 14 featured Illinois 74th District state Rep. Brad Fritts discussing the time table of General Assembly work underway plus comments concerning Governor Pritzker’s budget address, work in various committees, map re-districting and more.

Dixon High School Spring Musical Director Ashley Almquist previews the Dixon High School Spring musical “Grease” at the Wiltz Auditorium.

Read the transcript of the latest Talk-Line episode, previewing the April 1 election with Shaw Local's Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 12 featured Shaw Local News Network representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing the upcoming consolidated elections April 1, a salute to teachers in the area, a featuring business in the downtown Dixon area and St. Patrick’s Day

The TALK-LINE interview for March 11 featured Sue Ely, who discusses Kreider Alliance scholarship opportunities for students.

The Flags of Freedom Committee chairman Rod Johnson was in the Walls 102 studio to talk about the Flags of Freedom 20th Anniversary celebration coming up April 5 in Princeton

The TALK-LINE interview for March 10 featured Lisa Wiggins, Registered Nurse and Director of Maternal/Child Services with the Lee County Health Department.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 6 featured Sauk Valley Community College Marketing Manager Jim Grot discussing upcoming events on the SVCC calendar.

The TALK-LINE for March 5 featured Shaw Local News Network reporter Brandon Clark covering a story out of Sterling concerning rental homes and how the city council is trying to work with those in need of help with their units.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 5 is with Chief Executive Officer at the Dixon Family YMCA, Andy McFarlane, along with Fitness Director Katie Matteson discussing the upcoming “Shamrock Shuffle” Fun Run and 5K on March 15.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 4 featured Dixon Park District Executive Director Duane Long discussing park infrastructure for March and the start of the Project Rock construction.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 3 featured Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Dixon Main Street Marketing Director Lucas Pauley discussing upcoming events on the calendar.

The latest TALK-LINE interview features Dixon Police Department Sergeant Ryan Bivins talking about the return of the Honor Guard division of Dixon Police, which will participate in events such as parades and special activities.

The TALK-LINE interview for February 27 featured the Marketing Manager at Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon, Andy Jackson, along with Stevie Renee Carney

Talk-Line: The Managing Editor of Sauk Valley News, Charlene Bielema, and reporter Brandon Clark discuss the recent protests being staged in Whiteside County concerning immigration and other national issues, the opening of the newly remodeled Dixon Historic Theater and more.

Listen to the TALK-LINE interview with the trips coordinator of the Lee County Council on Aging, Cathy Reglin.

What to know about warnings and watches, weather spotting training classes through the National Weather Service for the Sauk Valley area and what weather will look like for the spring.

Executive Director of the YWCA of the Sauk Valley, Rebecca Munoz-Ripley, discusses the importance of fundraisers held to support YWCA programs.

Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discusses the city budget for this upcoming fiscal year and the slate of city council budget meetings to prepare the budget.

Listen to the Talk-Line interview with Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator Katie Baker.

Listen to TALK-LINE interview with the Executive Director of the Lee County Industrial Development Association, Tom Demmer

Listen to the TALK-LINE interview with Ogle County State's Attorney Mike Rock talking about 2024 statistics and a criminal court case in Byron.

Shaw Local Radio's Zane Trumann interviewed Hank Walsh on the new round of nominations for the Sportsman Hall of Fame in and around La Salle County

37th District State Senator from Dixon, Li Arellano, comments on the governor’s budget address next week and a move by some Republican senators to make monies spent more transparent to the state

Listen to Connor Hopkins interview on WYYS Classic Hits 106 with Luke Tomsha, director of the Perfectly Flawed Foundation in La Salle

Joan Padilla discusses the series of regular support group and special needs care plus special activities on the February through March calendar at Hope Cancer Wellness Center

Kreider Services of Dixon Administrative Manager Sue Ely discusses the “Holiday Appeal’ fundraiser still active until the end of February, Kreider Alliance scholarship opportunities available and success stories from Lee and Jo Daviess counties.