Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Charlene Bielema on Project Rock, Sterling news and more

Shawn Ortgiesen, Engineer of Local Roads for IDOT District 2, takes the stage Tuesday, April 8, 2025, to announce the start of Project Rock in Dixon.

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

They discuss 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 an investigation into area health facilities including the Dixon Mabley Center.

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John Sahly

John Sahly

John Sahly is the digital editor for the Shaw Local News Network. He has been with Shaw Media since 2008, previously serving as the Northwest Herald's digital editor, and the Daily Chronicle sports editor and sports reporter.