Podcast interviews from the Shaw Local News Network
Join hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz as they preview Week 7 in the western suburbs in Illinois high school football
The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 6 featured Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Dixon Main Street Community Relations and Events Director Jennifer Lang, previewing the October calendar of events with the organization.
Matt Rodewald and Steve Soucie break down what they saw in Week 6 of Illinois high school football
Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 4. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for Sept. 28-Oct. 4, read aloud for you
Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for Sept. 28-Oct. 4. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Sept. 29-Oct. 4 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 2 featured Sauk Valley Community College Marketing Director Jim Grot, current SVCC President Dr. David Hellmich, and incoming Sauk President Dr. Jon Mandrell.
The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 1 featured Dixon Family YMCA Community Wellness and Fitness Director Katie Matteson discussing childcare enrollment still available for toddlers through 5 years of age at the new Lovett Childcare Center.
Day Jones interviews Derek Barichello of the Streator Chamber of Commerce on the chamber's upcoming Halloween Spooktacular Event.
Miss out on any of the high school football action in northern Illinois? Listen to the audio versions of our stories from Week 6 of the 2025 season here
Week 6 of the 2025 high school football season was filled with surprises on Friday night, and Live with Friday Night Drive was there to cover it all
Shaw Local Radio is proud to bring you five high school football broadcasts on Friday night, Oct. 3, including Oregon, Dixon, Amboy, Streator, and Mendota
The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 1 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark looking at featured news stories, including a planned expansion at a Sterling business and substance abuse care in Rock Falls
Join hosts Eddie Carifio and JT Pedelty as they preview Week 6 in Illinois high school football in the western and southern portions of northern Illinois
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 30 featured 2025 Oregon, Illinois “Autumn On Parade” representative Debbie Dickson previewing this weekend’s celebration for her final time. She will be stepping down as coordinator of the event after this year.
Join hosts Mason Schweizer and Steve Soucie as they preview Week 6 in high school football in Kankakee County
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 29 featured Morrison Community Hospital Family Practice Physician Dr. Trever Troutman discussing his return to the area to join the MCH staff.
Join hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz as they preview Week 6 in the western suburbs in Illinois high school football.
Join hosts Josh Welge and Steve Soucie, along with reporter Russ Hodges, as they preview Week 6 in Illinois high school football, including a huge matchup in the Chicago Catholic League
Join hosts Steve Soucie and Matt Rodewald as they break down what happened in Week 5 in Illinois high school football
The Chicago Bears held on to beat the Las Vegas Raiders, 25-24, on Sunday in Las Vegas. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the big win and what it means for the rest of the season.
Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Sept. 21-27. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for Sept. 21-27, read aloud for you
Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for Sept. 21-27. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 26 featured Lee County Council On Aging Executive Director Susie Welch discussing important dates of activities, including counseling for open enrollment of Medicare Part D from October through December.
Miss out on any of the high school football action in northern Illinois? Listen to the audio versions of our stories from Week 5 of the 2025 season here
Week 5 of the 2025 high school football season was filled with surprises on Friday night, and Live with Friday Night Drive was there to cover it all
Shaw Local Radio is proud to bring you five high school football broadcasts on Friday night, Sept. 26, including Oregon, Dixon, Amboy, Streator, and Mendota
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 25 featured the Marketing Manager of Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon, Andy Jackson, discussing National Recovery Month in September to increase awareness that treatment works and recovery is possible.
The Chicago Bears travel out west to play the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar give the latest news from Halas Hall and preview Sunday's game
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 24 featured Lee County Sheriff Clay Whelan discussing farm safety on the roads and field during the upcoming harvest period.
Join hosts JT Pedelty and Eddie Carifio as they preview Week 5 in Illinois high school football for the western and southern portions of northern Illinois
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 24 featured Shaw Local News reporter Brandon Clark looking at local news coverage on stories like the Kitzman Farm's care of animals, and a new tattoo business now open.
Join hosts Steve Soucie and Mason Schweizer as they preview Week 5 in Kankakee County for Illinois high school football
Join hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz as they preview Week 5 in the western suburbs for Illinois high school football.
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 23 featured Lee County Farm Bureau Manager Ashleigh Erbes discussing 2025 National Farm Safety and Health Week, which runs from now through Sept. 27.
Join hosts Steve Soucie and Josh Welge as they preview Week 5 in Illinois high school football
Join hosts Steve Soucie and Matt Rodewald as they break down Week 4 in Illinois high school football
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 22 featured Reagan Mass Transit District Executive Director Greg Gates discussing recent results from a public survey conducted by Northern Illinois University for Lee County and the positive numbers sent along.
Day Jones interviews Grace McCormick with the production of "Mystic Pizza" at Engle Lane Theatre in Streator. The show runs from October 5-10 and tickets are on sale
Day Jones interviews Derek Barichello from the Streator Chamber of Commerce on their awards dinner and previews their "Fall in Love with Streator" event going on Sept. 26-27
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 19 featured Sterling/Rock Falls Family YMCA Marketing and Development Director Ellie Hanlon discussing upcoming special events, including an “Adult Wellness Weekend” in October at Camp Benson in Carroll County.
The Chicago Bears won their first game of the season Sunday when they beat the Dallas Cowboys 31-14. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar recap the win and what it means moving forward.
Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for Sept. 14-20. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for Sept. 14-20, read aloud for you
Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Sept. 14-20 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Sept. 14-20. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Miss out on any of the high school football action in northern Illinois? Listen to the audio versions of our stories from Week 4 of the 2025 season here
Week 4 of the 2025 high school football season was filled with surprises on Friday night, and Live with Friday Night Drive was there to cover it all