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Read the transcript of our Talk-Line podcast with Executive Director of the Lee County Council on Aging, Susie Welch, discussing upcoming events throughout May.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 15 featured the Executive Director of the Lee County Council on Aging, Susie Welch.

Read the transcript from our TALK-LINE interview for April 14, which featured Christopher Solorzano and Payton Lenox from Ogle County Health Department Environmental Health.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 14 featured Christopher Solorzano and Payton Lenox from the Ogle County Health Department, Environmental Health.

Read the transcript from the latest Talk-Line podcast: It is the 30th anniversary of Relay For Life locally and they are holding a special dinner for cancer survivors and their caregivers on May 8.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 11 featured the Chairperson of the 2025 Relay For Life event, Betty Clementz, discussing this year’s activities on June 14 at Westwood in Sterling.

Read the transcript: Explore YWCA updates with Rebecca Munoz-Ripley on our latest podcast.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 10 featured the Executive Director of the YWCA of the Sauk Valley, Rebecca Munoz-Ripley, discussing upcoming events including the “Women of Achievement” luncheon in Dixon on April 17.

Hope Cancer Wellness Center Executive Director Joan Padilla discusses regular monthly sessions for cancer patients and their caregivers on yoga, acupuncture and support offered free of charge.

Daniel "Day" Jones interviews Cathy Raiter of Debo Ace Hardware about their Spring Bake Sale on April 12 to support Horizon House of the Illinois Valley

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

Talk-Line podcast: Editor Charlene Bielema discusses 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 more.

Read the transcript from Shaw Local Radio's latest Talk-Line podcast: Administrative Manager of Kreider Services of Dixon, Sue Ely, on the annual “Meaningful Day of Golf” fundraiser on July 10.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 8 featured the Administrative Manager of Kreider Services of Dixon, Sue Ely, discussing a recent “Spring Dance” held for Kreider clients across their northern Illinois coverage area.

Read the transcript from Shaw Local Radio's latest Talk-Line podcast: Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dallas Knack discusses the upcoming chamber golf outing scheduled for June 13 and more.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 7 featured Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dallas Knack discussing upcoming chamber events including a Keystone Young Business speed networking seminar April 16.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 3 featured Financial Assistance Director at Sauk Valley Community College, Jenn Schultz, discussing the 2025-2026 FAFSA Federal Aid program.

Read the transcript from our Shaw Local Radio podcast: Dani Holland interviews Jessica Kreiser with Lighted Way

Dani Holland interviews Jessica Kreiser with Lighted Way. They will be having their annual spaghetti supper fundraiser on April 28 at the Uptown Grill

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.