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The Talk-Line interview for February 26 was with Shaw Local News. The Managing Editor of the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette, Charlene Bielema and reporter Brandon Clark discusses the recent protests being staged in Whiteside County concerning immigration and other national issues, the opening of the newly remodeled Historic Dixon Theater, Coloma Township Board resignations and replacements,...

The TALK-LINE interview for February 25 was with the Trips Coordinator of the Lee County Council on Aging, Cathy Reglin, in to discuss the schedule of upcoming events including a free breakfast, game show day and a special meeting gathering information on what members would like to see happen at L-C-C-O-A plus motor-coach trips planned to Colorado, the Black Hills of South Dakota, Myrtle Beach Flo...

The TALK-LINE interview for February 24 was with WREX-TV Chief Meteorologist Alex Kirchner discussing the 2025 Illinois Severe Storms Preparedness Week March 3-7. Topic list included what to know about warnings and watches, weather spotting training classes through the National Weather Service for our area and what weather will look like for the spring.

The TALK-LINE interview for February 21, 2025 featured the Executive Director of the YWCA of the Sauk Valley, Rebecca Munoz-Ripley, discussing the importance of fundraisers held to support YWCA programs, the annual “Women of Achievement” luncheon in April and nominations for awards are on-line and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in February.

The TALK-LINE interview for Thursday, February 20 featured Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discussing the city budget for this upcoming fiscal year and the slate of city council budget meetings to prepare the budget.

Managing Editor of the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette, Charlene Bielema reporting on a Whiteside County sexual abuse trial, a stabbing in Rock Falls, budget discussions locally and on the state level, local protests on immigration and a situation in Whiteside County involving a solar farm application.

Listen to the Talk-Line interview with Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator Katie Baker. She shares information on a recent public speaking contest winner announced and a look ahead to happenings on the 4-H and youth calendar of events including Youth for the Quality Care of Animals training seminar for showing livestock during the annual fair, the Project Pool event in A...

The TALK-LINE interview for Tuesday, February 18 was with the Executive Director of the Lee County Industrial Development Association, Tom Demmer. Demmer looked back at 2024 as a successful year of business growth especially in the Gateway Expansion District in Dixon and the Dixon Industrial Park additions as well and a look ahead to possible opportunities in rural Lee County near Rochelle working...

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

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

Here is a TALK-LINE interview for February 12 featuring Shaw Local News reporter Brandon Clark with a look at important local news stories in Sterling involving a recent fundraiser held by Sterling Public school students on behalf of the local hospital foundation, plus coverage of how federal tariffs could affect local business.

Here is a TALK-LINE interview for February 12 featuring the Executive Director of the Hope Cancer Wellness Center, Joan Padilla, discussing the series of regular support group and special needs care plus special activities on the February through March calendar.

Here is the TALK-LINE interview for February 11, featuring Kreider Services of Dixon Administrative Manager Sue Ely discussing the “Holiday Appeal’ fundraiser still active until the end of February, Kreider Alliance scholarship opportunities available and success stories from Lee and Jo Davies counties.

Here is the TALK-LINE interview for Monday February 10.  It features Ogle County Health Department Public Health Nurse Tarah Ziegler discussing an upcoming “Community Baby Shower” event in April sponsored by the Ogle County Health Department.

Listen to the TALK-LINE for February 7 featuring the Executive Director of the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce Dallas Knack discussing the recent networking programs held through the chamber and their annual dinner in January plus scholarship opportunities and a March candidates forum.

From Sauk Valley Community College, Marketing Director Jim Grot had a rundown of trips planned through SVCC to Spain, Chicago and Galena, Illinois along with February happenings including the “Chocolate Rendezvous” fundraiser February 15 at the college. In part two of our interview is the Sauk Valley Community College Dean of Business, Career and Technical Education Sasha Logan on an CTC Open Hous...

Listen to the TALK-LINE interview with Shaw Local News Network reporter Brandon Clark talking about various news stories that Shaw Local News is covering including a court proceeding in Lee County, a new TIF district in Sterling, a local business fundraiser, a Rock Falls educator announcing a retirement and a local Dixon restaurant’s efforts with a fundraising event.

Listen to the TALK-LINE interview with Dixon Family YMCA Chief Executive Officer Andy McFarlane discussing the opening of the new Lovett Child Care Center, a Daddy-Daughter dance February 8, a mobile lab visit in February and the Shamrock Shuffle 5-K in March.

Listen to the TALK-LINE interview for February 4 featuring the Executive Director of the Dixon Park District Duane Long discussing park projects, park annexation into the city of Dixon and a position open at the Edwards Nature Center.

Listen to the TALK-LINE interview for February 3 with Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Community Relations and Events Director Jennifer Lang.

Local Dixon historian and spokesperson Tom Wadsworth discusses some upcoming events including a Ronald Reagan Birth Anniversary dinner and presentation on February 6, the annual Dixon “Stuper Bowl” school fundraising trivia event on February 8 and the Lee-Ogle-Whiteside County Spelling Bee February 20.

Our TALK-LINE interview with the President of Goodfellows of Lee County Clara Harris talking about a free shopping day February 8 at the Goodfellows location in Dixon.

Listen to the Wednesday TALK-LINE featuring Executive Director Greg Gates and Associate Director Steve Davis from the Reagan Mass Transit District public transportation system serving Lee and Ogle Counties