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Brandon Clark sits down with Rebecca Munoz-Ripley, Executive Director of the YWCA of the Sauk Valley, to discuss the organization’s wide range of programs and services

On this episode of Talk Line, Brandon Clark sits down with Andy Jackson, Marketing Manager for Sinnissippi Centers, to explore local mental-health resources and community support programs

Brandon Clark sits down with Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes for a full conversation on city projects, updates, and what’s next for Dixon. Hear the latest on local initiatives and get insight into the Mayor’s plans for the community.

Brandon Clark sat down with Dixon Township Supervisor Brent Reuter to discuss township projects, community updates, and his work to grow disc golf across the Sauk Valley

Brandon Clark spoke with Katie Baker, Lee County’s 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator, on Talk Line. They discussed local 4-H programs, community projects, and upcoming opportunities for kids. Whether listeners were involved with 4-H or just curious, it was a conversation full of insight and inspiration for families in the area.

Host Brandon Clark spoke with Sue Ely, Administrative Manager for Kreider Services in Dixon, about their recent Halloween Dance, the upcoming Holiday Appeal and other Kreider programs

Join Brandon Clark on Talk Line as he sits down with Sterling Mayor Diana Merdian! They discuss upcoming community holiday events, city road projects, and the latest on Sterling’s River Edge Redevelopment Zone designation in Springfield.

The Talk-Line interview for Nov. 10 featured Dallas Knack of the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce. Topics discussed include a wrap-up of the 2025 Sauk Valley Under 40 group and a preview of Sights and Sounds coming up in November.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 31 featured Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins discussing Halloween safety tips for the weekend, along with an expansion of the Dixon Police Department staff to better serve community needs.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 30 featured Stacey Harris, a performer with “Menopause The Musical 2 – Cruising Through The Change,” previewing the performances coming to the Historic Dixon Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 8.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 29 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark looking at local news highlights, including the Sterling School District’s plans for improvements to enhance education.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 29 featured Reagan Mass Transit District Executive Director Greg Gates discussing the future plans of the new Ogle County transit depot and the possibility of “breaking ground” at the end of this year or in 2026.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 28 featured Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sam Kersey, previewing upcoming holiday events in November, including the chamber’s annual “Holiday Bingo” day on Nov. 20 and the following “Hometown Holidays” activities Nov. 21-22.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 27 featured Morrison Community Hospital Nurse Practitioner in the Endocrinology Department and Diabetes Educator Teresa Stout discussing her travels to bring her to MCH pursuing a career in diabetes education, plus what trends are taking place concerning diabetes, detection of diabetes, the different types of diabetes, and care of diabetes as we observe Diabetes Aw...

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 24 featured YWCA of the Sauk Valley Executive Director Rebecca Munoz-Ripley discussing the necessary services offered through the organization concerning domestic violence situations. The “Y” offers support, information, education, and housing to those in need during Domestic Violence Awareness Month this month and “hotline” numbers to call for help and assistance.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 23 featured Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon Marketing Manager Andy Jackson discussing National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month and Depression Awareness Month in October.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 22 featured Oregon Chamber of Commerce Director Chance Monroe previewing upcoming events, including a downtown Oregon “Trick Or Treat” special Saturday, Oct. 25. and the 39th annual Christmas “Candlelight Walk” on Nov. 29.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 21 featured Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes with an update on city issues, including increasing the Dixon Police Department staff from 30 to 31 employees. Also discussed: a mural art project to take place on a building side wall in the city, an addition to the Public Safety Building, costs surrounding city insurance premiums, Purple Heart signage, sidewalk work and the cit...

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 20 featured the 4-H Youth Development Coordinator with Lee County Extension, Katie Baker, discussing upcoming events, including a “Pumpkin Smash” at Sauk Valley Community College on Nov. 8 through Lee County Extension.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 17 featured Illinois 74th District State Representative Brad Fritts of Dixon discussing the current fall veto session in Springfield and subjects of concern, including the state’s energy crisis, the Chicago transit problem,s and rising property taxes. Also discussed: his work ahead in 2026, an engagement announcement from our state representative, and recognition g...

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 16 featured Dixon City Manager Dan Langloss discussing the latest city activity, including the conclusion of street and sidewalk work in 2025, along with highway work on Galena Avenue through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 15 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing local news stories, including a local magician and his popularity in the area, a restaurant taking over a Sterling location and a talk with the new Sterling Police Chief as well as a selection made to create a downtown Dixon mural and federal grants monies used for Project Roc...

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 14 featured Kreider Services of Dixon Administrative Manager Sue Ely previewing the upcoming “Holiday Appeal,” Kreider’s largest fundraiser of the year.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 13 featured Ogle County Health Department Grants Coordinator Joyce Lewis discussing the success of grant-funded “Mini-Marts” constructed across our four-county area-Lee, Ogle, Carroll and Whiteside counties. The mini-marts are for the purpose of providing food products, frozen, refrigerated, or on-shelf items to those in need. Donations are made to the locations da...