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The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 10 featured Kreider Servces Florissa Center clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Gumbiner discussing the role the Florissa Center plays in providing assistance to children with developmental, behavioral, learning, social, and emotional needs locally.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 9 featured Goodfellows of Lee County Executive Director Clara Harris updating the annual “Holiday Drive” sponsored by the organization which offers “holiday shopping” for those in need of gifts. Applications for the “shopping days” in December are now being accepted.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 8 featured Lee County Health Department Infectious Disease Coordinator Elizabeth Accardi discussing the upcoming influenza season and the health department’s offering of flu clinics, starting in September and running through most of October, and the importance of receiving a flu shot from 6 months of age and older.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 5 featured Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dallas Knack discussing upcoming chamber events, including the 72nd Fiesta Days Parade on Sept. 20, with registration to participate through the chamber’s website

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 4 featured Sauk Valley Community College Marketing Director Jim Grot discussing the recent deadline for the new “Impact” program students to register for free tuition at SVCC in exchange for community service hours. Also discussed: the need for more organizations to offer those hours along with  a “Preview Night” informational program on an extended trip to Spain...

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 3 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing local news stories including a special “Thank The Vets” insert coming to Shaw Local. Other topics include: Sterling Fire Department personnel moves, the Dixon City Comprehensive Plan through the city council, the “Senior Showcase” event in October, Whiteside County Career Cent...

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 3 featured Dixon Park District Executive Director Duane Long discussing infrastructure activity taking place on road surfaces in Lowell Park and river shore-up plans for the Rock River shoreline in Lowell Park. Plus: a “Project Rock” update on the walking bridge construction project in Page Park, recreation events including a youth basketball clinic this weekend w...

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 2 featured Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Dixon Main Street Community Relations and Events Director Jennifer Lang discussing the recently held “Venetian Night” event. Also discussed: a wrap-up of their “Riverfront Yoga” classes and Dixon City Market and “Music At The Square” concerts, all in August and a rundown of September activities.

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 29 featured Reagan Mass Transit District Assistant Director of Operations Steve Davis. Davis discussed the continuing improvements being made to the new rural Winnebago County routes, which started July 1, and the work being done to connect with other county transit systems, plus a look at the figures for ridership in 2025, which showed an increase in usage and the...

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 27 featured YWCA of the Sauk Valley Executive Director Rebecca Munoz-Ripley discussing back-to-school services offered by the YWCA, including an upcoming “Tech Girls” seminar and counseling in area schools for those dealing with domestic violence situations.

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 27 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing the newspaper acquisitions by Shaw Media in Rochelle and Ogle County, plus stories on Sauk Valley Community College’s Project Vital program and new business openings.

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 27 featured Ogle County State's Attorney Mike Rock discussing the work put in by his staff at the office in Oregon and a discussion on cashless bail.

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 26 featured new Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins discussing his recent hire to the position, his background and experience with the department, his vision moving forward in leading the unit, recent promotions taking place, and community activities coming up.

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 25 featured Morrison Community Hospital podiatrist Dr. David Yeager discussing his experience and work with MCH helping numerous patients get back on their feet with foot and ankle treatments. Also discussed: a physical expansion of his offices at the hospital in Morrison and additional staff coming aboard to assist and work on his annual “Complications Course,” in...

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 22 featured Rock Falls Tourism Director Melinda Jones discussing upcoming events, including the “Arts In The Park Sculpture Walk and Outdoor Art Gallery” on Saturday, Aug. 23.

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 21 featured the Marketing Director of Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon, Andy Jackson, reviewing the recently held Sinnissippi Golf Open fundraiser.

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 20 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark with an update on happenings across the area, including infrastructure work on a Sterling sewer improvement, continuing work on a main street in Sterling, and an update on the proposed new family center for Sterling.

The Talk-Line interview for Aug. 20 featured 2025 Amboy Depot Days spokesperson Mellissa Eisenberg previewing the annual celebration starting Thursday, Aug. 21. running through Sunday, Aug. 24.

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 18 featured Kreider Services of Dixon Administrative Manager Sue Ely discussing the recently held “Meaningful Day of Golf” fundraiser in July. Also discussed: a Kreider Alliance annual board meeting held in early August, distributing seven scholarships to those entering the health care field, and an upcoming “Quarter-Mania” fundraiser this week at the Dixon Elks Cl...

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 15 featured Illinois 37th District State Senator Li Arellano of Dixon discussing his participation at the Illinois State Fair Governor’s and Republican Day. Also discussed: the recent redistricting situations in Texas and California and what he calls the “double standard” of the Illinois Governor with this issue along with new laws dealing with agriculture and heal...

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 14 featured Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sam Kersey reviewing previous chamber happenings, including the multi-chamber “Business After Hours” event at Sauk Valley Community College. Other topics discussed: a preview of upcoming events, including a free technical seminar on “How To Grow Your Business” on Aug. 19, and the Sauk Valley Leadership pr...

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 13 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing featured news coverage, including the 2025 Whiteside County Fair in Morrison through August 16. Also covered: back-to-school for educational facilities across the area this week and back-to-classes for the fall semester at Sauk Valley Community College.

The TALK-LINE interview for August 13 featured Hope Cancer Wellness Executive Director Joan Padilla with a spotlight for August through September 2025 special events, including a “Facing The Challenge” support group meeting for cancer patients and caregivers on August 19.

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 12 featured Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Coordinator Katie Baker. She reviewed activities held at the 2025 Lee County Fair and 4-H Show in July, including a successful Federation Donation Drive for local food pantries. The discussion also included foundation scholarship winners and representation from Lee County at the Illinois State Fair plus the sta...

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 11, 2025, featured Lee County Industrial Development Director Tom Demmer discussing the latest additions of business to the South Dixon Gateway Park area. That includes a new strip mall and a new McDonald’s restaurant. He also discussed work adding new industrial business to areas in Dixon and grant funding available to help incorporate new industries and to improv...