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 Awareness Month coming in November.

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.