The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 8 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark with updates on news happenings locally, including stories on Sterling’s River Edge development and financial advantages connected with the improvements.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 8 featured Morgan McConnell, the director of performances presented this weekend courtesy of the Performing Arts Guild, entitled “Tapestry Of Shadows,” which are four acts based on the works of Edgar Allen Poe and arranged by McConnell.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 7 featured Sauk Valley Voices Of Recovery Executive Director Gerald Lott previewing the upcoming 2025 “Recover-Con” gathering this weekend on the Northern Illinois University campus in DeKalb on Saturday, Oct. 11.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 6 featured Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Dixon Main Street Community Relations and Events Director Jennifer Lang previewing the October calendar of events with the organization.

That includes a “Business After Business” networking event on Oct. 9, “Witches Night Out” on Oct. 16, the annual “Scarecrow Festival” on Oct. 18, the Halloween Parade and “Trunk Or Treat” on Oct. 25 and the fourth grade architectural tour of Dixon on Oct. 30.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 2 featured Sauk Valley Community College Marketing Director Jim Grot, current SVCC President Dr. David Hellmich, and incoming Sauk President Dr. Jon Mandrell.

The three look at the tenure of Dr. Hellmich, who will retire after the spring semester of 2026, and the plans for the future of the college as Dr. Mandrell comes aboard next year.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 1 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark looking at featured news stories, including a new business in Sterling, substance abuse care in Rock Falls, a burn ordinance in Lee County, Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, and many area events coming up.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 1 featured Dixon Family YMCA Community Wellness and Fitness Director Katie Matteson discussing childcare enrollment still available for toddlers through 5 years of age at the new Lovett Childcare Center.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 30 featured 2025 Oregon, Illinois “Autumn On Parade” representative Debbie Dickson previewing this weekend’s celebration for her final time.  She will be stepping down as coordinator of the event after this year.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 29 featured Morrison Community Hospital Family Practice Physician Dr. Trever Troutman discussing his return to the area to join the MCH staff.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 26 featured Lee County Council On Aging Executive Director Susie Welch discussing important dates of activities, including counseling for open enrollment of Medicare Part D from October through December