The TALK-LINE interview for June 17 featured Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discussing the road construction situation for the city leading into the summer of 2025.

Other topics discussed: the list of streets and alleys that will be improved through the city’s annual street improvement program along with the hiring of a new police chief, an addition to the police staff and the retirement of law enforcement officials.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 16 featured the 4H Youth Development Program Coordinator for Lee County Extension, Katie Baker.

Baker discusses a series of youth summer workshops for all area kids for June and July and pre-4H fair information on the multi-county 4H dog show held later in June in Davis Junction and dates for fair entries due July 1.

Also: a Superintendents meeting July 16, fair set up July 21, fair check in July 23 and the opening of the Lee County Fair and 4H show July 24.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 13 featured Illinois 37th District State Senator Li Arellano of Dixon discussing the close of the most recent legislative session in Springfield and passage of the new state budget,

Other topics discussed: his appointment to the state’s homelessness task force, tax problems involving Chicago transit, transportation enhancement projects, a summer reading program for kids and a series of town hall meetings including one in Dixon June 24.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 12 featured the Chairperson of the 2025 Sauk Valley Relay For Life event, Betty Clementz, discussing this Saturday's activities at the Westwood Sports Complex in Sterling from the recognition of those that have participated in past “Relay” events to the “Luminaria” spotlight of those that have lost the fight with cancer at the 30th annual event benefitting the American Cancer Society.

The TALK-LINE intervie for June 11 featured Shaw Local News Reporter Brandon Clark giving an update on the Sterling Riverfront development and a look at area events on the calendar from June through July.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 11 featured Dixon Park District Executive Director Duane Long discussing the construction taking place in Vaile Park, The “Project Rock” walking bridge construction in Page Park and an assortment of events and activities through the month taking place.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 10 featured the 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival Board President Bethany Wright.

Wright discusses some pre-fest deadlines for registration into festival activities along with fundraising tickets available, pre-carnival and pre-music entertainment tickets available, new events on the festival schedule, changes to some events due to construction areas and a look at some festival “favorites.”

The TALK-LINE interview for June 9 featured Ogle County Health Department Environmental Health Director Ashly Whaley discussing the West Nile Virus: what it is, how it is transmitted, what the department is doing, what steps to take to prevent this ailment and what to watch for.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 6 featured the Administrative Manager of Kreider Services of Dixon, Sue Ely, discussing special events on the Kreider calendar including the Florissa Center 5-K run/walk fundraiser at Sauk Valley Community College on June 14.

Other topics discussed: the “Meaningful Day Of Golf” outing July 10 at Lost Nation and how to become a Kreider Alliance member to support programs yearly.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 5 featured the Director of Community Education and Alumni Engagement at Sauk Valley Community College, Brenda Helms.

Helms discusses the upcoming SVCC 40th annual Child Fair this Saturday June 7 on campus, the annual “College For Kids” classes for 2025 starting June 23 running through August for youth age 8-14, an upcoming motorcoach trip into Chicago to see the musical “Beauty and the Beast” on stage July 27 and a reminder that fall classes start August 11 and registration is underway.