The TALK-LINE interview for April 24 featured the Executive Director of United Way of Lee and Ogle County, Ashley Richter discussing upcoming fundraising events.

Those events include: a “Guest Bartending Night” at Tipsy’s in Dixon Friday April 25, a United Way Campaign Celebration Luncheon Thursday May 1, a “Coffee for a Cause” at Coffee Crush in Dixon May 5 offering a percentage of sales back to United Way, “United We Bingo” at the Dixon Elks Club Thursday May 8 starting at 5 p.m. and a brief look at the upcoming Summer Lunch program starting in June.

The Talk-Line interview for April 23 featured Dave Foy, representing the local Ducks Unlimited chapter serving the Sauk Valley area discussing the origins of the organization, what it stands for and an upcoming Sponsor Banquet and Membership Drive Saturday April 26 in Rock Falls.

On the April 23 edition of Talk-Line: Brandon Clark from the Shaw Local News Network discusses news stories being covered including a controversial homeschool bill trying to be passed through the Illinois legislature, a CGH Hospital union presentation at the Sterling City Council meeting Monday, a local military couple serving overseas as fighter pilots, work on a new wastewater plant for Sterling and an iconic Dixon bakery and a book written on it’s history.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 22 featured Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discussing presentations made at the most recent Dixon City Council meeting from Lee County Industrial Development Association Director Tom Demmer on designated areas of business expansion in Dixon.

The presentations were on a specially designed list of areas in the state marketed through the state of Illinois. Other items discussed: the 2025 city budget now in place, work on the wastewater treatment plant and news of Dixon Police Chief Steve Howell’s retirement announcement.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 21 featured Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator Katie Baker discussing the upcoming “Ag Expo” for fifth grade students to attend on Friday April 25 at the Lee County Fairgrounds.

Also discussed: The deadline to become a Lee County 4-H Ambassador is Thursday April 24, a 4-H Volunteer meeting on May 8, and important dates to note leading up to the Lee County Fair and 4-H show in July.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 18 featured Illinois 37th District State Senator Li Arellano of Dixon discussing the most recent action taken up in the current legislative session being held through May in Springfield and the upcoming budget session for the state.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 17 featured the Marketing Manager at Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon, Andy Jackson.

Jackson discusses upcoming events including a Sinnissippi Centers Blood Drive April 22, the first  “Gathering For Good” fundraiser at the Elks Club May 15 and the annual Sinnissippi Golf Open in August, plus a spotlight of April-Alcohol Awareness Month and how it ties into services offered for alcohol addiction and recovery.

The Talk-Line interview for April 16 featured Dixon Telegraph/Sterling Gazette managing editor Charlene Bielema discussing area coverage of the criminal court, Illinois State Representative Eric Sorensen’s legislation concerning suicide prevention and construction projects across the region.

The Talk-Line interview for April 16 is with Ogle County States Attorney Mike Rock discussing criminal court cases that have concluded or are still ongoing through the state’s attorney’s office.

Rock also talks about some training between the office and law enforcement officers that need more information about current procedures and assistance with other counties involved in conflict-of-interest cases.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 15 featured the Executive Director of the Lee County Council on Aging, Susie Welch.

Welch discusses the opportunities available by becoming a LCCOA member along with many upcoming activities including a Caregiver Support Group meeting May 6, the “Travel Club” meeting May 7 on a 2026 trip to Scotland and Ireland, “Bingo-cize” May 9, their 15th annual Adult Prom May 10, Coffee with the Mayor May 14 and work with OSF audiology May 14.