Episodes

  • State Rep. Amy Briel on rural healthcare access and more

    State Rep. Amy Briel on rural healthcare access and more
    May 8 2025
    State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, talks with Shaw Local reporter Bill Freskos about rural healthcare access, the state of local hospitals and her objectives in the Illinois General Assembly.
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    20 mins
  • Utica Fire Chief Ben Brown on a rescue at Starved Rock State Park

    Utica Fire Chief Ben Brown on a rescue at Starved Rock State Park
    Apr 10 2025
    Illinois Valley Editor Derek Barichello interviews Utica Fire Chief Ben Brown talking about his team's effort in the rescue of a mother, father and son from an April 1 fall at Starved Rock State Park: https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2025/04/02/crews-rescuing-3-people-who-reportedly-fell-at-starved-rock-state-park/
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    14 mins
  • Candidate questions: Ken Kolowski, Peru Mayor

    Candidate questions: Ken Kolowski, Peru Mayor
    Mar 27 2025
    Peru Mayor Ken Kolowski spoke with Illinois Valley Editor Derek Barichello on the issues facing Peru ahead of the April 1 election.
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    4 mins
  • Candidate questions: Doug Bernabei, Peru Mayor

    Candidate questions: Doug Bernabei, Peru Mayor
    Mar 21 2025
    Peru mayor candidate Doug Bernabei spoke with Illinois Valley Editor Derek Barichello on the issues facing Peru ahead of the April 1 election.

    Read Bernabei's election questionnaire here: https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2025/02/17/2025-election-questionnaire-douglas-bernabei-mayor-of-peru/
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    17 mins