Episodes

  • Jeff Mohr, Sterling Police Deputy Chief, prepares for retirement

    Jeff Mohr, Sterling Police Deputy Chief, prepares for retirement
    May 5 2025
    Shaw Local News Network reporter Brandon Clark recently sat down with Sterling Police Department Deputy Chief Jeff Mohr as he prepares for his upcoming retirement in June.

    Mohr reflects on the early motivations that led him into law enforcement, shares memorable moments and challenges from his distinguished career, and opens up about what he’ll miss most about serving the community. The conversation also looks ahead to what’s next for him after decades of public service, offering a personal and thoughtful farewell from one of Sterling’s most dedicated officers.
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    44 mins
  • David Northcutt, new Sterling fire chief, on his plans for the city

    David Northcutt, new Sterling fire chief, on his plans for the city
    May 2 2025
    Shaw Local News Network reporter Brandon Clark recently interviewed the Sterling Fire Department's newly appointed fire chief, David Northcutt. The pair discussed Northcutt's extensive history in emergency services and his future plans for the department.
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    19 mins
  • Deb Sweeney on educating homeless students in the Sauk Valley

    Deb Sweeney on educating homeless students in the Sauk Valley
    May 1 2025
    Shaw Local Media reporter Brandon Clark recently interviewed Deb Sweeney, the Area 2 Lead Liaison for the Regional Office of Education #47 in Sterling, Illinois, to explore how her role connects homeless children and their families with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program, a federal initiative ensuring children and youth experiencing homelessness have equal access to free, public education.

    Sweeney discussed the challenges and strategies in identifying and supporting these students, emphasizing the importance of community collaboration and resource coordination.
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    21 mins
  • Candidate questions: Brandon Rogers, Dixon School Board

    Candidate questions: Brandon Rogers, Dixon School Board
    Mar 21 2025
    Brandon Rogers from the Dixon School Board spoke with Shaw Local reporter Payton Felix about the main issues facing Dixon schools ahead of the April 1 election.
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    8 mins
  • Candidate questions: Linda Leblanc-Parks, Dixon School Board

    Candidate questions: Linda Leblanc-Parks, Dixon School Board
    Mar 21 2025
    Linda Leblanc-Parks, a member of the Dixon School Board, answered questions from Shaw Local reporter Payton Felix and shared her vision for Dixon schools ahead of the April 1 election.
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    10 mins
  • Candidate questions: Jon Wadsworth, Dixon School Board

    Candidate questions: Jon Wadsworth, Dixon School Board
    Mar 21 2025
    Jon Wadsworth, a member of the Dixon School Board, answered questions about the issues facing Dixon education from Shaw Local reporter Payton Felix ahead of the April 1 election.
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    9 mins
  • Candidate questions: Dennis Considine, Dixon City Council

    Candidate questions: Dennis Considine, Dixon City Council
    Mar 21 2025
    Dennis Considine, a member of the Dixon City Council, spoke with Shaw Local reporter Payton Felix about the issues facing Dixon ahead of the April 1 election.
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    12 mins
  • Candidate questions: Chris Bishop, Dixon City Council

    Candidate questions: Chris Bishop, Dixon City Council
    Mar 21 2025
    Chris Bishop, a candidate for Dixon City Council, spoke with Shaw Local reporter Payton Felix about the issues facing Dixon ahead of the April 1 election.
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    8 mins