Episodes

  • Talk-Line: 74th District State Representative Brad Fritts

    Talk-Line: 74th District State Representative Brad Fritts
    Sep 12 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 12 featured Illinois 74th District State Representative Brad Fritts of Dixon.

    Topics discussed include: the recent assassination of activist Charlie Kirk, gun violence, and a vigil being held Friday Sept. 12 at 5 p.m. at the old Lee County Courthouse lawn in Dixon along with news of a “Job Fair” at Sauk Valley Community College held through his office on Thursday Sept. 18.
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    25 mins
  • Talk-Line: Charley Boonstra reflects on 9/11

    Talk-Line: Charley Boonstra reflects on 9/11
    Sep 11 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 11 featured Lee County States Attorney Charley Boonstra reflecting on the 9/11 anniversary in 2001, a look at current criminal court action through his office and the cashless bail issue moving into the federal scene.
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    25 mins
  • Talk-Line: Shaw Local on Patriots Day and more

    Talk-Line: Shaw Local on Patriots Day and more
    Sep 10 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 10 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing local news stories of interest, including “Patriots Day” on Sept. 11.

    Also discussed: the Morrison School District’s fundraiser for the Sauk Valley Community College “Impact” program, recognition and honors to SVCC former Athletic Director Russ Damhoff, new candidates seeking office in the upcoming election cycle, “Paint The Town” in Morrison, and “Cops and Bobbers” in Dixon.
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    14 mins
  • Talk-Line: Dr. Laura Gumbiner, Florissa Center clinical psychologist

    Talk-Line: Dr. Laura Gumbiner, Florissa Center clinical psychologist
    Sep 10 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 10 featured Kreider Servces Florissa Center clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Gumbiner discussing the role the Florissa Center plays in providing assistance to children with developmental, behavioral, learning, social, and emotional needs locally.
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    16 mins
  • Talk-Line: Clara Harris, Goodfellows of Lee County

    Talk-Line: Clara Harris, Goodfellows of Lee County
    Sep 9 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 9 featured Goodfellows of Lee County Executive Director Clara Harris updating the annual “Holiday Drive” sponsored by the organization which offers “holiday shopping” for those in need of gifts.

    Applications for the “shopping days” in December are now being accepted.
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    24 mins
  • Talk-Line: Elizabeth Accardi on upcoming flu shot clinics

    Talk-Line: Elizabeth Accardi on upcoming flu shot clinics
    Sep 8 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 8 featured Lee County Health Department Infectious Disease Coordinator Elizabeth Accardi discussing the upcoming influenza season and the health department’s offering of flu clinics, starting in September and running through most of October, and the importance of receiving a flu shot from 6 months of age and older.
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    15 mins
  • Talk-Line: Dallas Knack on upcoming chamber events

    Talk-Line: Dallas Knack on upcoming chamber events
    Sep 5 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 5 featured Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dallas Knack discussing upcoming chamber events, including the 72nd Fiesta Days Parade on Sept. 20, with registration to participate through the chamber’s website
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    13 mins
  • Talk-Line: Jim Grot on SVCC preview night

    Talk-Line: Jim Grot on SVCC preview night
    Sep 4 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 4 featured Sauk Valley Community College Marketing Director Jim Grot discussing the recent deadline for the new “Impact” program students to register for free tuition at SVCC in exchange for community service hours.

    Also discussed: the need for more organizations to offer those hours along with a “Preview Night” informational program on an extended trip to Spain in 2026, an “Open House” set for Tuesday, Oct. 7, open to the public, providing free guided campus tours
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    23 mins