Episodes

  • Talk-Line: Charley Boonstra on recent criminal court cases

    Talk-Line: Charley Boonstra on recent criminal court cases
    Jul 10 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for July 10 featured Lee County State's Attorney Charley Boonstra discussing the current criminal court cases being handled by the state's attorney’s office.

    Those cases include: conclusion to some, while others move forward plus the connection with the Illinois Department of Corrections concerning cases at the Dixon Correctional Facility that the office also oversees. Also discussed: several Lee County Board issues involving negligent properties in the county and new software for the office, and a recent trip to Florida to learn more about improving Drug and Veterans court areas.
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    24 mins
  • Talk-Line: Charlene Bielema on inspiring local stories

    Talk-Line: Charlene Bielema on inspiring local stories
    Jul 9 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for July 9 featured Shaw Local News Managing Editor of the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette, Charlene Bielema, looking at stories of interest to the area, including the new sounds at Shaw Local Radio on 95.7 The Rock, debuting last week

    Also discussed: the just-completed Dixon Petunia Festival and a preview of county fairs coming up from July through August, plus some inspirational stories shared about area residents.
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    12 mins
  • Talk-Line: Kindra Short and Dan Ramirez

    Talk-Line: Kindra Short and Dan Ramirez
    Jul 9 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for July 8 featured Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Comprehensive Community Based Youth Service Representatives Kindra Short and Dan Ramirez.

    Topics discussed: getting the word out about the problems youth between the ages of 11 and 17 are experiencing, and the services LSSI offers to guide them back from troubled situations, and the connections to the organization through community events during the summer and the schools starting in the fall.
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    14 mins
  • Talk-Line: Sue Ely on Florissa Center 5K

    Talk-Line: Sue Ely on Florissa Center 5K
    Jul 8 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for July 8 featured Kreider Services of Dixon Administrative Manager Sue Ely reviewing the recently held Florissa Center 5K run/walk fundraiser at Sauk Valley Community College.

    Other topics discussed included the organization’s involvement at the Dixon Petunia Festival and yoga participation for Kreider clients at the Lee County Senior Center, as well as a preview of this week’s “Meaningful Day of Golf” fundraiser at Lost Nation Golf Club on July 10 and an organizational meeting for Kreider Alliance in August.
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    13 mins
  • Talk-Line: Dallas Knack on "Hot Dog Day" and more

    Talk-Line: Dallas Knack on "Hot Dog Day" and more
    Jul 7 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for July 7 featured the Executive Director of the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce, Dallas Knack, discussing upcoming events on the chamber’s calendar.

    Those events include: the Multi-chamber “Business After Hours” networking at Sauk Valley Community College on July 17, with Sauk Valley, Dixon, Oregon, Rock Falls, and Morrison participating, along with “Hot Dog Day” associated with Sterling Main-Street presented on August 1. Also, the 40th annual “Steak Fry” fundraiser is set for August 7, and a look at the rebranding of the “Keystone” group into the “Under 40” area to promote opportunities and information.
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    17 mins
  • Talk-Line: Jim Grot on upcoming SVCC trips

    Talk-Line: Jim Grot on upcoming SVCC trips
    Jul 3 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for July 3 featured Sauk Valley Community College Marketing Director Jim Grot discussing some upcoming trips planned through the college open to the public.

    Trips include: Chicago July 27 by motor coach to see the live musical “Beauty And The Beast” and a preview of an extended trip to Spain in 2026 on September 4 along with a free offering at the college, “Welding For Veterans” allowing those in the military to learn the welding trade for a possible career.
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    15 mins
  • Talk-Line: Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark on Petunia Festival

    Talk-Line: Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark on Petunia Festival
    Jul 2 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for July 2 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark with an update of news coverage across the area including extensive Dixon Petunia Festival reports this weekend, a Rochelle skydive for veterans, a Morrison High School science project, an Amboy citizen involved in protecting wildlife and a benefit fundraiser for an ailing Sterling man.
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    13 mins
  • Talk-Line: Andy McFarlane and Deb Trancoso

    Talk-Line: Andy McFarlane and Deb Trancoso
    Jul 2 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for July 2 featured Dixon Family YMCA Chief Executive Officer Andy McFarlane and Dixon Petunia Festival Reagan Run board member Deb Trancoso previewing the 25th annual Reagan 5K Run/Walk Saturday July 5

    Other topics discussed: The YMCA part in preparations for the event including “Packet Pick-Up” day July 3, registration continues through early Saturday and volunteers helping along the course plus information on the 24th annual “Kids Fun Run’ preceding the 5K Saturday morning July 5 at 7:30 a.m., free to those 9 and under to participate, registration required.
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    15 mins