• Talk-Line: Matthew Lenox, Visit Northwest Illinois Executive Director
    Jul 15 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for July 15 featured Visit Northwest Illinois Executive Director Matthew Lenox discussing the recent physical moves made by the organization, relocating from Polo to the River Works complex in Dixon.

    Also discussed: a preview of the upcoming annual dinner held in Rock Falls in September and a spotlight of area events in Rock Falls, Erie, and Dixon scheduled to take place between now and early August.
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    14 mins
  • Talk-Line: Lisa Wiggins on better birth outcomes
    Jul 14 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for July 14 featured Lee County Health Department Maternal/Child Health Director Lisa Wiggins discussing the end of the Family Case Management program in June and the start of the Better Birth Outcomes comprehensive program this month.

    The Better Birth Outcomes program aims to provide pregnant and parenting clients throughout the state of Illinois with direct, comprehensive one-on-one nursing assessments and assistance to connect and engage with desired services. Also discussed: immunization news for students heading back to class in August.
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    14 mins
  • Talk-Line: Ellie Hanlon, Sterling/Rock Falls YMCA
    Jul 11 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for July 11 featured Sterling/Rock Falls Family YMCA Marketing and Development Director Ellie Hanlon talking about the success of the summer day camp program for 2025.

    Also discussed: the before and after school activities coming up, along with a summer sports camp, private and group training sessions, swim lessons, and adult classes offered.
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    14 mins
  • 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
    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
    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
    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
    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