WIXN AM 1460 - Shaw Local Radio
Listen to on-demand interviews and local news for the Dixon and Sauk Valley area from WIXN AM 1460, part of Shaw Local Radio
Episodes
May 9, 2025 • 22 mins
The TALK-LINE interview for May 9 featured Lee County State's Attorney Charley Boonstra discussing the cases that have been completed through his office, a new hire for the states attorney’s office, the recent “Hands Around The Courthouse” observance on behalf of the Shining Star Advocacy Center and the Shining Star fundraiser.
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May 8, 2025 • 23 mins
The TALK-LINE interview for May 8 featured the Chairperson of the 2025 Relay For Life event locally, Betty Clementz, inviting those who wish to participate in this year’s relay to sign up as soon as possible.
The goal is 30 teams and they will take sign-ups until the event on June 14 at Westwood in Sterling as well as a call for past participants to join in and cancer survivors to take part in opening ceremonies plus a team captain...
The goal is 30 teams and they will take sign-ups until the event on June 14 at Westwood in Sterling as well as a call for past participants to join in and cancer survivors to take part in opening ceremonies plus a team captain...
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May 7, 2025 • 12 mins
Sauk Valley Editor Charlene Bielema highlights news coverage including the announcement made by the Whiteside County Sheriff on his seeking a third term of office and the retirement of Dixon Police Chief Steve Howell and the process of finding the next chief.
Plus: Thank You Teachers special inserts, the Regional Office of Education’s efforts to help homeless children with their education and upcoming court cases.
Plus: Thank You Teachers special inserts, the Regional Office of Education’s efforts to help homeless children with their education and upcoming court cases.
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May 7, 2025 • 17 mins
On Talk-Line for May 7: Dixon Family YMCA Chief Executive Officer Andy McFarlane and 2025 Reagan Run Committee representative Jim Lillyman discuss the upcoming 5K run/walk taking place on Saturday July 5 and the changes being made because of city construction projects along with pre-race registration information.
McFarlane also talks about the YMCA's “Strong Kids Campaign” and their goal of $80,000 before June 1, the Joe Curia Memo...
McFarlane also talks about the YMCA's “Strong Kids Campaign” and their goal of $80,000 before June 1, the Joe Curia Memo...
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May 6, 2025 • 18 mins
The TALK-LINE interview for May 6 featured the Executive Director of the Dixon Park District, Duane Long, discussing the latest park projects going on currently including the Page Park “Project Rock” walking bridge construction there.
Also discussed: "Project Rock" and its impact on upcoming summer happening like the Dixon Petunia Festival and changes that will have to be made with some plans, plus the opening of the annual “Farmers...
Also discussed: "Project Rock" and its impact on upcoming summer happening like the Dixon Petunia Festival and changes that will have to be made with some plans, plus the opening of the annual “Farmers...
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May 5, 2025 • 23 mins
The TALK-LINE interview for May 5 featured the Community Relations and Events Director with Dixon Chamber of Commerce, Dixon Main Street and Discover Dixon, Jennifer Lang.
Lank looks at a busy May calendar of events starting with a successful “Rock River Madness” cycling event held this past weekend, sign up deadline for a chamber scholarship opportunity is Friday May 9, a Business After Business networking gathering is Thursday May...
Lank looks at a busy May calendar of events starting with a successful “Rock River Madness” cycling event held this past weekend, sign up deadline for a chamber scholarship opportunity is Friday May 9, a Business After Business networking gathering is Thursday May...
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May 2, 2025 • 12 mins
The TALK-LINE interview for May 2 featured the President and CEO of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sam Kersey, discussing the recent annual dinner and awards celebration held earlier this year, the “Mother’s Day Shop Hop” promotion running until Mother’s Day and the annual Spring Garage Sales weekend May 16-18 in Sterling and Rock Falls.
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May 1, 2025 • 14 mins
The TALK-LINE interview for May 1 featured Sauk Valley Community College Marketing Director Jim Grot discussing upcoming events on the SVCC calendar including graduation ceremonies Friday May 9 at the college.
Other topics discussed: registration for summer and fall classes, an upcoming motor-coach trip to see the musical “Beauty and the Beast” in Chicago July 27, the “College For Kids” program starting June 14 running through Augus...
Other topics discussed: registration for summer and fall classes, an upcoming motor-coach trip to see the musical “Beauty and the Beast” in Chicago July 27, the “College For Kids” program starting June 14 running through Augus...
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April 30, 2025 • 13 mins
The Talk-Line interview for April 30 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing the area’s top news stories including Mental Health Month spotlighted in May and the connecting story of a mental health incident in Sterling.
Other topics discussed: a new addition to the Franklin Creek Preservation Area in Franklin Grove and a weekend ceremony, organized protests happening in Rock Falls/Sterl...
Other topics discussed: a new addition to the Franklin Creek Preservation Area in Franklin Grove and a weekend ceremony, organized protests happening in Rock Falls/Sterl...
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April 30, 2025 • 12 mins
The Talk-Line interview for April 30 featured Trudy Whalen and Priscilla Osborne of the Performing Arts Guild discussing upcoming performances of “Crimes Of The Heart” a dramedy presented in three shows this weekend at Pinecrest Manor in Mount Morris.
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April 29, 2025 • 24 mins
The TALK-LINE interview for April 29 featured the Executive Director of the Reagan Mass Transit District, Greg Gates.
Gates discusses a transit desert study on local public transportation needs in association with Northern Illinois University, continuing work on bringing daily regular city routes to Dixon and Rochelle, and work on the new transit center for Ogle County in Oregon. Other topics include: the start of transportation thr...
Gates discusses a transit desert study on local public transportation needs in association with Northern Illinois University, continuing work on bringing daily regular city routes to Dixon and Rochelle, and work on the new transit center for Ogle County in Oregon. Other topics include: the start of transportation thr...
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April 28, 2025 • 16 mins
The TALK-LINE interview for April 28 featured Sergeants Ryan Bivins and Aaron Simonton of the Dixon Police Department welcoming three new recruits into the department. They also discussed the training involved in becoming a police official and a call for those interested in joining the department to apply.
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April 25, 2025 • 19 mins
The TALK-LINE interview for April 25 featured Rock Falls director of tourism, Melinda Jones. Jones discusses upcoming events during the spring and summer including an artist deadline in June for the annual “Art In The Park” art gallery August 23, the Louie Bellson-Fest June 7, a “Block Party” celebration June 19 and an Independence Day event on July 3.
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April 24, 2025 • 18 mins
The TALK-LINE interview for April 24 featured the Executive Director of United Way of Lee and Ogle County, Ashley Richter discussing upcoming fundraising events.
Those events include: a “Guest Bartending Night” at Tipsy’s in Dixon Friday April 25, a United Way Campaign Celebration Luncheon Thursday May 1, a “Coffee for a Cause” at Coffee Crush in Dixon May 5 offering a percentage of sales back to United Way, “United We Bingo” at the...
Those events include: a “Guest Bartending Night” at Tipsy’s in Dixon Friday April 25, a United Way Campaign Celebration Luncheon Thursday May 1, a “Coffee for a Cause” at Coffee Crush in Dixon May 5 offering a percentage of sales back to United Way, “United We Bingo” at the...
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April 23, 2025 • 14 mins
The Talk-Line interview for April 23 featured Dave Foy, representing the local Ducks Unlimited chapter serving the Sauk Valley area discussing the origins of the organization, what it stands for and an upcoming Sponsor Banquet and Membership Drive Saturday April 26 in Rock Falls.
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April 23, 2025 • 13 mins
On the April 23 edition of Talk-Line: Brandon Clark from the Shaw Local News Network discusses news stories being covered including a controversial homeschool bill trying to be passed through the Illinois legislature, a CGH Hospital union presentation at the Sterling City Council meeting Monday, a local military couple serving overseas as fighter pilots, work on a new wastewater plant for Sterling and an iconic Dixon bakery and a b...
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April 22, 2025 • 24 mins
The TALK-LINE interview for April 22 featured Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discussing presentations made at the most recent Dixon City Council meeting from Lee County Industrial Development Association Director Tom Demmer on designated areas of business expansion in Dixon.
The presentations were on a specially designed list of areas in the state marketed through the state of Illinois. Other items discussed: the 2025 city budget now in pl...
The presentations were on a specially designed list of areas in the state marketed through the state of Illinois. Other items discussed: the 2025 city budget now in pl...
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April 21, 2025 • 13 mins
The TALK-LINE interview for April 21 featured Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator Katie Baker discussing the upcoming “Ag Expo” for fifth grade students to attend on Friday April 25 at the Lee County Fairgrounds.
Also discussed: The deadline to become a Lee County 4-H Ambassador is Thursday April 24, a 4-H Volunteer meeting on May 8, and important dates to note leading up to the Lee County Fair and 4-H sho...
Also discussed: The deadline to become a Lee County 4-H Ambassador is Thursday April 24, a 4-H Volunteer meeting on May 8, and important dates to note leading up to the Lee County Fair and 4-H sho...
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April 19, 2025 • 23 mins
The TALK-LINE interview for April 18 featured Illinois 37th District State Senator Li Arellano of Dixon discussing the most recent action taken up in the current legislative session being held through May in Springfield and the upcoming budget session for the state.
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April 17, 2025 • 16 mins
The TALK-LINE interview for April 17 featured the Marketing Manager at Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon, Andy Jackson.
Jackson discusses upcoming events including a Sinnissippi Centers Blood Drive April 22, the first “Gathering For Good” fundraiser at the Elks Club May 15 and the annual Sinnissippi Golf Open in August, plus a spotlight of April-Alcohol Awareness Month and how it ties into services offered for alcohol addiction and reco...
Jackson discusses upcoming events including a Sinnissippi Centers Blood Drive April 22, the first “Gathering For Good” fundraiser at the Elks Club May 15 and the annual Sinnissippi Golf Open in August, plus a spotlight of April-Alcohol Awareness Month and how it ties into services offered for alcohol addiction and reco...
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