Episodes

  • Talk Line: Dixon Chief of Police Ryan Bivins shares department updates & events

    Talk Line: Dixon Chief of Police Ryan Bivins shares department updates & events
    Apr 22 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins to discuss new officers joining the department, upcoming events, officer wellness, and what’s ahead for the DPD.
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    15 mins
  • Talk Line: Tony Vanderleest & Brad Yaklich on Morrison spring events

    Talk Line: Tony Vanderleest & Brad Yaklich on Morrison spring events
    Apr 20 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Tony Vanderleest of the Morrison Fire Department and Brad Yaklich with the Morrison Department of Fun to discuss several events in Morrison this spring, including a car show, parade, block party and more.
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    11 mins
  • Talk Line: Duane Long shares Dixon Park District spring updates

    Talk Line: Duane Long shares Dixon Park District spring updates
    Apr 14 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Duane Long of the Dixon Park District about park updates, the latest on fundraising for the Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts, upcoming programs, and a new playground set to open later this year.
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    15 mins
  • Talk Line: Li Arellano Jr. touches on the latest state legislative issues

    Talk Line: Li Arellano Jr. touches on the latest state legislative issues
    Apr 13 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with State Senator Li Arellano Jr. about key legislative updates, including child abuse prevention efforts, new agricultural bills, and ongoing discussions around local zoning and regulatory control.
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    34 mins
  • Talk Line: Gerald Lott shares updates from the Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery

    Talk Line: Gerald Lott shares updates from the Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery
    Apr 9 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Gerald Lott of Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery about the organization's May movie screening event and efforts to bring a recovery high school to the Sauk Valley.
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    17 mins
  • Talk Line: Charlene Bielema shares the latest stories from Shaw Local News

    Talk Line: Charlene Bielema shares the latest stories from Shaw Local News
    Apr 9 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Shaw Local News’ Charlene Bielema about recent tornado activity in Lee and Whiteside counties, plus an in-depth look at the jury selection process in high-profile local court cases.
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    15 mins
  • Talk Line: Janna Groharing shares upcoming Sterling Main Street events

    Talk Line: Janna Groharing shares upcoming Sterling Main Street events
    Apr 8 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Janna Groharing about Sterling Main Street’s upcoming events, including Bloom at the Shoppes at Grandon Plaza, the Earth Day Bash at the Twin City Farmers Market, and the annual May car show.
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    15 mins
  • Talk Line: State's Attorney Charlie Boonstra talks Drug Court

    Talk Line: State's Attorney Charlie Boonstra talks Drug Court
    Apr 2 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with State’s Attorney Charlie Boonstra about the success of the Lee County Drug Court—an intensive, court-supervised rehab program helping non-violent offenders overcome addiction and rebuild their lives.
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    12 mins