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The TALK-LINE interview for May 15 featured the Executive Director of Visit Northwest Illinois, Matthew Lenox discussing the work on the organization’s website as well as the Carroll County webpage by Visit Northwest Illinois, plus the popularity of the 2025 visitor guides and a look at area events and activities across our region.

The TALK-LINE interview for May 14 featured Brandon Clark from Shaw Local News with stories on a possible shutdown of an important area of Sauk Valley Community College due to federal cutbacks, a new substance abuse prevention home opening in Rock Falls, a local business changing in Dixon, a new barbershop location in Rock Falls, a Sterling Police department official retiring and a new Sterling Fire Chief named.

The TALK-LINE interview for May 14 featured Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Representatives Kelsey Kant and Danielle Horst discussing an upcoming free presentation Thursday June 12 at the Dixon Elks Club featuring Kevin Polky, founder of “Shatter Our Silence.”Polky will be sharing insights on mental health and suicide prevention. There will be food served along with prizes and exhibits from participating organizations.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the program to start at 6 p.m. Registration is required by going to the LSSI website before May 28.

The TALK-LINE interview for May 13 featured the Administrative Manager at Kreider Services of Dixon, Sue Ely.Ely reviews the recently held Kreider Gala fundraiser for the Meaningful Day program at Kreider, plus takes a look at upcoming events including the Florissa Center 5K run/walk at Sauk Valley Community College June 14 part of the “Hope” series of summer 5Ks, a Florissa Center “Summer Boys” series starting June 2, 10 Kreider Alliance scholarships given out during graduation this month and the “Meaningful Day Of Golf” event in July.

The TALK-LINE interview for May 12 featured the Community and Personal Health Director of the Lee County Health Department, Jenny Conderman.She discusses family planning services related to Women’s Health Month this month along with other services offered like the “SHARPS” disposal program, strep throat examinations, and various physicals available.

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.

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 captains meeting May 21 and a local business – Chipotle of Dixon – giving 25% of their proceeds from purchases made between 4 and 8 p.m. Wednesday May 14 to Relay For Life.

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.

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 Memorial Golf Outing on June 6 and childcare enrollment at the new Lovett Child Care facility.

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 Market” this past Saturday which will run at Haymarket Square Wednesday and Saturdays through the summer and the events and programs being held this month.