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On this episode of Talk Line, Dixon Park District Executive Director Duane Long shares updates on local parks, addresses questions about the potential sale of Park District property, and highlights their projects and programs across Dixon.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark and Discover Dixon's Lucas Pauley chat about the Best of Dixon nominations, Discover Dixon's March career fair, the Founder's Day event in April, City Market vendor applications and more.

On this episode of Talk Line, Debbie Bay shares information on the upcoming Quad Cities Honor Flight's Pancake Breakfast.

On this episode of Talk Line, Joan Padilla shares the upcoming March events from Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center.

On this episode of Talk Line, David Northcutt of the Sterling Fire Department and Kyle Sommers of the Rock Falls Fire Department join the show to discuss the latest developments surrounding the area’s new burn tower. The facility is expected to enhance hands-on training opportunities for firefighters across the Sauk Valley, helping strengthen emergency response readiness throughout the region.

On this episode of Talk Line, Greg Gates from the Reagan Mass Transit District stops in the studio with updates on construction at the RMTD Oregon office, a reminder to take advantage of Fare Free Fridays, details about the organization’s upcoming golf outing, and more.

On this episode of Talk Line, Lauren Metzler shares the latest news from the Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery.

On this episode of Talk Line, Andy Jackson from Sinnissippi Centers chats with host Brandon Clark about the link between depression and heart disease and special college scholarships his organization is offering students seeking careers in the human services field.

On this episode of Talk Line, Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes sits down with host Brandon Clark to break down the latest developments across the city. From updates in the fire and streets departments to the addition of new officers at the Dixon Police Department, the mayor covers what residents need to know. Plus, highlights from the city’s Black History Month awards and a look at what’s ahead for Dixon.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Sam Kersey from the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce about its upcoming 70th anniversary, Spring Bingo and April speed-networking events.

On this episode of Talk Line, local marathon runner Sandy Lightner reflects on her incredible journey of running marathons in all 50 states and looks ahead to Tokyo, where she’ll achieve one of the most elite milestones in running — completing a marathon on every continent.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark is joined by Darren Mangler from the Spark Center for Performing Arts in Sterling. Darren shares construction updates and The Spark's first stand-up comedy class starting later this month.

On this episode of Talk Line, Dallas Knack from the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce shares news on several upcoming Chamber events, and the launching of their new Future Founders program.

On this episode of Talk Line, State Senator Li Arellano Jr. drops by to discuss what happened during the October veto session and what Illinois residents can expect in the 2026 spring session.

On this episode of Talk Line, Francine Lilja, personal and residential lender at The First National Bank in Amboy, breaks down pre-approval and shares what every potential homebuyer should know.

On today's episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark speaks with Jim Grot and Jazmin Martinez from Sauk Valley Community College. The pair share news about the Amboy Clipper Challenge, the Explore Sauk! and CTE Open House events, and much more.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark is joined by Dr. Matthew DeBaene, the Superintendent of Morrison Community Unit School District #6. The pair discuss the district's goals, new curriculum, career pathways for students and more.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Ryan Zeshee, founder of ZOWA Live wrestling in Rock Falls. The pair talk about ZOWA's origins, what it takes to put on live wrestling matches and more.

Join host Brandon Clark as he speaks with Bob Ginsberg, co-founder and vice president of the Forever Family Foundation, which explores the question of consciousness beyond physical death. You may recognize him from Netflix’s Surviving Death. A fascinating and thought-provoking conversation you won’t want to miss.

On today's episode of Talk Line, Discover Dixon's Jennifer Lang stops in the booth to talk about several upcoming community events, including the Shop N Shuffle, Business After Business, Best of Dixon Awards, and the annual career fair.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Physician's Assistant Courtney Teller from the Lee County Health Department about Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, birth control, and the resources available to the local community at the LCHD.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Dr. Andrea Guzman, associate professor at Northern Illinois University and co-director of the Human-Machine Communication Lab, about artificial intelligence and how it's already shaping the way we get our information.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark speaks with Andy Jackson from Sinnissippi Centers about Seasonal Affective Disorder, Dry January, and the mental health resources available to them.

On today's episode of Talk Line, Charlene Bielema from Shaw Local drops in the booth to share the latest news on her court coverage, several local fires, and how the Dixon Police Department handles missing persons alerts

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Judy Randall and Tasha Garcia, the voices behind the Generations Woven Podcast in Rock Falls. They discuss how the podcast began, what inspired its mission, and how it’s helping bridge generations and spark meaningful conversations across the local community.

Talk Line welcomes Bridgette Woodall, Family Nurse Practitioner at Morrison Community Hospital, who shares her background in women’s health and her passion for supporting patients through all stages of life, including menopause care.

The conversation highlights the comprehensive women’s health services offered at MCH and focuses on Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, discussing who is at risk, the importance of routine Pap and HPV screenings, symptoms to watch for, and why early detection leads to highly successful treatment outcomes.

On Thursday's episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Dixon's mayor Glen Hughes to catch up on the city's recently approved Comprehensive Plan, answer listeners' questions, and more.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Dixon Park District's Duane Long about the latest developments happening across the city's parks.

On Wednesday's episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Spencer Aurand from The Dixon: Historic Theatre about its Encore Campaign, special discounted tickets for Dixon residents, and upcoming shows.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Rock Falls native Frank Harts, actor, writer, and director of award-winning short films.

Frank has appeared in the Oscar-nominated film Rustin, the TV series Prodigal Son, and has a new Netflix project on the way. The pair talks about filmmaking, acting, and Frank's journey from Rock Falls High School to the big screen.

On Tuesday's episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Discover Dixon's Jennifer Lang to chat about the city's upcoming 2026 events, and how you can nominate your pick for the 2026 Discover Dixon Citizen of the Year.

On Monday's episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Sterling Mayor Diana Merdian about the city's upcoming events, rental inspection program, and updates on the East Second Street road construction project.

This week on Talk Line, Brandon Clark sits down with licensed mental health professional Jillian Amodio, founder of Moms for Mental Health, to discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Jillian shares expert insights, practical strategies, and ways to boost your mood during the darker months — plus tips from her writing, client work, and media experience.

Host Brandon Clark sits down with Greg Gates and Steve Davis from the Reagan Mass Transit District to talk about the RMTD's holiday schedule, construction updates on the new Oregon facility, the find the Shaw Local bus promotion and more

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Penny Stark, the Board president for the Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery (SVVOR) and senior outreach manager for Recovery Centers of America. Penny shares her personal journey on the road to recovery and the services available through the SVVOR for those struggling with addiction.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark speaks with bonus guest Spencer Aurand, executive director of The Dixon: Historic Theatre. The pair chat about the theatre's upcoming 2026 season.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Sinnissippi Center's Andy Jackson about National Impaired Driving Prevention Awareness Month and how listeners can keep themselves and loved ones safe while enjoying the holiday season.

Host Brandon Clark chats with Dixon's Mayor about the city's tax levy, comprehensive plan, high school fall sports teams, and more.

Host Brandon Clark chats with Sam Kersey, President of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, recapping the Chamber's 2025 year, including the recent Christmas Walk, Hometown Holidays, Ambassador Club and more.

Author Josh Binder talks with host Brandon Clark about the latest entry in his "Mighty Maddie" children's book series.