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21 MAR 2025 · The TALK-LINE interview for March 21 featured the Marketing Manager of Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon, Andy Jackson, discussing the upcoming “Gathering For Good” fundraising event in May, the annual golf open in August, a blood drive in April and the delayed opening of the new Byron facility plus a look at “Self Harm Awareness Month” this month.
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20 MAR 2025 · The TALK-LINE interview for March 20 featured Lee County Farm Bureau and Lee County “Ag In The Classroom” representative Katie Pratt.
She discusses National Ag Week and agriculture’s impact locally, regionally and nationally. The theme this year is “Together We Grow” looking at the way all of us are affected by agriculture in some form plus an emphasis on agriculture classes being offered to educate future farmers.
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19 MAR 2025 · The TALK-LINE interview for March 19 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark covering stories in our area featuring the rental housing situation that the city of Sterling is facing and how the city council is dealing with it.
They also covered the purchase of fire department equipment in Sterling, 2025 consolidated election forums held in Dixon and Sterling and special election information coming up.
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19 MAR 2025 · The TALK-LINE interview for March 19 features Lee County Sheriff Clay Whelan discussing the weather situation involving grass fires in the county, the spring planting season and the farm implements back into the fields and using caution when approaching this equipment on the roads. Whelan also takes a look at some state legislation concerning law enforcement procedures opposed by the sheriff and the state sheriff’s association.
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18 MAR 2025 · The TALK-LINE interview for Tuesday March 18, 2025 featured Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discussing the 2025-2026 Dixon City Budget which has been placed on file. Also discussed: news concerning water main repair issues, street work In a portion of the city, work on the Rock River pedestrian bridge and a candidates forum for the upcoming consolidated elections in April.
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17 MAR 2025 · The TALK-LINE interview for March 17 featured Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Program Coordinator Katie Baker discussing upcoming activities taking place on the 4-H calendar including: “Project Pool” at the Lee County Fairgrounds April 5, deadlines for those wanting to show animals at the fair in July regarding quality care, a junior gardening program from April through July and the need for Lee County 4-H Ambassadors.
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17 MAR 2025 · The TALK-LINE interview for March 14 featured Illinois 74th District State Representative Brad Fritts discussing the time table of general assembly work underway plus comments concerning Governor Pritzker’s budget address, work in various committees, map re-districting and local issues addressed at the statehouse level.
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17 MAR 2025 · The TALK-LINE interview for March 13 featured the Executive Director of Visit Northwest Illinois, Matthew Lenox, discussing the new 2025 Expedition Guide featuring travel information for our area like hotels, motels, campgrounds. state parks and more along with a plea to save the Taft Learning Center at Louden State Park, recently closed by Northern Illinois University.
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12 MAR 2025 · The TALK-LINE interview for March 12 featured Shaw Local News Network representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing the upcoming consolidated elections April 1, a salute to teachers in the area, a featuring business in the downtown Dixon area and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
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12 MAR 2025 · Dixon High School Spring Musical Director Ashley Almquist previews the Dixon High School Spring musical “Grease” at the Wiltz Auditorium Friday and Saturday March 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and Sunday March 16 at 2 p.m. Cast and crew, preparation for the performances and ticket prices.
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