Episodes

  • Talk Line: Lauren Metzler shares breaking news on Tevin's Tribe event

    Talk Line: Lauren Metzler shares breaking news on Tevin's Tribe event
    May 15 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Lauren Metzler of Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery about Tevin’s Tribe and its overdose awareness and prevention event happening later today, focused on education, support and saving lives.
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    5 mins
  • Talk Line: Shaw Local reporter Payton Felix shares the latest in news

    Talk Line: Shaw Local reporter Payton Felix shares the latest in news
    May 14 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark is joined by Shaw Local news reporter Payton Felix to breakdown the latest on several of her stories, including updates on Dixon's Gateway project, the future of the Magnuson Hotel, and a high profile court case involving steer tailing in Rochelle.
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    16 mins
  • Talk Line: Mike Duerst shares the 2026 Dixon Petunia Festival lineup

    Talk Line: Mike Duerst shares the 2026 Dixon Petunia Festival lineup
    May 14 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark is joined by Mike Duerst of the Dixon Petunia Festival to unveil this year’s entertainment lineup and preview what festivalgoers can expect during one of the Sauk Valley’s biggest summer traditions.
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    12 mins
  • Talk Line: Janna Groharing shares 2026 Sterling Main Street events

    Talk Line: Janna Groharing shares 2026 Sterling Main Street events
    May 14 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Janna Groharing of Sterling Main Street about upcoming summer events, including the Big Boy train stop, the Twin City Farmers Market, and the season’s first Cruise Night in downtown Sterling.
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    19 mins
  • Talk Line: Dixon Park District updates with Duane Long

    Talk Line: Dixon Park District updates with Duane Long
    May 12 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Duane Long from the Dixon Park District about the latest updates on area parks, Project Rock, and several park district events happening this summer.
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    13 mins
  • Talk Line 5-11-26: Legislative updates from Li Arellano Jr.

    Talk Line 5-11-26: Legislative updates from Li Arellano Jr.
    May 11 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with State Senator Li Arellano Jr. to discuss the latest legislative updates facing the state, including federal funding for infrastructure and community projects, a school sexual assault expulsion bill, the current status of the Illinois budget, the future of the Chicago Bears and more.
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    27 mins
  • Talk Line 05-07-2026: The Dixon: Historic Theatre's summer events & ticket scam warning

    Talk Line 05-07-2026: The Dixon: Historic Theatre's summer events & ticket scam warning
    May 7 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Spencer Aurand and Tori Highley of The Dixon: Historic Theatre to discuss the theatre’s Encore Campaign, upcoming events, and a warning for patrons about scam websites selling fake tickets to shows and performances at The Dixon.
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    9 mins
  • Talk Line: What's New At Sauk Valley Community College

    Talk Line: What's New At Sauk Valley Community College
    May 7 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Sauk Valley Community College's Jim Grot about the colleges upcoming excursions and programs, including Lake Michigan Lunch Cruise, Industrial Maintenance Bootcamp, EMT Basic Program and more.
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    15 mins