Episodes

  • Talk Line: Gabbi McKanna shares the latest on Dixon Pride Festival 2026

    Talk Line: Gabbi McKanna shares the latest on Dixon Pride Festival 2026
    May 6 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Gabbi McKanna from Sauk Valley Pride to discuss the organization and its upcoming Dixon Pride Festival this June.
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    8 mins
  • Talk Line: Todd Noack & the Ride 4 Recovery event

    Talk Line: Todd Noack & the Ride 4 Recovery event
    May 5 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark is joined by Todd Noack from Life Connections Peer Recovery Services. The two talk about addiction, recovery, support services and the nonprofit's upcoming Ride 4 Recovery event.
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    10 mins
  • 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