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Along The Rock — 485 episodes

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Step Back in Time: Experience an Old-Fashioned Fall Harvest in Northwest Illinois

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Turning Tragedy Into Fire Safety: The Hopkins Family’s Mission to Save Lives

3

How Horses Are Helping Kids Build Confidence, Trust & Faith | Sol's Legacy Ministries

4

Flock Cameras: What Can Police Really See? Rock Falls Police Chief Explains

5

Are You Really Saving Money? The Hidden Costs of “Deals” & Free Shipping | Cash & Coffee

6

Remembering Tristan: A Memorial Ride Brings the Community Together for Suicide Awareness

7

20 Years of Support: PFLAG Sauk Valley Celebrates Two Decades of Community & Inclusion

8

A Safe Place to Belong: Inside Elevate Youth Center’s Free After-School Program

9

Giving the Gift of Music: How Music Gear for Kids Is Changing Lives One Instrument at a Time

10

Pack Your Bags! Sauk Valley Community College Heads to Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria 🇨🇭🇦🇹

11

The 24-Hour Rule: How Waiting Can Save You Money (and Regret!) | Cash & Coffee

12

20 Years of Cops & Bobbers: Free Fishing, Prizes & Family Fun in Dixon!

13

Dixon Theatre Is Bringing the Magic! John Westford, Tickets, Giveaways & More

14

The Guernsey Girls: The Tragic 1957 Story That Gripped Dixon and Brought a Community Together

15

Taste of Fiesta Returns! Celebrating Hispanic Culture, Food & Community in Sterling & Rock Falls

16

Saving Taft: The Fight to Preserve Laredo Taft Field Campus for Future Generations

17

Dixon YMCA Is Thriving Again: Childcare Expansion, Community Support & What’s Next

18

The One-Hour Savings Rule: A Simple Way to Start Saving More Money

19

Breaking the Stigma: Honoring Loved Ones & Saving Lives | International Overdose Awareness Day

20

Sterling, Rock Falls & Dixon Leaders Talk Historic Buildings, Flock Cameras & Data Centers

21

From Farm Tours to a Farm-to-Table Feast: Sauk Valley Grown Returns in 2026

22

Inside Evening on the Farm: Supporting Rural Health & Mental Wellness in the Sauk Valley

23

Get Free College Tuition by Giving Back: Inside SVC’s IMPACT Program

24

Inside Sterling’s Citizens Police Academy: Learn What It Takes to Be a Police Officer

25

Lifestyle Creep: Why Making More Money Doesn't Always Mean Having More Money | Cash & Coffee

26

Grand Detour Arts Festival Celebrates 77 Years of Art, Music & Community!

27

Art, Music & More! Rock Falls’ Art in the Park Returns August 29

28

Sterling for Jesus: Bringing Faith, Worship & Community Together in Sterling

29

From Australia to Chicago: Michael Charles’ 40-Year Journey Through the Blues

30

Why Early Childhood Education Is in Crisis — And What the Sauk Valley Can Do About It

31

From 1 Meal to 1,700 a Month: How Loaves & Fishes Feeds the Sauk Valley Community

32

Are Forgotten Subscriptions Costing You Hundreds? 💸 | Cash & Coffee

33

Tomato Troubles! Common Tomato Problems, Pests & Diseases Explained | Along the Rock

34

Supporting Families at Home: Pediatric Nursing & Caregiver Resources in the Sauk Valley

35

The 9 PM Routine: 3 Simple Steps to Help Prevent Crime

36

155 Years of Fun! What’s Happening at the 2026 Whiteside County Fair

37

Renting vs. Buying a Home: The Hidden Costs Every First-Time Buyer Should Know | Cash & Coffee

38

Rock Falls River Chase & Aqua Palooza Return! Boat Racing, Cardboard Regatta & Family Fun

39

Stop Guessing, Start Digging! | AgroVantage Field Day Helps Farmers Boost Yields & Cut Costs

40

Helping Kids Beat Back-to-School Anxiety | Free Counseling Event with Strategic Steps Counseling

41

Sterling Public Library Receives $75,000+ in Grants | New Book Van, Upgrades & Community Outreach

42

Job Offer Tips: Why the Highest Salary Isn't Always the Best Choice | Cash & Coffee

43

Sterling Hot Dog Day: $1 Lunch, 7,000 Hot Dogs & Family Fun! 🌭

44

Tools for School: Helping Dixon Students Start the School Year Strong | Along the Rock

45

From Tragedy to Hope: How the Make a Farmer Foundation Is Changing Lives | 2026 Festival Preview

46

Credit Card vs. Debit Card: What's the Difference? | Smart Money Tips for Beginners

47

National Night Out: Rock Falls & Dixon Police Invite the Community to Connect! 🚔👮 | Along the Rock

48

George Fest 2026: FREE Family Fun, Live Music & Community Celebration! 🎉 | Along the Rock

49

Best Ice Cream in the Sauk Valley? 🍦 Sundae Funday Shares Their Flavors & Story | Along the Rock

50

Meet the World's Youngest Museum Curator! Inside Anderson Taylor's Collection 🦖🏛️ | Along the Rock

51

Needs vs. Wants: The Money Habit That Can Change Your Financial Future

52

From Military Service to Full-Time Artist: Riley Wescott's Inspiring Journey

53

Sterling Street Fest Debuts! Music, Food, Family Fun & More in Downtown Sterling

54

Meet the Artist Behind Rock Falls' New Veterans Park Mural | Ozil Taylor

55

Golf, Giving & Vegas? Inside Heroes of Hope's Charity Golf Outing!

56

Fall Gardening Tips: How to Grow Sweeter Vegetables & Protect Your Harvest

57

Optimism in Action: How the Sterling Optimist Club Supports Local Youth

58

Growing the Next Generation: Youth Agriculture Takes Center Stage at Twin City Farmers Market

59

Beyond Farm Animals: Inside the Lee County 4-H Fair Experience

60

Credit Scores Explained: How to Build Good Credit & Save Money

61

Protect Your Property: How Whiteside County’s Free Fraud Alert System Works

62

The Valley’s Best Burger: Inside the Shamrock Pub Community & Secret Recipes | Along the Rock

63

How Girl Scouts Troop 935 Created “Adopt a Box” to Support Local Families | Along the Rock

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Growing the Future of Agriculture with Whiteside County Farm Bureau | Along the Rock

65

Inside The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee | Along the Rock

66

Meet the Yak Yak Sisters! Free Weekly Kayaking Adventures on the Hennepin Canal | Along the Rock

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Sterling's FREE Chalk the Walk 2026! Family Fun, Food Trucks & Summer Events | Along the Rock

68

Cash & Coffee | Why an Emergency Fund Could Be the Most Important Money You Ever Save

69

Reagan Run 2026: New Course, 1,000+ Runners & How Your Race Gives Back | Along the Rock

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How Shining Star Advocacy Center Helps Child Abuse Survivors Heal | Along the Rock

71

Guys & Dolls, SIX: Teen Edition & the Future of Local Theater | Along the Rock

72

Eats & Beats 🎶 Food Trucks, Live Music & America 250 Fireworks | Along the Rock

73

Inside Wellspring Medical Spa: Innovative Treatments for Mental Health, Weight Loss & Wellness

74

Waldo is Hiding in Dixon! Books on First Explains This Summer's Biggest Family Adventure

75

Need a Ride? Learn How Public Transit Works in Lee, Ogle & Whiteside Counties

76

How to Create Multiple Streams of Income (Even With a Full-Time Job)

77

The Volunteers Behind Sterling-Rock Falls' Fourth of July Fireworks

78

Creating a Dementia-Friendly Community in Sterling, Illinois | Along the Rock Podcast

79

From New Friends to a 5K Finish Line | Girls on the Go at the Sterling-Rock Falls YMCA

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Fear of Snakes to 75+ Reptiles: Crystal's Exotics Rescue Stories & Reptile Myths | Along the Rock

81

How United Way's "Let's Feed Our Children" Program Is Fighting Summer Hunger | Along the Rock

82

Gin Blossoms, Fireworks & Family Fun at the 2026 Petunia Festival

83

Mortgage, Student Loans & Credit Cards: The Best Way to Become Debt-Free

84

🦁 The Lion King Jr. Comes to Sterling! Meet the Cast, Director & Watch an Exclusive Scene

85

How to Plant a Pizza Garden at Home | Tomatoes, Basil, Peppers & Gardening Tips with Bruce Black

86

Reader’s Theater, Pride Month & PFLAG: A Conversation with Dixon Stage Left

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Red, White & Blue Ball 2026 | Supporting Wounded Warriors & Celebrating America 250 in Dixon

88

Raising Financially Smart Kids | Saving, Taxes & Credit Explained

89

How Kitzsman Farm Sanctuary Gives Farm Animals a Second Chance

90

How a First-Year Officer Earned Rock Falls Officer of the Year

91

How to Plant a Succulent Container Garden | Gardening Tips with Bruce Black

92

How One Family Turned Loss Into Purpose | Millie Moo Foundation

93

Should Downstate Illinois Become Its Own State? A Conversation with New Illinois

94

The Gut-Brain Connection Explained | How Food Impacts Depression & Mental Health

95

Vintage Baseball Returns to John Deere’s Historic Site | 1850s Rules, No Gloves & Living History

96

Money & Marriage: Why Finances Can Make or Break a Relationship

97

Downtown Morrison Transforms into a Real-Life Murder Mystery

98

Shopping Carts, Slides & More: Inside the Rock River Cleanup

99

More Than a Renaissance Faire? Exploring Ragnarok Rampage in Dixon, Illinois

100

How the Valor Support Project is Changing Veterans' Lives | Bike Ride, Skydive & PTSD Awareness 5K

101

Classic Cars, Hot Rods, Pancake Breakfast & Family Fun! | 35th Annual Lyndon Car Show 2026

102

Cash and Coffee | TAT Strategy

103

Discover Dixon's HUGE Summer Event Lineup 2026 | City Market, Petunia Fest, Drone Show & More!

104

Inside Bellson Fest: Jazz, Blues, Latin & Rock Along the Riverfront

105

How Ronald Reagan’s Mother Shaped a President | Raising Reagan

106

SVCC College for Kids Returns with Roblox, Pokémon & AI Classes This Summer

107

Mental Health & Child Development Resources in Dixon, Illinois

108

Tailgate Bingo, Food Trucks & Summer Kickoff Fun in Rock Falls

109

From Community Members to Community Leaders

110

The World's Largest, Operating Steam Engine... is Visiting Sterling??!

111

Where Do Our Potato Chips Come From? | Neumiller Farms Has the Answer!

112

Yoga Is For Everyone | Join Rebecca West as She Teaches Us Chair Yoga!

113

Building Relationships, Celebrating Your Story, and More! | Learning About Illinois Humanities

114

The Largest Touch A Truck in the Nation! | Rock Falls Touch a Truck 2026

115

Preparing for an Illinois Summer with Meteorologist, Andrew Stutzke

116

Reviving the History of Illinois Through Conservation | Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians

117

Pokémon, Sports Cards and More! | Dixon's Upcoming Card Convention

118

Calling All Girl Dads! This Event is For You! | Ponies & Pints, Style Hair Like a Pro!

119

If You Can Read, You Can Do Anything | The Dolly Parton Imagination Library Comes to Ogle County

120

Cash and Coffee | Budgeting as a Couple

121

Independent Film to Show in Dixon | A Conversation with the Producer and Director

122

Your Story Matters, Domestic Violence Support Group | A Place For Survivors to Share Their Story

123

Grandma Traveled Where?! | A Conversation with World Traveler.. and Grandma, Jeanne Roppolo

124

Geneseo Farm Kids Turned Champion Bakers! | Winners of Baking Championship Next Gen

125

An Afternoon of Opera and Organ | Featuring Rock Falls Native, Remy Collins

126

Older Americans Month | Tips and Tricks for Keeping Your Brain Healthy!

127

“Catch Me If You Can at Rock Falls High 🎭 | Cast Interview + LIVE Scene Performance!”

128

Cash & Coffee | Money Memories

129

Interfaith National Day of Prayer Service 2026

130

How Much Water is Too Much Water? | Gardening Tips with Bruce Black

131

The Best Salsa in the Sauk Valley?! | Meet the Owner of Las Palmas

132

The 2026 Season of Children's Theatre! | Finding Nemo Jr. and The Little Mermaid!

133

NAMI Sauk Area Introduces New Programs | Mental Health Awareness Month

134

Creating a Path to Independence and A New Start | Cledy's House of Hope

135

Celebrating Culture and Mental Health | YWCA Cinco De Mayo Wellness Festival

136

Cash & Coffee | Digital "Pay in 4" Payment Plans, Are They Worth It?

137

Tony Danza Talks “Standards & Stories” performance at The Dixon: Historic Theatre

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The Arts are for Everyone | Woodlawn Arts Academy

139

Dancing, Food and Heritage | Fulton Dutch Days 2026

140

Molding the Next Generation of Leaders and Entrepreneurs through the Young Creators Camp

141

Another Year of Summer Fun with Visit Rock Falls!

142

25th Annual Tri-County (Pew Pew) Club Open House 🔥 Free (Pew Pew Tryout), Food Trucks & Raffles!

143

Hidden Gems of Northwest Illinois 🌄 | Windmills, Bison & Small-Town Power w/ Visit NW IL

144

Cash and Coffee | Snowball vs Avalanche

145

Give Back & Get Connected | Sauk Valley Under 40

146

Cruisin' for a Bruisin' at Sterling Main Street's Car Show

147

An Earth Day Celebration at the Twin City Farmers Market! | Crafts, Produce and More!

148

Bringing Your Artistic Side to Earth Day | 2026 Pallets in the Park

149

Celebrating 60 Years of Sinnissippi Centers | Gathering for Good Fundraiser

150

YWCA Annual Women of Achievement Luncheon | Celebrating the Women in Our Area

151

Cash and Coffee | Pay off Your House or Invest? Breaking Down the Numbers

152

Passing the Torch | Introducing the New President of Sauk Valley Community College

153

The History of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the Sauk Valley Area

154

Spring Gardening Tips with Bruce Black

155

Gaming For a Good Cause | 2026 D8 Summit Convention

156

Fantasy, Storytelling and Fun! | CER LARP and their 2026 Season

157

Beautiful Scars | Emmanuel Baptist Church Women's Priority Conference 2026

158

Trivia For a Good Cause | Bi-County Cooperative Foundation

159

Cash and Coffee | Pay Off Debt First or Invest Now? Breaking Down the Numbers

160

Housing, Road Construction and City Development | Part Two of a Conversation with Our City Officials

161

Spring into Summer with Rock River Madness!

162

Housing, Road Construction and City Development | A Two-Part Conversation with Our City Officials

163

Supporting our Community One Meal at a Time | Feed Our People Fundraiser

164

Creating Art That Heals | A Conversation with Brian Dixon

165

Cash and Coffee | 15-Year vs 30-Year Mortgage: The $200,000 Mistake That Could Cost You BIG

166

Celebrating 20 Years of Woodlawn Arts Academy | Winner's Circle Fundraiser

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Creativity, Collaboration and Excellence | NFHS Citation Recipient Tim Schlegel

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Keeping our Community Clean with Team Up 2 Clean Up | Sterling Main Street

169

Cash and Coffee | The 2 L's of Budgeting

170

Celebrating One Year of Paws for the Powerless | Paws N' Pearls Fundraiser

171

Swing Into Spring with The Dixon Municipal Band!

172

Meet the Author of Trying For Home | A Baseball-Themed Romance Novel

173

Cash and Coffee | Creating Margin in a Budget

174

The Anti-Oscars: Racso Movie Awards 2026 – Best, Worst & Funniest Movie Awards Show

175

Celtic Rock and Midwestern Roots | A Conversation with Michael Tierney from Reilly

176

Cash and Coffee | Knowing When to Use your Emergency Fund

177

Supporting your Community and Making a Difference | Bee the Difference Volunteer Fair

178

Peace, Love and Irish! Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with the RRV Shamrock Club!

179

Community, Support and Love | MomCo Sauk Valley and What They're All About

180

Cash and Coffee | Needs vs. Wants

181

Fore! The Winter is Over Fundraiser! | Hope Cancer Wellness Center

182

Spring is Just Around the Corner in Rock Falls, Illinois! | Bingo, Garage Sales... and more!!

183

Cash and Coffee | Side Hustles and Additional Income

184

The Future is Bright at RFHS | Introducing New Superintendent Dr. Josh Segura

185

Dixon YMCA & YMCA of Rock River Valley Announce New Partnership

186

More than Tractors and Cows... | What is 4-H?

187

From Small Town Illinois... to the Moon?! | A Conversation with NASA Candidate Cameron Jones

188

Cash and Coffee | Creating a Budget on a Variable Income

189

Tossing For Valor Bags Tournament | Playing with a Purpose

190

Battle of the Badges Chili Cookoff | Rock Falls Police vs. Rock Falls Fire

191

Frosty Fun Fair at Northland Mall ❄️ Free Family Event

192

From Page to Stage: Mosaic Theatre Troupe Brings Jane Austen’s Persuasion to Dixon

193

What is United Way? | Upcoming Events, Partnerships & More!

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Cash and Coffee | Low Cost Valentine's Day Ideas

195

Paws and Claws Bowl Special Episode

196

Say Yes to SIU! | Learn More About Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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A Valentine’s Surprise Like No Other | Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus

198

Distinctive Dixon: The Surprising History of One Illinois River Town

199

Bringing Life Back to the Stage at Sauk Valley Community College!

200

Cash and Coffee | Tips for Buying a Car

201

Holes in One, Snow Angels, and Frozen Feet | Frozen Chains Disc Golf Tournament

202

Step Into the 1920's with Sauk Valley Diversity Alliance

203

America the Beautiful Art Exhibit at the Coliseum Museum in Oregon, IL!

204

Flock to the Rock 2026! Live Eagles, Presentations... and MORE!

205

Travel Back in Time and Across the Globe with WACC CEO Student's Class Businesses!

206

Cash and Coffee | Sunk Cost Fallacy

207

Shakespeare, Memories and Mischief is in store for Dixon Stage Left's 2026 Season!

208

Teaching Leadership Skills One Paw at a Time | 4H Pawsitive Leaders

209

Cover Bands, Children's Shows and More at The Dixon: Historic Theatre in 2026!

210

Rock Falls VFW Post 5418: Adapting to Change & Supporting Veterans

211

Cash and Coffee | Moving Tips and Tricks

212

From local Piano Lessons.. to a Grammy Nominated Album.. Meet Mitch Furr!

213

13 Years of Service, and a Lifetime of Memories | A Conversation with Deb Mortonson

214

CPR, Choking Prevention and More with Sauk Valley CPR

215

A Night Filled with Comedy, Music and Fun | Windy City Dueling Pianos

216

Cash & Coffee | What is a Mortgage?

217

Community, Collaboration and the Future of the Sauk Valley | City Segment Round Table

218

It Takes a Village: Local Resources for Raising Children in the Sauk Valley

219

The Teen Teachers Program is Building the Leaders of Tomorrow!

220

Cash & Coffee | Talking to Kids About Money

221

Dress to Impress at Selmi's Formal Wear!

222

New Year, New You! Tackle your Mental Health with OSF Healthcare's new Program, Silver Cloud

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Cash & Coffee | Powers and Goal Setting

224

What Does it Mean to Be a Creative? - A Conversation with Clinton Native, Aaron Fullan

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What’s Next for Dixon? Major Projects, Growth & Vision for 2026

226

Savings Lives... One Donation at a Time - The American Red Cross

227

Cash & Coffee | Paying off Debt, The Snowball Method

228

Setting your Goals, and Reaching them with 7:24 Fitness on the Rock!

229

From Readiness to Reality: Building Careers Through Kreider Services

230

How Prairie Brome Solar Is Investing in Our Community

231

Cash & Coffee | Saving for Retirement

232

The Role of PFLAG Sauk Valley: Support, Education and Advocacy

233

Big Changes Ahead: Sterling’s 2025 Wrap-Up & 2026 Roadmap

234

Meet the Green Meanie: Chaos, Cheer & Christmas Shenanigans

235

Comfort on Day One: Inside My GEAR Outreach’s Foster Care Packages

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Join the Tradition: Salvation Army Looking for Red Kettle Volunteer

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Cash & Coffee | Christmas Shopping Hacks and Budgeting for the New Year

238

Where Holiday Wishes Take Root: Books on First & LSSI’s Books for Babes Giving Tree

239

Earth Tones: A Creative Songwriting & Poetry Workshop

240

Opening Doors for the Community: Northland Mall’s Free Family Holiday Celebration

241

Your Stay Makes a Difference: The Real Impact of Tourism in Rock Falls

242

Inside LSSI’s Holiday Hope Chests: Supporting Local Kids and Adults This Christmas

243

Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts Enters the Ring at ZOWA Live!

244

Small Gifts, Big Impact: How Blessing Bundles Are Lifting Senior Spirits

245

Cash & Coffee | How to Avoid Scammers

246

Behind the Curtain at Timberlake Playhouse: Holiday Shows & 2026 Season Changes

247

🎄 Sights & Sounds: Sterling’s Night of Lights & Delight

248

Dixon’s Merry Makers Market | Holiday Crafts, Treats & Cheer!

249

Ben Jarvis Proves Why You Should Never Give Up

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Cash & Coffee | 3 Types of Savings Accounts

251

Big Things Happening at Morrison Tech

252

A Chord-ial Invitation: Rock River Barbershop Chorus

253

Planting the Seeds of Education with Ag in the Classroom

254

Oh What Fun! A Tour of This Year’s Brightest Holiday Lights 🎄✨

255

No-Pawdy’s Perfect | Sterling Public Schools' Therapy Dog Program Part 2

256

Toys for Tots: What’s New, What’s Needed, and How to Give

257

Cash & Coffee | Sinking Funds

258

Caring Starts Here: Sterling Rock Falls Childcare Is Growing Their Team

259

Half a Century of Healing: Lanetta Whitlock’s 50 Years with OSF HealthCare

260

Christmas Is (Almost) Here: What to Expect for This Year’s Hometown Holidays

261

Blast Off with Rocket to the Moon! An Art-Filled Puzzle Adventure for Kids

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On the Write Track: Sterling Public Library Hits the Road!

263

The Magic of Giving: How Community Christmas for Children Brings Hope to Local Families

264

Winter Weather Tips with Andrew Stutzke

265

Cash & Coffee | The 4 Pillars of a Budget

266

Building Rock Falls’ Future: From Brownfields to Broadband with Gary Camarano

267

Meet the Stars of Tomorrow — Performing at The Dixon: Historic Theatre Today!

268

Tech in the Classroom: Ben Sondegroth on Guiding Students in the Digital Age

269

Scott Shumard, Sterling City Manager | Tax Credits, TIF Extensions & More

270

From Campus to Community: SVCC Students Making a Difference with Service Without Borders

271

Investing in Tomorrow, Right Here at Home with Sterling-Rock Falls Community Trust

272

From Whos to Kangaroos — Penguin Project of the Sauk Valleys' Upcoming Performance of Seussical Jr.

273

From Neglect to Respect: Dana Fellows on Restoring Abandoned Graves

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Honoring Veterans Through Community: Sauk Valley Freedom 5K

275

Cash & Coffee | How to Survive a Government Shutdown

276

Spreading Kindness One Rock at a Time | walk4rox on Along the Rock Podcast

277

Halloween Special with Route 66 Paranormal

278

How Brownfield Grants Transform Abandoned Industrial Sites

279

Sip, Shop and Support at the 2025 Girlfriend Gala

280

How the Government Shutdown Is Impacting Local Food Banks | Pam Martinez of Sauk Valley Food Bank

281

Fall into Festivity at the Annual Festival of Trees & Country Store!

282

Break a Leg! But... Not Actually | Rock Falls High School Presents Play On!

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Christ, Confidence and Community - AWSOM Girls Conference 2025

284

A Haunting Good Time with Route 66 Paranormal

285

Cash & Coffee | Staying on Budget

286

Sheriff Booker on the 2017 Whiteside Co. Kidnapping Case | “FBI: True” Behind the Scenes

287

Hope Takes Flight with Life Line Pilots

288

What Is LSSI? A Closer Look at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

289

Beyond the Racks: The Mission Behind Goodwill

290

Preserving Our Past to Inspire the Future at The Reagan Boyhood Home

291

An Unforgettable Anniversary: A Daughter’s Life-Saving Gift

292

Local Authors Take the Spotlight at Sterling Public Library

293

Boot Scootin’ Good Times Start at River Country Stomp

294

Gentle Ghouls & Happy Haunts: Monster Mash & Costume Party

295

Cash & Coffee | Building a Budget

296

Empowering Moms, Strengthening Community | Nourish the Journey 5K Walk

297

Sweater Weather & Market Magic: Harvest Moon Festival at Twin City Farmers Market

298

Pink Heals Sauk Valley: Spreading Love, Not Just Awareness

299

Building a Better Dixon: Big 4th of July Plans & Community Vision

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A New Fur-end in Class | Sterling Public Schools' Therapy Dog Program!

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Fall in Love with Dixon 🍁 | Upcoming Events You Won’t Want to Miss!

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A Holiday Season like No Other! | Biz Boo and Holiday Bingo are Back!

303

Order in the Court! 👩‍⚖️ Dixon High Presents Ladies of the Jury

304

Who Says the Curtain Falls at 55? | Dixon Stage Left's Debut Showcase, "We Still Got It!"

305

Cash & Coffee | A Simple Guide to Lowering Monthly Costs

306

Lace Up for Local Heroes 👟🚓🚒 | Rock Falls First Responders 5K

307

The Shoppes on Grandon Plaza: Launching Local Entrepreneurs 🚀

308

From Officer to Chief 👮 | Sterling’s New Police Leader Shares His Journey

309

1644th Illinois Army National Guard Invites YOU to Community Day!

310

A New Sheriff in Town: Dixon’s Chief Talks Vision & Values

311

What is Elevate Youth Center? | Free After-School Program in Sterling, IL

312

Blackhawk Hills Housing Challenge: Big Ideas for Small-Town Solutions

313

Are YOU Ready for Dixon Quartermaina? Auctions, Raffles & More!

314

Cash & Coffee | Smart Ways to Save for Your Child’s College | 529 vs ESA

315

Helping Hands Food Pantry | Feeding Sterling with Dignity & Hope

316

Sterling Fire Department Hosts First Fire Prevention Block Party | Along the Rock

317

Every Step Counts: Fight to END the Stigma – Mental Health Awareness Run/Walk

318

"Understanding Property Taxes in Rock Falls | City Administrator Robbin Blackert Explains"

319

Exclusive Interview with Frank Harts!

320

Sterling's Biggest Beer Bash! Janna Groharing Spills the Details 🍺

321

Mental Health Matters: Empowering the Next Generation of Girls | YWCA Girls Summit 2025

322

Bugs, Boots, and Big Ideas! 🐞 | New Director at Ruth Edwards Nature Center

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From Legends to Local Rockstars 🎤 | Rocktober at Dixon Historic Theatre

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Weekend Meals, Lifelong Impact | Buddy Bags Serving Local Students

325

Fall Fun at Selmi’s 🍂 Featuring Live Lumberjack Shows!

326

Take a Walk Through History at the Oakwood Cemetery Walk 2025!

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Fall Vibes & Finish Lines 🍁 | Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run 2025

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From Foundation to Future: Dixon Habitat for Humanity

329

From PCs to Phones – PC Tech2U Has You Covered! 🛠️📱

330

Bonafied Rescue Rally 2025: Saving Dogs & Building Community ❤️

331

This Is What Community Looks Like 💪 | Team Up 2 Clean Up 2025!

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Dixon’s 20-Year Vision: City Manager Danny Langloss on Growth, Housing & the Comprehensive Plan

333

Who Will Reign Supreme? 🌮 Taco Throwdown Is Here!

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Helping Kids Thrive: Tri-County Opportunities Council’s Early Education Programs

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Path to the Future: Nourishing Families Today, Building Skills for Tomorrow

336

Conservation, Community & Upcoming Celebration at Nachusa Grasslands

337

Fiesta Day Parade 2025: What’s New & Where to Watch

338

This Isn’t Your Average Bike Ride, Beers & Gears 2025

339

Scott Shumard Talks City Growth, Housing, Road Repairs and More!

340

Get Ready for Adventure! CER LARP Reveals Fall Festival Details!

341

Inside Dixon High School's Broadcasting Club: Future Media Stars in the Making

342

What Key Club Is All About — Through the Eyes of Two Student Leaders

343

Buzz-Worthy Achievements: From Spelling Bees to Volunteering MVPs!

344

Rock Falls City Administrator Robbin Blackert Answers Your Questions

345

Golden Meals: Fighting Senior Hunger & Building Community in Whiteside County

346

Buddy Ball: Inclusive Baseball for Kids in the Sauk Valley

347

Whistles & Wisdom: Athletic Directors of the Sauk Valley

348

Sketching Out the Details: 76th Grand Detour Arts Festival

349

Ride for Valor: A Journey of Support for Veterans and First Responders

350

Dig Into the Master Gardeners Program!

351

Local Support Group Sheds Light on Neurodivergence

352

Walking Like Never Before: Dixon's City Manager Discusses Project Rock and More!

353

Shaping Young Minds: A Look at Lovett Child Development Center

354

Faith Meets Farm Life – Learn about the East Jordan Farm Heritage Festival!

355

Art in the Park: Rock Falls Brings Sculpture, Music & Local Creativity to Life

356

Downtown Brewery, New Businesses, and Big Road Projects: Sterling’s City Manager Shares Updates

357

Local Non-Profit Protects the Powerless... One Paw at a Time

358

Lend us Your Ears: Julius Caesar is being presented by Dixon Stage Left!

359

Go Long: Sterling-Rock Falls YMCA introduces NFL Flag Football!

360

Sauk Valley Leadership Program: Where Local Leaders Level Up

361

From Blueprints to Big Rigs: Loves Truck Stop Coming to Rock Falls!

362

ROE #47 Back-to-School Guide: Tips, Tools & Support for Parents

363

Fueling Futures: Free Supplies, School Physicals & More on August 7th!

364

Toad-ally Talented: Meet the Cast of A Year with Frog and Toad

365

From Sirens to Smiles: What’s New at Rock Falls Fire Dept!

366

Good Times Don’t Retire! Why Senior Centers Rock 🎉

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Lights, Sirens, Action! 🔦 National Night Out 2025!

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Don't Melt— "Frozen: The Broadway Musical" is coming to Timber Lake Playhouse!

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New Horizons: Tess Schaefer’s Global Journey with Rotary Youth Exchange

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Turning Up the Heat: New Chief Northcutt Talks Equipment, Events & the Future of Sterling Fire

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Revved Up and Relished: Rally on the Rock and Hot Dog Day return on August 1st!

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From ‘Someday’ to Showtime: The Wedding Singer Cast Preps for Opening Night at Centennial Auditorium

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Faith Meets Fearlessness at Abiding Word’s BXE Brave Women’s Conference

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Wired for Success: Inside Morrison Tech’s Programs & Pathways

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From Coop to Community: How George Fest Is Helping Hatch New Life for Local Businesses

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A New Season for Abiding Word Church – Debt Free & Dreaming Big!

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Along the Rock S2E66 - Farm to Table Fundraiser

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Along the Rock S2E65 - Tampico's 150th Birthday

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Along the Rock S2E64 - Rock Falls River Chase

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Along the Rock S2E63 - Disability Pride Month

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Along the Rock S2E62 - NAMI 5k

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Along the Rock S2E61 Fellowship for Christian Athletes

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Along the Rock S2 E60 – SVCC Impact Program Update

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Along the Rock S2 E59 – Rotary Foreign Exchange

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Along the Rock S2 E58 - Dancing With Money

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Along the Rock: The Arts Stream - Artist Matt Jagitsch

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Along the Rock S2 E57 - Petunia Festival

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Along the Rock S2 E56 – Touch a Truck,

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S2 E55 - Sterling City Manager

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S2 E54 - OSF Healthcare

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S2 E53 - April House Children's Advocacy Center

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S2 E52 - SV Diversity Juneteenth

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S2 E51 - Summer Splash

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S2 E50 - United Way Summer Lunch Programs

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S2 E49 - SVCC Child Fair

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S2 E48 – LSSI Foster Program

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S2 E47 – Ragnarok Rampage

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S2 E46 – Dixon Summer Block Party

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S2 E45 – Water Safety Month

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S2 E44 – Tri-County Opportunities Council 60th Anniversary

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S2 E43 – Bellson Music Fest

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S2 E42 – Jimmy Ferraro, Dixon Stage Left

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S2 E41 – Sterling Municipal Band

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S2 E40 – Dixon Municipal Band

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S2 E39 – Rock River Garden Club, Dixon in Bloom & Beautify Dixon

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S2 E38 – The Dixon: Historic Theatre Renovations

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S2 E37 – District 13 Retiring & Incoming Superintendents

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S2 E36 – Parker Zimmerly, National Spelling Bee

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S2 E35 – The Dixon: Historic Theatre Shows

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S2 E34 – Run for the Badge 5K

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S2 E33 – Rock Falls High School Spring Play

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S2 E32 – Sterling Public Schools Tech in The Classroom

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S2 E31 – Woodlawn Arts Academy 20th Anniversary

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S2 E30 – D8 Summit

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S2 E29 – CEO Trade Show

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S2 E28 – Sean Ports, Mosaic Theatre Troupe Spring Show

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S2 E27 – Gary Camarano, Northwest Illinois Film Office's "Shorts-a-Palooza"

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S2 E26 – Monica Telschow, Junior Achievement of the Heartland

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S2 E25 – Sterling Fire Department Car Seat Installation

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S2 E24 – Sauk Valley CPR

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S2 E23 – CGH Respite Program

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S2 E22 – New Life Lutheran Quilters

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S2 E21 – YSJ Classic Golf Tournament

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S2 E20 – Dixon High School Musical

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S2 E19 – Dan & Sandy Burke, Rock River Valley Shamrock Club

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S2 E18 - Keystone Group

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S2 E17 - Garth Reynolds & Rupesh Manek, Illinois Pharmacists Association

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S2 E16 - Sterling Main Street & Twin City Farmers Market

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S2 E15 - Sterling High School Musical

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S2 E14 - Percussion Palooza

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S2 E13 - Regional Bee, Tom Wadsworth & Chris Tennyson

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S2 E12 - Visit Rock Falls, Melinda Jones

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S2 E11 - Sauk Valley Diversity Alliance, Rashaad Lane

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S2 E10 - Discover Dixon – Jennifer Lang & Lucas Pauley

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S2 E9 - SVCC Chocolate Rendezvous – Angie Delhotal

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S2 E8 - CEO Class

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S2 E7 - Chambers of Commerce

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S2 E6 - WCHD Optometry, Holly Woolard

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S2 E5 - Tri-county Opportunities Council, Jill Calkins & Neddie Watts

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S2 E4 - Jay Schueler and Brendan Tunink

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S2 E3 - Valor Support Project, Floyd Dunn

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S2 E2 - Human Trafficking, Sterling Police Department

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S2 E1 - Janel and Nathan Stahr, the Radar Free Press

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S1 E42 - Sergio Vlahovich, SVCC TRIO Transfer Program

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S1 E41 - Pastor Dan Swihart & Charles Larry III of Open Door Community Church

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S1 E40 - Maggie Wike, NAMI Sauk Area

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S1 E39 - Gerald Lott, Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery

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S1 E38 - Mosaic Theatre Troupe, Sean Ports

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S1 E37 - Dr. David Hellmich, Sauk Valley Community College

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S1 E36 - Mike Berentes, Rock Falls High School Principal

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S1 E35 - Kris Trusk, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois.

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S1 E34 - Regional Office of Education #47 & Center for Change

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S1 E33 - Discover Dixon

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S1 E32 - The Salvation Army of Whiteside & Lee County

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S1 E31 - Sauk Valley Food Bank

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S1 E30 - Woodlawn Arts Academy presents 'The Nutcracker Ballet'

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S1 E29 - The Dixon: Historic Theatre

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S1 E28 - United Way of Whiteside County and Lee and Ogle County

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S1 E27 - Self Help Enterprises Celebrates 60 Years

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S1 E26 - Penguin Project of the Sauk Valley Presents 'Willy Wonka Jr.'

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S1 E25 - Dixon High School Presents 'Thirteen Past Midnight'

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S1 E24 - Rock Falls High School Presents 'A Lighter Shade of Noir'

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S1 E23 - Sterling High School Presents 'Pride & Prejudice'

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S1 E22 - Jacqueline Donaldson, Rock River Hospice & Home

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S1 E21 - Emily Hammer & Denise Garcia, Whiteside County Senior Center

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S1 E20 - Cory Law, Whiteside County Health Department

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S1 E19 - Benjamin Snow 2023-24 Educator of the Year

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S1 E18 - Courtney Teller, P.A. - Lee County Health Department

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S1 E17 - Ryan "Zeke" Zschiesche - ZOWA Wrestling

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S1 E16 - Nancy Gates, Volunteer at CGH Medical Center

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S1 E15 - Addy Watts & McKenzie Woodard

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S1 E14 - Dallas Knack - Sauk Valley Area Chamber

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S1 E13 - Marion Younger - Dixon PADS

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S1 E12 - Mary Thormahlen, NAMI Sauk Area

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S1 E11 - Jimmy Ferraro, Dixon Stage Left

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S1 E10 - Alejandro Chavira, Sterling Police & Jason LaMendola, SV Police Academy

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S1 E9 - Floyd Dunn from the Valor Support Project

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S1 E8 - Jayce Eustice, American Red Cross of Illinois

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S1 E7 - Tony Walters and Chris Schueler, YSJ Classic Golf Tournament

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S1 E6 - Mary Thormahlen, NAMI Sauk Area

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S1 E5 - Darren Mangler, The Dixon: Historic Theatre

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S1 E4 - Dan and Sandy Burke, Rock River Valley Shamrock Club

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S1 E3 - Randy Bellows, Rock Falls VFW

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S1 E2 - Ben Phillips, Ben's Phresh Kutz

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S1 E1 - Scott Fattizzi, Dixon Stage Left