Walls 102 - Shaw Local Radio

Annie from Shaw Local Radio interviews Nathan Carroll from Mississippi River Distilling to talk about Whiskey Dinner with Mississippi River Distilling featuring Cody Road Whiskey. It is a four-course meal featuring pairings inspired by Cody Road Whiskey at Starved Rock State Park. 

Shaw Local Radio's Dani Holland interviewed Bill Zenns with the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce (IVAC) about the upcoming Lemonade Day this weekend. More than 50 student entrepreneurs from across the Illinois Valley will be setting up shop in Utica on May 3 for IVAC's 3rd annual Lemonade Day Youth Market

Jessica Kreiser Talks about the Upcoming Lighted Way Spaghetti Supper with Uptown Grill on April 20.The 27th Annual Spaghetti Supper to benefit Lighted Way will be on Monday, April 20, 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. out at the Uptown Grill in LaSalle. It's $15 for a spaghetti meal that includes a large helping of spaghetti, salad, bread, and cake for dessert! There will also be $5 Cash Raffle Tickets and $1 Raffle Basket tickets available.  Raffle baskets will be available in the To-Go Area. This will be cash or check only. You can dine-in, drive-through, or do carry-out. Lighted Way is a specialized therapeutic day school and children’s developmental center located in La Salle, IL, dedicated to providing individualized education and therapeutic services to children with multiple disabilities. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities, ranging from early childhood through high school. Lighted Way offers specialized care, including occupational, physical, speech, and music therapy, alongside educational programming.

Shaw Local Radio's Zane Trumann interviewed head coach Fran Baker of the Illinois Valley Rugby Club in preparation for their home opener against the Arlington Heights Stallions this Saturday

Dani Holland from Shaw Local Radio interviewed Grace McCormick from Safe Journeys. he “Well, What Were You Wearing?” Gallery will be held at Open Space Art Gallery & Studios for the month of April

Shaw Local Radio's Day Jones interviews Christian Rose, who will be putting his job on the line in a bout for the Dreamwave Alternative Championship this Saturday at Dreamwave Wrestling's "Anniversary XI" event at the Kay Cee Club in La Salle.

Dani Holland from Shaw Local Radio interviews Steve Westerman, who works for Shermans, a furniture/appliance store in the Illinois Valley. In the interview, they talk about them celebrating 50 years in business with special anniversary deals, along with the business donating $1,000 a week to local organizations for the year. 

Annie from Shaw Local Radio spoke with Det. Ozzie Landerlos with the Ottawa Police Department for its Autism Acceptance evening on April 1. It is a meet and greet with families affected by autism and local police officers and firefighters.  Everyone is welcome.

Connor Hopkins is joined over the phone by Jessica Brayfield, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam Counties. Together, they discuss the upcoming home build here in the Illinois Valley, and what interested parties can do to help

Dani Holland with Shaw Local Radio interviews Renee Mustered, a LaSalle-Peru mom who created a mental health and grief support app after losing her son. Renee is from the Illinois Valley. She lost her son 7 years ago due to a motorcycle accident. She doesn't want anyone else to feel alone or unseen when going through intense grief or loss, so she made the Vilomah app. "Whether you've lost a child, partner, parent, sibling, or a friend, The Vilomah app offers tools, comfort, and support for anyone navigating life after deep loss"

Shaw Local Radio's Dani Holland interviewed Peyton Lamps, who owns Petals by Peyton, in honor of March being National Women's History Month.

Shaw Local Radio's Dani Holland interviews Erin Maze about the Digger's Day event happening this Saturday as part of downtown La Salle's Saint Patrick's Day celebrations

Annie from Shaw Local Radio interviewed Dr. Ed Monroe from A Lifetime of Smiles. February is Children's Dental Health Awareness month, and they talked about first visits, making a child comfortable with the dentist, preventative measures, and Invisalign versus braces.

Seattle Sutton Healthy Eating is based in Illinois and delivers nationwide. Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating offers ready-to-eat, dietitian-designed meals that are easy, delicious, and good for you! Chef-made and delivered fresh, never frozen, to your door or available for local pickup.Rene and Alyssa explained how the ordering works, how the food is made/prepared, and how they are happy to help start your healthy eating journey.

Zane Trumann interviewed Mike Lock with Cowzah Cards. They spoke about the events planned for the La Salle County Card Show this Saturday, as well as a Trade Night scheduled for after the event at the Cowzah Cards shop in Peru.

Shaw Local Radio's Dani Holland interviews Lisa Sons, Natural Resource Coordinator with IDNR, and Julie McDonald, Park Ranger for Starved Rock Lock and Dam, ahead of Eagle Watch Weekend.

Dani Holland from Shaw Local Radio interviews Anne with the Hegler Carus Mansion. She talks about last-minute tickets for their "Oh Christmas Tree" tour, along with an upcoming Valentine's Day dinner.

Annie from Shaw Local radio interviews Chris Mueller, a La Salle native with 15 years of service, who tells what he did during active duty and reserve duty, and what he's doing now

Ella Sartain is a local high school senior who created a new memorial for Hall High School alumni who died in World War II as her Eagle Scout project.

Shaw Local Radio's Annie interviews Jerry Bacidore, a La Salle native on Veterans Day. Bacidore spoke about his active duty service, reserve service, and Team Rubicon, a volunteer organization started by a combat vet

Shaw Local Radio's Annie interviews Terry and Rodney Johnson of Princeton. Terry runs local Quilts of Valor and Rodney runs Flags of Freedom I-80.

Shaw Local Radio's Dani Holland interviews Tina Davis, the owner of Blythe Flowers. She is participating in the "Petal it Forward" event that goes on Wednesday.

Dani Holland interviewed Vital Life Foundation Executive Director Johanna Senn for the Dream Flight event that happened at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru. There were nine veterans total that were honored, and three were from Liberty Village of Peru and two were from Liberty Village of Princeton. 

Shaw Local Radio's Dani Holland interviewed Chris Krizzia, a country music artist on the Music Row chart in Nashville. Shaw Local Radio is spinning his new single, "Turn the Night On."

Shaw Local Radio's Dani Holland interviews Omer Netzer, an up-and-coming country music artist from Music Row in Nashville. His new single is called "Midnight Blue."

Shaw Local Radio's Dani Holland interviews country music superstar Trace Adkins as Adkins prepares to play at the Bureau County Fair on August 21 in Princeton.Shaw Local Radio will be at the fair, broadcasting live on opening night, Wednesday, August 20, and Thursday, August 21.

Dani Holland of Walls 102 interviewed Reece, a Music Row artist based out of Orlando, to talk about his new single, "Roots"

Dani Holland interviews Ashley Ryan, an up-and-coming artist from Music Row in Nashville, talking about her new single, "My Crazy" on Walls 102.

Dani Holland of Walls 102 interviews Matt Rudio with S.G.K.R Injury attorneys talking about the official numbers from the Feed Our Children food drive that happened during Memorial Day weekend.S.G.K.R are the title sponsor for this food drive that is hosted at Peru Hy-Vee. This is their fifth year doing it. 

Dani Holland of Walls 102/Shaw Local Radio talks about the official winner of this year's Teacher Of The Year Award. This year's winner is Carrol Happ, a third grade teacher from Northview School in Peru. One of her students, Isla Stewart nominated her. She was awarded $1,000 from S.G.K.R. Injury Attorneys.Teacher of the Year is sponsored by S.G.K.R Injury Attorneys & Peru Hy-Vee.

Walls 102's Annie Vinyard interviews Julia Messina with NCI Artworks in Peru. They discuss a local photographers exhibit this Friday, June 13. They also talk about an international cultural tour and other summer activities.

Dani Holland of Shaw Local Radio interviewed up-and-coming country music artist Scotty Hasting about his new single, "Pro Beer" and more.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Here's an interview Walls 102's Dani Holland did with Dr. Melissa Terry from Thrive Collective. Thrive Collective is a psychological practice providing evaluation and therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and schools in Illinois.

Dani Holland interviews Elliott and Renee Kwiatek. Renee was a living donor for her husband Elliott for a new kidney. They live in La Salle with their 16-year-old son Merrick and dog Hudson.For more information about being a living donor, go to https://www.kidneyregistry.com/for-donors/become-a-living-kidney-donor/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=10121072316&gbraid=0AAAAACXfIcuGiigVfSS79OpDIZhZkU9j0&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrPHABhCIARIsAFW2XBNGgQGdKHeMtkluUg2JAVNbmqPco-lYQiMsXzBMRK1FQ1kxdGg6YUcaAjKeEALw_wcB

Trinity Academy teacher Alex Dittmer in Rome for canonization of first millennial saint finds himself witness to Rome in mourning after Pope Francis passes away. Annie Vinyard interviewed Dittmer to understand what that experience was like.

Dani Holland interviewed Bill Zenns, Executive Director of the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce about their upcoming event called "Lemonade Day." The Lemonade Day program is committed to teaching kids how to start, own and operate any business venture. More than 50 student entrepreneurs from across the Illinois Valley will be setting up shop in Utica on May 3 for IVACs third annual Lemonade Day Youth Market.

Connor Hopkins interviews Luke Tomsha of Perfectly Flawed and Tyler Phillips of Illinois Valley Recovery, talking about their upcoming Earth Day celebration cleanup event. Saturday April 26 from 9 a.m. - Noon at the Lock 14 canal shelter in La Salle

Jon J. Scholtes, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of La Salle-Bureau-Putnam Counties, talks about the upcoming May event: "The House That Bourbon Built"

Illini State Park’s new site superintendent Dillon Law talks with Dani Holland about what the park has coming up this year.

Dani Holland interviews Jessica Kreiser with Lighted Way. They will be having their annual spaghetti supper fundraiser on April 28 at the Uptown Grill. 

Dani Holland interviewed Ira Dean, former Trick Pony member, now a solo artist in country music. He's on tour with Brooks and Dunn right now. Ira is on tour with them playing bass guitar and singing backup vocals. The concert is this Saturday night at the Peoria Civic Center. 

Dani Holland interviewed Chris Tomsha from Illinois Valley Animal Rescue about the organization's 26th annual fundraiser, set to take place Saturday at Grand Bear Lodge.

The Flags of Freedom Committee chairman Rod Johnson was in the Walls 102 studio to talk about the Flags of Freedom 20th Anniversary celebration coming up April 5 in Princeton.

Shaw Local Radio's Zane Trumann interviewed Hank Walsh on the new round of nominations for the Sportsman's Hall of Fame in and around La Salle County.

Listen to the Walls 102 interview with Tyler Phillips and Sarah Jones of Illinois Valley Recovery, a non-profit created in 2024 to help the community with addiction and substance abuse

Listen to the Walls 102 interview with Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live driver Mike Menter, who drives Tiger Shark. Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live is coming up at the Peoria Civic Center on February 15.

Habitat for Humanity partners with people in your community, and all over the world, to help them build or improve a place they can call home. John Scholtes talks about how you can get involved as a volunteer along with how to apply as a family in need. He talks about where the next house will be built in the Illinois Valley for 2025. 

Sarah Raymond is the Peru Police Chief. She was sworn in as the first woman ever to take the role in LaSalle County. Deputy Chief of Police Sarah Raymond was sworn in as police chief, replacing retired Chief Robert Pyszka. Raymond says she plans to create succession within the police department during her first year in the position. In this interview, we get to learn more about Sarah and how she helps give back to her community. 

In April 2024, it was announced that Turner had extended his record deal with MCA Nashville, his longtime label home of over two decades, and that "Heatin' Things Up" would be released as his new single. Turner's tenth studio album, "This Country Music Thing" was released on August 16. In this interview, Turner talks about heading to the Princeton, IL for the 2023 Bureau County Fair alongside special guest, Sara Evans. 

He aspired to be a country music singer since childhood, citing Garth Brooks as an influence. Lewis stated that he had never played guitar until after completing rehabilitation for an alcohol addiction, at which point he began playing guitar while holding a job at a smoothie shop. From this, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee where he first gained attention in 2020 for his self-released single "Dicked Down in Dallas". In this interview, Trey talks about his music and what will be happening next for him.