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Freepod

A podcast bringing you the latest news from Freeport, Illinois.

  1. 219

    May 14, 2026

    FSD Leaders Respond to DOJ InvestigationHighland Commencement This WeekendTownship Giving Boys & Girls Club Computer UpgradesGFP Launches 'Simply Stephenson County' BrandingWinners Chosen for Downtown Façade GrantsLindo Theatre Gets Major UpgradeCity Prepares for Demeter Drive Water Main ProjectCity of Freeport Receives Recognition for Water QualityComposting Supplies Available at Farmer's MarketEssay Contest Open to Area StudentsText-to-911 Now Available Throughout Carroll CountyConstruction Begins on Ogle County Memorial PlazaIllinois Farm Bureaus & FFA Chapters Raise Money for Hunger ReliefDurbin Will Not Back Farm BillIllinois Has 6th Highest Gas Prices in CountryMay is Bike MonthCop on a Rooftop Returns

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    Freepod Interview: Bruce Cubberley of the Freeport Park District

    Freeport is known for its beautiful and well-maintained parks. A big reason for that reputation is due to the continual improvements made by the Freeport Park District.Freepod host Becky Connors spoke to Freeport Park District Executive Director Bruce Cubberley about improvements planned for the city's parks, as well as some summer activities for local youth.

  3. 217

    May 7, 2026

    REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOLS UNDER INVESTIGATION BY FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICECOLUMBIA COLLEGE OFFERING DISCOUNT FOR HCC ALUMNIHCC HORTICULTURE SELLING SEEDLINGSSTOCKTON FARMERS WIN CONSERVATION AWARDFREEPORT ANNOUNCES ELECTRONIC RECYCLING EVENTFREEPORT REFRESH IS UNDERWAYINVASIVE SPECIES OF TICK FOUND IN NORTHERN ILLINOISMAJOR INTERSECTION BEGINS ROAD WORKNEW FOUR-WAY STOPS BEING INSTALLEDMAJOR BRIDGE WORK IN JO DAVIESS COUNTYFNWIL OPENING OFFICE IN GALENASTATE LOOKING FOR DROUGHT SOLUTIONSNUCLEAR SUBSIDIES BECOME FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR CONSUMERSPINT NIGHT FOR FREEPORT CONCERT BANDROYAL SCOTS PRESENTS VINYL MASTERS6TH ANNUAL WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAYPRETZEL CITY WINEFEST THROWS IT BACK TO THE 80SFHS PRESENTS PETER PAN GOES WRONG

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    Freepod Interview: Katie Quittschreiber of Lena Brewing Company

    In a relatively short amount of time, the Lena Brewing Company has become a premiere destination for the people of northwest Illinois. From live music to trivia to just enjoying a good brew, LBC has won a place among the best of northwest Illinois.Freepod host Tim Connors sat down with new owner Katie Quittschreiber to talk about what her plans are for the taproom, as well as what it's like going from employee to owner.

  5. 215

    April 30, 2026

    Storm Recovery ResourcesLarge Repaving Effort Underway in Krape ParkHighland Names New Head Coach for Men's BasketballGennings Dunker Drafted by Pittsburgh SteelersCitywide Garage Sale AnnouncedFAM Art Camps Open RegistrationAstronomy Beginners Course Being Offered at Firebaugh ObservatoryHow to Tickproof Your Yard Without ChemicalsTake the Breakfast Localvore Challenge150,000 Illinois Households Set to Lose Federal Food AssistanceSchool Cell Phone Ban Looks LikelyHCC Hosts Spring Instrumental ConcertCost of Living with Climate Change Series Final LectureVoices to Host Mother's Day Flower SaleAlan and Ed's Film ClubGetting the Scoop on Dietary GuidelinesMercy FHN Hosting Striking Success for Children Event

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    Freepod Interview: Scott Stich

    Scott Stich has played a significant role in the music community of northwest Illinois for decades. But as with all good things, that time is winding down. Scott will conduct his final concert as conductor of the Highland Community College Wind Ensemble on May 1st.Scott speaks with Freepod host Becky Connors about his journey in music education and his plans for retirement.

  7. 213

    April 23, 2026

    Severe Weather Devastates the AreaOgle County Residents Express Concerns Over Proposed Data CentersFormer Holiday Inn Gets DemolishedSellers Gives Blistering Annual Township AddressLead Artist Named for United We Create ProjectUnited Way Creates Searchable Early Childhood Resource ListFHS Journalism Program Sends 10 Events to State CompetitionYoung Leaders Finish Major Efforts in Stephenson and Carroll CountyWarren Library Wins Carnegie GiftHanover Man Killed in One Car Rollover CrashFather and Son Killed in Train v. Truck Collision Near SavannaStephenson County Farmer's Market Announces Temporary New HomeStephenson County Restaurant Week BeginsDecoding the Driftless Screening at LibraryCreative Container Garden Program Offered

  8. 212

    Freepod Interview: Delbert Bunker

    Whether it's his role with Bocker Automotive Group, Beef-a-Roo, or the Greater Freeport Partnership, Delbert Bunker shows every day that he is a Pretzel through and through.Delbert talks with Freepod host Tim Connors about the rebounding used car business, the local fast food staple, and what makes him proud to be from Pretzel City.

  9. 211

    April 16, 2026

    HCC Names New PresidentMarijuana Dispensary Gets the Green LightGFP Receives Rural Development GrantFHS Has 20 Illinois State ScholarsStockton Man Indicted on Federal Drug ChargesElizabeth Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sex CrimesAutomatic Draft Registration Could Begin in DecemberAg Visa Program Eases Labor ShortagesState Ed Officials Request Public School BudgetHCC Hosts Express RegistrationNational Library Week Activities at Freeport Public LibraryFreeport Park District Offers Let's Play Registration EventCelebrate Arbor Day with the Park DistrictPretzel Fest & Polka FestJoin the Great Pretzel Bite50/50 Raffle for Downtown Flower Planting

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    Freepod Interview: Chief Jacquelyn Frausto of Freeport Police Department

    Freeport swore in a new police chief in January. Chief Jacquelyn Frausto comes to Freeport after a long career with the Chicago Police Department and her impact is already being felt in the Pretzel City.Freepod host Alan Wenzel spoke to Chief Frausto about her life story, as well as her vision and philosophy for leading the Freeport Police Department.

  11. 209

    April 9, 2026

    FSD Board Unanimously Approves RIFsDeininger Floral is Re-OpeningCity Employees Trained on UV Water DisinfectionFPD to Start Cracking Down on Distracted DrivingCity of Freeport Having Ribbon Cutting for New EV Charging StationInterview with Stephenson County Animal Control Officer Kristin LoueSeverson Dells Gets a Name ChangeNatural Land Institute Secures Large Prairie Area for RestorationVOICES Book Nook Half Price SaleState Business Leaders Asking for More Child Care FundingPritzker Wants Year Round E-15 GasolineHighland Hosts 53rd Annual High School Juried Art ExhibitStephenson County Clean UpFreeport's Community Clean Up DayStephenson County 4H Hosts Super Saturday

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    Freepod Interview: Emily Schaub of the Freeport Public Library

    The Freeport Public Library has a new director!Freepod host Becky Connors speaks with Emily Schaub about her first impressions and ultimate goals for the Freeport Public Library.

  13. 207

    April 2, 2026

    Updates on FSD Reductions in ForceFreeport PD Works with DHS, FBI, and IRS For Local OperationJCWIFI Withdraws Zoning AppealMunicipal Parking Lot Closed for ConstructionShawnee/Hancock Viaduct Construction ResumesCivil Constructors Wins Nearly $12M Contract for RoadworkRoute 20 West of Stockton To Close for RepairsJo Daviess County Gets a New SheriffArea Ticks Test Positive for New VirusGalena Library Offers Free SeedsSchool Cell Phone Ban and Social Media Regulations Advance in State LegislatureCommunity Colleges Could Soon Offer Baccelaureate ProgramsCost of Living with Climate Change PresentationShowtime 46 OpensUnited Way Celebrity Dinner

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    Freepod Interview: Rob Boyer & Randi Kohlbauer

    The city of Freeport has undertaken some large projects in the last year. And even more are on the horizon.Freepod host Alan Wenzel speaks with Freeport City Manager Rob Boyer and Randi Kohlbauer, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance Officer for the city, about major infrastructure projects both underway and coming soon.

  15. 205

    March 26, 2026

    JCWIFI to Host Townhall About Proposed TowerCity Prepares to Take Demolish Vacant Downtown BuildingDillan Vancil Wins GOP House PrimaryHCC Signs Transfer Agreement with ISUFreeport Student Garden is Now Taking OrdersPollinator Seeds for Sale by Stephenson County Farm BureauPaint the Port T-Shirt Contest for KidsReminder About Dropping Off Woody DebrisCarroll and Ogle County Among State Leaders in Wheat ProductionIHDA Asks for Feedback on Housing NeedsProposed Bill Would Require High Schools to Offer Voter RegistrationPritzker Calls for Higher Numbers of Postsecondary DegreesState and Local Lawmakers Examine Rules for Data CentersBoyer Colloquium AnnouncedPolkafest Tickets On Sale Now

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    Freepod Interview: Denny Garkey of Little Cubs Field

    Freeport is home to a lot of Chicago Cubs fans. And two of the biggest sat down to talk about a gem of the Freeport area: Little Cubs Field.Freepod host Tim Connors speaks with Denny Garkey, the man behind Little Cubs Field, about the history of the park and the potential that lies unlocked in this beautiful, one of a kind landmark here in the Pretzel City.

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    March 19, 2026 - As Written and Delivered by FHS Journalism Students

    Freeport RIFPickleball Courts Renovations and LightsSteven and Kam Meet the GovernorAcademic Interventions – ACTAcademic Interventions – GradesJournalism Minnesota Field TripDylan Colberg Star FarmerKeondre Jackson VisitTreyden Diduch Champion1000-point AthletesGirls Soccer F/S TeamBoys TennisGirls Track ReturnersShowtime UpdateProbation Presentation

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    Freepod Interview: Marcia Meyers of Lion's Club

    Northwest Illinois has a plethora of service organizations for our community to both serve and find help.Freepod host Alan Wenzel speaks with Lions Club District Governor Marcia Meyers about the upcoming Service Carnival the Lions are putting together to help inform the community and recruit for those organizations working to help our neighbors.

  19. 201

    March 12, 2026

    FSD Announces Reduction in ForceCity Announces New Road Plans for 2026Freeport Names New Fire MarshalGroundbreaking for New Well and Water Treatment FacilityDeininger Floral Closes Its DoorsShannon Woman Implicated in Human Trafficking OperationSSM Health Monroe Names New PresidentWarren Elementary Receives Blue Ribbon AwardFarm Bill Advances in US HousePolice Agencies to Step Up Safety Campaign for St. Patrick'sCertified Food Production Manager Training OfferedNIBNA BanquetCost of Living With Climate ChangeGatsby GalaDay of Racial Healing

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    Freepod Interview: Susan Bookless of Galena High School

    Our region is full of outstanding educators. But most of them do not get the recognition they deserve. For Susan Bookless, an English teacher at Galena High School, getting honored by the state of Illinois is flattering, but far from the reason she continues to teach.Freepod host Tim Connors sat down with Susan to talk about what it's like to teach in northwest Illinois and Susan's recent honor of being given an Award of Special Recognition by the Illinois State Board of Education.

  21. 199

    March 5, 2026

    HCC Raising TuitionHCC Juried Art Exhibit Winners AnnouncedFreeport Art Museum Looking for ArtistsKrape Park Art Walk Seeking ArtistsBoys & Girls Club Receives State GrantFreeport Fire Department Upgrading Protective GearSSM Monroe Named Top Community HospitalGalena Student Heading to National Spelling BeeSRC Expands Programming to GalenaSoybean Farmers Face Challenges Amid Trade WarsIllinois Joins WHOHarvey Set to Open at WinneshiekYMCA Holding Silent AuctionFoundation for Northwest Illinois Offering ScholarshipsConserving Land and Legacy ProgramStephenson County Farm Bureau Hosting Fun RunBetter Balance & Strength for Older Adults Returns

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    Freepod Interview: Chris Kuberski, President of Highland Community College

    Highland Community College is in a period of transition. President Chris Kuberski is set to retire in June and the college is in the early stages of building a new athletics and learning center on campus.Freepod host Alan Wenzel spoke to Kuberski about the progress that has been made on the new facility so far, as well as what the future looks like for this undertaking.

  23. 197

    February 26, 2026

    Diocese Considering Closing Aquin AcademyDemolition Bid Approved for Old Holiday InnFreeport Awarded Enrollment in Downtown Revitalization ProgramStephenson County Sheriff's Office Gives Out AwardsCity Completes Leaf CleanupStephenson County Home Show Looking for VendorsTessa Janecke Wins GoldOregon Teacher Receives HonorsFriends of the Pecatonica River Looking for New Board MembersPritzker Announces New State BudgetIllinois Schools Challenged by School Psychologist ShortageJoys of Gardening Program Through U of I ExtensionHCC Chamber Ensemble ConcertSRC Launches Science Series for Older AdultsUnited Way of Ogle County Hosting Adult PromKiwanis Club Pancake Day is Here

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    Freepod Interview: Bill Green of Wagner House

    You'd be hard-pressed to find someone in Freeport who hasn't been to the Wagner House. Whether it be for a special event or dinner and drinks, the Wagner House has become a stalwart institution for downtown Freeport.Tim Connors spoke to owner operator Bill Green about how the Wagner House started and what they are looking forward to as they continue serving the Freeport community.

  25. 195

    February 19, 2026

    Freeport Could Get Its First Marjiuana DispensaryFreeport Library Names New Executive DirectorTop Cop and Top Firefighter Awarded by City of FreeportFPD Reveals Key Figures for 2025Applications Open for Downtown Façade Improvement GrantsGFP Names a New ChairYMCA Receives Grant for Free CPR TrainingFEMA Rejects Illinois Requests for Disaster ReliefIllinois Early Childhood Education Programs Face ChallengesAndrew Chesney Introduces Bill to Define Transgender Identity as Mental IllnessEarly Voting in Illinois BeginsLeague of Women Voters Hosting a Meet the Candidates EventSRC Hosting "Professional Women, Firsts"Adventures in the Big Sky Read AloudSavanna Farm Represented During Super Bowl

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    Freepod Interview: ROE 8 Family Enrichment Program

    For new or expecting parents, the questions and challenges that are faced seem to be never-ending. But for those in Jo Daviess and Stephenson County, the Regional Office of Education 8 have a program that can help.Alan Wenzel spoke to Beth Johnson and Marci White from ROE 8 about the Family Enrichment program and what it offers for families in our community.

  27. 193

    February 12, 2026

    Freeport Fire Department Promotes New LeadershipCity Gives Awards to Employees for Life Saving ActsCity of Freeport to Address Fire Hydrant UpdatesOSHA Presents Award to City of FreeportPretzel City Area Transit Seeking Input on Fixed RoutesGFP Gives Out Annual AwardsBlack History Month at FHSPat Norman Named Jane Addams Legacy Award WinnerSam Schaible Named New President of Foundation for Northwest IllinoisUnited Way Opens Funding Applications for 2026-2027 CycleIowa Considers Push for Jo Daviess County to Join the Hawkeye StateIllinois Sees Worst Flu Season in YearsLocal Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Combat Medical MisinformationSpeaker Series: The Health Impacts of Climate ChangeSRC Hosts Free NASA PresentationArctic Ale and Art Walk Readies for Another Year

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    Freepod Interview: James Rivas of Pretzel City Barbershop

    The small town barbershop is more than just a place to get your haircut. Since the 1950s, barbershops have been social institutions. And James Rivas of Pretzel City Barbershop is hoping to keep that tradition alive in downtown Freeport.Tim Connors chats with James about how the Pretzel City Barbershop is connecting Freeport's cherished past with its promising future.

  29. 191

    February 5, 2026

    Residential Fire on Clark StreetPearl City Co-Op and Stephenson Service Company Shareholders Approve MergerNew YMCA to Feature Field House and Aquatic CenterCity Waiving Late Fees for Some ResidentsROE 8 Gets a New Regional SuperintendentPolo Superintendent Receives Statewide HonorsByron Man Convicted of Murder & ArsonLocal Dairy Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with State and Foreign DignitariesPartial Offset for Medicaid Cuts to Rural Communities AnnouncedComEd Seeks $15B Grid Plan ApprovalElectrical Transmission Line to Illinois Clears Legal HurdleNew Data Centers Could Lead to Ballooning Electricity Costs in IllinoisCity of Freeport Holding Graphic Design ContestFebruary Lunch & Learn on “The Rise and Fall of the Western as an Art Form and Moral Messenger in the U.S.”Lectures in American History at the Freeport Public LibraryFHS Speech Team to Put on Performance Open to the PublicHCC Announces Auditions for Summerset

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    Freepod Interview: Dr. Jack Herrmann

    Global climate change has been a controversial area of discussion in our community for decades. But a new speaker series at the Freeport Public Library aims to educate us all on the significant and real impacts of climate change on the northwest Illinois region.Alan Wenzel sat down with Dr. Jack Hermann, Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, to talk about global climate change and the speaker series currently underway.

  31. 189

    January 29, 2026

    Pecatonica School Board Votes Not to Retain Teacher Over Pronoun UseLena-Winslow Staff Member Charged with ObscenityFreeport Schools Welcomes New HR LeaderHCC announces Dean’s ListArea man named President of Illinois Association of Agricultural FairsFreeport Animal Shelter Holding a Fundraiser to Expand ServicesStephenson County Farm Bureau Holding Freezer Meal FundraiserIllinois Plans to Withhold $500M in SpendingIllinois Medicaid Faces Looming Funding CrisisAmerican Red Cross Calls for Donors Amid Severe ShortageOSF HealthCare Names New PresidentSorensen Announces $33M for Water and Sewer UpgradesNew Illinois Law Seals Non-Violent Convictions After 3 YearsGreater Freeport Partnership Announces Annual Dinner & AwardsSenior Resource Center to Host Outreach in Jo Daviess County in FebruaryDolly Parton’s Imagination Library Comes to Northwest IllinoisTake Part in the 42nd Annual Bald Eagle Watch

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    Freepod Interview: Lance Ferguson of Davis & Company

    If you've been to an event in downtown Freeport, then you've seen Lance Ferguson. Whether he is hosting as the owner operator of Davis & Company, or volunteering, Lance is a constant presence in his community.Freepod host Tim Connors speaks with Lance about running an entertainment business in Freeport, as well as the importance of volunteerism in Freeport.

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    January 22, 2026

    City of Freeport Releases Strategic PlanFreeport Park District Gets IDNR GrantHCC Awarded Grant for Training Future EducatorsDarin Stykel Receives Community Impact AwardGalena Approves Demolition of Historic Police Station to Build Parking RampCrimeStoppers Asks for Help in Solving Storage Unit TheftsChanges to SNAP Rules Begin February 1Health Insurance Plan Enrollment Deadline ExtendedUSDA Reports Growing Gap Between Costs to Produce and Price Received for US CropsHighland Accepting Submissions for Juried Art ExhibitShowtime Fundraiser at Cannova'sPark District Dances Registrations Now OpenSensory Science at Severson DellsGreat Backyard Bird Count BeginsIllinois Poet Laureate Presenting in GalenaNew Mental Health Office in Mt. CarrollU of I Extension Offers Free Family Life Program in Ogle County

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    Freepod Interview: Will Clark of 815 Natives

    In this ever expanding multimedia world, media production services are becoming more and more essential for businesses and non-profits.In this week's interview, Freepod host Alan Wenzel talks with Will Clark, founder & creative director of 815 Natives, a media production company based in Freeport, Illinois. Will shares the story of his business, as well as what the future holds for multimedia and what its like being a young entrepreneur in our community.

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    January 15, 2026

    Freeport Fire Chief Announces RetirementKrape Park South Entrance Improvement ProjectSC Health Dept is a Drug Overdose Prevention ProgramIllinois AG Uses Illinois Hate Crimes Act for Carroll County CrimeGov. Pritzker Signs Historic Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability ActEnvironmental Study Group Presents "Our Changing Climate: The Science, Risks, and Getting to Solutions"Trump Administration Attempts to Freeze $1B in Federal Funds for Illinois Child Care & Social ServicesElizabeth Business Receives Economic Development GrantTerry and Bonnie Sueltman Scholarship Fund Established to Support Freeport High School GraduatesHCC 2025 Excellence Award RecipientsAudition for the Pitmen Painters at HCCWinter Trails and Naturalist TalesDriftless Region Beef Conference

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    Freepod Interview: Kelsey Grove of Theraplay

    Theraplay is a local children's therapy operation focusing on helping kids with a range of needs by offering occupational, physical, and speech therapy.Freepod host Becky Connors spoke to Kelsey Grove about what treatment looks like at Theraplay.

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    January 8, 2026

    FREEPORT AWARDED $31 MILLION FOR NEW WELL AND CLEANER DRINKING WATERLIBRARY TO HOST LECTURE SERIES ON COST OF LIVING WITH CLIMATE CHANGE IN NORTHWEST ILLINOISFREEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY HAS MORE TO OFFERFLU CASES SURGING AND LIKELY TO GET WORSEFHN IS NOW MERCYHEALTH FHNLOCAL LAWMAKERS SHOW BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR NEW NICU LEAVE LAWNEW LAWS FOCUSING ON EDUCATION IN ILLINOISSENIOR RESOURCE CENTER HOSTS MONTHLY OUTREACH IN JO DAVIESS COUNTYPARK DISTRICT HOSTS FIT FOR LIFEORANGEVILLE NATIVE MAKES IT TO OLYMPICS ROSTERFREEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT SWEARS IN NEW OFFICERSCHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSALEAGLE VIEWING IN CARROLL COUNTYWEE NATS PROGRAMMING FOR JANUARYHIGHLAND BEGINS A NEW SEMESTERINDOOR FARMER’S MARKET THIS SATURDAY

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    Freepod Interview: Mike Marten of Mort's Bar & Grill

    Mort's Bar & Grill in downtown Freeport has been a local institution for decades. Freepod host Tim Connors sat down with owner and manager Mike Marten to talk about the bar's history, the role he's played in the downtown community, and Mort's Dinner Theater.

  39. 181

    January 1, 2026

    New FPD Police ChiefNew Laws in IllinoisDOJ sues Illinois’ GovernorIllinois Ramps Up Holiday Road PatrolsSenior Resource Center Medicare Open Enrollment Program Sets New Savings RecordTony McCombie Ranked as ‘Most Effective Republican Lawmaker’ in Illinois HouseFormer FHS Athlete of the Year Passes UnexpectedlyBASE Camp RegistrationGet Fit with FHNAsian Copperleaf Found in Stephenson CountyChristmas Trees to be Used as Fish Habitat in Illinois lakesPollinator PresentationAdult Basketball League at the Y

  40. 180

    Freepod Interview Year in Review

    FREEPOD and TimBeck2 hosts Tim Connors and Becky Connors and FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel recall highlights of their 2025 interviews.

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    December 25, 2025

    Miller appointed to national positionCity update on EV chargersHCC President receives recognitionPearl City Elevator and Stephenson Service mergePropane tank tips for winterFreeport High School speech team posts winsIcicles are pretty, but….Two Freeport businesses closingDeadline extended for Marketplace health insurance enrollmentFACC now a site for UIC residency trainingAT&T ending landlines in IllinoisGirls Scouts receive grantFormer Freeport student hits BroadwayReminder: REAL ID needed for some activities in 2026Feed the birdsWe miss The Red Apple Tree too!The week ahead…Vote for your favorite tree at the FHN Festival of Trees at the LibraryChristmas tree trivia

  42. 178

    Freepod Interview: LaFrancine Baker on Kwanzaa

    FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Becky Connors visits with LaFrancine Baker about Kwanzaa.

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    December 18, 2025

    City newsRe-Fresh bulk trash program continues in 2026Snow removal parking reminderPartnership Cash makes a great gift!Temporary break coming in ComEd pricingLady Pretzels atop the NIC-10Deadline near for HCC Spring registrationHCC Call for Entries in Juried Art ExhibitFreeport Art Museum receives grantSpring 2026 Art Explorers registration openPesticide Applicator Training beginsAnnual Christmas Bird CountSmart salting tipsFreeport area Posada celebrationBells are still ringing!Holiday movie at Winneshiek PlayhouseFamily history as a holiday giftHoliday decorations to enjoy from your car!The week ahead…Luminaria NightFHN Community Festival of Trees

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    Freepod Interview: Freeport Martial Arts

    Freepod Host Tim Connors sits down with John and Kate from Freeport Martial Arts to talk about what they have to offer Pretzel City. Freeport Martial Arts is in its third of operation and offers classes for adults and children in jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts, and women's self-defense.

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    December 11, 2025

    1. Winter is here!2. Strategic Plan and Budget approved for Freeport3. Freeport has a Sister City!4. Park District newsOakdale and winter equipment rentalSanta comes to Krape ParkNew Park District website5. Hanukkah begins this weekend6. Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is champion sponsor for Dolly Parton reading project7. Get Fit registration opens8. Salvation Army Angel Walk9. Tech tips for seniors10. The week ahead…Paws to Read and Santa at the LibraryLetters to SantaTrans-Siberian Tribute concert

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    Freepod Interview: Ed Finch and Sharon Welton

    FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel visits with local history author Ed Finch and Sharon Welton, director of the Stephenson County Historical Society Museum about Charles Guiteau, featured in a the new Netflix series Death by Lightning.

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    December 4, 2025

    City newsLeaf pickup will continueFreeport business awarded grantsLena-Winslow football team wins 1A state championshipLena Christmas Parade and CelebrationNew fundraising initiative for United WayThis "nasty, hard-to-kill virus" is early this yearSchool funding from the StateMusic sounds strong at FSD 145FHN collects letters to SantaSupport children who’ve lost parents to gun violenceSalvation Army needs your helpRockford interchange finalizedThe week ahead…FHN Holiday Classic MovieTickets still available for several holiday productionsVictorian Christmas TeaStories with SantaSafe winter driving reminders

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    Freepod Interview: Larry Feiner

    Next Tuesday, FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel visits with local resident Larry Feiner about building memories with family and friends through outdoor activities.

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    November 27, 2025

    City newsSouth Street improvementsSafety Action PlanSnow removal remindersPretzel City Transit ChangesTrans-Siberian Christmas concertHighland Distinguished AlumniSouth Street CVS closesGiving TuesdayStore your driver’s license on your phoneWinneshiek Playhouse presents The Best Christmas Pageant EverFreeport High School grad on Baltimore RavensFHN receives recognitionFarm Bureau bus trip to ChicagoConsumer energy costs slowedHope Wins selected by 100 Women Who CareVictorian Christmas TeaShould you warm up your car before driving?The week ahead…Community Festival of TreesClassic Movie at Lindo TheatreTHE MESSIAH at HCCBiggest pumpkin pie ever

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    Freepod Interview: Salvation Army

    FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Becky Connors visits with Captain Lisa of the Salvation Army.

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