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April 2, 2026
Updates on FSD Reductions in Force Freeport PD Works with DHS, FBI, and IRS For Local Operation JCWIFI Withdraws Zoning Appeal Municipal Parking Lot Closed for…
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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…
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March 26, 2026
JCWIFI to Host Townhall About Proposed Tower City Prepares to Take Demolish Vacant Downtown Building Dillan Vancil Wins GOP House Primary HCC Signs Transfer…
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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…
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March 19, 2026 - As Written and Delivered by FHS Journalism Students
Freeport RIF Pickleball Courts Renovations and Lights Steven and Kam Meet the Governor Academic Interventions – ACT Academic Interventions – Grades Journalism…
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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…
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March 12, 2026
FSD Announces Reduction in Force City Announces New Road Plans for 2026 Freeport Names New Fire Marshal Groundbreaking for New Well and Water Treatment…
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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…
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March 5, 2026
HCC Raising Tuition HCC Juried Art Exhibit Winners Announced Freeport Art Museum Looking for Artists Krape Park Art Walk Seeking Artists Boys & Girls Club…
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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…
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February 26, 2026
Diocese Considering Closing Aquin Academy Demolition Bid Approved for Old Holiday Inn Freeport Awarded Enrollment in Downtown Revitalization Program Stephenson…
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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…
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February 19, 2026
Freeport Could Get Its First Marjiuana Dispensary Freeport Library Names New Executive Director Top Cop and Top Firefighter Awarded by City of Freeport FPD…
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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…
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February 12, 2026
Freeport Fire Department Promotes New Leadership City Gives Awards to Employees for Life Saving Acts City of Freeport to Address Fire Hydrant Updates OSHA…
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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…
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February 5, 2026
Residential Fire on Clark Street Pearl City Co-Op and Stephenson Service Company Shareholders Approve Merger New YMCA to Feature Field House and Aquatic Center…
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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…
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January 29, 2026
Pecatonica School Board Votes Not to Retain Teacher Over Pronoun Use Lena-Winslow Staff Member Charged with Obscenity Freeport Schools Welcomes New HR Leader…
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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…
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January 22, 2026
City of Freeport Releases Strategic Plan Freeport Park District Gets IDNR Grant HCC Awarded Grant for Training Future Educators Darin Stykel Receives Community…
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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…
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January 15, 2026
Freeport Fire Chief Announces Retirement Krape Park South Entrance Improvement Project SC Health Dept is a Drug Overdose Prevention Program Illinois AG Uses…
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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…
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January 8, 2026
FREEPORT AWARDED $31 MILLION FOR NEW WELL AND CLEANER DRINKING WATER LIBRARY TO HOST LECTURE SERIES ON COST OF LIVING WITH CLIMATE CHANGE IN NORTHWEST ILLINOIS…
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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…
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January 1, 2026
New FPD Police Chief New Laws in Illinois DOJ sues Illinois’ Governor Illinois Ramps Up Holiday Road Patrols Senior Resource Center Medicare Open Enrollment…
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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 position City update on EV chargers HCC President receives recognition Pearl City Elevator and Stephenson Service merge Propane…
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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 news Re-Fresh bulk trash program continues in 2026 Snow removal parking reminder Partnership Cash makes a great gift! Temporary break coming in ComEd…
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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…
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December 11, 2025
1. Winter is here! 2. Strategic Plan and Budget approved for Freeport 3. Freeport has a Sister City! 4. Park District news Oakdale and winter equipment rental…
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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…
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December 4, 2025
City news Leaf pickup will continue Freeport business awarded grants Lena-Winslow football team wins 1A state championship Lena Christmas Parade and…
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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 news South Street improvements Safety Action Plan Snow removal reminders Pretzel City Transit Changes Trans-Siberian Christmas concert Highland…
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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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November 20, 2025
Capital Plan, EV chargers, and more from the City 2026 Election season begins with candidate filings Mistletoe Walk this Saturday FHN receives highest care…
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Freepod Interview: Noah Eisenhower
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors visits with Freeport’s Noah Eisenhower about professional car racing.
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November 13, 2025
City tax levies determined for 2025 Leaf collection, winter parking New energy legislation for Illinois Township supports local food pantries This is It closes…
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Freepod Interview: Sam Cimino
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors visits with local restaurant owner Sam Cimino about the restaurant’s history and Sam’s life in Freeport.
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November 6, 2025
1. City news New Operations Superintendent position Short term rentals update Reminder: electrical aggregation program Leaf collection program 2. New well for…
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Freepod Interview: Mark Gridley
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel visits with FHN President and CEO Mark Gridley about FHN’s upcoming affiliation with Mercyhealth.
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October 30, 2025
Federal courts in Northern Illinois impacted in government shutdown Interim Freeport Police Chief sworn in Freeport implementing Housing Rehabilitation Grant…
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Freepod Interview: Tim Mahoney
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors chats with well-known Freeport native and attorney Tim Mahoney about Freeport over the years and what makes it special.
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October 23, 2025
1. Freeport’s Electrical Aggregation Program 2. New Community & Economic Development Director for Freeport 3. Highland Community College approves planning for…
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Freepod Interview: Retiring Freeport Police Chief Chris Shenberger
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel visits with Freeport Police Chief Chris Shenberger who will retire next Wednesday after 27 years of service.
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October 16, 2025
1. City news 2. Utility price news 3. Text message scam 4. Senior Lifestyle Expo 5. Krape Park South Nature Trail Closed 6. Spirits of Yesteryear Returns for a…
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Freepod Interview: Northern Illinois Food Bank
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel visits with Hester Bury, Development Officer and Yvette Sellers, Agency Relations Area Manager for the Northern Illinois Food Bank…
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October 9, 2025
Citadel and Saint Joseph Village Wine and Witches Judge Hauser retires Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall seeks re-election Free paper-shredding event The…
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Freepod Interview: Adam Moderow
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim goes a little batty with Adam Moderow in discussing the bat population in general as well as what to do if one decides to visit…
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October 2, 2025
FHN announces plans to merge with MercyHealth City leaf collection program Highland Community College President announces retirement Oakdale Fall Festival! 100…
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Freepod Interview - Jim Dole
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Becky Connors visits with Jim Dole, director of the Doug Firebaugh Observatory talk about the observatory and how they’ll be…
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September 25, 2025
1. 911 system upgrade complete 2. Freeport police department receives grant 3. Brewfest is this weekend! 4. New Pilates studio opens in downtown Freeport 5…
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Freepod Interview: Kurt Steffen of Cub Foods
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors visits with Kurt Steffen, Cub Foods store manager about how it takes a village to make a supermarket great.
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September 18, 2025
Sculpture Walk opens in downtown Freeport Demolitions scheduled Bridge construction on Route 73 Presentation on immigration law Brewfest is next weekend! Fall…
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Freepod Interview: Jessica Modica
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel chats with Jessica Modica, Executive Director of the Freeport Art Museum about the Sculpture Walk being installed in downtown Freeport.
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September 11, 2025
Downtown Freeport Pocket Park doubles its size with support from Marianne Garvens Funding restored for Highland Community College programs Sculpture Walk in…
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Freepod Interview: Risa Tyler
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel chats with Risa Tyler, Director of the FHN Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center about its 30th anniversary providing cancer care for the…