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- Freepod
September 4, 2025
City updates Hancock Viaduct closed Updated trash and recycling processes Lots of tires recycled! Lena Fall Festival Downtown Unlocked event Freeport High…
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Freepod Interview: Dr. Anna Alvarado
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors visits with Dr. Anna Alvarado, Superintendent of Schools for Freeport School District 145, about the recent changes in…
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August 28, 2025
Rent increases for privately owned properties in Freeport Road work update Stephenson Nursing Center news School dates to remember Quilting program at Freeport…
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Freepod Interview: Bill Peterson
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors interviews Area Music Director Bill Peterson about creating music for the community and all the wonderful friends that…
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August 21, 2025
City news Road work Water tower re-painting Tire recycling event Eats and Beats this weekend Local business re-opens after fire Sculpture Walk begins to take…
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Freepod Interview: Eats & Beats
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors interviews Tim Cook, Executive Director of Malcolm Eaton Enterprises and Malcolm Eaton’s Community Liaison Brian Babcock…
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August 14, 2025
1. City road work 2. Tire recycling event 3. Streaming service now available through the Freeport Public Library 4. Krape Park Art Walk 5. Paint the Port 6…
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Freepod Interview: Brian Caldwell of AutoSmart Classic Car Sales and Consignment
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel speaks with Brian Caldwell of AutoSmart Classic Car Sales and Consignment at the former location of the Stephenson County Visitors…
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August 7, 2025
City utilities update Road work Burchard water tower repainting Cruise Night returns Lincoln Douglas 5K VOICES half-price sale Stephenson County Crime Stop…
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Freepod Interview: Drake Farm
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 visits with the folks at Drake Farm about their delicious sweet corn.
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July 31, 2025
City roadwork update Downtown demolition planned Public school registration reminders Stephenson County Health Department offering free back-to-school…
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Freepod Interview: Freeport's History of Beer
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors takes a walk down memory lane about the many breweries that have added a sense of community and camaraderie in Freeport’s…
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July 24, 2025
Walnut Acres news City roadwork update Stephenson County Fair Stephenson County Health Department offering free back-to-school physicals Second-grader conducts…
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Freepod Interview: Chris Kuberski & Rich Haight
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel interviews Highland Community College President Chris Kuberski and Freeport YMCA Chief Executive Officer Rich Haight about plans for…
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July 17, 2025
City news Street closures update Electronic Recycling Event this Saturday Shawn Boldt elected VP of Illinois Trustees Association New towing law – generic…
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Freepod Interview: Kate Boyer
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel interviews Kate Boyer, Executive Manager for the Stephenson County Fair.
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July 10, 2025
Street closures update Stephenson County Fair FHN Community Health Needs Assessment Ticked off about ticks? Disaster Preparedness event Master Gardeners can…
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Freepod Interview: Xavier Lassandro
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors interviews Xavier Lassandro, a Freeport High School graduate currently in his senior year at West Virginia University…
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July 3, 2025
Street closures update Electronic recycling event Fourth of July Traffic Safety Campaign New athletic director at Highland Highland names Head Coach of Cougar…
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Freepod Interview: Jodi Miller
FREEPOD host Matt Mullen talks with Freeport Mayor Jodi Miller at about Tutty Baker Fest coming up July 11-13.
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June 26, 2025
1. Road work updates 2. Mosquito Abatement 3. Cooling Centers 4. Greater Freeport Partnership receives grant 5. Music on Chicago 6. Music Under the Stars and…
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Freepod Interview: Aquin Catholic Academy
Guest host Shary Gibson visits with Aquin Principal Beth Heitkamp and Aquin student parent Blake Musser about the recent changes at Aquin.
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June 19, 2025
1. Work begins on Carroll Avenue 2. Deer nuisance bill passed by Illinois General Assembly 3. Tour for Cancer 4. Stephenson County Historical Society Annual…
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Freepod Interview: Jan Carlson
Guest FREEPOD host Shary Gibson visits with professional dog trainer Jan Carlson about how to make sure your furry friends are comfortable and safe during hot…
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June 12, 2025
1. Video tour of the Freeport water system 2. Scam alerts on the rise 3. Notice from Freeport Police Department 4. Juneteenth Celebration 5. Elevated Voices…
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Freepod Interview: Alex Jansen
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Becky Connors chats with Alex Jansen, tech director for theatre at Highland Community College about backstage at “Cinderella.”
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June 5, 2025
Well project proceeding, repaving season begins Stephenson County board news FHN Food Fight Against Cancer Pretzel Pickers on the job Mini-golf tournament at…
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Freepod Interview: Freeport Concert Band
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors interviews Freeport Concert Band Secretary Kelsey Rosenstein about the summer concert series at Krape Park.
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May 29, 2025
Hydrant flushing Music on Chicago Tour for Cancer Winneshiek Playhouse events Lena-Winslow student in National Spelling Bee Summer Reading program at the…
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Freepod Interview: Kim Sigafus
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Becky Connors speaks with Kim Sigafus about the Celebration of Native Americans coming up on Saturday, June 7.
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May 22, 2025
Route 20 news City public meetings Utility rate increase with audio from Citizens Utility Board Four cousins lead repeat to repeat NIC-10 boys tennis title Cop…
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Freepod Interview: Classic Cinemas
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel talks with Mike Schindler of Classic Cinemas about the movie business.
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May 15, 2025
Highland Community College service awards Highland Commencement Keynote speaker New student registration at FSD145 International Museum Day in the County…
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Freepod Interview: State of the City
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel talks with Freeport Mayor Jodi Miller, City Manager Rob Boyer, and Chief of Police Chris Shenberger about their recent State of the…
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May 8, 2025
1. PFAS in City water 2. Other City news 3. Small businesses recognized 4. Stephenson County Farmers Market opens 5. Annual World Migratory Day 6. Musical…
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Freepod Interview: Proud Pretzels
Tim Connors chatting with three winning Pretzel students – Paityn London, Mya Ortiz, and Tristan Peterson – about their successes both in the classroom and…
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May 1, 2025
Freeport breaks record for world’s largest human pretzel image Highland Community College news U.S. 20 road work Community Clean-Up Day REAL ID deadline is May…
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Freepod Interview: Greater Freeport Partnership
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel speaks with Andrea Schultz-Winter and Nicole Haas of the Greater Freeport Partnership about business development and Freeport…
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April 24, 2025
1. City news – wells and trees 2. HCC funding update 3. Stephenson County Restaurant Week 4. New K-9 officer 5. HCC Foundation Celebration 2025 6. Jersey…
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Freepod Interview: Polka Fest
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel interviews Tim Connors about Polka Fest on Saturday, April 26th.
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April 17, 2025
City news: EV chargers, more LED streetlights, and more Record-Breaking History planned for Pretzel City, USA Pretzel Fest next Saturday Program on rank choice…
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Freepod Interview: Jaime Elliott
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Becky Connors interviews Jaime Elliott of the Winneshiek Players about their plans for the next theatre season.
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April 10, 2025
1. Miller wins mayoral race 2. New downtown businesses 3. Freeport after school program faces funding uncertainty 4. Pretzel Fest nears 5. New car dealership…
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Freepod Interview: Pretzel Fest and Polka Fest
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors chats with reps from the Greater Freeport Partnership and Mike Marten of Mort’s Bar and Grill about Pretzel Fest and…
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April 3, 2025
County Board updates Farm Bureau offers Rural Nurse scholarships Rural Nurse Practitioner Scholarships Spring yard prep Aspiring Artists at Freeport Art Museum…
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Freepod Interview: Sarah Long
Tune in as FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Becky Connors visits with Sarah Long, Artistic Director of Studio 121 dance in Freeport, which offers classes in ballet…
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March 27, 2025
Highland Community College terminates head basketball coach Luke Norman Info on local ICE activities United Way fundraising dinner Grasshopper’s now open…
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Freepod Interview: Elisha Walker
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors visits with Elisha Walker, Executive Director of Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency about how they help…
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March 20, 2025 - Written and Delivered by Students of Freeport High School
SmartPass New Math Curriculum ACT AVID Culture and Student Support Office Showtime Girls Winning Basketball Season Wrestling Regional Champion Mya Ortiz Speech…
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Freepod Interviews: Landon Koester
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors visits with native Freeporter Landon Koester about his job in the Equipment Department of the Green Bay Packers.
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March 13, 2025
New credit union to open in Freeport Measles update Senior Resource Center visits Stockton and Galena Senior Center Update on possible budget cuts New…
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Freepod Interview: Tricia Mickley
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel chats with Tricia Mickley, CEO of the Frontier-Mt. Carroll Mutual Insurance Company about the cost of insurance premiums.
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March 6, 2025
1. Upgraded street lights coming to high-crime areas 2. Stephenson County part of safe rural roads project 3. Highland Community College news 4. Two FHN Nurses…
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Freepod Interview: John Voelz
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors visits with John Voelz about easy ways for elderly or physically challenged folks to stay in shape.
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February 27, 2025
Greater Freeport Partnership honors achievements at annual dinner Freeport acquires new snow season equipment Trash and bulk item collection One Book One…
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Freepod Interview: Citizens Utility Board
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel chats with Zoey Huspen of the CUB Citizens Utility Board about upcoming Freeport workshop offering ways to save on utility bills.
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February 20, 2025
Arctic Ale and Art Walk Early voting for Spring elections Jo-Ann store closure City street lighting upgrades City employee recognition) State recognition for…
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Freepod Interview: Rachel Gastel
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors talks with Rachel Gastel about overcoming challenges with alcohol.
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February 13, 2025
Pretzel City NOT charging fees for medical rides outside county Update on local ICE activities Respiratory illness level high for Illinois Changes announced at…
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Freepod Interview: 100 Women Who Care
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel visits with Julie Hilliger and Julie Wenzel from 100 Women Who Care, a group of women in Stephenson County that has distributed nearly…