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Freepod Interview: Freeport Martial Arts
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors sits down John Garvens, owner and operator of Freeport Martial Arts.
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January 30, 2025
1. Knowlton Fire 2. 2024 Annual Report showcases City’s efforts 3. City agreement with Northern Illinois Gas Company 4. News from the County Board 5. Former…
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Freepod Interview: HCC President
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel interviews Highland Community College President Chris Kuberski about plans for the college in 2025.
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January 23, 2025
Freeport Mayoral election update Candidate forum next week New squad cars What’s up with the price of eggs? More about the new owner of the former Stephenson…
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Freepod Interview: One Book One Freeport
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Becky Connors speaking with Dianne Ludwig of the Freeport Public Library about the One Book One Freeport program.
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January 16, 2025
New owner for Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center Freeport Art Museum sculpture installation at the Freeport Art Plaza Rebuilding Together receives…
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Freepod Interviews: Josh Elliott
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors visits with Josh Elliott, owner of Elliott Graphix and Zealous Art Studio and Tattoo, about tattooing, community…
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January 9, 2025
Minimum wage hike and other new Illinois laws 2025 BASE Camp open for registration Female firefighter joins Freeport Fire Department Adams Avenue Project…
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Freepod Interviews: Select Pix Classic Film Series
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel and Ed Finch visit about the their 15th year of hosting Lindo Theatre’s Select Pix Classic film series. The first film for 2025 airs…
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FREEPOD Interview: Year in Review
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 hosts Tim Connors and Becky Connors and FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel review our 2024 in-depth interviews.
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FREEPOD Interview: Kwanzaa
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Becky Connors visits with LaFrancine Baker about Kwanzaa.
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December 19, 2024
1. FREEPOD Holiday schedule 2. Trash and bulk item collection 3. CPR/First Aid classes at YMCA 4. Farm Bureau trips ahead 5. National Day of Racial Healing 6…
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Freepod Looks at Community Christmas Decorations
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors visits with the creators of some spectacular outdoor holiday decorations.
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December 12, 2024
New County Board members sworn in Hy-Vee project discontinued New parking schedule for City snow removal Donation drive for North Carolina Orange bracelets for…
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Freepod Interviews City Manager Rob Boyer
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel speaks with Freeport City Manager Rob Boyer about what’s ahead for the City in 2025.
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December 5, 2024
1. Five years of City infrastructure investment by Ward 2. Street work continues 3. Shop With a Cop 4. Environmental Sustainability survey 5. League of Women…
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Freepod Interview Double Header! Christmas Memories and Twice As Nice
Two interviews today! 1. FREEPOD and TimBeck2 hosts Tim Connors and Becky Connors talk CHRISTMAS MEMORIES 2. Tim interviews the Carmella Jackson at Twice As…
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November 28, 2024
City applies for Community Development Block Grant Medicare Basics Class Final year for Christmas Memories IPASS event Local teacher recognized as Agriculture…
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Freepod Interviews Steven Winter
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host talks with Steven Winter about Generations Brewery.
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November 21, 2024
1. City news: demolitions planned and well planning underway 2. Ribbon cutting for Mobile Medical Unit at HCC 3. Downtown Freeport holiday kick off 4. Tim…
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Freepod Interviews Wishful Acres
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors visits Nate and Penny Ewing Peterson of Wishful Acres Farm and Brewery. They’ll talk about how they got started with…
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November 14, 2024
City street work update Federal funding for Pecatonica River floodway Donations for 333rd MPC Farmers Market continues through the winter YMCA Turkey Trot YMCA…
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Freepod Interviews Jim Yeager
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel speaks with Jim Yeager, Director of the Mass Communication Department at Highland Community College, about disinformation and…
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November 7, 2024
Thanks for voting! City news Electronic ticketing system Hydrant flushing Pothole repairs 1% sales tax for roads New fire engine “Bishop James Arthur Wade…
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Freepod Interviews Kent Land Farms
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel interviews folks from Kent Land Farms about this year’s agricultural harvest.
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October 31, 2024
1. Remember: Your vote COUNTS! 2. Water extension still under consideration 3. More City news Hydrant flushing Street work on West Avenue 4. Mean Girls comes…
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Freepod Presents Community Spirits (Halloween Special)
Special Community Spirits Halloween double feature! FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors speaks with Freeport High School Technical Director Bob Winter and…
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October 24, 2024
Ballot questions need your vote Vote eligibility for those with criminal records Drug Take Back Day Highland Community College Fall Concert Jersey Mike’s…
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Freepod Interviews Joe and Jennifer Kanosky
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Becky Connors speaks with Joe and Jennifer Kanosky about the Save the Tabernacle effort
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October 17, 2024
City news Housing rehabilitation grant Viaduct improvements Award of Valor presented Street work update Early voting going well Cubs Field burglarized Flu…
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Freepod Interviews Freeport High School Football Coaches
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors talks with FHS Head Football Coach Anthony Dedmond and Assistant Football Coach Marty Sellers.
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October 10, 2024
1. Sorensen delivers on clean drinking water infrastructure funding for Freeport 2. Local candidate positions on 2024 election topics 3. FREEPOD is on social…
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Freepod Interviews Mark Gridley
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel visits with FHN CEO Mark Gridley about the region’s largest healthcare organization.
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October 3, 2024
Carroll Avenue shooting FREEPOD 5 Questions in 5 Minutes for 2024 public office candidates Street work update Update on new Freeport Art Museum location…
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Freepod Interviews Dr. Anna Alvarado
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors speaks with Dr. Anna Alvarado, Superintendent of Schools Freeport School District 145 about plans and challenge for the…
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September 26, 2024
Early voting has begun City news Bike paths Street projects 333rd National Guard deployed LADAMA September 2024 World Fest Tour Recycling event this Saturday…
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Freepod Interviews Juliet Moderow
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Becky Connors talks with Juliet Moderow of the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society about migratory patterns of area birds.
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September 19, 2024
1. League of Women Voters candidate forum 2. City news Enhanced radio communications to the southern Stephenson County Upgrades for the City’s fuel station 3…
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Freepod Interviews Jazmin Wingert
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel speaks with Stephenson County Clerk Jazmin Wingert about the upcoming election
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September 12, 2024
Hosmer Apartment armed barricade incident Adams Avenue construction update The Public Works Department Freeport High School garden project receives grant…
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Freepod Interviews Dr. Rocio del Castillo
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Becky Connors interviews Dr. Rocio del Castillo, Assistant Superintendent of Bilingual Education for Freeport School District 145…
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September 5, 2024
FREEPOD partners with WNIJ Lena Fall Festival Football season starts for Freeport Pretzels Library grants New business locations Stephenson County featured in…
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Freepod Interviews Lou Ann Hayes
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors speaks with Lou Ann Hayes of Birth to Five Illinois in Freeport, a statewide organization providing equitable access to…
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August 29, 2024
Freeport receives Safer Streets grant Rebuilding Together completes another project When your pet is lost City to require permits for all driveway projects Two…
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Freepod Interviews Tim and Charity Heiden
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel speaks with retired Freeport residents Tim and Charity Heiden about the rewards and challenges of beekeeping.
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August 22, 2024
More grants for Freeport water system Street work update Early Childhood Education Slapped Cheek virus What’s up with the crabapple trees? New Freeport police…
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Freepod Interviews Eats & Beats
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors chats with Tim Cook and Brian Babcock about the Eats & Beats event on 23 and 24 August that supports area non-profits.
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August 15, 2024
1. Meet International Visitors at the Library 2. Krape Park Art Walk 3. School is in session 4. Drive-through backpack distribution 5. Freeport Police to…
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Freepod Interviews Wayne Duckmann
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel speaks with Wayne Duckmann, Director of Community and Economic Development for the City of Freeport about the City's approach to…
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August 8, 2024
Cruise Night! School starts 21 August City news Road work Code Red emergency notification available Photo contest More explanation on yard waste removal Recap…
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Freepod Interviews Magen Busker
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 Host Tim Connors interviews Magen Busker about showing cattle at the Stephenson County Fair.
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Freepod Reviews Wing-It! at Krape Park
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 hosts Becky Connors and Tim Connors share a conversation about the new mini-golf course at Krape Park.
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August 1, 2024
City road work update County pay raises and new hires Anti-Gun Violence March Greater Freeport Partnership receives grant Highland Community College news…
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Freepod Interviews Nick Namio
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors speaks with Freeport High School’s Nick Namio about the growing popularity of pickleball.
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July 25, 2024
City news Locust Avenue resurfacing Com-Ed tree/vegetation trimming Power outage storm summary City-wide clean-up Freeport Art Museum Mini Masterpieces 2024…
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Freepod Interviews Rocky and Eric Zuberbuhler
FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel interviews Rocky and Eric Zuberbuhler about the challenges and rewards of restoring the old Black Dot building on South Chicago Street…
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July 18, 2024
Road repairs after solar farm construction Pool-a-Palooza rescheduled to 3 August No-appointment sports physical clinic It's Fair Time! The Fair has been…
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Freepod Interviews Andrea Winter
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors visits with Andrea Winter, Executive Director for the Greater Freeport Partnership about the challenges and opportunities…
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July 11, 2024
Tutty is here! Don’t FLiRT with COVID! Stephenson County Fair 23-27 July Sound Thinking expands (‘shots fired’ police alert technology) Pool-a-Palooza at Krape…