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

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    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

    19 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    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.

    21 min

  3. 26 MAR

    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

    15 min

  4. 24 MAR

    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.

    18 min

  5. 19 MAR

    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

    12 min

  6. 17 MAR

    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.

    10 min

  7. 12 MAR

    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

    17 min

  8. 10 MAR

    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.

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

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  • Creator
    Freepod
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    213
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Freepod 2023
  • Show Website
    Freepod

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