Podcast Episodes

September 3, 2026

Episode 138

West Nile Virus Confirmed in Carroll CountyJo Daviess Zoning Amendments Sent Back to County BoardA New Downtown Pocket Park is Gaining TractionPark t…

20 hours ago

Freepod Interview - FHS Centennial Celebration

As so many people have noted, the Freeport High School building is a unique and beautiful building, especially for a school building. And as the buil…

2 days, 20 hours ago

August 27, 2026

Episode 137

Stephenson County Considers Moratorium on Data CentersCity of Freeport Approves Ordinance Aimed to Protecting City WorkersRental Rates in Freeport on…

1 week ago

Freepod Interview - Mark Mannino of NWIL Air Show

Five years ago, Mark Mannino put on the first Northwest Illinois Air Show as a way of blending his passions for history and aircrafts along with his …

1 week, 2 days ago

August 20, 2026

Episode 136

City Council Votes to Not Renew Agreement with GFPFreeport PD to Increase Enforcement During Labor Day WeekendBridge Work on Route 75/Stephenson St.C…

2 weeks ago

Freepod Interview - Andy Fruth of Kiwanis Club of Freeport

There is no shortage of opportunities to serve the community. And one organization that has been serving Freeport for more than 100 years would love …

2 weeks, 2 days ago

August 13, 2026

Episode 135

Stockton Receives State Grant for 180-Acre Industrial ParkOgle County Phasing Out Emergency SirensJo Daviess County Water Testing Indicates Elevated …

3 weeks ago

Freepod Interview - Amera Striegel of Stephenson County Farmer's Market

There are few delights in the midwest quite like a good farmer's market. And here in Freeport we have a gem in the Stephenson County Farmer's Market.…

3 weeks, 2 days ago

August 6, 2026

Episode 134

Debate Over Northern Illinois Enterprise ZoneFreeport Announces Schedule for Neighborhood Watch ReplacementTwo Stephenson County Murder Trials Conclu…

4 weeks ago

Freepod Interview: Linsey McDanel of Hope WINS

For families in the Freeport area struggling to find healthy connections with their children, a local organization exists specifically to help childr…

4 weeks, 2 days ago