Podcast Episodes

July 30, 2026

Episode 133

Freeport Names Street After Beloved City MotherPretzel City Area Transit Announces Fixed Route Pilot ProgramRe-Fresh Freeport ReturnsNational Night O…

1 month ago

Freepod Interview - Craig Deininger

When news spread that Deininger Floral was closing shop, the community mourned. But just as abruptly as the announcement of the shop's closing was ma…

1 month ago

July 23, 2026

Episode 132

City Council UpdateCity of Freeport Gets New Salt ShedTraffic Control Added on Galena AvenueFirefighters Make Adjustments for Working in Extreme Heat…

1 month, 1 week ago

Freepod Interview: Deerland Dairy

Agriculture is such a vital element of our community, and one small dairy in Freeport is doing its part to change the way we all look at dairy operat…

1 month, 1 week ago

July 16, 2026

Episode 131

FSD Cuts Bus Routes Due to Budget DeficitFreeport Beef-a-Roo Is Only Location Still Operating After Mass LayoffsYMCA Purchases New FacilityTickets on…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freepod Interview: Freeport Pretzel Company

Freeport is Pretzel City USA. But why can't you buy a pretzel in Freeport?

That riddle is over now as Freeport Pretzel Company has launched. Proprieto…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

July 9, 2026

Episode 130

Freeport City Council Meeeting Devolves into ChaosStephenson County Gets Disaster Proclamation from StateTree Removal Underway with Mixed Response fr…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Freepod Interview: Kate Boyer of Stephenson County Fair

The Stephenson County Fair is one of the longest running county fairs in the state of Illinois. And this year's event is fast approaching.

Freepod hos…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

July 2, 2026

Episode 129

Electronic Recycling Event Brings in More than 20,000 Pounds of WasteKuberski Named President Emeritus of Highland Community CollegePearl City Names …

2 months ago

Freepod Interview: Kris Valkema of Blackcat Manor

Freeport is full of talent. And one of the biggest names in town is Blackcat Manor.

Freepod host Tim Connors speaks with Kris Valkema, lead singer of …

2 months ago