Podcast Episodes

Freepod Interview: James Rivas of Pretzel City Barbershop

The small town barbershop is more than just a place to get your haircut. Since the 1950s, barbershops have been social institutions. And James Rivas …

2 months, 1 week ago

February 5, 2026

Episode 108

Residential Fire on Clark StreetPearl City Co-Op and Stephenson Service Company Shareholders Approve MergerNew YMCA to Feature Field House and Aquati…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Freepod Interview: Dr. Jack Herrmann

Global climate change has been a controversial area of discussion in our community for decades. But a new speaker series at the Freeport Public Libra…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

January 29, 2026

Episode 107

Pecatonica School Board Votes Not to Retain Teacher Over Pronoun UseLena-Winslow Staff Member Charged with ObscenityFreeport Schools Welcomes New HR …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Freepod Interview: Lance Ferguson of Davis & Company

If you've been to an event in downtown Freeport, then you've seen Lance Ferguson. Whether he is hosting as the owner operator of Davis & Company, or …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

January 22, 2026

Episode 106

City of Freeport Releases Strategic PlanFreeport Park District Gets IDNR GrantHCC Awarded Grant for Training Future EducatorsDarin Stykel Receives Co…

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Freepod Interview: Will Clark of 815 Natives

In this ever expanding multimedia world, media production services are becoming more and more essential for businesses and non-profits.

In this week's…

3 months ago

January 15, 2026

Episode 105

Freeport Fire Chief Announces RetirementKrape Park South Entrance Improvement ProjectSC Health Dept is a Drug Overdose Prevention ProgramIllinois AG …

3 months ago

Freepod Interview: Kelsey Grove of Theraplay

Theraplay is a local children's therapy operation focusing on helping kids with a range of needs by offering occupational, physical, and speech thera…

3 months, 1 week ago

January 8, 2026

Episode 104

FREEPORT AWARDED $31 MILLION FOR NEW WELL AND CLEANER DRINKING WATERLIBRARY TO HOST LECTURE SERIES ON COST OF LIVING WITH CLIMATE CHANGE IN NORTHWEST…

3 months, 1 week ago