Podcast Episodes

April 9, 2026

Episode 117

FSD Board Unanimously Approves RIFsDeininger Floral is Re-OpeningCity Employees Trained on UV Water DisinfectionFPD to Start Cracking Down on Distrac…

2 months, 1 week ago

Freepod Interview: Emily Schaub of the Freeport Public Library

The Freeport Public Library has a new director!

Freepod host Becky Connors speaks with Emily Schaub about her first impressions and ultimate goals for…

2 months, 1 week ago

April 2, 2026

Episode 116

Updates on FSD Reductions in ForceFreeport PD Works with DHS, FBI, and IRS For Local OperationJCWIFI Withdraws Zoning AppealMunicipal Parking Lot Clo…

2 months, 2 weeks 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 Freep…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

March 26, 2026

Episode 115

JCWIFI to Host Townhall About Proposed TowerCity Prepares to Take Demolish Vacant Downtown BuildingDillan Vancil Wins GOP House PrimaryHCC Signs Tran…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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 h…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

March 19, 2026 - As Written and Delivered by FHS Journalism Students

Episode 114

Freeport RIFPickleball Courts Renovations and LightsSteven and Kam Meet the GovernorAcademic Interventions – ACTAcademic Interventions – GradesJourna…

3 months ago

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 C…

3 months ago

March 12, 2026

Episode 113

FSD Announces Reduction in ForceCity Announces New Road Plans for 2026Freeport Names New Fire MarshalGroundbreaking for New Well and Water Treatment …

3 months, 1 week ago

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 Gale…

3 months, 1 week ago