Podcast Episodes

April 16, 2026

Episode 118

HCC Names New PresidentMarijuana Dispensary Gets the Green LightGFP Receives Rural Development GrantFHS Has 20 Illinois State ScholarsStockton Man In…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Freepod Interview: Chief Jacquelyn Frausto of Freeport Police Department

Freeport swore in a new police chief in January. Chief Jacquelyn Frausto comes to Freeport after a long career with the Chicago Police Department and…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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…

4 months, 3 weeks 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…

4 months, 4 weeks 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…

5 months 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…

5 months 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…

5 months, 1 week 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…

5 months, 1 week 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…

5 months, 2 weeks 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…

5 months, 2 weeks ago