Freepod
A podcast bringing you the latest news from Freeport, Illinois.
Episodes
- Diocese Considering Closing Aquin Academy
- Demolition Bid Approved for Old Holiday Inn
- Freeport Awarded Enrollment in Downtown Revitalization Program
- Stephenson County Sheriff's Office Gives Out Awards
- City Completes Leaf Cleanup
- Stephenson County Home Show Looking for Vendors
- Tessa Janecke Wins Gold
- Oregon Teacher Receives Honors
- Friends of the Pecatonica River Looking for New Board Members
- Pritzker Announces New State Budget
- Illinois Sc...
You'd be hard-pressed to find someone in Freeport who hasn't been to the Wagner House. Whether it be for a special event or dinner and drinks, the Wagner House has become a stalwart institution for downtown Freeport.
Tim Connors spoke to owner operator Bill Green about how the Wagner House started and what they are looking forward to as they continue serving the Freeport community.
- Freeport Could Get Its First Marjiuana Dispensary
- Freeport Library Names New Executive Director
- Top Cop and Top Firefighter Awarded by City of Freeport
- FPD Reveals Key Figures for 2025
- Applications Open for Downtown Façade Improvement Grants
- GFP Names a New Chair
- YMCA Receives Grant for Free CPR Training
- FEMA Rejects Illinois Requests for Disaster Relief
- Illinois Early Childhood Education Programs Face Challenges
- Andrew Chesney Introduc...
For new or expecting parents, the questions and challenges that are faced seem to be never-ending. But for those in Jo Daviess and Stephenson County, the Regional Office of Education 8 have a program that can help.
Alan Wenzel spoke to Beth Johnson and Marci White from ROE 8 about the Family Enrichment program and what it offers for families in our community.
- Freeport Fire Department Promotes New Leadership
- City Gives Awards to Employees for Life Saving Acts
- City of Freeport to Address Fire Hydrant Updates
- OSHA Presents Award to City of Freeport
- Pretzel City Area Transit Seeking Input on Fixed Routes
- GFP Gives Out Annual Awards
- Black History Month at FHS
- Pat Norman Named Jane Addams Legacy Award Winner
- Sam Schaible Named New President of Foundation for Northwest Illinois
- United Way Opens Fun...
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 of Pretzel City Barbershop is hoping to keep that tradition alive in downtown Freeport.
Tim Connors chats with James about how the Pretzel City Barbershop is connecting Freeport's cherished past with its promising future.
- Residential Fire on Clark Street
- Pearl City Co-Op and Stephenson Service Company Shareholders Approve Merger
- New YMCA to Feature Field House and Aquatic Center
- City Waiving Late Fees for Some Residents
- ROE 8 Gets a New Regional Superintendent
- Polo Superintendent Receives Statewide Honors
- Byron Man Convicted of Murder & Arson
- Local Dairy Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with State and Foreign Dignitaries
- Partial Offset for Medicaid Cut...
Global climate change has been a controversial area of discussion in our community for decades. But a new speaker series at the Freeport Public Library aims to educate us all on the significant and real impacts of climate change on the northwest Illinois region.
Alan Wenzel sat down with Dr. Jack Hermann, Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, to talk about global climate change and the speaker series c...
- Pecatonica School Board Votes Not to Retain Teacher Over Pronoun Use
- Lena-Winslow Staff Member Charged with Obscenity
- Freeport Schools Welcomes New HR Leader
- HCC announces Dean’s List
- Area man named President of Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs
- Freeport Animal Shelter Holding a Fundraiser to Expand Services
- Stephenson County Farm Bureau Holding Freezer Meal Fundraiser
- Illinois Plans to Withhold $500M in Spending
- Illinois Medi...
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 volunteering, Lance is a constant presence in his community.
Freepod host Tim Connors speaks with Lance about running an entertainment business in Freeport, as well as the importance of volunteerism in Freeport.
- City of Freeport Releases Strategic Plan
- Freeport Park District Gets IDNR Grant
- HCC Awarded Grant for Training Future Educators
- Darin Stykel Receives Community Impact Award
- Galena Approves Demolition of Historic Police Station to Build Parking Ramp
- CrimeStoppers Asks for Help in Solving Storage Unit Thefts
- Changes to SNAP Rules Begin February 1
- Health Insurance Plan Enrollment Deadline Extended
- USDA Reports Growing Gap Between Costs to...
In this ever expanding multimedia world, media production services are becoming more and more essential for businesses and non-profits.
In this week's interview, Freepod host Alan Wenzel talks with Will Clark, founder & creative director of 815 Natives, a media production company based in Freeport, Illinois. Will shares the story of his business, as well as what the future holds for multimedia and what its like being a young ent...
- Freeport Fire Chief Announces Retirement
- Krape Park South Entrance Improvement Project
- SC Health Dept is a Drug Overdose Prevention Program
- Illinois AG Uses Illinois Hate Crimes Act for Carroll County Crime
- Gov. Pritzker Signs Historic Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act
- Environmental Study Group Presents "Our Changing Climate: The Science, Risks, and Getting to Solutions"
- Trump Administration Attempts to Freeze $1B in Federal...
Theraplay is a local children's therapy operation focusing on helping kids with a range of needs by offering occupational, physical, and speech therapy.
Freepod host Becky Connors spoke to Kelsey Grove about what treatment looks like at Theraplay.
- FREEPORT AWARDED $31 MILLION FOR NEW WELL AND CLEANER DRINKING WATER
- LIBRARY TO HOST LECTURE SERIES ON COST OF LIVING WITH CLIMATE CHANGE IN NORTHWEST ILLINOIS
- FREEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY HAS MORE TO OFFER
- FLU CASES SURGING AND LIKELY TO GET WORSE
- FHN IS NOW MERCYHEALTH FHN
- LOCAL LAWMAKERS SHOW BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR NEW NICU LEAVE LAW
- NEW LAWS FOCUSING ON EDUCATION IN ILLINOIS
- SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER HOSTS MONTHLY OUTREACH IN JO DAVIESS C...
Mort's Bar & Grill in downtown Freeport has been a local institution for decades. Freepod host Tim Connors sat down with owner and manager Mike Marten to talk about the bar's history, the role he's played in the downtown community, and Mort's Dinner Theater.
- New FPD Police Chief
- New Laws in Illinois
- DOJ sues Illinois’ Governor
- Illinois Ramps Up Holiday Road Patrols
- Senior Resource Center Medicare Open Enrollment Program Sets New Savings Record
- Tony McCombie Ranked as ‘Most Effective Republican Lawmaker’ in Illinois House
- Former FHS Athlete of the Year Passes Unexpectedly
- BASE Camp Registration
- Get Fit with FHN
- Asian Copperleaf Found in Stephenson County
- Christmas Trees to be Used as Fish Hab...
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 hosts Tim Connors and Becky Connors and FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel recall highlights of their 2025 interviews.
- Miller appointed to national position
- City update on EV chargers
- HCC President receives recognition
- Pearl City Elevator and Stephenson Service merge
- Propane tank tips for winter
- Freeport High School speech team posts wins
- Icicles are pretty, but….
- Two Freeport businesses closing
- Deadline extended for Marketplace health insurance enrollment
- FACC now a site for UIC residency training
- AT&T ending landlines in Illinois
- Girls Scouts receiv...
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Becky Connors visits with LaFrancine Baker about Kwanzaa.
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