Freepod

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 Dign...

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 cli...

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 W...

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 US...

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...

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 Administrati...

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...

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 Coun...

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...

FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Becky Connors visits with LaFrancine Baker about Kwanzaa.

City news Re-Fresh bulk trash program continues in 2026 Snow removal parking reminder Partnership Cash makes a great gift! Temporary break coming in ComEd pricing Lady Pretzels atop the NIC-10 Deadline near for HCC Spring registration HCC Call for Entries in Juried Art Exhibit Freeport Art Museum receives grant Spring 2026 Art Explorers registration open Pesticide Applicator Training begins Annual...

Freepod Host Tim Connors sits down with John and Kate from Freeport Martial Arts to talk about what they have to offer Pretzel City. Freeport Martial Arts is in its third of operation and offers classes for adults and children in jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts, and women's self-defense.

1. Winter is here! 2. Strategic Plan and Budget approved for Freeport 3. Freeport has a Sister City! 4. Park District news Oakdale and winter equipment rental Santa comes to Krape Park New Park District website 5. Hanukkah begins this weekend 6. Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is champion sponsor for Dolly Parton reading project 7. Get Fit registration opens 8. Salvation Army Angel Walk...

FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel visits with local history author Ed Finch and Sharon Welton, director of the Stephenson County Historical Society Museum about Charles Guiteau, featured in a the new Netflix series Death by Lightning .

City news Leaf pickup will continue Freeport business awarded grants Lena-Winslow football team wins 1A state championship Lena Christmas Parade and Celebration New fundraising initiative for United Way This "nasty, hard-to-kill virus" is early this year School funding from the State Music sounds strong at FSD 145 FHN collects letters to Santa Support children who’ve lost parents to gun violence S...

Next Tuesday, FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel visits with local resident Larry Feiner about building memories with family and friends through outdoor activities.

City news South Street improvements Safety Action Plan Snow removal reminders Pretzel City Transit Changes Trans-Siberian Christmas concert Highland Distinguished Alumni South Street CVS closes Giving Tuesday Store your driver’s license on your phone Winneshiek Playhouse presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Freeport High School grad on Baltimore Ravens FHN receives recognition Farm Bureau bus...

FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Becky Connors visits with Captain Lisa of the Salvation Army.

Capital Plan, EV chargers, and more from the City 2026 Election season begins with candidate filings Mistletoe Walk this Saturday FHN receives highest care grade FSD 145 launches Rising Pretzels Academy Library receives State funding Protein to the People! Stephenson County Historical Society craft fair Greater Freeport Partnership receives accolades New way to get local produce and other goods…de...

FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors visits with Freeport’s Noah Eisenhower about professional car racing.