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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 her impact is already being felt in the Pretzel City. Freepod host Alan Wenzel spoke to Chief Frausto about her life story, as well as her vision and philosophy for leading the Freeport Police Department.

FSD Board Unanimously Approves RIFs Deininger Floral is Re-Opening City Employees Trained on UV Water Disinfection FPD to Start Cracking Down on Distracted Driving City of Freeport Having Ribbon Cutting for New EV Charging Station Interview with Stephenson County Animal Control Officer Kristin Loue Severson Dells Gets a Name Change Natural Land Institute Secures Large Prairie Area for Restoration...

The Freeport Public Library has a new director! Freepod host Becky Connors speaks with Emily Schaub about her first impressions and ultimate goals for the Freeport Public Library.

Updates on FSD Reductions in Force Freeport PD Works with DHS, FBI, and IRS For Local Operation JCWIFI Withdraws Zoning Appeal Municipal Parking Lot Closed for Construction Shawnee/Hancock Viaduct Construction Resumes Civil Constructors Wins Nearly $12M Contract for Roadwork Route 20 West of Stockton To Close for Repairs Jo Daviess County Gets a New Sheriff Area Ticks Test Positive for New Virus G...

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 Freeport City Manager Rob Boyer and Randi Kohlbauer, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance Officer for the city, about major infrastructure projects both underway and coming soon.

JCWIFI to Host Townhall About Proposed Tower City Prepares to Take Demolish Vacant Downtown Building Dillan Vancil Wins GOP House Primary HCC Signs Transfer Agreement with ISU Freeport Student Garden is Now Taking Orders Pollinator Seeds for Sale by Stephenson County Farm Bureau Paint the Port T-Shirt Contest for Kids Reminder About Dropping Off Woody Debris Carroll and Ogle County Among State Lea...

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 host Tim Connors speaks with Denny Garkey, the man behind Little Cubs Field, about the history of the park and the potential that lies unlocked in this beautiful, one of a kind landmark here in the Pretzel City.

Freeport RIF Pickleball Courts Renovations and Lights Steven and Kam Meet the Governor Academic Interventions – ACT Academic Interventions – Grades Journalism Minnesota Field Trip Dylan Colberg Star Farmer Keondre Jackson Visit Treyden Diduch Champion 1000-point Athletes Girls Soccer F/S Team Boys Tennis Girls Track Returners Showtime Update Probation Presentation

Northwest Illinois has a plethora of service organizations for our community to both serve and find help. Freepod host Alan Wenzel speaks with Lions Club District Governor Marcia Meyers about the upcoming Service Carnival the Lions are putting together to help inform the community and recruit for those organizations working to help our neighbors.

FSD Announces Reduction in Force City Announces New Road Plans for 2026 Freeport Names New Fire Marshal Groundbreaking for New Well and Water Treatment Facility Deininger Floral Closes Its Doors Shannon Woman Implicated in Human Trafficking Operation SSM Health Monroe Names New President Warren Elementary Receives Blue Ribbon Award Farm Bill Advances in US House Police Agencies to Step Up Safety C...

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 Galena High School, getting honored by the state of Illinois is flattering, but far from the reason she continues to teach. Freepod host Tim Connors sat down with Susan to talk about what it's like to teach in northwest Illinois and Susan's recent honor o...

HCC Raising Tuition HCC Juried Art Exhibit Winners Announced Freeport Art Museum Looking for Artists Krape Park Art Walk Seeking Artists Boys & Girls Club Receives State Grant Freeport Fire Department Upgrading Protective Gear SSM Monroe Named Top Community Hospital Galena Student Heading to National Spelling Bee SRC Expands Programming to Galena Soybean Farmers Face Challenges Amid Trade Wars...

Highland Community College is in a period of transition. President Chris Kuberski is set to retire in June and the college is in the early stages of building a new athletics and learning center on campus. Freepod host Alan Wenzel spoke to Kuberski about the progress that has been made on the new facility so far, as well as what the future looks like for this undertaking.

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 Pritzk...

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...

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...

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...