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In a relatively short amount of time, the Lena Brewing Company has become a premiere destination for the people of northwest Illinois. From live music to trivia to just enjoying a good brew, LBC has won a place among the best of northwest Illinois. Freepod host Tim Connors sat down with new owner Katie Quittschreiber to talk about what her plans are for the taproom, as well as what it's like going...

Storm Recovery Resources Large Repaving Effort Underway in Krape Park Highland Names New Head Coach for Men's Basketball Gennings Dunker Drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers Citywide Garage Sale Announced FAM Art Camps Open Registration Astronomy Beginners Course Being Offered at Firebaugh Observatory How to Tickproof Your Yard Without Chemicals Take the Breakfast Localvore Challenge 150,000 Illinois Ho...

Scott Stich has played a significant role in the music community of northwest Illinois for decades. But as with all good things, that time is winding down. Scott will conduct his final concert as conductor of the Highland Community College Wind Ensemble on May 1st. Scott speaks with Freepod host Becky Connors about his journey in music education and his plans for retirement.

Severe Weather Devastates the Area Ogle County Residents Express Concerns Over Proposed Data Centers Former Holiday Inn Gets Demolished Sellers Gives Blistering Annual Township Address Lead Artist Named for United We Create Project United Way Creates Searchable Early Childhood Resource List FHS Journalism Program Sends 10 Events to State Competition Young Leaders Finish Major Efforts in Stephenson...

Whether it's his role with Bocker Automotive Group, Beef-a-Roo, or the Greater Freeport Partnership, Delbert Bunker shows every day that he is a Pretzel through and through. Delbert talks with Freepod host Tim Connors about the rebounding used car business, the local fast food staple, and what makes him proud to be from Pretzel City.

HCC Names New President Marijuana Dispensary Gets the Green Light GFP Receives Rural Development Grant FHS Has 20 Illinois State Scholars Stockton Man Indicted on Federal Drug Charges Elizabeth Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Crimes Automatic Draft Registration Could Begin in December Ag Visa Program Eases Labor Shortages State Ed Officials Request Public School Budget HCC Hosts Express Registratio...

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...