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FREEPOD and TimBeck2 Host Tim Connors interviews Magen Busker about showing cattle at the Stephenson County Fair.

City road work update County pay raises and new hires Anti-Gun Violence March Greater Freeport Partnership receives grant Highland Community College news Athletic and Events Center on campus Threshing Show this weekend End of Summer Party at the Library Police and Fire Departments community event Freeport Cruise Night returns 100 Women Who Care Lincoln-Douglas 5K Stephenson County Fair Wrap-up Con...

FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors speaks with Freeport High School’s Nick Namio about the growing popularity of pickleball.

City news Locust Avenue resurfacing Com-Ed tree/vegetation trimming Power outage storm summary City-wide clean-up Freeport Art Museum Mini Masterpieces 2024 MORT’S anniversary Saturday 27 July Freeport Anti-Gun Violence Peace March FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors talks with Freeport resident William Brown about the Anti-Gun Violence Peace March Saturday, August 3rd. VOICES book sale Cruise N...

FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel interviews Rocky and Eric Zuberbuhler about the challenges and rewards of restoring the old Black Dot building on South Chicago Street in Freeport which is now known as The Exchange.

Road repairs after solar farm construction Pool-a-Palooza rescheduled to 3 August No-appointment sports physical clinic It's Fair Time! The Fair has been around quite a while… (some history of the Stephenson County Fair) National Ice Cream Day! Union Dairy interview hosted by FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors Paper Bag Ice Cream recipe The week ahead…. FHN Healthy Heart Hustle this Saturday Pr...

FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors visits with Andrea Winter, Executive Director for the Greater Freeport Partnership about the challenges and opportunities she sees in Freeport’s future.

Tutty is here! Don’t FLiRT with COVID! Stephenson County Fair 23-27 July Sound Thinking expands (‘shots fired’ police alert technology) Pool-a-Palooza at Krape Park Glow Golf at Krape Park Sarah Buchmann as Carole King at Beautiful at HCC The sound of music is everywhere! Music on Debate Square 11 July – Big Bands tribute Music Under the Stars Music at Krape Park 14 July The week ahead…. Monday ni...

FREEPOD host Tim Connors interviews Freeport Mayor Jodi Miller and Tutty Baker Fest committee member Nakita Woods about all the fun and food at the Tutty Baker Fest July 12-14.

Locust Avenue road work Music on Chicago adds to Fourth of July weekend festivities YMCA lease, salary increases approved at Highland Community College Fehr Graham on Top 500 Design Firms list Illinois is the third-best state to move to Fishing at Krape Park Pool-a-Palooza family swimming pool event Downtown Farmers Market expands experiences Classic Film Series: The Matrix Wednesday morning kids’...

FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel interviews Dr. Jack Herrmann, Clinical Associate Professor in Veterinary Clinical Medicine at the University of Illinois-Champagne, who also has a Master’s degree in public health. He has served as a Congressional Science Fellow in the U.S. Senate office of Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, where he developed public health policy related to dietary supplements, genetically eng...

New water well for Freeport What do you need to do in your garden in July? A peach of a deal Garbage Rates Frozen Childhood vaccinations and measles School physicals Registration open for 2024-2025 school year Franchise agreement with Comcast Farmers markets Music Under the Stars Patriotic Concert Sign up for FREEPOD on a podcast platform The week ahead… Music on Debate Square 6:30 tonight, June 2...

Shary Gibson interviews Margaret Larson, University of Illinois County Extension Director serving Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Winnebago counties, about the many services and events available through Extension.

Waste Water Treatment Plant groundbreaking Roadwork update Gran Fonda Bike Ride Against Cancer Dessert With Dad at Krape Park VOICES Garden Walk Fundraiser Walnut Acres star rating Juneteenth celebration FREEPOD host Tim Connors with a short interview Pretzel City 5K The week ahead… 3rd Ward cleanup today, 20 June, 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Music on Debate Square featuring Kendra Swanson tonight, Ju...

FREEPOD host Becky Connors of TimBeck2 interviews Nicky Arn, President of the Freeport Concert Band.

1. Father’s Day 2024 – ideas to celebrate a. Golf, mini-golf b. Rides on the Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad of Freeport c. Movies at the Lindo Theatre 2. United Way Day of Action 3. Oakdale Tabernacle update 4. New business: Bespoke tailoring 5. New Fire Department equipment 6. Benefits of Trees 7. Freeport Park District Executive Director leaving 8. 2024 Music Under the Stars begins Sunday...

FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel interviews The Computer Tutor Ed Alderman for tips on how to avoid getting caught in email scams.

Timber Industries for woody landscape debris FACC expands, moves location The musical BEAUTIFUL comes to HCC Freeport Student Garden accepts SNAP and Link Match Programs Summer EBT/SUN Bucks for groceries for low-income families Bird flu and you A word or two about raw milk The week ahead… Healthy Kids Day and FHN Health Fair 2024 Music on Chicago Next week’s in-depth interview with Computer Tutor...

FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel conducts our first in-depth interview with Jessica Modica, Executive Director of the Freeport Art Museum, for just over 15 minutes about their exciting plans for the future of the museum.

Storm aftermath Pretzels boys’ baseball team loses in semifinal game The cicadas are here! Cicada weekend! Freeport Public Library Summer Reading Program begins Small Town Heroes Food Fight for Cancer Theatre adds alcoholic beverages to theatre refreshments Highland Community College International Athlete Diego Yepez Sosa Migratory bird support The week ahead… Community Forum with Mayor, County Bo...

Severe Thunderstorms Impact Freeport Area National Travel & Tourism Week—what tourism does for Freeport Memorial Day…parade, steam train rides, and NEW Krape Park mini-golf course Boys & Girls Club Thanks Gardener Ted Odendahl 100 Women Who Care Community Donation State Bank Celebrates 25-year Anniversary Watch what you’re planting – some garden plants are toxic to pets and kids Healthy ph...

1. New internet provider coming to town 2. $400,000 for road safety comes to Freeport 3. 2024-2025 school physicals 4. Freeport Speech team receives additional award 5. Spring clean-ups continue 6. Freeport Fire Department is hiring 7. New police officers sworn in 8. HCC International Athletes – Jeyson Polanco 9. Stephenson County Historical Society plant sale 10. Longer format interviews coming t...

Aquin High School closes Freeport high school tennis team wins NIC-10 trophy Lena Living Center and YMCA partner for free senior-oriented classes Spring clean-up continues throughout Freeport Mother's Day 2024 – Freeport gift ideas for Mom Pretzel City Wine Fest Migratory Bird Day Farmers Markets open this Saturday Mail carrier food drive Local Freeport mail delivery historical tidbits

Do drink the water…in Freeport! Teacher receives Golden Apple nomination Arbor Day Foundation Names Freeport A 2023 Tree City USA® The Totality: A First-Person Eclipse Story Cicadas are Coming New Freeport First Responders Annual YMCA fundraiser Improve your emotional health Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Two Spirit Gathering Rt 26 road work Looking ahead… Freeport High School Theatre D...

Please remember to take our survey at www.freepod.org ! “Non-Sanctuary County” resolution passed Street work equipment and training enhancement Ribbon cuttings Spring Chicken Run Housing Demolition Update Dispensary opens Cranes! (the bird kind 😊) Binoculars for sixth graders Litter pickup Clean heat program Pretzel Fest Classic Film Series: The Magnificent Seven Looking ahead…. Arbor Day event a...