About this podcast
A podcast bringing you the latest news from Freeport, Illinois.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 273 episodes
- October 29, 2026 · 14 min · Episode 146• Stephenson County Board Challenges GFP on Tourism Spending Figures • Stephenson County Votes to Hold Property Tax Levy Even • Freeport School District Holding Public Hearing on…
- Freepod Interview - Paul Nolley · 15 minOn November 3, the people get to vote for who they want to represent them in the halls of government, from the local level to the national. One such candidate is Paul Nolley, the…
- October 22, 2026 · 18 min · Episode 145• Freeport Police Respond to Rumors of Weapon at Middle School • Jo Daviess County Board Establishes Policy on Large-Scale Data Centers • FNWIL Announces Creation of Rural…
- Freepod Interview - Katie Gentz & Leslie Mastroianni on Recast · 13 minSo much work has already been done on downtown Freeport in the past few years. But thanks to a new program the city of Freeport qualified for, even more growth is on the horizon…
- October 15, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 144• Old Union School Gets Approved for Demolition • East Dubuque Man Charged Following Investigation into Child Sexual Abuse Materials • Judge Rejects Defense Requests in Jackson…
- Freepod Interview - Remembering Ed Finch · 34 minDr. Ed Finch was a giant in the Freeport community. A lifelong educator, both in formal and informal settings, Dr. Finch had a mind and passion for history. From his days at…
- October 8, 2026 · 19 min · Episode 143• Stephenson County Sheriff Launches Autism Friendly Program • City of Freeport Gets Credit Rating Upgraded • GFP Receives State Tourism Marketing Grant • Freeport Mayor Seeking…
- Freepod Investigates - ALPR/Flock Cameras · 19 minThey’re watching thousands of vehicles travel Northwest Illinois every day — but are automatic license plate readers an essential crime-fighting tool or a growing threat to…
- October 1, 2026 · 17 min · Episode 142• Freeport's 2027 Budget Raises Questions About Spending and Transparency • GFP and City of Freeport Disagree Over Funding • FSD to Host "Talk Show" for Open Dialogue with…
- Freepod Interview - Tina Cannova and Carla Donaldson of Two Friends Art Studio · 15 minDowntown Freeport has a new destination for creativity! Freepod host Tim Connors sits down with Tina Cannova and Carla Donaldson, the owners of the newly opened Two Friends Art…
- September 24, 2026 · 17 min · Episode 141• Freeport Debates What to Do with Stray Cat Colonies • Jo Daviess Zoning Change Fails to Pass • Rochelle Considering Program to Buy and Rehabilitate Vacant Downtown Buildings •…
- Freepod Interview - Jazmin Wingert, Stephenson County Clerk · 17 minElections are a central component of a functional democracy. But those elections can only happen with the guiding hand of civil servants and volunteers. Freepod host Alan Wenzel…
- September 17, 2026 · 21 min · Episode 140• 2 Dead, 1 Injured in Car versus Cow Crash • Controversial Nomination to Freeport Public Library Board Gets Voted Down • Six More Floodway Properties Slotted for Demolition •…
- Freepod Interview - Pretzel City Brewfest · 19 minThe Pretzel City Brewfest has been going strong for several years now, bringing in visitors from all over. But the group behind the event aren't resting on their laurels. Freepod…
- September 10, 2026 · 18 min · Episode 139• Polo School Board Member Dies in Golf-Cart Crash • FHS Celebrates 100 Years • Elizabeth Woman Named to Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame • Jo Daviess County Dedicates 911 Center to…
- Freepod Interview - Jeff Modica of Albertus Airport · 10 minAlbertus Airport just outside of Freeport is undergoing some major improvements to help provide a more positive first impression for visitors arriving through the air. Freepod…
- September 3, 2026 · 19 min · Episode 138• West Nile Virus Confirmed in Carroll County • Jo Daviess Zoning Amendments Sent Back to County Board • A New Downtown Pocket Park is Gaining Traction • Park to Clark Roadwork…
- Freepod Interview - FHS Centennial Celebration · 17 minAs so many people have noted, the Freeport High School building is a unique and beautiful building, especially for a school building. And as the building celebrates its 100th…
- August 27, 2026 · 19 min · Episode 137• Stephenson County Considers Moratorium on Data Centers • City of Freeport Approves Ordinance Aimed to Protecting City Workers • Rental Rates in Freeport on the Rise • Carroll…
- Freepod Interview - Mark Mannino of NWIL Air Show · 16 minFive years ago, Mark Mannino put on the first Northwest Illinois Air Show as a way of blending his passions for history and aircrafts along with his desire to have a family…
