Freepod Interview: Kris Valkema of Blackcat Manor
Freeport is full of talent. And one of the biggest names in town is Blackcat Manor.Freepod host Tim Connors speaks with Kris Valkema, lead singer of Blackcat Manor, about the journey he's taken to nat...
30 Jun 20min
June 25, 2026
FPD Launches Safety CampaignLand Bank Transforms Formerly Blighted PropertyStephenson County Unemployment Rates Dropped in AprilVolunteers Needed for Prairie StewardshipAg Olympics Registration Coming...
25 Jun 22min
Freepod Interview: HCC Presidential Transition
In its 64 years of serving northwest Illinois, Highland Community College has only ever had 9 people serve as President. But next month, that number goes to 10.Alan Wenzel spoke with outgoing Presiden...
23 Jun 40min
June 18, 2026
Neighborhood Watch Meetings Moving to Central LocationFreeport Fire Requests an Increase in Ambulance FeeCarroll County Deputies Honored for BraveryDeMeester's Greenhouse to Go Up For AuctionMajor Bri...
18 Jun 23min
Freepod Interview: Barb Eberle of St. Vincent de Paul
The St. Vincent de Paul charity is probably best known for its second-hand stores across the country. Even though the charity does not have a storefront in Freeport, it is still doing good in our comm...
16 Jun 25min
June 11, 2026
Sorenson Seeks $4M in Federal Funding for Albertus AirportDeininger Floral Receives Façade Improvement GrantFHS Student Garden Program ExpandsFreeport Art Contest LaunchesNight Sky Events with Firebau...
11 Jun 19min
Freepod Interview: John Grider of Mac & Cheese Antiques
The world of antiques has a lot to offer for people from all walks of life. Freepod host Tim Connors spoke to John Grider of Mac & Cheese Antiques in Stockton, Illinois about the current state of anti...
9 Jun 17min
