
January 15, 2026
Freeport Fire Chief Announces RetirementKrape Park South Entrance Improvement ProjectSC Health Dept is a Drug Overdose Prevention ProgramIllinois AG Uses Illinois Hate Crimes Act for Carroll County Cr...
15 Jan 12min

Freepod Interview: Kelsey Grove of Theraplay
Theraplay is a local children's therapy operation focusing on helping kids with a range of needs by offering occupational, physical, and speech therapy.Freepod host Becky Connors spoke to Kelsey Grove...
13 Jan 7min

January 8, 2026
FREEPORT AWARDED $31 MILLION FOR NEW WELL AND CLEANER DRINKING WATERLIBRARY TO HOST LECTURE SERIES ON COST OF LIVING WITH CLIMATE CHANGE IN NORTHWEST ILLINOISFREEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY HAS MORE TO OFFERF...
8 Jan 13min

Freepod Interview: Mike Marten of Mort's Bar & Grill
Mort's Bar & Grill in downtown Freeport has been a local institution for decades. Freepod host Tim Connors sat down with owner and manager Mike Marten to talk about the bar's history, the role he's p...
6 Jan 19min

January 1, 2026
New FPD Police ChiefNew Laws in IllinoisDOJ sues Illinois’ GovernorIllinois Ramps Up Holiday Road PatrolsSenior Resource Center Medicare Open Enrollment Program Sets New Savings RecordTony McCombie Ra...
1 Jan 16min

Freepod Interview Year in Review
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 hosts Tim Connors and Becky Connors and FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel recall highlights of their 2025 interviews.
30 Dec 202526min

December 25, 2025
Miller appointed to national positionCity update on EV chargersHCC President receives recognitionPearl City Elevator and Stephenson Service mergePropane tank tips for winterFreeport High School speech...
25 Dec 202517min

Freepod Interview: LaFrancine Baker on Kwanzaa
FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Becky Connors visits with LaFrancine Baker about Kwanzaa.
23 Dec 20256min



















