Freepod - The news you've been missing

Freepod - The news you've been missing FREEPOD is a free podcast, about 15-25 minutes long, sharing local news every Thursday at noon. Tune in and learn more! Available in English and Spanish.

In addition, single-topic in-depth interviews on a wide variety of topics air Tuesdays at noon. FREEPOD's mission:

OBJECTIVE and non-partisan
ACCURATE Relying on content and sources with integrity, openly transparent, and committed to quick error corrections when needed
INCLUSIVE Topics of value to all segments of the community
INDEPENDENT Not obligated to specific interests or groups

Here’s your newscast for June 18, 2026! 1. Neighborhood Watch Meetings Moving to Central Location2. Freeport Fire Reques...
06/18/2026

Here’s your newscast for June 18, 2026!
1. Neighborhood Watch Meetings Moving to Central Location
2. Freeport Fire Requests an Increase in Ambulance Fee
3. Carroll County Deputies Honored for Bravery
4. DeMeester's Greenhouse to Go Up For Auction
5. Major Bridge Construction on US-20 Heading to Iowa
6. NIBNA Releases Crane Count Numbers
7. Highland Releases Dean's List for Spring 2026
8. Stephenson County Fair Books Available Now
9. CFNIL Grants Opening Soon
10. Small Food Pantries Get Access to a New Grant
11. Carroll County Continues to Shine in Agriculture
12. Illinois Ranks 7th In Education
13. Music on Debate Square Schedule for Summer 2026
14. Sick Summer Motorsports Making a Stop in Freeport
15. First Ever Quad and Side-by-Side Racing at Stephenson County Fairgrounds
16. Food with Friends Dinner
17. Little Ninjas Program at Krape Park
Here's how to listen:
https://freepod.org/podcasts or find both English and Spanish audio/script at https://www.northernpublicradio.org/freepod

The St. Vincent de Paul charity is probably best known for its second-hand stores across the country. Even though the ch...
06/16/2026

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 community.

Freepod host Becky Connors speaks with Barb Eberle of the Freeport St. Vincent de Paul to learn more about what services the charity offers to all of Stephenson county.

You can listen to this interview, or any of our interviews, anytime, at our website, www.freepod.org, or anywhere you get your podcasts.

Here’s your newscast for June 11, 2026! 1. Sorenson Seeks $4M in Federal Funding for Albertus Airport2. Deininger Floral...
06/11/2026

Here’s your newscast for June 11, 2026!
1. Sorenson Seeks $4M in Federal Funding for Albertus Airport
2. Deininger Floral Receives Façade Improvement Grant
3. FHS Student Garden Program Expands
4. Freeport Art Contest Launches
5. Night Sky Events with Firebaugh Observatory
6. Sign Up For Pickleball at Krape Park
7. Dakota Softball Wins State Championship
8. Galena Named Runner-Up for Best Small Town in the Midwest
9. Hanover Fire Department Receives State Grant
10. Illinois Schools Get Moderate Raise in Funding
11. Illinois Legislature Aims to Reduce Social Media Marketing to Children
12. Pritzker Vows to Sign School Cellphone Ban
13. Food Fight Against Cancer at the Wagner House
14. Freeport Find Fest is Fast Approaching
15. United Way Day of Action
16. Youth Bicycle Safety Day
17. Unplug Illinois
18. Tutty Baker 5K
Here's how to listen:
https://freepod.org/podcasts or find both English and Spanish audio/script at
https://www.northernpublicradio.org/freepod
¡Aquí tienen su noticiero del 11 de Junio de 2026!
1. Sorensen busca $4 millones en fondos federales para Albertus Airport
2. Deininger Floral recibe subvención para mejorar su fachada
3. El programa Freeport Student Garden se expande
4. Freeport lanza concurso de arte
5. Eventos del cielo nocturno con Firebaugh Observatory
6. Inscripciones para pickleball en Krape Park
7. Dakota Softball gana el campeonato estatal
8. Galena nombrada finalista para el mejor pueblo pequeño del Medio Oeste
9. Hanover Fire Department recibe subvención estatal
10. La legislatura de Illinois busca reducir el marketing de redes sociales dirigido a menores
11. Escuelas de Illinois reciben aumento moderado en fondos
12. Pritzker promete firmar prohibición de celulares en escuelas
13. Food Fight Against Cancer en The Wagner House
14. Freeport Find Fest se acerca rápidamente
15. United Way Day of Action
16. Youth Bicycle Safety Day
17. Unplug Illinois
18. Tutty Baker 5K
https://freepod.org/podcasts o encuentra el audio/guión en inglés y español en https://www.northernpublicradio.org/freepod

The world of antiques has a lot to offer for people from all walks of life. Freepod host Tim Connors spoke to John Gride...
06/09/2026

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 antiques and the broader appeal of these shops.

You can hear that interview, and all of our interviews, on our website, www.freepod.org, or anywhere you get your podcasts.

Here’s your newscast for June 4, 2026! 1. Freeport City Council Fails to Censure Alderwoman2. Small Business Administrat...
06/04/2026

Here’s your newscast for June 4, 2026!
1. Freeport City Council Fails to Censure Alderwoman
2. Small Business Administration Makes Disaster Loans Available
3. LWPC Girls Track and Field Finishes Season on Top
4. Honoring a Former HCC Athletic Director
5. FACC/UIC Offering No Insurance Street Medicine
6. Highlighting a Façade Improvement Grant Winner
7. Mosquito Abatement Begins in Freeport
8. Music on Chicago Returns
9. UW of Ogle County Brings Back Summer Eats Meal Program
10. Jo Daviess County Shares Record for Largest Spring Turkey Harvest
11. Illinois Senate Passes AI Accountability Bill
12. Vaccination Rates for Illinois Students Increases Slightly
13. Dick Durbin Gives Farewell Address
14. Youth Conference at King Community Campus
15. Youth Tennis & Pickleball Programs Begin
16. Culinary Herbs 101 at U of I Extension
17. Music on the Patio at Park Hills
18. Camp RAMP
Here's how to listen:
https://freepod.org/podcasts or find both English and Spanish audio/script at https://www.northernpublicradio.org/freepod

Parkview Home in Freeport is preparing to celebrate 100 years of service to our community.Freepod host Becky Connors spo...
06/02/2026

Parkview Home in Freeport is preparing to celebrate 100 years of service to our community.

Freepod host Becky Connors spoke with Ferol Labash and Kourtney Kraft about the history of the long-term care facility and their plans for their centennial celebration.

You can listen to this interview, as well as all of our other interviews, on our website, www.freepod.org, or anywhere you get your podcasts.

Here’s your newscast for May 28, 2026! 1. Aquin Academy Announces Closure2. Freeport Man Charged with Intent to Deliver ...
05/28/2026

Here’s your newscast for May 28, 2026!
1. Aquin Academy Announces Closure
2. Freeport Man Charged with Intent to Deliver Fentanyl
3. HCC Nursing Program Gets Reaccreditation
4. Shawnee-Hancock Viaduct is Open
5. RAMP Offering Free Communication Devices for Area Residents
6. Galena & US Grant Museum Gets Major Gift
7. Jo Daviess County Transitioning to New Emergency Notification System
8. Stellantis Prepares to Reopen Belvidere Plant
9. RFD Adds New Destinations
10. Legislature Approves Amendments to College Campus Press Act
11. Consumer Advocacy Groups Challenge Proposed Nicor Rate Hike
12. State Lawmakers Consider Ban on G***k Pistols
13. Timber Lake Playhouse Opens Their Season with Godspell
14. Preserving Practice: Jams and Jellies at U of I Extension
15. Pancake Breakfast at Albertus Airport
16. Freeport Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Program
17. Music Under the Stars Concert Series Preparing for Season
Here's how to listen:
https://freepod.org/podcasts or find both English and Spanish audio/script at https://www.northernpublicradio.org/freepod
¡Aquí tienen su noticiero del 28 de Mayo de 2026!
1. Aquin Academy anuncia su cierre
2. Hombre de Freeport acusado de intento de distribuir fentanilo
3. Programa de enfermería de HCC recibe reacreditación
4. El viaducto de Shawnee y Hancock está abierto
5. RAMP ofrece dispositivos de comunicación gratuitos para residentes del área
6. El Museo de Galena y U.S. Grant recibe una importante donación
7. El Condado de Jo Daviess cambia a un nuevo sistema de notificaciones de emergencia
8. Stellantis se prepara para reabrir la planta de Belvidere
9. RFD agrega nuevos destinos
10. La legislatura aprueba enmiendas a la College Campus Press Act
11. Grupos de defensa al consumidor impugnan el aumento propuesto de tarifas de Nicor
12. Legisladores estatales consideran prohibición de pistolas G***k
13. Timber Lake Playhouse abre su temporada con Godspell
14. Preserving Practice: mermeladas y jaleas en U of I Extension
15. Desayuno de panqueques en Albertus Airport
16. La Biblioteca de Freeport inicia su programa de lectura de Verano
17. La serie de conciertos Music Under the Stars se prepara para la temporada
https://freepod.org/podcasts o encuentra el audio/guión en inglés y español en https://www.northernpublicradio.org/freepod

Freeport has long prided itself as Pretzel City, USA. But, as it turns out, we're not the only community celebrating the...
05/26/2026

Freeport has long prided itself as Pretzel City, USA. But, as it turns out, we're not the only community celebrating the twisted treat.

Freepod host Tim Connors traveled to Lititz, Pennsylvania to speak with former mayor Tim Snyder. The two Tims worked together to forge a sister city agreement based on both towns' storied histories with the pretzel. Connors and Snyder talk about parallels between the two towns, as well as how this relationship can benefit both moving forward.

You can listen to this interview, as well as all of our interviews, on our website, www.freepod.org, or anywhere you get your podcasts.

Here’s your newscast for May 21, 2026! 1. Lena Man Sentenced to 150 Years in Prison for Exploiting Children2. ComEd Rate...
05/21/2026

Here’s your newscast for May 21, 2026!
1. Lena Man Sentenced to 150 Years in Prison for Exploiting Children
2. ComEd Rate Spike Announced
3. FPD Announces "Click It or Ticket" Crackdown
4. Ogle County Sheriff Releases Distracted Driving Enforcement Numbers
5. Seaga Manufacturing Acquires Micromarket Company
6. FSD Names New Principals
7. Stephenson County Fair Looking for Junior Volunteers
8. YIELD Program Has Extra Trees Available
9. Pecatonica High School Wins Voter Registration Award
10. JDCF Welcomes New CEO/President
11. Jo Daviess County to Hold Public Hearing on Zoning Amendments
12. Cuts to SNAP Harming Small Grocery Stores
13. State Lawmakers Debate AI Regulation
14. Lawmakers Question Education Funding Process
15. Memorial Day Parade and Program in Cedarville
16. AARP Offers Smart Driving Program
17. Park District Music & Movement Program for Kids
Here's how to listen:
https://freepod.org/podcasts or find both English and Spanish audio/script at https://www.northernpublicradio.org/freepod
¡Aquí tienen su noticiero del 21 de Mayo de 2026!
1. Hombre de Lena sentenciado a 150 años de prisión por explotar a menores
2. Se anuncia aumento en las tarifas de ComEd
3. FPD anuncia campaña “Click It or Ticket”
4. La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Ogle publica cifras de cumplimiento contra la conducción distraída
5. Seaga Manufacturing adquiere compañía de micromercados
6. FSD nombra nuevos directores
7. La Feria del Condado de Stephenson busca voluntarios jóvenes
8. El programa YIELD tiene árboles adicionales disponibles
9. Pecatonica High School gana premio de registro de votantes
10. JDCF da la bienvenida a nuevo CEO/Presidente
11. El Condado de Jo Daviess realizará audiencia pública sobre enmiendas de zonificación
12. Recortes a SNAP afectan a pequeñas tiendas de comestibles
13. Legisladores estatales debaten regulación de inteligencia artificial
14. Legisladores cuestionan el proceso de financiamiento educativo
15. Desfile y programa del Día de los Caídos en Cedarville
16. AARP ofrece programa de conducción inteligente
17. Programa de música y movimiento para niños del Park District
https://freepod.org/podcasts o encuentra el audio/guión en inglés y español en https://www.northernpublicradio.org/freepod

If you've driven through Lena in the last few years, you likely saw the fighter jet sitting outside of Lena Brewing Comp...
05/19/2026

If you've driven through Lena in the last few years, you likely saw the fighter jet sitting outside of Lena Brewing Company. Now, that jet is being placed in its permanent home.

Freepod host Alan Wenzel spoke with Bing Wells about the upcoming dedication event taking place in Lena. Bing Wells is a life-long resident of Lena and is a retired 30 year employee of the Illinois State Police. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and helped prepare the aircraft carrier based F-4 Phantom Jets for sorties during the war. He was a member of the F-4 Memorial Committee that brought the jet to Lena.

You can listen to this interview, or any of our interviews, on our website, www.freepod.org, or anywhere you get your podcasts.

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