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 President Chris Kuberski, incoming President Dr. Jamal Scott, and Chair of the Board of Trustees Doug Block about the legacy Chris leaves behind, the future envisioned by Jamal, and the hopes and needs of the community Highland serves.

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

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.

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

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.

1. Freeport City Council Fails to Censure Alderwoman
2. Small Business Administration Makes Diaster 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 Program Begins
16. Culinary Herbs 101 at U of I Extension
17. Music on the Patio at Park Hills
18. Camp RAMP

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.

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 Glock 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

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.

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