FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors talks with Rachel Gastel about overcoming challenges with alcohol.

1. Pretzel City NOT charging fees for medical rides outside county
2. Update on local ICE activities
3. Respiratory illness level high for Illinois
4. Changes announced at Freeport School District 145
5. Program for careers in agriculture approved at Freeport High School
6. Big Read at Freeport Public Library
7. Find out how to save on utility bills
8. GFP receives grant
9. Trees in Freeport
10. Senior Wellness event
11. Senior Resource Center available for tax preparation assistance
12. Freeport Public Library Employees of the Year
13. Mom & Me Masquerade
14. The week ahead…
    1. Last day to vote for new flag for Illinois

FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel visits with Julie Hilliger and Julie Wenzel from 100 Women Who Care, a group of women in Stephenson County that has distributed nearly a half-million dollars to charitable organizations, in celebration of their 10th anniversary.

FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors sits down John Garvens, owner and operator of Freeport Martial Arts.

1. Knowlton Fire

2. 2024 Annual Report showcases City’s efforts

3. City agreement with Northern Illinois Gas Company

4. News from the County Board

5. Former Illinois Senator hosts Galena tour for colleagues

6. One Book One Freeport Readers’ Theater event

7. Sorensen statement on Clean Fuels Production Credit

8. American History Lecture at Library

9. FHN Awards Four Healthcare Scholarships

10. Wine & Spirits Tasting at Freeport Art Museum

11. Winter Sports Fun

12. Free tax help

13. Trash and bulk item collection

14. The week ahead…

1. Salvation Army Clothing and Coat Giveaway
2. Tri-County Christian School Open House
3. Classic Film Series presents Beverly Hills Cop
4. Candyland Ball registration reminder

FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel interviews Highland Community College President Chris Kuberski about plans for the college in 2025.

1. Freeport Mayoral election update
2. Candidate forum next week
3. New squad cars
4. What’s up with the price of eggs?
5. More about the new owner of the former Stephenson County Visitors Center
6. One Book One Freeport book release party
7. Basketball for little folks
8. FACC home item collection
9. Wintering raptors
10. Park District winterization
11. Candyland Ball
12. Hilldale Deli moving to Lanark
13. New games store to open
14. The week ahead…
    1. Stephenson County Winter Farmers Market on Saturday
    2. Agronomy Summit at Highland Community College Wednesday, January 29th
    3. Tri-County Christian School open house
    4. Arctic Ale and Art Walk Saturday, February 22nd

FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Becky Connors speaking with Dianne Ludwig of the Freeport Public Library about the One Book One Freeport program.

1. New owner for Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center
2. Freeport Art Museum sculpture installation at the Freeport Art Plaza
3. Rebuilding Together receives grant
4. Highland Community College Distinguished Alumni Awards
5. YWCA opens new Freeport location
6. New star player for Freeport High School girls’ basketball
7. Senior Resource Center Book Club
8. Freeport High School speech team boasts wins
9. Foundation for Northwest Illinois approved for tax credit contributions
10. Extension Office staff member recognized
11. Agronomy Summit at Highland
12. Looking ahead
    1. National Day of Racial Healing
    2. Dance Against Cancer Ball
    3. One Book One Freeport 2025