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1. REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOLS UNDER INVESTIGATION BY FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
2. COLUMBIA COLLEGE OFFERING DISCOUNT FOR HCC ALUMNI
3. HCC HORTICULTURE SELLING SEEDLINGS
4. STOCKTON FARMERS WIN CONSERVATION AWARD
5. FREEPORT ANNOUNCES ELECTRONIC RECYCLING EVENT
6. FREEPORT REFRESH IS UNDERWAY
7. INVASIVE SPECIES OF TICK FOUND IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS
8. MAJOR INTERSECTION BEGINS ROAD WORK
9. NEW FOUR-WAY STOPS BEING INSTALLED
10. MAJOR BRIDGE WORK IN JO DAVIESS COUNTY
11. FNWIL OPENING OFFICE IN GALENA
12. STATE LOOKING FOR DROUGHT SOLUTIONS
13. NUCLEAR SUBSIDIES BECOME FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR CONSUMERS
14. PINT NIGHT FOR FREEPORT CONCERT BAND
15. ROYAL SCOTS PRESENTS VINYL MASTERS
16. 6TH ANNUAL WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY
17. PRETZEL CITY WINEFEST THROWS IT BACK TO THE 80S
18. FHS PRESENTS PETER PAN GOES WRONG

In a relatively short amount of time, the Lena Brewing Company has become a premiere destination for the people of northwest Illinois. From live music to trivia to just enjoying a good brew, LBC has won a place among the best of northwest Illinois.

Freepod host Tim Connors sat down with new owner Katie Quittschreiber to talk about what her plans are for the taproom, as well as what it's like going from employee to owner.

1. Storm Recovery Resources
2. Large Repaving Effort Underway in Krape Park
3. Highland Names New Head Coach for Men's Basketball
4. Gennings Dunker Drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers
5. Citywide Garage Sale Announced
6. FAM Art Camps Open Registration
7. Astronomy Beginners Course Being Offered at Firebaugh Observatory
8. How to Tickproof Your Yard Without Chemicals
9. Take the Breakfast Localvore Challenge
10. 150,000 Illinois Households Set to Lose Federal Food Assistance
11. School Cell Phone Ban Looks Likely
12. HCC Hosts Spring Instrumental Concert
13. Cost of Living with Climate Change Series Final Lecture
14. Voices to Host Mother's Day Flower Sale
15. Alan and Ed's Film Club
16. Getting the Scoop on Dietary Guidelines
17. Mercy FHN Hosting Striking Success for Children Event

Scott Stich has played a significant role in the music community of northwest Illinois for decades. But as with all good things, that time is winding down. Scott will conduct his final concert as conductor of the Highland Community College Wind Ensemble on May 1st.

Scott speaks with Freepod host Becky Connors about his journey in music education and his plans for retirement.

1. Severe Weather Devastates the Area
2. Ogle County Residents Express Concerns Over Proposed Data Centers
3. Former Holiday Inn Gets Demolished
4. Sellers Gives Blistering Annual Township Address
5. Lead Artist Named for United We Create Project
6. United Way Creates Searchable Early Childhood Resource List
7. FHS Journalism Program Sends 10 Events to State Competition
8. Young Leaders Finish Major Efforts in Stephenson and Carroll County
9. Warren Library Wins Carnegie Gift
10. Hanover Man Killed in One Car Rollover Crash
11. Father and Son Killed in Train v. Truck Collision Near Savanna
12. Stephenson County Farmer's Market Announces Temporary New Home
13. Stephenson County Restaurant Week Begins
14. Decoding the Driftless Screening at Library
15. Creative Container Garden Program Offered

Whether it's his role with Bocker Automotive Group, Beef-a-Roo, or the Greater Freeport Partnership, Delbert Bunker shows every day that he is a Pretzel through and through.

Delbert talks with Freepod host Tim Connors about the rebounding used car business, the local fast food staple, and what makes him proud to be from Pretzel City.

1. HCC Names New President
2. Marijuana Dispensary Gets the Green Light
3. GFP Receives Rural Development Grant
4. FHS Has 20 Illinois State Scholars
5. Stockton Man Indicted on Federal Drug Charges
6. Elizabeth Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Crimes
7. Automatic Draft Registration Could Begin in December
8. Ag Visa Program Eases Labor Shortages
9. State Ed Officials Request Public School Budget
10. HCC Hosts Express Registration
11. National Library Week Activities at Freeport Public Library
12. Freeport Park District Offers Let's Play Registration Event
13. Celebrate Arbor Day with the Park District
14. Pretzel Fest & Polka Fest
15. Join the Great Pretzel Bite
16. 50/50 Raffle for Downtown Flower Planting

Freeport swore in a new police chief in January. Chief Jacquelyn Frausto comes to Freeport after a long career with the Chicago Police Department and her impact is already being felt in the Pretzel City.

Freepod host Alan Wenzel spoke to Chief Frausto about her life story, as well as her vision and philosophy for leading the Freeport Police Department.

1. FSD Board Unanimously Approves RIFs
2. Deininger Floral is Re-Opening
3. City Employees Trained on UV Water Disinfection
4. FPD to Start Cracking Down on Distracted Driving
5. City of Freeport Having Ribbon Cutting for New EV Charging Station
6. Interview with Stephenson County Animal Control Officer Kristin Loue
7. Severson Dells Gets a Name Change
8. Natural Land Institute Secures Large Prairie Area for Restoration
9. VOICES Book Nook Half Price Sale
10. State Business Leaders Asking for More Child Care Funding
11. Pritzker Wants Year Round E-15 Gasoline
12. Highland Hosts 53rd Annual High School Juried Art Exhibit
13. Stephenson County Clean Up
14. Freeport's Community Clean Up Day
15. Stephenson County 4H Hosts Super Saturday

The Freeport Public Library has a new director!

Freepod host Becky Connors speaks with Emily Schaub about her first impressions and ultimate goals for the Freeport Public Library.