Freepod

On November 3, the people get to vote for who they want to represent them in the halls of government, from the local level to the national. One such candidate is Paul Nolley, the Democratic Party's nominee for Illinois's 16th District in the US House of Representatives.Freepod host Alan Wenzel spoke to Nolley about his campaign and what he views as the most important issues facing the people of the district.*Freepod did reach out to Representative Darin LaHood's office to try to secure an interview, but did not hear back.

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So much work has already been done on downtown Freeport in the past few years. But thanks to a new program the city of Freeport qualified for, even more growth is on the horizon.Freepod host Tim Connors spoke with Katie Gentz and Leslie Mastroianni from the Greater Freeport Partnership about Recast, a program that teaches local leaders about the skills and opportunities to help communities thrive.

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Dr. Ed Finch was a giant in the Freeport community. A lifelong educator, both in formal and informal settings, Dr. Finch had a mind and passion for history. From his days at Freeport High School to his time with the Stephenson County Historical Society, Dr. Finch's wit and wisdom touched so many lives in our community.Freepod hosts, Tim & Becky Connors and Alan Wenzel, all long-time friends of Dr. Finch, talk about the legacy of Freeport's walking talking history book. Then, contributor Leslie Eiler Thompson shares a snippet from an interview she conducted with Dr. Finch about the history of the Pretzel City.