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Old Union School Gets Approved for Demolition East Dubuque Man Charged Following Investigation into Child Sexual Abuse Materials Judge Rejects Defense Requests in Jackson Kradle Case Molly's Announces Closure Curb Leaf Pick Up Reminder Freeport Park District Announces Parents' Night Out and Parent & Me Tea Amity's Attic Turns 30 Federal Government Rejects Illinois Disaster Relief Pritzker Declares Diesel Disaster in Illinois Google & Constellation Energy Announce Nuclear Power Deal Community Conversation on Data Centers HCC Hosting Faculty Art Exhibit SRC Hosting Annual Senior Expo Haunted Hollow Trail in Lena LWV Program on Gerrymandering Freeport Community Concert Association Wraps Up 95th Season With Arcostrum

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.

Stephenson County Sheriff Launches Autism Friendly Program City of Freeport Gets Credit Rating Upgraded GFP Receives State Tourism Marketing Grant Freeport Mayor Seeking Individuals for Planning Commission Albertus Airport Receives State Honors Freeport Native Retires from United States Marine Band Freeport Hostage Taker Sentenced to More than 15 Years in Prison Community Raises Concerns Over BNSF Bridge in Carroll County East Dubuque Housing Development Gets Closer to Construction Berning Acres Opens Agritourism Venture New Report Claims Data Centers Could Create 120,000 Jobs in Illinois HCC Students to Give Free Performance Accessible Bird & Nature Event at Krape Park RAMP Hosting Breaking Barriers Luncheon Wine & Witches Returns Remembering Ed Finch

They’re watching thousands of vehicles travel Northwest Illinois every day — but are automatic license plate readers an essential crime-fighting tool or a growing threat to privacy? In this special investigative report, Freepod News Director Jim Yeager examines the expanding use of ALPRs, often called Flock cameras, and how law enforcement uses the information they collect. Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall explains how the technology has helped local investigations, while privacy expert Dorothea Salo raises concerns about surveillance, data access, and potential abuse. With communities across Illinois taking very different approaches to the technology, we explore the question at the center of the controversy: Where should we draw the line between public safety and personal privacy?

Freeport's 2027 Budget Raises Questions About Spending and Transparency GFP and City of Freeport Disagree Over Funding FSD to Host "Talk Show" for Open Dialogue with Community Freeport Public Library Features Display by First Kid Librarian Pearl City Couple Receives 4-H Recognition Freeport Photo Contest Winner Announced Downtown Sculpture Walk Updated Sterling Deactivates All Flock Cameras JJ & Freddie's Moving to Lake Carroll Illinois Closing Visitor Information Centers Pritzker Creates AI Cabinet Teen Dance & Glow Bingo with Park District Oakdale Fall Festival Autumn Leaf Run Oktoberfest in Galena Bats of Illinois