About this episode

This episode covers various local news stories including the appointment of a new president at HCC and community events in Freeport.

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

Topics covered

• local news
• education
• legal issues
• community events
• government programs

Keywords

• HCC
• Illinois State Scholars
• drug charges
• child sex crimes
• public school budget
• Arbor Day
• Pretzel Fest

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HCC, GFP, Freeport Public Library, Freeport Park District

Places: Illinois

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