About this episode

This episode covers various local updates including construction projects, public safety collaborations, and community events.

Updates on FSD Reductions in Force Freeport PD Works with DHS, FBI, and IRS For Local Operation JCWIFI Withdraws Zoning Appeal Municipal Parking Lot Closed for Construction Shawnee/Hancock Viaduct Construction Resumes Civil Constructors Wins Nearly $12M Contract for Roadwork Route 20 West of Stockton To Close for Repairs Jo Daviess County Gets a New Sheriff Area Ticks Test Positive for New Virus Galena Library Offers Free Seeds School Cell Phone Ban and Social Media Regulations Advance in State Legislature Community Colleges Could Soon Offer Baccelaureate Programs Cost of Living with Climate Change Presentation Showtime 46 Opens United Way Celebrity Dinner

Topics covered

• local news
• construction updates
• public safety
• health concerns
• community events
• legislation

Keywords

• FSD
• Freeport PD
• JCWIFI
• construction
• public safety
• ticks virus
• community colleges
• legislation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FSD, Freeport PD, DHS, FBI, IRS, JCWIFI

Places: Galena, Jo Daviess County

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