Early Morning Accident At Afolkey Rd Near Mill Rd Claims One, Seriously Injures Another
The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Names of the drivers are being held pending notification of the families.
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Devin Marcum, 23 Found Guilty On All Charges
Marcum stood accused of fatally shooting Kyle Tucker and Shaun Bradbury of Freeport and wounding a third, Michael Steinhauser, outside a Cedarville bar back in February of this year.
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100th Annual Labor Day Weekend Shannon Homecoming Kicks Off August 31
Since 1919, one of Illinois’ oldest annual Hometown Festivals.
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Illinois Resident Experiencing Respiratory Illness After Vaping Dies
No specific product has been identified in all cases, nor has any product been conclusively linked to the illnesses, according to health officials.
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That Vacant, Empty Eagle Grocery Store on South Street
The lights are on, the door is open and a lot of people have been wondering what might be happening inside the former Eagle Grocery store located on South Street in Freeport.
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Pretzel City Brewfest Brings Thousands to Downtown Freeport on September 14
A great event for residents and visitors who are 21 and older to socialize, be entertained with games and contests and enjoy food from local vendors.
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League of Women Voters of Freeport Hosting “Voter Suppression: Concerns and Actions” Forum
All voters and interested members of the public are invited to hear Dr. Dvorak’s presentation and the following question and answer period.
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Greater Freeport Partnership Executive Director Resigns
The partnership stated this morning they have initiated an executive director search to find a replacement.
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Learn How Lifestyle Can Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes at Free Class
This two-hour workshop focusing on the importance of regular exercise and a healthy diet will begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 in the Globe Room on the lower level of FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker Signs Immigrant Renter Protections Into Law
The law signed Wednesday prohibits landlords from evicting or retaliating against tenants based on their immigration status.
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It’s Back To School In Freeport at Freeport School District #145
School starts August 23rd at Freeport School Disctrict #145 and all over the district teachers, parents and students are getting ready for the 2019-2020 school year.
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Amazon’s Ring Asks Police Not To Tell Public These Surveillance Details
Amazon’s Ring line of surveillance products has an extensive partnership with local police departments all over the country. Cops receive free product, extensive coaching, and Amazon gets access to your 911 data and gets to spread its network of security cameras all over the nation.
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Art in the Park Returns For Labor Day Weekend
Occurring over Labor Day weekend, the festival encourages tourism to the area and highlights one of Freeport’s best attributes: Krape Park.
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HCC Cougar Volleyball kicks off home opener Tuesday against Rock Valley College
The Highland Cougar Women’s Volleyball team has 11 on the team, with one returning sophomore, one transfer, and nine freshmen.
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Bill Tillou – What is your defining moment?
Back in the 1980’s I decided to raise the bar and enter a bodybuilding contest where placing in the top
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