Chance of Thunderstorms Kickoff The 3rd Week In June 2017 – Freeport, Illinois Weather
MONDAY Jun 19 Chance Of T-Storm Hi:75°F Lo:55°F DAY: Partly sunny. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late morning and
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NEWS
Little Cubs Field Grand Opening of the ‘Fairway Ford Left Field Bleachers’ This Saturday
Freeport, Illinois — June 16th, 2017 — This Saturday in Freeport, Illinois another milestone for the city and for baseball
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Downtown Freeport ‘Vibrant Arts Plaza’ Sees 50K Boost of Support
Freeport, Illinois — National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Jane Chu announced 89 awards totaling $6.89 million supporting projects across
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Citizens State Bank Awards 14 Scholarships to Area Graduates ‘Proud of the Class of 2017’
LENA, Ill. – June 15, 2017 – Leaders from Citizens State Bank presented $500 scholarships to 14 extraordinary high school
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2nd Phase of Gypsy Moth Treatment (Sexual Attractant) Includes Freeport
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture would like to remind northern Illinois residents that phase two of the
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Highland Announces Dean’s List For Spring 2017 Semester
FREEPORT — Highland Community College proudly announces the dean’s list for the Spring 2017 Semester. Students who have completed 12
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Miller’s Keep Downtown Energy On An Upswing – This Week From The Farm Bureau
Millers keep downtown energy on an upswing I was thrilled last week to learn that my good friend and SCFB
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The Power of Presence… of You
What a great morning! For me, I write this at 3:30 a.m…too early! I couldn’t sleep because so much was
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Killed While Checking Flat Tire – Early Morning Accident Claims One
Stephenson County, Illinois — June 6, 2017 — Sherrif’s deputies received a call early Tuesday morning about an accident that
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New Business ‘312 Beef & Sausage’ Looking To Hire
Freeport, Illinois — June 6, 2017 — A few weeks ago we told you about a new business opening up
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VIDEO: Where Dreams Become A Reality – Little Cubs Field Appears On ESPN
Freeport, Illinois — June 6, 2017 — Freeport’s most famous sports landmark was featured in a 90 second segment that aired
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Vehicle Accident in Rock Grove Township Claims One, Injures Passenger
Rock Grove Township — Stephenson County authorities report that one person is dead and another seriously hurt after an accident
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Stephenson County Farm Bureau News and Views
Last call for Stephenson Scenes photo entries Friday June 16 is the deadline for submitting your entries for our 2017
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Freeport’s Fireworks — Could 2017 Be The Year of No Fireworks Celebration?
Freeport, Illinois — June 1, 2017 — With one month to go until the slated July 2, 2017 Fireworks Celebration
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Freeport Public Library Announces Summer Reading Program
Freeport, Illinois — June 1, 2017 — Do you like to read? Do you want to earn prizes for reading? Then
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ComEd Begin’s Replacement of Transformer Near Tutty’s Crossing
Freeport, Illinois — June 1, 2017 — The city of Freeport has announced that on June 1, 2017, ComEd will
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Little Cubs Field To Be Featured On ESPN’s Baseball Tonight:Sunday Night Countdown
Freeport, Illinois — May 31, 2017 — Freeport’s most famous sports landmark is being featured in a 90 second segment
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Rap Sheet of Suspect Derrick J. Moore of Freeport, Wanted In Connection With May 30th Shooting
Freeport, Illinois — May 30, 2017 — The Freeport Police have issued an arrest warrant for Derrick J. Moore of
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Memorial Day Weekly Weather Forecast For Freeport, Illinois
MONDAY May 29 Chance Of T-Storm Hi:70°F Lo:49°F DAY: Breezy. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers early in the
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Freeport Pretzels Set ‘New IHSA Record’ Dominating The IHSA 2A Boys State Championships
Freeport, Illinois — May 28, 2017 — When it comes to sports our local teams are absolutely killing it with
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Freeport’s Read Park Pool Now Open For The Summer
Freeport, Illinois — May 28, 2017 — Over the years Freeport’s Read Park pool has been a favorite cool down
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This Is It Eatery ‘Sold’ and Will Remain Open Under New Owners
Freeport, Illinois — May 28, 2017 — For a moment we thought Freeport residents and restaurant fans from all over
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British Artist Along With 500 volunteers Etch 9,000 Silhouettes On The Beaches of Normandy
During World War II (1939-1945), the Battle of Normandy, which lasted from June 1944 to August 1944, resulted in the
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The Memorial Weekend ‘Ten Thousand’ Sees Bike Riders From All Across The Region
Freeport, Illinois — May 28, 2017 — This morning in downtown Freeport bike riders from all over the area came
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Regional Electronics And Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Options
Freeport, Illinois — As you may or may not know, as of January 1st, 2012, the Electronic Products Recycling and
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Forreston Chief of Police One of Multiple Victims of Property Damage
Forreston, Illinois — May 27, 2017 — Shortly after 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning Forreston, Illinois Chief of Police Mike Boomgarden reported
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Deer Approaches Freeport Man And What Happens Next, Will Make Your Day
Freeport, Illinois — You just never know what might happen next sometimes in this crazy life we live. Odd things happen
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Freeport Police Department Honor Civilian Police Academy Class
Freeport, Illinois — Freeport Police announced that on May 10, 2017 the spring session of the Freeport Police Department Civilian
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Freeport’s Own Linda Tyler Wins $50,000 Bucks In Illinois Lottery
FREEPORT, IL — May 26, 2017 — Freeport resident Linda Tyler scratched an Illinois Lottery Crossword ticket and instantly won
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United Way of Northwest Illinois Seeks Local “Champions of Change”
Freeport, Illinois — The United Way of Northwest Illinois is seeking individuals to feature as part of their Small Town Heroes
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City Manager, Lowell Crow Gives 1st Public Address To The People of Freeport
Freeport, Illinois — May 25, 2017 — On Monday May 22 the City of Freeport officially swore in Lowell Crow
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The Power of Presence
It’s so easy to get sucked into the negative, isn’t it? I had what I would consider a big life
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Freeport’s Former City Hall Up For Sale or Demolition Bid
Freeport, Illinois — May 24, 2017 — Freeport’s former city hall building is up for sale or demolition bid as
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Early Morning Fog Makes Way To Partly Cloudy Skies – Thursday Sun, Friday Thunderstorms
WEDNESDAY May 24 Chance Of T-Storm Hi:61°F Lo:49°F DAY: Cloudy. Widespread dense fog early in the morning. A chance of
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Hooray, The Historic Union Dairy To Open 7 Days A Week
Freeport, Illinois — May 22, 2017 — With tons of summer events planned and first Friday family flicks, just the
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Warmer, Partly Sunny Start To A Week of Possible Rain and Thunderstorms
MONDAY May 22 Chance Of T-Storm Hi:70°F Lo:51°F DAY: Warmer. Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a 50
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That Awesome 2017 Freeport High School Graduation Moment
Freeport, Illinois — May 21, 2017 — Then This Happened Today. That Awesome 2017 Freeport High School Graduation Moment. Congratulations
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The First Pretzel City Winefest Touts A Success Despite The Rain
Freeport, Illinois — May 22, 2017 — The first ever Pretzel City Winefest was held this Saturday in downtown Freeport,
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ESPN To Visit Little Cubs Field Sunday & Monday
Freeport, Illinois — May 21, 2017 — In light of the rainy weather forecast ahead ESPN will be visiting Little
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Cimino’s To Offer All Graduates 50% Off Meals All Day Sunday
Freeport, Illinois — May 19, 2017 — You already know how much we love Cimino’s Little Italy and the Cimino
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VIDEO: FHS 2017 Graduating Seniors Pay A Visit To Their Old Grade Schools
Freeport, Illinois — Graduating from high school. Those were certainly the days weren’t they. For the 2017 graduating class of
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The Dylan Henderson Memorial Fund Established – Please Help This Family
Freeport, Illinois — May 19, 2017 — A memorial fund has been established for young Dylan Henderson today by the
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Citizens State Bank Announces Staff Promotions, Welcomes Two New VP’s and Two New Officers
Lena, Illinois – May 19, 2017 – The Board of Directors of Citizens State Bank (CSB) has announced four staff promotions
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Wayside Saloon Pays It Forward Giving $600+ To Little Cubs Field Through Cubs Trivia Night
Freeport, Illinois – May 19, 2017 – Wayside Saloon is proud to announce that their Cubs Trivia Night, held on Saturday,
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Freeport Water & Sewer Commission Activates Pressure Zone
Freeport, Illinois — May 19, 2017 — The Freeport Water & Sewer Commission has begun to activate the new pressure zone,
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FHN Family Healthcare Center – Pecatonica Closed Friday
Pecatonica, Illinois — May 19, 2017 — FHN Family Healthcare Center has issued notice that the FHN Pecatonica Office will
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Nationwide Inbound To Hire 100+ Workers Over The Summer
Freeport, Illinois — May 19, 2017 — Nationwide Inbound is a nation wide call center serving clients of all sizes
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Rainy And Cold Friday Starts A Wet Weekend Ahead – Freeport, Illinois Weekend Weather
FRIDAY May 19 Thunder Storms Hi:50°F Lo:45°F DAY: Much cooler. Thunderstorms in the morning. Rain showers until late afternoon, then
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