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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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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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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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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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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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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The 2017 Route 75 40 Miles of Garage Sales – June 2 & 3
The Route 75 40 Miles of Garage Sales. This year it’s on June 2&3. If you’re having a sale you
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FHN Community Garden Spaces Available for 2017
FREEPORT, Ill., May 1, 2017 — Get out in the garden for some exercise, fresh air and – eventually –
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1,000 Person Friends & Neighbors March Update
Can Freeport truly come together as a mixed culture and make a statement of peace, no fighting, no violence, 1,000
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FHN Expands Walk-In Wednesdays to Include Thursdays, Too
Freeport, Illinois — May 9, 2017 — FHN’s Walk-In Wednesdays, a day set aside for no-appointment mammograms at the FHN Women’s
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Citizens State Bank To Host Free Rare Coin Appraisal In Stockton
Lena, Illinois – May 8, 2017 – Citizens State Bank will have an expert present Thursday, May 25 to appraise old
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“It’s A Spring Thing” Gift Show & Historical Museums of Stephenson County Expo Opens Friday
Freeport, Illinois — The Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center opens two new attractions on Friday, May 5. “It’s a Spring Thing” Gift
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Mark Visits Madison – Facebook CEO Spends The Day On A Farm And On State Street
Madison, Wisconsin — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg pledged recently to meet people in all 50 states by the end of
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Logan’s Bar & Grill Employee ‘Korrie Harnish’ Makes Our Person of the Week
Freeport, Illinois — There’s one thing in life we hear an awful lot about but it’s another to find people who
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Goodbye Day Job, Hello ‘Wishful Acres’ – Local Brewery in Lena, Illinois Hits Another Milestone
Lena, Illinois — For most of us quitting that day job would be a dream come true. Making our own
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Oh Boy, This One Is Huge – The Pretzel City Winefest Is Coming To Freeport
Freeport, Illinois — The Freeport Downtown Development Foundation (FDDF) announces the Pretzel City Winefest on Saturday, May 20th starting at
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Freeport Art Museum Awards 4 Grants In Support of Increasing Public Access To The Arts
Freeport, Illinois – The Freeport Art Museum announces the award of four grants totaling $5,020 in support of unique programming
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The Little Known Symptom Currently Affecting 100% of FSD High School Seniors – Please Act Today
Freeport, Illinois — Do you or a high school senior you know suffer from fatigue, stress, sadness or loss of
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Titan Tire in Freeport Accepting Resumes For Production Workers
Freeport, Illinois — Titan Tire in Freeport, Illinois announced that it is accepting resumes until May 8, 2017 for Production
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Congress Passes Bill To Allow Internet Providers To Sell Browsing Habits of Customers
Comcast today said it has “no plans” to sell its customers’ individual Web browsing histories, but Comcast can still
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Relay For Life Annual ‘Fashion For A Cure’ Event To Benefit Local People
Freeport, Illinois — On Thursday, April 6, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. numerous area businesses and survivors will come together for the
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“I’m so Freeport” Touches Thousands of People Who Love Freeport, Illinois – But Why?
Freeport, Illinois — Have you noticed anything different over the past two years? Something passionate, outspoken and loud about the
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Abandoned 20 Years Ago, Former King Center Located on Crocker To Be Demolished Thursday
Freeport, Illinois — The city of Freeport has just released the date the demolition of the former Boys & Girls Club
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It’s National ‘Something on a Stick’ Day
Freeport News Network — Observed each year on March 28, National ‘Something on a Stick Day’ is a food holiday that
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Illinois Legislation Proposed To Legalize Marijuana Use, Manufacture and Distribution In State
Illinois — Illinois State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago has filed legislation to legalize marijuana use, manufacture and distribution in the state,
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Blake Musser of Freeport Hired as Director of Community Marketing For Collaborate Freeport
Freeport, Illinois — Collaborate Freeport, a private-public partnership in Freeport and Stephenson County, announced today that it has hired Blake
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A Favorite Stephenson County Destination Opens For The Season
Winslow, Illinois — Stephenson County’s favorite outdoor Tiki bar will open for the season soon. On May 1, 2017 Bobbers Tap,
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Northwest Illinois Audubon Society’s Conservation Conversations
Freeport, Illinois — Tonight in Freeport the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society and friends will get together to enjoy company, great food
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Throwback Thursday – Louella Parsons, the first American movie columnist and screenwriter
Freeport, Illinois — A quick trip down Monterey street in Freeport, Illinois might not appeal to too many people any
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Highland Presents Youth Choir Concert
Freeport, Illinois — On Friday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m., the Highland Youth Choir will perform their spring vocal music
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HCC To Present 23rd Annual Boyer Colloquium — Understanding and Improving Renewable Energy Materials From Atoms and Up
Freeport, Illinois — The 2017 Boyer Colloquium, “Understanding and Improving Renewable Energy Materials — From Atoms and Up: Advancing Science
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Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois Separate Infant Born With Four Legs and Two Spines
Park Ridge, Illinois — An infant born with four legs and two spines is thriving and expected to live a
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Kelley-Williamson Company Hires KMK Media Group
Rockford, Illinois – KMK Media Group, a marketing communications firm, was hired by Kelley-Williamson Company to develop a website promoting
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Citizens State Bank Names Mindy Borgmann Chief Risk Officer
New Position Focuses on Future, Strategy LENA, Ill. – March 20, 2017 – Citizens State Bank has promoted Mindy Borgmann
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It’s A Great Day For An 83rd Birthday
Freeport, Illinois — You know how much we love birthday’s around here. Everyone, say happy birthday to Norma Valkema. We
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VIDEO: Freeport High School Combined Ensemble Performs “America the Beautiful”
Freeport, Illinois — As one person noted after they watched this, “this gave me goosebumps” they said. The Freeport High
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Dakota to Host Referendum Informational Meetings
Dakota, Illinois — For the past several years, the State of Illinois has reduced its funding to the Dakota School District
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Clarence Mitchell Library at HCC Presents ‘A Shameful Affair: The 1908 Springfield Race Riot’
Freeport, Illinois —Highland Community College’s Clarence Mitchell Library is pleased to offer a program with guest speaker Kathryn Harris who
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Clarence Mitchell Library and Natural Sciences and Mathematics Division at Highland present a Science Café
Freeport, Illinois — Highland Community College’s Clarence Mitchell Library and Natural Science and Mathematics Division are pleased to offer “Science
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Annual Al Korn Pool Tournament Brings Friends Together To Raise $30,000 For Charities
Freeport, Illinois — The day was all about remembering a man who loved to play pool, Al Korn of Freeport.
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Cub Cares Community Brat Stand Opens For The Season – We Love Summer!
Freeport, Illinois — It’s a little place in Freeport where most of us could probably spend our afternoon. The wonderful
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Stephenson County Historical Museum Hosts Special Preview Showing of New Exhibit
Freeport, Illinois — On Friday, March 10, from 4PM-7PM, The Stephenson County Historical Museum will host a special preview showing
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Highland Summerset Theatre Auditions to be held April 1
Freeport, Illinois — Highland Community College’s 44th season of Summerset Theatre is holding auditions for its musical at 10 a.m.
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Ladies, Enjoy a Slice of Time – and Pizza! – Just for You March 6
Freeport, Illinois — Join the FHN Women’s Healthcare team at Cannova’s in Freeport for a fun evening of pizza and
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Highland Gallery 47th District High School Juried Art Exhibit Call For Entries
Freeport, Illinois — The Highland Community College District High School Juried Art Exhibit is designed to recognize high school artists
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Check Your Heart Health for $99 with FHN Heart Month Special
FREEPORT, Ill., — Most heart attacks could be prevented with early diagnosis of risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD). FHN
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