Downtown Freeport ‘Arts-Centered Civic Plaza’ Receives $250k Anonymous Contribution Towards Development
FREEPORT, Illinois – The Freeport Art Museum announced today the organization has received a major gift in support of the
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Local Ten Year Old Carson Hartog Performs Free Fallin’ by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Freeport, Illinois — It’s one of those captured memories you just never know how precious it may come to be
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Freeport, Meet Your Honorary Police Chief of the Day Local 6th Grader Brett Lane
Freeport, Illinois — The prestige, the honor, the love of community and upholding the law. That’s what one local 6th
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Freeport’s Favorite Summer Tradition, Union Dairy To Close For The Season October 31
Freeport, Illinois — One of Freeport’s downtown summer favorites will be closing for the season soon. The Union Dairy, a
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Millions of People To Lock Arms On September 28th With The Green Bay Packers
Green Bay, Wisconsin — The Green Bay packers are asking fans and players alike to come together and lock arms
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Paint The Port Fills Downtown Freeport With The Artistic Flavor Of An Entire Community
Freeport, Illinois — Put on by the Freeport Art Museum after a resident came up with the idea to paint the
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FHN Offering Free Pre-Diabetes Workshop Sept. 21
FREEPORT, Ill., Sept. 12, 2017 — Diabetes, a serious disease with complications that can cause disability and death, has reached
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Craig Wilson Memorial Trust Funds Residential Home in Freeport For People With Disabilities
Freeport, Illinois — A local charitable trust, established by the late Craig Wilson, is helping Freeport-based service provider, Malcolm Eaton
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2017 Tour de Freeport Offers 10 Art Displays Along a 7 Mile Family Friendly Bike Ride Through The 3rd Ward
Freeport, Illinois — The second annual Tour de Freeport family bicycle ride and public art display will be held on September
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Sunday’s Gallery – 153 Images of the 2017 Lena Fall Festival and Parade
The 2017 Lena Lions Fall Festival Parade. This has to be one of the best (and longest) parades in the
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Oh Lucky Day, Kayla Hagen of Freeport is $75k Happier Today
Freeport, Illinois — How’s an extra $75k in your pocket sound right about now? Sound good right? That’s what one
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Looking Good on Park Blvd in Freeport, Illinois this Labor Day Weekend
Freeport, Illinois — Here’s a home we caught “Looking Good” in Freeport. Enjoy Your Labor Day Weekend Everyone.
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An Afternoon at the Baker’s Memorial Fun Fly with the Freeport RC Modelers
Freeport, Illinois — September 2, 2017 — The Baker’s Memorial Fun Fly was held yesterday in Freeport and throughout the
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The 2017 Shannon Homecoming Celebration Offers Something For All Ages
Shannon, Illinois — A celebration held since 1919, the Shannon Homecoming weekend long annual event hold’s what is said to
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Highland Community College Announces Jane Addams Essay Contest
FREEPORT – Highland Community College has announced a call for essays to be submitted to the 2018 Jane Addams Essay
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Aquin Sophomores Kamryn Steil, Kira Brubaker and KK Bald Sing National Anthem Before Aquin vs. Warren Game
Freeport, Illinois — August 30, 2017 — Aquin School’s sophomores Kamryn Steil, Kira Brubaker and KK Bald sing the National
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LIVE At The Start of The 2017 10th Annual Colby Smith Memorial
Freeport, Illinois — August 26, 2017 — A 4 mile run between St. Thomas Church and Aquin High School at
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Freeport Fire Department Announces Fall 2017 Citizens Fire Academy
Freeport, Illinois — The Freeport Fire Department has announced the upcoming Fall 2017 Citizens Fire Academy which is a 7
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Fitness Lifestyles Youth Sports Announces Swim Lessons
Freeport, Illinois — Fitness Lifestyles Youth Sports has announced that on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s from September 6 thru October 21, 2017, Fitness
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It’s A Great Day For A Birthday – Everyone Say Happy Birthday To Steve Cotherman
It’s A Great Day For A Birthday Say Happy Birthday to Steve. Steve is a Freeport hometown native and owner
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Cruise Night 2017 And The Best Burnout Contest Highlights
[sg_popup id=1]Freeport, Illinois — Upwards of 1000 show vehicles and over 10,000 spectators gather in downtown Freeport, Illinois to marvel,
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A Visitors First Visit To Little Cubs Field
[sg_popup id=1]Freeport, Illinois — We always hear about how Freeport goes to Rockford for ‘things’ but seldom hear about Rockford
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Photo Gallery – Cruise Night 2017 Freeport Illinois
[sg_popup id=1]Freeport, Illinois — In 1978 a local car club called The Freeport Street Machines received permission to host a
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Make A Difference In The Lives of Children With New ‘It Takes a Village’ Program From The United Way And FSD #145
[sg_popup id=1]Freeport, IL – United Way of Northwest Illinois is excited to partner with Freeport School District 145 to mobilize community
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McDonald’s on S. West Ave Donates 80 Backpacks Full of School Supplies to Taylor Park
[sg_popup id=1]Freeport, Illinois — August 3, 2017 — Taylor Park School announced yesterday that McDonald’s on S. West Avenue donated 80
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Wisconsin Company Holds ‘Chip Party’ And Begins Microchipping Employees
River Falls, Wisconsin — August 2, 2017 — We all enjoy a good company party or two where fellow employees
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Flooded Basements, Sweat, Stench and a Community of People Paying it Forward
Freeport, Illinois — August 1. 2017 — A lot of great local efforts to help others who are suffering through
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Stephenson County Health Department Applies Another Mosquito Application
Freeport, Illinois — August 1, 2017 — The Stephenson County Health Department is planning another mosquito application that is set to
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This Breathtaking 1.5 Acre Executive Freeport Estate Could Be Yours
Freeport, Illinois — With a beautiful mixture of classic elegance, architectural detail, modern function and efficiency and convenience this 1.5 acre executive estate
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The Next Meeting of 100 Women Who Care of Stephenson County Announced
Stephenson County, Illinois — July 31, 2017 — 100 Women Who Care of Stephenson County has recently announced their next quarterly meeting
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Aquin High School Officially Setup As Emergency Shelter For Local Flood Victims
Freeport, Illinois — July 31, 2017 — Aquin announced last week that it is now officially set-up as an emergency
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Salvation Army Needs Food Help and Pearl City Needs Tradesmen
Pearl City, Illinois — July 28, 2017 — Crossroads Community Church has announced that it is partnering with a few different
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United Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation Fishing Tournament & River Clean Scavenger Hunt
Freeport, Illinois — July 21, 2017 — In conjunction with the United Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation River Clean event, the youth
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Citizens State Bank’s Sharon Broshous to Retire After 40 Years
LENA, Ill. – July 19, 2017 – After 40 years of friendly, dedicated service, Citizens State Bank Stockton Teller Sharon
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Malcolm Eaton And The Freeport Soccer Club To Hold 3rd Annual SportsPlex Fundraiser
Freeport, Illinois — Malcolm Eaton Enterprises and the Freeport Soccer Club will be holding the 3rd annual SportsPlex Fundraiser raffle on
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Fly With Us On This Exclusive ‘Drone’s Eye View” of Freeport, Illinois
Freeport, Illinois — July 12, 2017 — Sometimes, we just need to take a second to remember just how beautiful Freeport
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Stephenson County Antique Engine Club To Host 48th Annual Threshing and Antique Show
Freeport, Illinois — The Stephenson County Antique Engine Club will host the 48th annual Threshing and Antique Show on Friday,
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Illinois Lottery Resumes Selling Mega Millions, Powerball Tickets
Freeport News Network — Illinois — The Illinois Lottery has resumed sales of Mega Millions and Powerball tickets now that the state’s budget stalemate
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Stockton Fireworks Committee President Seeks More Community Help
Stockton, Illinois — July 6, 2017 — It’s a pretty known fact that we all enjoy celebrating our independence when
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WTVO Camera Man and Crew Spit On During Night of July 4th Mayhem
Rockford, Illinois — July 5, 2017 — The Fireworks are supposed to be a time of family celebration, fun and
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The Incredible 2017 Freeport Sky Concert Grand Finale
Freeport, Illinois — July 3, 2017 — The Incredible 2017 Freeport Sky Concert Grand Finale. Proud To Be An American
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5 Freeporters Compete In The 2017 Reagan Run 5K at Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home
Dixon, Illinois — June 2, 2017 — This past Saturday morning at around 8:00 a.m thousands cf people gathered at
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Look at These Goodies at the Stephenson County Farmers Market
Stephenson County, Illinois — Don’t miss the Stephenson County Farmers Market located in the Logan’s Bar and Grill parking lot
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$1,761.05 of Initial Goal of $12,000 Raised To Build BMX / Skateboard Park In Freeport
Freeport, Illinois — June 30, 2017 — Located right next to Union Dairy in downtown Freeport is PHK Bicycles &
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The Curse Word We Never Realize Is A ‘Curse’
Good morning! I have to say that as I’m writing these blogs I’m seeing some real trends in my messages.
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The Small Illinois Town That Celebrates “Family Day” The Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor Way
Freeport, Illinois — June 26, 2017 — In a little town in Northwest Illinois a hidden gem exists that finds
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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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