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Today In The PortStephenson County, Illinois |
Social NewsThe Daily Mail leaks new bodycam footage from two police officers who interacted with George Floyd leading up to his arrest and death.The terror on George Floyd's face as a rookie cop points a gun at his head while he sits in his car can be seen today for the first time. DailyMail.com has e...  This is what led to the whole black lives matter movement? Gov. Pritzker said his administration is continuing to look for ways to enforce his executive orders as he tours COIVD-19 hot spots in Illinois to encourage local officials to adopt their own ordinances.  Pritzker Considering New Rules To Enforce Statewide COVID-19 Orders | Freeport News Network freeportnewsnetwork.com CITIES NEWS POLITICAL TOP STORIES Pritzker Considering New Rules To Enforce Statewide COVID-19 Orders August 4, 2020 Freeport News Network 0 Comments ILLINOIS — Gov. J.B. Pritzker said his administration is continuing to look for ways to enforce his executive orders as he tours COIVD-19 hot s...
He has no power and belongs behind bars!!! I am so sick to death of this guy!!!😡 impeach him! O You're all done enforcing anything unless there is legislative action Yeah then the flu will be around and they will come up with still having to wear masks plus shields cause the covid will be around too Yea well dick head kept us from being Florida or New York or Texas or Georgia or California or Arizona He has no power to enforce or order anything. Keep your fatass in Chicago that's all you have cared about😠 Need to do something as numbers rise This is never going to end I'm not a Democrat and Pritzger is probably my least favorite politician (well....besides Madigan) but even I have to admit much of Illinois is doing pretty good and if everyone would just suck it up for another 4 weeks (with businesses open and following healthy procedures) maybe we could get ahead of this stupid virus instead of always behind. Someday,JB,someday. Dick head 🤔 Pritzker truly believes we cannot return to normal? Google PathGroup , It’s a pharmaceutical company that merged with the Pritzker Group in 2016. In March 2020, PathGroup began offering Covid tests to Illinois using taxpayer money to purchase tests from a company owned by our governor. Why Pritzker is so insistent to Test and Retest everyone in this state. Just Follow The Money. 5th Annual Stephenson County Barnyard Classic Tractor Pull. Friday August 7, 2020. This year they will be "Pulling For Spittler" (Adam). $20 Per Hook To Pull. Any money left over after pull expenses are paid will be donated to Barnyard Brother Adam and his family to help with his medical expenses  In a sign of industry struggles, Exelon Corp. says Illinois lawmakers must fundamentally change the power market or potentially see three of that state’s nuclear plants close.  freeportnewsnetwork.com CITIES CONSUMER ALERTS FEATURED LIFE NEWS Exelon CEO says ComEd scandal puts future of Illinois nuclear plants in question August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 Freeport News Network 0 Comments ILLINOIS — Exelon’s CEO cast fresh uncertainty on the profitability of its subsidiary’s nuclear facilit...
Hell, building the Byron facility 40 some years ago almost put nuclear in question. You can't build these plants in the US, cost overruns and all the regulatory hoops force them into obsolescence. Look into Plant Vogtle units 3 and 4 to see how insane it is. Illinois is a hot mess. Too many dummies think that wind and sun will provide if Nuclear power goes away. In reality, wind and solar are helpful, but not even close. Solar panels and wind turbines are so expensive that they wear out before they can pay for themselves. Just a side note, my electric bills and taxes are high enough. They probably should stay silent...you know, until the bribery and kickback scandal quiets down a little. 🤦🏼♂️ Its true i I worked for them. They are doing everything they can to keep them open Have operating at a loss for years So they bribe officials to be able to make millions from consumers get caught and now want same officials to help them make more money ? Time for the CEO to take a pay cut ! What's wrong with closing these dangerous plant's and going green? With all we know about alternative power, we can get away from nuclear. Don't dare touch those nuke plants! They're established plants with good safety records. Like it or not, nuclear is solid and clean energy. Find a way to make the plants run honestly and punish everyone involved with the scandals. It's huge and it all starts tomorrow at 8:00am.  |
Freeport 2019 July 4th Light The Night Freedom FestStephenson County, Illinois |
Social News104 Landmark Dr, Winnebago, IL 61088 - Special Purpose Property for Sale - Winnebago Super Wash  104 Landmark Dr, Winnebago, IL 61088 - Special Purpose Property for Sale - Winnebago Super Wash crexi.com Special Purpose property for sale at 104 Landmark Dr, Winnebago, IL 61088. Visit CREXi.com to read property details & contact the listing broker.2012 Show  2014 Show!!  Beautifully remodeled charmer  Property Site For 1233 S Seeley Freeport, IL 61032 view.paradym.com BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED BRICK GEM TASTEFULLY DECORATED🎆🎇 Hey since we're not able to have 4th of July festivities this year.
Sparklers at home Food at the Light the night freedom fest! The finale from last year's fireworks. |
Freeport School District |
Social NewsPLEASE NOTE: You cannot sign up for a Parent Forum via Facebook. Please contact the appropriate school for school meetings or Central Office for Special Meetings (ELL, Preschool, Special ED/504, Remote Choice) to sign up and ask questions.  
The high school meeting was over before you posted this. Are they going to post the video of the high school meeting? Tbaronn Parks docs.google.com/forms/d/13_hb9M9NjxT2_LBcst9NklA0J7a0gejX5SKCOhR57MI/edit  Special Education Parent-Teacher Association Survey docs.google.com What is a Special Education Parent-Teacher Association (SEPTA)? SEPTA is a parent -teacher organization meant specifically to bring together families, staff and community members across the district with the goal of creating a network of support and understanding for children with special needs. The...
The hardest part of being a special need's parent is the CONSTANT FIGHT! The FIGHT for SERVICES, DIAGNOSIS,THERAPIES ,IEP'S SUPPORT and FAIRNESS! I feel like other parents should hear what I had to go through with my son and the Freeport school district! Most of the time I don't find Autism to be the struggle... I find other peoples understanding of Autism to be the struggle!!!!!! Why are my comments being deleted? I thought you where here to help? Everything I said is the TRUTH! I'm not here to be negative but what my son has been though in the passed 3yrs is UNACCEPTABLE!!!!!! |
NextHome First Class123 N. Galena Ave. |
Social News621 W American St, Freeport IL 2 bed | 1.5 bath | 1332 sq. ft. - Priced at $48,500  client.nexthome.imprev.net Sharp & Spacious 2 Bedroom Home with Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room and Eat in Modern Kitchen loaded with Appliances. One Bedroom has a walk in Closet and the 2nd Bedroom Two Closets. Updated Bathroom, Fenced Yard, Central Air, Storage Area in Garage, Double Lot and Vinyl Replacement Windows...701 Oak St, Lena IL 4 bed | 2 bath | 2324 sq. ft. - Priced at $189,900  client.nexthome.imprev.net 2 Story Home in Lena, IL with 4-5 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, Attached Over sized 2 Stall Garage, Detached Barn Style Building , Located on a Corner Lot with Great Updates! The Kitchen features an Island & Pantry. Main Floor Laundry. Beautiful Entry into Formal Living Room and Family Room with Firep...509 S 1st Ave, Forreston IL 3 bed | 1 bath | 1620 sq. ft. - Priced at $69,900  client.nexthome.imprev.net 2 Story, 3-4 Bedroom Home Located in Forreston. This home has many rooms and hardwood features thoughout. There is a Large 2 Stall Attached Garage.128 W Main St, Lena IL | 1100 sq. ft. - Priced at $75,000  client.nexthome.imprev.net 46 N Westwood Ave, Freeport IL 3 bed | 2.5 bath | 1996 sq. ft. - Priced at $149,900  client.nexthome.imprev.net Amazing Tri -Level with Private Yard located right in Freeport, IL - Great Layout & Good Use of Space. Updated Kitchen with Island & Book, Updated Bathrooms, Great Master Suite with 3 Closets including a Walk in Closet, Workshop off the Garage and Updated Mechanicals. |
Aquin Schools |
Social NewsGood morning Aquin students. Time to register and plan your run or walk during Colby Run Week!  Colby Smith Memorial 4 Mile Classic Aquin Students, are you registered for Colby Run Week? Get your team together for a 4 mile training run.We are very grateful DAWGS today and always 💙💛💙  smore.com We Passed Our Goal! We are so very happy and grateful to announce that in less than 1 week, we surpassed our monetary goal of $11,000...Register for Mass for this weekend, August 8-9 at St. Thomas Aquinas. All are Welcome!  smore.com Saturday at 4:30pm . Sunday at 8am & 9:30am It is recommended by the Rockford Diocese that persons 65 and over and those with underlying...Watch the WREX production of Aquin’s Class of 2020 Graduation on WREX-CW at noon today.  Congratulations, Class of 2020 smore.com Congratulations, Class of 2020 The Commencement ceremony for the Aquin Class of 2020, Aquin's 94th graduating class, will be held...Junior-Senior High Class Schedules are almost complete. But we need student input for a few finishing touches. Read about it here--or check your emails!  smore.com Attention Jr-Sr High! We have been hard at work this summer building the 2020.2021 master schedule, and it has been a particularly... |
Logan’s1805 S West Ave |
Social NewsToday Is everyone's favorite Logan's chicken george served with your choice of side. 2pc $5.89 or 4pc $7.89 😍 #Logans #delivery #drivethru  $2 taco Tuesday. Dine in, carry out or delivery! We also have outside dining ♥️ Loaded baked potato soup or chili available as well. #Logans #takeoutfood #tacotuesday  Taco Tuesday! $2 tacos! Hard or soft. Chicken or beef. #Logans #delivery #drivethru #OutdoorDining #IndoorDining  |
City of Freeport IL – City Hall |
Social NewsNotice:  Contact – City of Freeport, Illinois cityoffreeport.org Disclaimer: Links on this page may take you to pages that contain a City of Freeport form or document. Please note that these pages also contain drop-down menus that allow you to “Send Feedback”. Please note that these “Send Feedback” functions are directed to 3rd party sites and not to the ...View Mayor Miller's latest article in the link below.  View the August 2020 City of Freeport newsletter through the link below. Newsletter – City of Freeport, Illinois cityoffreeport.org Newsletter July 31, 2020 by Dovie Anderson in Community, Government Link to August 2020 Newsletter Disclaimer: Links on this page may take you to pages outside of the City’s website. Please note that these pages may contain functions that allow you to “Send Feedback” or to post comments/que...See a Press Release in the link below regarding a change in City Hall hours. Press Release: City Hall Expanding Open Hours – City of Freeport, Illinois cityoffreeport.org Press Release: City Hall Expanding Open Hours July 30, 2020 by City of Freeport in Community, Government See the link below for a press release regarding the City Hall opening for more business hours. Press Release – City Hall Expanding Open Hours Disclaimer: Links on this page may take you to ...Census takers may be in our neighborhoods as early as July 30 (with masks). To verify that someone is a Census taker, ask to see a valid ID badge with their photo, a US Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date. Census workers may also carry a Census Bureau bag and other equipment with the Census Bureau logo. Census takers are hired locally, so make sure to be kind if they come by your home.  |
PHK Bicycle & Skateboards205 N. Adams |
Social NewsPHK Bicycles will be closed for the time being. Please join us for our yearly blood drive, Wednesday, April 1st, Our staff is down with the flu. The shop will be closed today 1/27//2020. Hope everyone gets better soon just wondering if somebody could get back to me . I just picked up 2 Haros Spring is right around the corner. Now is the time to start thinking about your spring tune up. Our basic bicycle tune up starts at $54.99. Interested in a new bike, we offer free layaway. Stop into the shop any time, we are open seven days a week. A custom Surly Ice Cream Trucker in the works. Stay tune to this page for future updates.   |
Freeport Pretzel Fans Club |
Social NewsParents - are you worried about taking your child to FHS for their sports physical? Let me assure you - every safety precaution has been taken, and the areas are very spread out. There’s no waiting around. You literally sign in, pay and get taken to a pod for your exam. Everyone who entered tonight has a mask on and also has his/her temperature taken. Every health care professional and volunteer has also been screened. Please take advantage of this amazing service which also benefits our student athletes! Tonight is open until 7 pm, and then again August 11th from 4 - 7 pm. See you then!! 🥨
Are parents required? As long as paperwork is already filled out? Thanks for making it so efficient! Cups and signs will be available at sports physicals tonight at FHS!! Signs are $20/each, cups are $15/each. Sign supply is low, so grab them quick! Let’s spread that Pretzel Pride! See you tonight!! 🧡🥨🖤   Who needs a fresh new yard sign to show off your Pretzel Pride?! Let me know how many of each style you would like, free local delivery! Each sign is $20. Thank you! 🧡🥨🖤 
I would like once a pretzel sign? Will be in the area on saturday to pick up if possible. I would like a once a Pretzel sign. Tell me where to pick it up. Or I work at PDC every day. Can I get 2 of the once a pretzel signs. I work in Freeport everyday where can I pick up? I would like a Once a Pretzel sign. I will get a new one, once a Pretzel... Can I get the once a Pretzel sign? 1 please Me, message me please! Can you ship? I live in Central Illinois now! Would love a once a pretz sign. Didn’t get a chance to get cups at the Pretzel Bash? Love them and want more? We have the solution! Get your 16 oz. Once a Pretzel Always a Pretzel tumblers here!! $15/each, let me know how many you would like! (free local delivery) 🖤🥨🧡 
Thank you! I will be delivering on Saturday morning. Please PM me your address and I’ll stop by. Thanks so much! I know I am a bit late....but do you have any left? If so I would like two of them. I am working at Bocker Auto Group today until 3:30. If there is none left...I certainly understand... I have a Pretzel waste can in my office and a Pretzel shirt from the reunion. I don't talk about the Pretzels all the time. So why did I deserve to have my almost 6 year old grandson tell me from out of nowhere that the Madrid Blue Jays could peck and eat the Pretzels? I'd like 1 cup. This is the cup Elias will use when he visits. I will take 2 if they are still available! do you still have any? I'd like 1. Thanks I would like one I would like two more!!! I’ll take one please 🧡🖤 🥨 Any available? I would like 2. Can I Venmo payment and have dropped at my sister's in town? I will take 4 🥨🥨🥨🥨 I would like one please Can you ship them? Do you have 4 left? I’ll take two, please 3 if possible, but will take 1 or 2 if that's all available. thank you! I will take one but will be gone until sunday afternoon They are silicone - company is called sillipint I’ll take one! I’ll take 3 if available I would like 1 either shipped to AZ or dropped off in Freeport and they can ship. Do you take venmo or paypal? I’ll take 2-how do I pay? Two!!! Yes I’ll take 4 please! Are there any still available? Show off your Pretzel Pride! We have 3 of these yard signs left, $20 (includes the yard stake), will deliver locally. Let me know if you would like one! 🧡🥨🖤 
Ill take one if you have Any left ! I would like one please!!! Are there anymore left? I need to purchase a couple for my buildings downtown! I’d take one!! I would like one, please! Atz’s will take two! Go Pretz! Jim & Sherry Wilson Sager, class of 69 I would like one please I’d like one please |
Cimino’s421 Challenge St |
Social NewsWednesday we are open from 11am-10pm!!    Cimino’s would like to wish Lamont a wonderful birthday! 🥳 Tuesdays we’re open today from 11am-10pm!!    🎓 Graduation parties are right around the corner! Let Cimino’s Little Italy in Freeport cater your event! We will work with everyone per individual basis, you call us and let us know your budget and we will work with you.  Tuesday we are open from 11am-10pm!!    |
Freeport Police |
Social NewsMURDER INVESTIGATION - We need the public's help locating two suspects and a vehicle as part of an on-going murder investigation. Please click this link for additional information that is posted on the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers website. The suspects should be considered armed and dangerous.  Crime of the Week: MURDER INVESTIGATION crimeinfo.net If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 866-847-7669 (866-TIPS-NOW). You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $1000 for information leading to an arrest.
Andrea Epping Sonja Miller Andrea Travis Leah Campbell Chuck Donald Aaron Johnson Paige Cherney This morning we were made aware of a post that has been circulating on social media which alleges that a hate crime was committed in Freeport recently (see photograph). We have not been contacted by anyone who was either involved in or witnessed the incident in question and are asking that anyone who may have information about it to contact the Freeport Police Department as soon as possible at 815-235-8222. 
Sounds like someone trying to make shit up to start trouble to me. This is horrible to even make fake news like this who would want to stir a pot and make a bad mixture of someone that's not even true? there is enough hate crime in this world already that we dont need the false news that some are posting this is horrible and it needs to stop. When will enough be enough? Isn’t there video surveillance at chapel hill? I swear when I go there a sign says so. Sounds like a "Smollett" to me. Sounds like fake news to me. Just to stir up trouble. And there's always enough trouble around It would seem to me... if none of our local police/Sherriff enforcement agencies are aware of this... they did NOTin fact... receive a phone call... correct? Then wouldn’t this post hold zero validity? Sounds like another Jussie case.... If the woman called the police as stated and the police say they were never contacted. If true whos the gentleman? Fake news Sounds terrible. It only sounds fake because the person who originally posted this forgot to include the gentleman's name. I hope he makes a formal report and these guys are arrested and locked up. Highly doubt it This is still kind of scary. It was posted in error, she took responsibility and let everyone know today If this is true and someone saw the people and truck, they should be prosecuted. This is bullshit that people do/say this stuff. video!!!! “ Large confederate flag on the back window and large mud tires” .... 😂 Yep fake news And would the police department really tell someone to carry a weapon people are go to take that as ok I can carry gun or something without doing it legally omg people this all needs to stop!!! Somebody thinks thing are too quiet and want to stir the pot. Stay tuned while they hunt up somebody to play the victim. Can't be hard to find the truck. And this is how it all starts....... Kinda strange how if this happened that it was never reported to the police. DEFUND Thank you for letting us know. Probably more fake news to cause more hate Posted in error??? How do you write all that and then post it in error???? UPDATE: Landen has been located and is safe. Thank you to everyone who shared this post! 
My daughter said he was suppose to be going to juvenile jail - hope he is found safe Please share info, as directed by the page, at The Truckers Missing Child Project page. Praying for safe return Is there a picture of him without a photo filter on his face? I hope they find him safe and bring him home 🙏 Prayers for him to come home safe Better photo.? He’s been found Has he been officially been found? Mom put a note on her page he was found. PRAYERS Prayers going up for Brandon to come home alive. UPDATE 6-23-20: SUSPECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. THANKS TO ALL WHO SHARED THIS POST!  Crime of the Week: RETAIL THEFT INVESTIGATION crimeinfo.net If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 866-847-7669 (866-TIPS-NOW). You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $1000 for information leading to an arrest.
how is it the arresting cop is not jailed, much less fired! This dear black man on vacation, taking a walk, is grossly misstreated. No apology, nothing! I don’t know how you sleep at night ! https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dw9eWry0r4DQ%26fbclid%3DIwAR1rDji-FfeLFF3ZLL_gV2ZOYNI-HK9bwrhTTPnRKBFZ1eqAMdxsZ_v6OK4&h=AT1PoyB3M0Kw8rAbQmT0dJiChWNTpou6uQTs-YZdK1FapOXU75gV4myAVzRpX3sPL_htb6sQtRaInRqj4koL2MzmkxcX6oPpVk8new6HgBiezxwuUq023m493wBRuIj1MZPcR8uF9g&__tn__=%2CmH-R&c[0]=AT3NO1kJax1GmTZKgyeXeTVW54BqHmbft004u6DcJBUoxLf7hgpBRHCGxZzZN2TUwHt7HQsRThtCTc1Xagc2UNuraedHrFr7YBshXhjiU8TA_1XWoLb3CFHFv_lZf9BHBw ** CURFEW ANNOUNCEMENT ** 
Will not comply. Our mayor should not have the right to tell the entire population of our town what time to be in their homes. We are not 14 year old children and I refuse to be treated like one. I will be on my way back into town from doing what the hell i want after 8:00 p.m. tomorrow so if you want to pull me over and prosecute a 30 year old man for violating a fucken curfew like I'm a middle schooler go ahead and try. This is a shameful decision and our police force should be ashamed to enforce it. Not to mention this is an obvious tactic to stop even the peaceful protests from happening. People who want to peacefully protest this weekend absolutely have the right per our constitution, but you guys declare a state of emergency and implement a citywide curfew so that you have an excuse to prosecute people for protesting even though it is their right to do so. This department is a joke, our mayor is a joke. Caleb Wise What an insane violation of the civil rights of the people of Freeport. You people should be ashamed of yourselves! NO thanks!!! Nice so we went from open the country despite 100000+ deaths to stay inside after dark cause some windows were broken. What's the fine for my 58 year old ass to be out after 8pm ??? Asking for me...STUPID... Some folks who race dirt track were told they can come back thru town as well as spectators! How does someone identity who is a spectator? Another was told they can come from a softball games in Monroe after curfew. Again what does a softball spectator look like? I'm mind blown by this entire thing. Everybody is extremely tired of being overruled like this. This is wearing everybody out. You should put up a video cam and they can spectate from your parking lot oh lord I will not be home at 8 this is ridicules Tell the mayor to resign Protests can be held durning the day I will be out at whatever time i want and i be damned if someone tells me otherwise !! they can protest during the day! |
Caquest Freeport1791 S. West Ave |
Social NewsDeliver automotive parts and provide amazing customer service. Automotive experience would be nice, but not required. Want to join our fun locally owned team? Stop in today for an application! Or give us a call (815) 232-6106. We provide the delivery vehicle, insurance and fuel. WWW.DIEHARD.COM  Best Car/Marine Batteries, Battery Backup, Work Boots, & Tires | Die Hard diehard.com DieHard batteries will help you get started, stay connected, and power ahead. Whether it's your car, laptop or phone, we'll help you always be in charge of your life. Learn more about us here. |
Stateline Area Crime Stoppers |
Social NewsIf you have any information on the current whereabouts of this wanted subject please contact Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000!  Wanted Suspect: Brown, Shana C crimeinfo.net If you have any information on the current whereabouts of this wanted subject please contact Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000!  Wanted Suspect: Strong, Larry J crimeinfo.net If you have any information on the current whereabouts of this wanted subject please contact Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000!  Wanted Suspect: Harvey, Traivyon T crimeinfo.net If you have any information on the current whereabouts of this wanted subject please contact Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000!  Wanted Suspect: Krull, Jordan A crimeinfo.net If you have any information on the current whereabouts of this wanted subject please contact Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000!  crimeinfo.net |
Freeport Health Club18 W. Stephenson Street |
Social NewsWho wants to do this with me????? How fun!!!! Imagine the calories we could burn!!! 😍 ARGHHHHHH!!! Who says eating low carb has to be boring? 
Here it is: Carol's Yummy Chicken Salad 1 lb Rotisserie Chicken (diced) (0 carbs) 2 Hard boiled eggs (sliced or diced) (1 carb) Mayo (to taste and consistency) (0 carbs) 1 T Celery Seed (More or less to taste) (2 carbs) Lettuce (It's a freebie carb wise) 1 Slice Co-Jack cheese (1/2 carb) Mix the first 4 ingredients all together and serve on low carb or Aldi brand 0 carb bread with lettuce. You can add onion to taste and avocado since it's very low carb and has the really good fat. Add a 1/2 bag (or less) of Low Carb Quest Chips for a great lunch! Servings: about 4 Carbs per: about 1 Hey there..... What are you waiting for?  The clock is ticking! |
Rite-Way Furniture20 E Stephenson St |
Social NewsGet everything your children need from our Back to School Sale! We have everything you need to furnish your student’s dorm, off-campus apartment, or study space at home. Not only are our twin headboards sale priced, but we also have computer desks, futons, and much more. Our student friendly prices make us a smart shopping choice. So get your essential furnishings today!  It’s almost time to go back to school, and our Back to School Sale begins Monday! Rite-Way has your furnishing needs covered for in-person or distance learning, in a dorm room, an off-campus apartment, or a student’s bedroom at home. We have bedding, bean bags, computer desks, lamps, compact refrigerators, and so much more. Don’t miss out on these amazing deals!  Our Christmas in July Sale is still going on, but not for much longer! Check out our recliners starting at $319.95, wooden rockers from $119.95, cedar chests for $139.95, and more. And select carpet and vinyl remnants are 50% off. Don’t miss out on this sale!  |
Gemorifics840 W. Meadows Dr |
Social NewsGemorifics  We are getting into our regular hours Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9 to 5 Tuesday and Saturday 9 to 1 If you need other hours please call 815-232-0005 or 815-238-7849 We are getting into our regular hours Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9 to 5 Tuesday and Saturday 9 to 1 If you need other hours please call 815-232-0005 or 815-238-7849 We will be open mon wed fri 9 to 3 and tues thursday 9 to 1 we are moving into this slowly if you need to come another time please call and make an appointment thank you We are open monday wednesday and friday from 9 to 3 doing this slowly for our safety and yours we will do appointment when ever need be just contact us at 8152320005 or 8152387849 Please we do ask you wear a mask Thank you and see everyone soon Due to the nature of this out break GEMORIFICS is going to close as of 2:00 pm today I will still be in the store doing jobs just not open to everyone as I dont want to catch this If you for some reason need your repair done or picked up please call me at the store 815-232-0005 or 815-238-7849 and I will make sure to be there to get your work done for you Sorry for the inconvience this has caused Lets all pray it goes by fast and can get back to our what will be a new NORMAL God Bless all my customers and this great nation we live in Prayers to ALL
Yes. I have jewelry to be picked up. But I am not concerned. You all stay safe and Healthy.💕🙏🍀 Stay safe Pam! Nice move Pam stay well One of my favorite stores. Stay safe! Stay safe Be safe!💕 I would keep your Butt to home. Sharing for you. |
Freeport Fire |
Social NewsAssociated Fire Fighters of IllinoisAFFI Resolution 2020-2 passed by the delegates of the 43rd AFFI Biennial Convention to name Eddy Crews the next Northern District Legislative Representative Emeritus of the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois. Lisle-Woodridge Fire Fighters Union IAFF Local 2986 (VIDEO - Must be logged in) https://www.affi-iaff.org/convention/eddy-crews-northern-district-legislative-representative-emeritus-video/  Associated Fire Fighters of IllinoisAFFI Resolution 2020-1 passed by the delegates of the 43rd AFFI Biennial Convention to name Pat Devaney the next President Emeritus of the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois. Champaign Firefighters Local 1260 (Video - Must be logged in) https://www.affi-iaff.org/misc/pat-devaney-president-emeritus/  Freeport Fire DepartmentThe FFD responded to a salvage yard fire this afternoon. Units found heavy fire in a scrap pile the department deployed master streams and one hose line to extinguish the fire. Yard personnel helped separate the material with a grappler. The Fire was quickly extinguished. No damage or injuries were reported. The scrap is metal and slated for recycling the material ignited were oils and plastics in the pile. The ignition source is undetermined but suspected to be a spark from handling the metal scrap. Fire Chief Brad Liggett Freeport Fire DepartmentAt 5:37 am, the Freeport Fire Department responded to a manufactured home fire located at 2044 W. Galena Ave, Lot 23. Upon arrival, fire department units found the mobile home to have heavy fire and smoke showing with over 50% of the structure involved in fire. One female occupant had self-evacuated, and one male occupant was trapped in a back bedroom. The female occupant suffered smoke inhalation and was transported to FHN by the Freeport Police Department. Firefighting crews rescued a male occupant from the rear bedroom. He was transported to FHN, where he was later pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld pending notification of family and an autopsy. The fire was extinguished entirely in less than an hour. Freeport Police and Fire Department called in the Office of the State Fire Marshall and the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigator to assist in the fire scene examination. Preliminary determination is that the fire originated in the kitchen and was caused by unattended cooking. The Stephenson County Coroner’s Office will be conducting the death investigation. They will release the identity of the deceased male when they have completed their investigation. The trailer and all of its contents are a total loss. There were no working smoke detectors in the home at the time of the fire. The survivor is being assisted by the FHN, the American Red Cross, and the Salvation Army. Her identity is being withheld per the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The department will not be holding a press conference at this time. Fire Chief Bradley Liggett   Freeport Fire DepartmentShortly before 3 pm today, a fire broke out at 1257 S. Galena Avenue. FFD responded to find heavy fire and smoke coming from a residential apartment and roof. No one was home at the time of the fire, and no one was injured. The department quickly brought the fire under control. The origin and cause of the fire are under investigation at this time. Fire units have cleared the scene by 5:45 pm. The displaced occupants were provided information regarding assistance from the Red Cross. Additional information will be provided later in an official press release. Fire Chief Brad Liggett    |
Voices Book Nook of Freeport1265 W Galena Ave |
Social NewsWe set up for the sale beginning on Thursday. Customers will enter and then go to the left where there are ropes to form a line the first day. Remember..we are limiting the number of customers in the store, so if you come the first day, be prepared to wait! The cashiers are outside of the store on the right as you come in. NO DONATIONS accepted during the sale. And don't forget we have expanded the sale dates into next week, regular store hours (probably no lines)
The sale begins on Thursday. I inadvertently put Wed and that has been corrected. We had a lovely young couple donate some books to us...and along with the books also offered the bookshelves to us. We made good use of them in hour History department. Thanks again!!
As history person, this donation just makes me so-o-o happy!! Thanks to all who made this possible. 🌹 PLEASE NOTE AND SHARE...we are not taking donations during the sale. We are short staffed due to covid and just cannot handle them when we are so busy. Please pass the word as best you can! Thanks! The people who made our other Book Nook sign out of Reader's Digest books made us another one closely sporting our colors of teal and purple. This time each word was made out of one book rather than one book per letter. Both look very nice. The people come in regularly and buy boxes of RD books!   |
312 Beef & Sausage116 W. Douglas St. |
Social News312 DOG OF THE WEEK #312dotw  PLEASE SHARE!!  PLEASE SHARE!!  PLEASE SHARE!! 312 DOG OF THE WEEK #312dotw  |
Freeport Scanner |
Social NewsFreeport Fire: 1300 Block S. Galena Ave., Fire on Stove
Update 1: Upon arrival, firemen stated smoke was coming out of front door. All subjects out of the home. PSA from us here at Freeport Scanner! #wearamask #StopTheSpreadOfCOVID19 #protectyourself 
I get this and I don't... i think people who don't want to wear a mask just don't go to stores that require them and most are OK with that. I personally dont care if someone wears a mask or not as long as they're not coughing and sneezing all over the place. It’s just a mask 😷, people need to stop making it about themselves! I wear a mask 7 hrs a day to protect my residents and coworkers and myself, my family! And go out in public with one! I don’t think it’s too much to keep everyone healthy. I understand you have the right not to, but unfortunately this virus isn’t about just 1 person Tell me what good masks do after reading this not a thing. All these surgical mask and home made ones are not gonna do a thing against covid so why wear one. Your wasting your money and just killing yourself even more breathing in your bacteria. I choose to not shop in illinois or any business that requires a mask good luck illinois on loosing millions of dollars to other states As a health care professional and someone that is immunosuppressed. I wear a mask. I hope others do too to protect others that are immunosuppressed. My mask doesn’t protect me from COVID 19 but it does protect me from droplets that come from others which carries the virus. If I am infected and don’t know it and I breathe out or cough out droplets that contain my virus. My mask keeps the droplets from getting out of my mask. I wear my mask because there is a high % rate of carriers that show no symptoms and I would be devastated if I was a carrier without knowing and got someone else sick. That is my choice. This.... as healthcare professional for 33 years is what I will do. For everyone crying about wearing masks and not understanding their actual functions, its to keep the virus to yourself if you are infected and to help stop it from spreading to others. For those still ignorant to the reason, I've attached some light reading material for you... I have been tested 3 weeks in a row and now every other week. I know I'm negative. Why a mask when I know I'm no threat to anyone? And why is other people's health my responsibility anyway? Not 100% supportive of masks, but this right here says it all. You get freedom but also have the consequences that come from your choices. Why do you post stuff like this? Why be rude....You only report ambulances? Nothing else. So your the a......for posting this? No one is running around Freeport screaming at people!!! Good Lord! Thank you Freeport. You never disappoint. Lets keep the IQ and expectations low. It’s not that hard to wear a mask. Or did everyone forget how previous pandemics played out? Stop being so selfish. Wear a mask to protect you and everyone else. Everyone else seems to understand but Americans. Wear a mask ... ok Don't... ok Personally, I go where I'm welcomed. No judgment from me ever. Locally, seems im not welcomed by a lot. (I don't wear a mask) so my money has been going to Wisconsin. I HATE to do that, but I don't like the judgment I've had here. ( meaning food thrown at people and being called a selfish murderer)So I do what I do Same theory???? Oooooooooo no freeport scanner see what you started Strange, I thought the civil rights act protected people from this kind of discrimination. Yup, the same way we can choose not to shop there. It’s a free enterprise system. It’s a beautiful thing. It’s called America! So many of the people in the comments are ignorant. Wear a mask and stfu it’s not hard. Wear a mask you peasants. The lord media says so. I don't wear a mask for me or for you. I wear a mask for my family. Just don’t wear the correct way I never cover my nose and with my daughter asthma she doesn’t either been fine this whole time Sick or Dead friends and family members versus a bruised ego. Tough choice. If we tested everyone for the flu. What do you think the positivity rate would be? Hey, just so you all know I work in health care. I have psoriasis behind my ears that often bleeds and hurts after an eight hour shift. I will never be an asshole to anyone but I know my risk vs. Pain in the public is not worth it. I will patronize places without mask policy and being so close to the border is a blessing. Amen to that Freeport Ambulance: Stephenson County Jail, Singer Rd., Medical Call |
Freeport Scanner II |
Social NewsWoman shot to death in Freeport  Woman shot to death in Freeport mystateline.com FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO)–A Freeport female resident, 27, was murdered on Tuesday morning. At 1:40 a.m., police responded to the 200 block of N. Adelbert Avenue after receiving a call about shots…
What’s it going to take for the city to get rid of the trash in this shithole? This used to be a great town! Wtf happened? Was it Covid? Little Rockford Another one, people from shitcago and Rockford moving this way Every week now!.... Mary Fee Mel Corson did you see that?! Maybe if there was accountability and responsibility. These people have no respect! One suspect arrested, one at large in Freeport motel murder  One suspect arrested, one at large in Freeport motel murder mystateline.com Police have arrested 27-year-old Willie Love in connection with a murder at the Townhouse Motel on Wednesday. The second suspect, 22-year-old Traivyon Harvey, remains at large.
It is truly tragic... 3 lives have forever been changed. RIP to the victim. No matter how someone lives their life.. in America there is a process, a judiciary process. Murder is exactly that... murder... this was not a court ordered execution... it was MURDER! Tremendous prayers and support to all surviving family and close friends... no words can bring you comfort right now, but when we are weak... he is strong 🙏🏼 Prayers for the 2 young men that are suspect’s/accused/defendants... to find whatever angers you both so deeply... to find healing. I will pray for your families as they suffer emotionally when those they love... face very difficult futures. I will pray for our community... as such a heinous and senseless crime effects all of us. Find a way to pull together, lift up and heal... not continue the anger and violence ~ People seem to forget a man lost his life last night. His family is probably reading these posts. Weather or not he was an "innocent man" shouldnt matter. He was murdered in cold blood. People need to remember that and stop being so hateful. Is the above pic of the suspect at large? Freeport Scanner has a lot of white trash revealing themselves in these comments. 🤮 Aaron Malinek Tiffany Flynn Reed Mary Fee Wtf going after an innocent black man they should protest this is bullshit Arrest made in fatal shooting at Freeport motel  Arrest made in fatal shooting at Freeport motel journalstandard.com FREEPORT — A 39-year-old Freeport man was shot to death Wednesday night at the Townhouse Motel, 1156 W. Galena Avenue, police said.The name of thePolice investigating murder at a Freeport motel, suspects considered ‘armed and dangerous’ – WREX Winnebago Police Department  20 Westbound is completely blocked for a crash west of Winnebago after Keith Road. Use alternate routes.
Its race track out there! Cruise set at 68 and was passed as if I was standing still. |
Harbach Meats6444 US Highway 20 W |
Social NewsSalmon is back in stock! 
Guess who will be by there tomorrow. how much per pound, please and thank you How much? Pulled pork is ready! 
This is so good! I’ll be out today 🙌 Do you still have any pulled pork left? I have bought many things from you guys...all awesome!!! What's the deal with the pulled pork? Packed to sell to fix at home or ready to eat? Fresh baby back ribs at Harbachs today!  Added some new flavors including a mystery flavor! 4 different kinds of brats wrapped together. 
Delicious brats. Almost finished my last order. Be back soon. Best brats EVER! I might need to take a road trip out there Are they still $5 a four pack? |
4 Seasons Bowling Center1100 W Galena Ave |
Social NewsTOP DAWG STEP LADDER - Double Points Week Monday Night — Top Dawg Day Info:  National Bowling Day is this Saturday... August 8th!  OUR WEEKEND SPECIAL IS BACK!!  |
RT. 75 Garage Sales |
Social NewsHOT OFF THE PRESS!  Today In The PortUnfortunately we won't be doing this, this year. 😞 There are no plans for the Route 75 "40 Miles of Garage Sales" for 2020 sadly. Organizers of the event announced lthat last year was their last year. Probably the single largest 2-day shopping event in the region spanning 40 miles along Highway 75. Sponsored by the villages of Dakota, Rock City, Davis, Rockton & Lake Summerset and held the first weekend in June. Good time! If anyone would be interested in taking over for next year, contact the Route 75 Facebook page here. https://www.facebook.com/Route75Sales/
I sure hope someone takes this over. It would be sad to see this tradition end. 😢 Terry Guirlando Sad news! We’ll have to find another excursion! Frank Melson I am glad the sales have lived on for years and I am appreciative to those who have devoted hundreds of hours to making it happen. I believe for most it was a thankless task - albeit a meaningful one. When it was started in Durand, we printed up yard signs and mistakenly believed the people holding the sales would gladly pay $10 to have the sign and have their location included in the advertising of the sales online and in newspapers throughout the Stateline Area and stretching to Chicago, the Quad Cities, and in between. As it turned out, very few wanted to pay and we were revenue negative from the beginning. We were revenue negative from the starting gate. The idea was floated to ask the towns and villages to bear the cost and it became more tolerable. Stephanie Stasiak 🤔😥😥😥😥 Are any of these towns having community wide garage sales at all this summer/fall? So sorry that the Route 75 tradition isn’t continuing. There are no plans for RT 75 Garage Sales for 2020. Contact us if anyone is interested in taking over for next year. 
I look forward to these sales each year but totaly understand hopefully youll be back next year I sent a message about helping organize in the future I don’t know about anyone else but I think we could make this happen with a “board” of “directors” ... just curious.... who would commit? And I don’t mean, yeah I’ll help and then not show up or help! If everyone is bummed and wants to see it happen, who’s in for the long haul??? Comment below ⬇️ What weekend do the route 75 sales usually happen? Oh man I was looking forward to the sales. Helps attract people Dang it, we look forward to these sales all year. This sucks!!! 😫 Devastating! I always look forward to particating. So sad!!! This is all I look forward to every year 😭😭 So there won’t be any sales this year?? Life or death garage sales. There ya go. Make it in late summer. All would be safer I have a lot of boy clothes I have been saving come on you cant stop Let’s make this happen!! Kathy Fletcher Tina Clark..isn't gonna be happy 😂 Jody Gummow Tami Padulla Robyn Simmons 😫 😥 For what reason? The coronavirus? In March? If that's the case, someone isn't telling us something Vern! Sure hope they find someone. Well that sucks!! 😔 Eileen Loftus Always my favorite garage sales Dana, you can count me in. |
Highland |
Social NewsWe wish you the best of luck at UW-Platteville, Will!HCC AG SPOTLIGHT - Will Keast Will is a May 2020 graduate of Highland Community College with an Associate of Science Degree. He will be transferring this fall to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville to finish a Bachelor's Degree in Soil and Crop Science. Will is spending his summer in Platteville interning at the UWP Pioneer Farm. He is assisting with rainfall simulations for hydrological research and also doing some work with soil respiration. During his time in the Highland Community College Agriculture Department, Will worked with Phillip Alberti at the University of Illinois Extension- JoDaviess/ Stephenson/ Winnebago 4-H to assist with various research projects going on at the plots. Will is grateful for the experiences gained through the Highland AG Program, especially being able to present data, trends, and technology to large groups of community members and fellow students. "I enjoy the personal relationships you establish with growers and the continual research that goes into AG." Congratulations Will and best of luck at UWP and beyond!  Attn: CareerTEC students, important dates to save :)  CareerTEC August calendar:
Aug. 6th: Board Meeting
August 11th: HCC Dual Credit orientation
August 17th: Culinary orientation
August 17th: HCC 1st day of class for Auto Body, Auto Mech, Criminal Justice, COSMO, ECE & Ind. Tech
August 18th: HOYA I orientation meetings
August 19th: HOYA I orientation meetings
August 19th: HOYA II orientation meeting
August 21st & 24th: Teacher In-services
August 25th & 26th: Teacher remote planning
August 27th: 1st day of all other classes (CATS, CIB, CIS, Const, CUL, Graphics, HOYA, NJROTC)
There are no orientations for Construction, CATS, or Graphics
NJROTC may have their own so please watch your mail. Congratulations to Highland Nursing and Medical Assistants who were honored during a Pinning Ceremony on Saturday, August 1 on campus at an outdoor ceremony. HCC Nursing and Allied Health Programs
Question why were they all not wearing masks? Anyone under 6ft by each other needs masks CDC guidelines and i thought the school was in support of the masks procedure? And being nursing program they all should have known. Am i correct on this because covid19 is still around and increasing tremendously. Karen Jacinto ❤💙💛 The HCC main phone line is experiencing difficulties. If you need to make a payment or set up a plan, call 815-599-3482, email payments@highland.edu, or go to highland.edu/billpay. Sorry for the inconvenience.  Bill Pay - Highland Community College highland.edu Payment Options In order to secure your classes, complete one of the following 3 payment options by your deadline date: Pay your tuition and fees in full. Great, you’re done. Be eligible for financial aid. If you are eligible to receive financial aid and your charges are covered in full, you do no... |
Stephenson County Historical Society1440 S Carroll Ave |
Social NewsBeen a great year for gardens, our butterfly garden looks great. Thanks to the master gardeners for helping out this year. If you are caught up on yours, we can always use some help in our flower beds, come and visit now, or in a couple of weeks for the Ice Cream Social!
Lovely! My grandmother who was born in Freeport had the best garden (in Arlington, VA) and now I try to emulate her in my tiny garden in Diemen (near Amsterdam), Netherlands. Obviously her green thumb originated in Freeport! ❤🌹🌺🌼🌻 I Wish I was caught up! 😊😂. Looks beautiful! A great day Monday as Freeport’s famous Lincoln Douglas Portrayers George A. Buss and Tim Connors were filmed and interviewed at our museum by professors Graham A Peck and Nathan R Peck, from the University of Illinois @ Springfield, for a special film project on Lincoln and Douglas, thanks for coming to see us in historic Freeport    Very excited, this is technically the first piece of the new Arcade toy museum. A big thank you to a great friend of the museum Rex Sides, for providing the 100+ year old wood and lots of labor to create these doors to decorate one of the outside walls of our new museum. We hope to break ground this Fall  Winslow Historical Society and MuseumThe World Famous Marksman, Doc. Carver, lived in Winslow with his parents Dr. William Daniel Carver and Deborah Tahpenes Carver maiden name Peters who are picture here.  Update for those of you who have reservations for the Annual Dinner that was tentatively rescheduled June 18th (tomorrow): We want to let you know that it has been postponed it once again due to the coronavirus outbreak.  Stephenson County Historical Society Museum and Arboretum stephcohs.org SCHS is dedicated to preserving the history of Freeport, IL and Stephenson County. The museum includes the historic Taylor House, Arcade Toy Museum, and more. |
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