Press Releases
Press Release: Party Bike Tours Now Available!
Get ready to pedal into fun with Pedal Bike Ride, the newest addition to Winnebago and Byron’s entertainment scene.
New Hermie the HR Hermit Crab Book Launches
Hermie Returns in “Out of the Loop, Into the Fire, or HR Hung Out to Dry”: A Satirical Look at Leadership, Culture, and the Cost of Excluding HR. [PR.com]
Fire and Police Commission Name New Fire Chief
Today, the Fire and Police Commission voted unanimously to appoint Rebecca Tyo as the next Rockford Fire Department Chief.
A Fiduciary Standard for the Future of Employee Health Plans
Paul H. Flowers Jr. becomes the first African American to earn the prestigious accolade. Vows to put $1B+ back into the NWI/Chicagoland economy through education and benefits consultation. [PR.com]
DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITOR PERMITS ISSUED AS OF OCTOBER 12, 2025
The post DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITOR PERMITS ISSUED AS OF OCTOBER 12, 2025 appeared first on City of Loves Park, Illinois.
10-06-2025 City Council Highlights
FREEPORT, IL — Highlights from the October 6, 2025 Freeport City Council meeting include five more demolitions being approved as part of a FEMA grant. FEMA Grant Funds Five More Demolitions The demolition and asbestos abatement of five properties was ap
Public Works Newsletter Fall 2025
To view the full newsletter, click here. In this edition: Leaf Pickup Reminders Maintaining the City Recap on the Roads Done in 2025 Resident Conduct Toward Public Works Staff
Alleged Member of Chicago Street Gang Charged with Soliciting the Murder of Senior Law Enforcement Official Involved in “Operation Midway Blitz”
“Putting a price on the life of a law enforcement officer is an attack on the rule of law,” said U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros.
Police Chief Shenberger Announces Retirement
FREEPORT, IL – Freeport Police Chief Chris Shenberger has announced that he intends on retiring after 27 years of service. Chief Shenberger would like to thank City Manager Boyer, Mayor Jodi Miller, and the seated City Council for their support duri
Weekly Public Works Update
Here's an update on some of our Public Works projects.
Federal Complaint Charges Two Individuals with Using Their Vehicles to Assault, Impede, and Interfere with the Work of Federal Agents in Chicago
The defendants allegedly struck a vehicle driven by an agent of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
FleetMining Now Providing Investors with XRP Cloud Mining Services
As the volatility of global cryptocurrency market swings higher and investors fear repeating wrong calls for capital deployment, a sense of uneasiness develops. On the one hand, the frequent fluctuations of mainstream assets (such as BTC and ETH) prices h
Statement of United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros and Federal Law Enforcement Leadership in Chicago on Ongoing Criminal Immigration Enforcement Operations
"My office will enforce all federal criminal laws and protect our federal employees and property," said U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros.
Three Individuals Charged in Federal Court in Chicago with Using Their Vehicles to Impede and Interfere with the Work of Federal Agents
The agents were involved in immigration enforcement operations when the incidents occurred.
Undocumented Immigrant Sentenced to More than a Year in Prison for Unlawfully Re-Entering United States After Deportation
LUIS CHAVEZ, who has multiple criminal convictions, illegally re-entered the U.S. after being deported in 2015.
Sir Gary S. Kong Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for His Lifelong Commitment to Global Peace and Humanitarian Efforts
The Global Chinese U.S. Peace Research Institute (GCUPRI) proudly announces the Nobel Peace Prize nomination of Sir Gary Sze Kong, J.D., honoring his lifelong work in peace, philanthropy, cross-cultural diplomacy, and economic empowerment worldwide. [PR.c
October 2025 Newsletter
Link to October Newsletter In Freeport News: Prepare for Leaf Pickup Beginning November 3 2025 City Photo Contest Winner Downtown Sculpture Walk Now Open Pocket Park to Bring New Life to Downtown Ver en Español Disclaimer: Links on this p
Shaykh Sidi Mohamed Faouzi Al Karkari at Paris Peace Symposium
Shaykh Sidi Mohamed Faouzi Al Karkari, Founder of Al Karkari Institute, Honored at Paris "Symposium for Peace." [PR.com]
Rockford Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Firearms Offenses
ANGEL BARRERA-ESTEVES illegally obtained firearms from his mother, who was also convicted in the case.
"Sparking Your Inner Leader" Ignites a New Conversation About Leadership
Austin leadership coach Keith Lewis releases "Sparking Your Inner Leader," a fresh and practical guide that blends executive coaching insights with lessons learned as a collegiate mascot. Drawing on decades of experience, Lewis offers real-world strategie