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.
Dr. Gordin, Partner of mytsv.com, Unveils Transformative 2-Hour Holistic Intake Method for Health
Dr. Gordin, a leading practitioner dedicated to achieving better health results, is challenging the industry standard of rapid consultations with his commitment to in-depth listening and comprehensive patient analysis. [PR.com]
Federal Jury Convicts Former Suburban Chicago Police Chief of Bribery and Obstruction of Justice
JOHN KOSMOWSKI accepted a bribe from a local businessman to help facilitate the transfer of a liquor license.
Rockford Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm
TIMOTHY GENTRY sold a loaded handgun to a man in Rockford in 2023.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Indicted on Federal Civil Rights Charges for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting and Robbing Women
The alleged robberies, sexual assaults, and attempted sexual assaults occurred in 2022.
Luxury Without Compromise: the Ravinia Team Rewrites the American Dream
The New Standard of Living: Why Manufactured Homes Are Becoming the Most Desired Residences in America [PR.com]
Snow Emergency Canceled
The Snow Emergency, including odd/even parking, is now canceled.
SNOW EMERGENCY
Due to the anticipated weather conditions, we're declaring a Snow Emergency beginning at 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 6.
Former Toyota Group Vice President Steven Sturm Joins MAN Marketing as Executive Auto Advisor
MAN Marketing has appointed former Toyota Motor North America executive Steven Sturm as Executive Auto Advisor. With 35+ years of OEM and retail leadership, including overseeing Toyota’s national brand strategy and launching Lexus, Sturm will help stren
Joaquin Guzman Lopez—Son of “El Chapo” and a Head of Sinaloa Cartel—Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges in Chicago
"Joaquin Guzman Lopez’s guilty plea is the latest step in our efforts to bring to justice drug lords and other dangerous criminals," said U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros.
Kooth Expands with Acquisition of Kismet Health
Kooth (AIM: KOO), a global leader in digital mental health and one of the fastest-growing youth mental health providers in the United States, announced its acquisition of Kismet Health, a telehealth platform designed to support developmentally appropriate
Customer Service Center Hours for December 4
Our Customer Service Center will be closed on Thursday, December 4, until 1 p.m.
12-1-2025 City Council Highlights
FREEPORT, IL —Highlights from the December 1, 2025 Freeport City Council meeting include the approval of the City’s 2026-2028 Strategic Plan and the FY2026 Budget. Strategic Vision and Goals The City worked with a consultant to create a Strategic Visi
December 2025 Newsletter
Link to December Newsletter In Freeport News: Re-Fresh Freeport to Continue in 2026 Established PCAT Route in Planning for 2026 Electric Vehicle Chargers Paid For by State Funding Odd/Even Parking in Place during Snowfall Disclaimer: Links
Snow Emergency Canceled
The Snow Emergency, including odd/even parking, is now canceled.
SNOW EMERGENCY
Due to the anticipated weather conditions, we're declaring a Snow Emergency beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 29.
2025 Virtual Holiday Dating Summit for Singles Forty Plus & Flirty: “New Season. New Love. New You!”
The 2025 Forty Plus & Flirty Holiday Dating Summit is coming December 5–7, 2025 — a transformational, live-virtual experience crafted especially for singles over 40 who want to end the year with renewed hope, clarity, and confidence in love. With the
Weekly Public Works Update
Here's an update on some of our Public Works projects.
Foreign National Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Unlawfully Re-Entering United States After Deportation
SANTOS VASQUEZ-ORTIZ was unlawfully present in the U.S. when he was arrested for sexual assault.
Chicago Chiropractor Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison for $2.1 Million Healthcare Fraud
“Defendant was motivated by greed,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney Andréa L. Campbell.