Press Releases

2025 0729 Swanson Road Pipe Culvert Replacement
Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2025 Contact:Andy Limberg Winnebago County Highway Dept. Office: (815)319-4018 Fax: (815)319-4001 Swanson Road Pipe Culvert Replacement Pipe culverts will be replaced on Swanson Road between N Second Street (IL 25
PepperBall® Welcomes Global Partners to International Distributor Training Symposium
The PepperBall® Global Sales and Marketing team recently gathered 30 premier distributors for a three day symposium that blended classroom instruction with intensive range work, giving attendees a deeper understanding of the non lethal PepperBall system
Chicago Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Carjacking and Firearm Offenses
KIAR EVANS carjacked a vehicle at gunpoint and fired a handgun while attempting to carjack another vehicle.
W. Stephenson Street to Close Near Park Boulevard Intersection
FREEPORT, IL — W. Stephenson Street will experience road closures from Kiwanis Drive to Harlem Avenue beginning Tuesday, July 29. These road closures will allow Kelsey Excavating crews to perform necessary water and road infrastructure work. Stephenson
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Puts PepperBall® Non Lethal Technology to the Test in Live Demonstration
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office demonstrated PepperBall® non-lethal technology to enhance officer safety and de-escalation. PepperBall systems provide scalable, less-lethal options to reduce the need for force. Learn more at pepperball.com [PR.com]
Five People Indicted in Rockford for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1 Million in Federal Benefits
The defendants allegedly schemed to fraudulently obtain Covid-relief benefits.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Charges Man With Felony Possession of a Dangerous Weapon During Standoff in Federal Courthouse in Downtown Chicago
Law enforcement used non-lethal force to take MARIO SANTOYO into custody after the standoff.
U.S. District Court in Chicago Approves the Appointment of Andrew S. Boutros As United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois
"The Chicago U.S. Attorney’s Office has always been one of the crown jewels of the Department of Justice, and I intend to carry forward that tradition under my leadership," said U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros.
Consultant Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring To Falsify Records and Evade Internal Controls at Commonwealth Edison as Part of Scheme To Bribe Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan
MICHAEL McCLAIN and three others were convicted on conspiracy and other charges related to the bribery scheme.
Amagicsoft Launches New Version of Magic Data Recovery - a No-Stress Way to Restore Lost Files
In 2025, Amagicsoft has officially released the newest version of Magic Data Recovery, a tool designed for people who just want their files back—without needing to know what a partition structure is. The 2025 update introduces a faster scan engine, impr
Chicago Man Sentenced to Nearly Two Years in Prison for Violating Conditions of Court-Supervised Release Following Imprisonment
KEESHON SAMSON threatened a state investigator while on supervised release for a federal firearm conviction. 
Michael E. Zielinski Selected as an American Achievement Honoree by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michael E. Zielinski of Mount Prospect, Illinois, has been selected as an American Achievement Honoree by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in government. About Michael E. Zielinski Michael E. Zielinski i
2025 0722 Pecatonica Road Culvert Replacement
Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2025 Contact:Andy Limberg Winnebago County Highway Dept. Office: (815)319-4018 Fax: (815)319-4001 Pecatonica Road Culvert Replacement Pipe culverts will be replaced on Pecatonica Road between US 20 and 12th Street
Tire Recycling Event on August 23 at Stephenson County Fairgrounds
FREEPORT, IL – The City of Freeport, in partnership with the Stephenson County Fairgrounds and Gill’s Freeport Disposal, will hold a tire recycling event on August 23, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Freeport residents may bring tires to the
07-21-2025 City Council Highlights
FREEPORT, IL — Highlights from the July 21, 2025 Freeport City Council meeting include the demolition of 17-19 W. Main Street, a downtown property that has contamination. 17-19 W. Main Street The City has received a reimbursable Brownfield grant award o
Quid Miner App Now Available, Providing AI-Powered Crypto Mining of BTC, DOGE & More
As crypto markets face increasing volatility, investors are turning to structured strategies for passive income. This is where Quid Miner comes in: Quid Miner, a UK-registered platform, offers a mobile app designed to help users explore cloud mining with
One Purpose Love Expands Youth Mental Health Outreach with July 26 "You Matter" Empowerment Event
One Purpose Love will host You Matter: Youth Empowerment Day on July 26, 2025, in Chicago Heights, IL, uniting youth ages 12–18 for workshops on emotional wellness, peer support, and self-expression. Supported by IDPH, the outreach event features Youth
Marketing For Wellness Partners with Biohacker’s World 2025 as Community Engagement Partner
Marketing For Wellness is the official Community Engagement Partner for Biohackers World Conference & Expo 2025, happening July 26–27 at the Sofitel Chicago. This premier wellness tech event unites leaders in longevity, biohacking, and human optimizatio
Unplugged & Rooted: Kishauwau Cabins Offers a Nostalgic Digital Detox in the Illinois Woods
Kishauwau Cabins in Tonica, Illinois, offers a peaceful, low-tech retreat just minutes from Starved Rock State Park. Family-owned for nearly 40 years, the property invites guests to unplug and reconnect through cozy, private cabins with firepits, board ga
DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITOR PERMITS ISSUED AS OF JULY 11, 2025
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