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A LOOK INSIDE the proposal to bring water services and improve fire safety to the far West edge of Freeport: It has been proposed to council members to approve a $970,045 project to build out the City’s water system to bring utilities to current and fut

The drugs were transported to Chicago in the hollowed-out wheel axles of tractor-trailers.

PayCourt, a government collections company, has been named one of the Best Workplaces in Illinois for 2024 by Best Companies Group. The company earned a 97% overall score in the workplace assessment. [PR.com]

CIVILIAN POLICE ACADEMY  The Civilian Police Academy is an 8-week, no cost program designed to create a better understanding and build relationships between citizens and the Freeport Police Department through a series of evening classes. Class sessions w

Recent release “Cannibals” from Covenant Books author Jeff Hagerman is a spine-tingling novel that tells the story of a scientist’s ambitious discovery of a primitive species that leads to a dangerous and dramatic sequence of events. When a transpor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 23, 2024 Contact: Danielle Grindle Phone: (815) 319-4233 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. – In preparation for the upcoming Novemb

KATRAIL BRIDGES participated in the robberies of electronic stores in DeKalb, Ill. and Cherry Valley, Ill. 

ZIAD I. ZAYED used his store in Crestwood, Ill. to fence stolen electronic devices and other merchandise.

Home security footage depicted LAWNDALE PELTS in possession of a firearm as he fled the scene of a shooting.

“The Distinction between Cultural and Authentic Christianity” from Christian Faith Publishing author William Miller is an insightful examination of the differences between cultural Christianity and genuine, scripturally based faith, urging readers to

Fulton Books author Tiffany Davidson, a stay-at-home mom who co-owns a private gym with her husband, has completed her most recent book, “E Is for Exercise”: an engaging educational book designed to help parents teach their children about the importan

Recent release “Through A Mother’s Eyes” from Newman Springs Publishing author Nicole Washington invites readers to share her experience supporting her son through medical issues and finally reaching an autism diagnosis. [PR.com]

Recent release “Where's Bebé? Part 2” from Page Publishing author Omar Pedraza is an enthralling story of a curious cat named Bebé who enjoys exploring the world around her. When faced with taking a bath and a scary thunderstorm, both things she hat

APPLY NOW: Homeowners and renters in Winnebago County affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding on July 13 - 16, 2024, may now call or go online to apply for disaster assistance from FEMA. If you have insurance coverage for the damag

Big Onion Hospitality has appointed Shamari Benton as its Chief Financial Officer to lead the company’s financial strategy and drive growth initiatives. Benton, formerly with Real Good Foods Co., brings extensive experience in capital raising and financ

Two Harvard graduates are building a platform called Inner Peak that blends the best of AI and world-class therapist expertise through coaching and video content to provide 24/7 personalized mental wellness support for students and critical insights and w

A federal jury convicted KEVIN SMITH of all five bank fraud counts against him.

We all must work together to provide career development skills and talent development programs to our next generation. [PR.com]

News of a Recent Filing in Court [PR.com]

While serving as a Commander with the Gary Police Department, JAMES W. BOND allegedly coerced a minor to produce sexually explicit conduct.