Press Releases

Angelica Arambula Named Woman of the Month for September 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Angelica Arambula of Chicago, Illinois, has been named Woman of the Month for September 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This prestigious distinction acknowledges her outstanding contributions and achieveme
2024 0910 Moate Road Shoulder Paving
 Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 Contact: Bharath Mandula Winnebago County Highway Department Office: (815) 319-4022 Fax: (815) 319-4001 MOATE ROAD SHOULDER PAVING Work will begin on Thursday, September 12, 2024 on the shoulder pa
The Other 9/11: New Film Streaming on PBS Celebrates Religious Harmony
This September, while most Americans remember 9/11 as a day of mourning, many will commemorate the “Other 9/11,” when in 1893 the world came together to celebrate the diversity and unity of all faiths for the first time. The First World’s Parliament
Vote By Mail information to be distributed to County voters
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. – Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow informs Winnebago County residents that per Illinois Election Code (10 ILCS 5/19-2) election offices across the state are now mandated to send all registered voters a Vote By Mail (VBM) applica
Remembrance Ceremony to be held at Winnebago County 9/11 Emergency Responders Memorial
This year the community is invited to the Winnebago County 9/11 Emergency Responders Memorial to observe the 23rd anniversary of 9/11. There will be a brief ceremony and wreath placement near the steel beams followed by a moment of silence. The gathering
Lisa’s Clarinet Shop Named One of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses
U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO - 100 list honors 100 businesses exemplifying growth and innovation across the nation. [PR.com]
Public Works Newsletter Fall 2024
To view the full newsletter, click here. In this edition: Adams Avenue Updates Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Water and Sewer Construction Crew Spotlight Leaf Season is Approaching
Former Chief Operating Officer of Covid-19 Testing Kit Company Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Federal Prison for Embezzling $1.85 Million
DENNIS W. HAGGERTY, JR. issued payments from the company’s bank account for services and goods that were never provided.
Residential Neighborhood Sign Program
QUILT and Community Partners Announce "Broadband Access for Brighter Futures" to Drive Innovation, Digital Equity, and Community Well-Being
QUILT, a nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the digital divide in underserved communities, is proud to launch "Broadband Access for Brighter Futures" in collaboration with leading community-based organizations and corporate partners. This initiat
09-03-24 City Council Highlights
NEW SYSTEM PASSED BY COUNCIL FOR WINTER PARKING; BUDGET MEETING NOTES FREEPORT, IL — Highlights from the September 3, 2024 Freeport City Council meeting include the change to winter parking and notes from a budget public input meeting held at City Hall.
September Water Ambassador
Illinois Water Ambassador September 2024: Human Water Cycle – Wastewater  
2024 Photo Contest – VOTE NOW
The City of Freeport’s inaugural photo contest is now open for voting! Click here to vote: bit.ly/Freeportphotovote Remember, the winner will be featured in the City’s October newsletter and will get their picture framed in the City Hall lobby
September 2024 Newsletter
Link to September Newsletter In Freeport News: Road Work Update Anti-Gun Violence Peace March Cruise Night 2024 National Night Out is a Success Recent City Council Updates     Disclaimer:  Links on this page may take you to pages outside of the
GFP Upstairs Downtown Workshop 10-1-24
Greater Freeport Partnership and Illinois Main Street present: Upstairs Downtown Workshop October 1, 2024 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm The Exchange 223 S. Chicago Ave. Link to Invitation   Disclaimer:  Links on this page may take you to pages outside
Will County, Ill. Man Charged With Trafficking Cocaine and Attempting to Traffic Fentanyl in Chicago Area
WILLIAM R. BUSSE III allegedly distributed cocaine and methamphetamine in Chicago and attempted to distribute cocaine and fentanyl in the Chicago suburbs.
2024 0829 Perryville Road Construction
Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2024 Contact:Mike Roscoe/Vir Patel Winnebago County Highway Dept. Office: (815)319-4030 Fax: (815)319-4001 Perryville Road Construction Perryville Road between Guilford Road and Riverside Blvd will be under c
Man Charged With Robbing Suburban Chicago Bank
JEFFREY SULASKI allegedly robbed a bank in Evanston, Ill. and attempted to rob a bank in Chicago on back-to-back days this month.
Author Heather Nelson’s New Book, "Cursed to Be Born," is a Gripping Fantasy Adventure That Follows One Man’s Journey of Courage, Destiny, and Unwavering Love
Recent release “Cursed to Be Born” from Page Publishing author Heather Nelson is a spellbinding fantasy novel where one man’s sets off on a perilous journey filled with pirates, warlocks, and the mysteries of destiny in order to protect a young girl
Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Plan Public Hearings
The City of Rockford is holding two public hearings to gather input from the public for our five year consolidated plan, and we want your input!