Press Releases

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.