Press Releases

2024 Photo Contest
The City of Freeport’s inaugural Photo Contest is now open for submissions! Share up to three of your best photos that adhere to the contest guidelines. The submission deadline is August 31. Stay tuned for the public poll in early September, where y
Federal Judge Sentences Chicago Man to 40 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking Several Children
LENNIE PERRY used websites such as Backpage and Facebook to advertise commercial sex acts and recruit young victims to work for him.
2024 0801 Winnebago Township Announces Weldon Rd. Closure for Resurfacing
Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2024 Contacts: Aaron Rowley 815/335-2401 Winnebago Township Highway Commissioner Vir Patel 815/319-4033 Winnebago County Highway Department Weldon Road Closure Winnebago Township announces that resurfacing on
Rockford Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for the Production of Child Pornography
GARY WILSON solicited boys through gaming systems such as Xbox and PlayStation.
Author K. L. Dempsey’s New Book, "Still Waters of Round Lake," Follows an FBI Agent Who is Determined to Solve the Cold Case of Four Missing Teens in His Hometown
Recent release “Still Waters of Round Lake” from Page Publishing author K. L. Dempsey is a gripping novel that centers around retired FBI profiler Brad Davis, who revisits his hometown only to find himself drawn into an old mystery surrounding the dis
Author Kory Mikesell’s New Book, “Did Hitler Die on a Golf Course? And Other Silly Things My Students Said,” Chronicles Hilarious Moments from the Author’s Classroom
Recent release “Did Hitler Die on a Golf Course? And Other Silly Things My Students Said” from Page Publishing author Kory Mikesell is a delightful collection of jokes, questions, and musings said by the author’s students throughout his time as a te
2024 0729 Seal Coating Edwardsville Rd., Montague Rd. & Pecatonica Rd.
 Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2024 Contact:Mike Ackerman Winn. County Highway Dept. 815/319-4029 Seal Coating (Chip Seal) Edwardsville Rd. from Pecatonica Rd. to Klinger Rd. (Seward Township) Montague Rd. from Conger Rd. to Spielman R
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Author Jose Zayas’s New Book, "A Tribute to My Pain," is a Poignant Collection of Reflections on the Author’s Struggles, Regrets, and Redemption Throughout Life
Recent release “A Tribute to My Pain” from Newman Springs Publishing author Jose Zayas is a powerful series that offers a raw and introspective exploration of personal struggles. Through evocative prose and poignant reflections, Zayas invites readers
Two Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Using U.S. Postal Service Arrow Keys To Steal Mail in Chicago
The defendants were convicted as part of “Operation Broken Arrow,” a federal investigation into the theft of mail using stolen arrow keys.
Indiana Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Trafficking Guns From Indianapolis to Chicago
Disrupting illegal firearms trafficking is a centerpiece of the Department of Justice’s cross-jurisdictional strike force aimed at reducing gun violence.
Author Vicki Lynn Dague’s New Book, "Thoughts of Life," is a Fascinating and Engaging Assortment of Poems Reflecting Upon the Author’s Everyday Observations
Recent release “Thoughts of Life” from Covenant Books author Vicki Lynn Dague is a compelling series of poems that invites readers into the intimate realm of everyday reflections. Through heartfelt verses and poignant imagery, Dague delicately capture