Press Releases

08-18-2025 City Council Highlights
FREEPORT, IL — Highlights from the August 18, 2025 Freeport City Council meeting include the demolition of seventeen dangerous properties and steps being taken to begin the Walnut Avenue Lift Station. Seventeen Properties Approved for Demolition The dem
Blackhawk Avenue to be Repaved during First Two Days of School
FREEPORT, IL – On Thursday, August 21 and Friday, August 22, Blackhawk Avenue will be in the process of repaving. It is extremely imperative that traffic avoids the construction area to ensure the road has the best quality repaving possible. The Cit
PS Miner Introduces Payments with Crypto Wallets
Cloud mining platform PS Miner (psminer.com) announced it will integrate cryptocurrency wallet payment functionality into its service, simplifying the process for users interested in cloud mining. The platform also offers participants the opportunity to e
City Completes EV Readiness Program
The City of Rockford is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and ComEd’s EV Readiness Program, a regional initiative to prepare communities for the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
Information Regarding Recent Storm
Important Information City crews clear public roads only. Trees on houses, garages, or driveways = call a tree service or your insurance. Do not touch trees tangled in powerlines — ComEd must clear those. If you need help clearing debris and itR
GBR Miner Increases Its AI-Enabled Computing Power by 200%
As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve and attract global attention, investors are faced with a critical decision: Should they directly invest in cryptocurrencies or explore alternative methods like cloud mining? GBR Miner provides its case for
Man Sentenced to More than Ten Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms and Violating Supervised Release Terms
STEVEN BAXTER displayed a gun and threatened employees of a Rockford restaurant.