Freeport News

It comes as some area hospitals see record numbers of patients with flu-like symptoms.

Although a flurry of last-minute candidates promises to make the 2010 election interesting, the 8th Congressional District race might yet again be the race to watch.

Inducted into the Timber Lake Playhouse Hall of Fame were Gene Teeter, Dorotha Smith and Gladys Ludens; back row: Carolyn Getz and Camille Mackey , Jack Rapp and Peter Dillon Not pictured: Bill Delp.

The Kishwaukee College Horticulture Department has received a special request: Design the landscaping around the Jane Addams Homestead in Cedarville, located near Freeport.

So far that containment strategy seems to be working. The head of the Winnebago County Health Department told 23News today he's surprised to report that schools are not reporting an unusually high number of kids sick with flu.

FREEPORT – Freeport Art Museum and Winneshiek Playhouse are calling for actresses to perform in a collaborative V-Day Benefit Performance of “The Vagina Monologues” to benefit the VOICES domestic violence program.

SPRINGS, FLA. - The Mechanical Service Contractors of America recently honored 20 new MSCA STARS and 17 new GreenStars during the opening session of the association's 24th Annual Educational Conference here, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point.

Gabel is one of five Democratic candidates for Illinoisa 18th congressional district.

Organizers say an ongoing research project to determine exactly how many people are buried at the Poor Farm Cemetery outside Freeport will provide officials with a valuable historical record of the site.

He's been the name behind Freeport for about five years and now Mayor George Gaulrapp is hoping the nearly 27 thousand people he represents and hundreds of thousands of others will represent him on Election Day.

What a family! Five generations of the John and Vera Peterson family got together recently to celebrate the couple's 70th Wedding Anniversary and took the opportunity to have this photo taken.

Freeport Police Chief Jerry Whitmore and Mayor George Gaulrapp have announced new hours for trick or treating for Halloween this year.

Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Aaron S. Ralls is returning to Freeport, Ill., after being deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Rockford, IL. , - On October 8, 2009, the Illinois Task Force Commanders Association held its annual awards banquet in Peoria.

During a search warrant at homes on Beaver Ave. and Elk St. in Freeport yesterday, authorities seized three grams of crack cocaine, more than 30 grams of marijuana, packaging materials and cash.

When: Today Where: Galena Golf Course Teams: Dakota, East Dubuque, Eastland, Forreston, Freeport Aquin, Galena, Lena-Winslow, Orangeville, Pearl City, Polo, River Ridge, Stockton, West Carroll, Warren Player to watch: Augie Forster, PoloSFlbAdvancement: Top two teams and eight players not on those teams advance to the Aledo Sectional on Monday.

FREEPORT, IL, October 2, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Kimberlee D. Frank, Teacher at Freeport School District, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in education.

The All Veterans Memorial Park is now open in Freeport. It's located just south of the Stephenson County Fairgrounds.

Though I am a Chicagoan who is rooting for Rio - not Chicago - to win the 2016 Olympic bid, I think the criticism of President Obama for flying to Copenhagen to lobby the Olympic Selection Committee is silly.

Two of U.S. Cellulara s new stores in northern Illinois have achieved LEED-CI certification from the USGBC.