5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (346+ words) Fall gardeners and supporters of survivors of domestic and sexual violence will have an extra day to shop at the VOICES of Stephenson County Fall Mum Sale at Freeport's Lincoln Mall. The fundraiser will run Sept. 9-11 at Lincoln Mall, 1247 W. Galena…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (169+ words) Residents interested in buying, selling or viewing small animals can attend the Stephenson County Fair Small Animal Swap Meet on Sept. 5 at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds in Freeport. The event is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., according to a community announcement. The…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (344+ words) Karen Koester of Elizabeth has been inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame in recognition of decades of volunteer service to youth in Jo Daviess County. The Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame recognizes people who have demonstrated exemplary service…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (192+ words) Nearly 200 people attended the Highland Soirée at Highland Community College, raising support for student emergency assistance programs Aug. 22 while welcoming new President Jamal Scott and honoring longtime supporter Virginia Ames. The gathering celebrated Ames' contributions to the college and…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (217+ words) Women interested in community engagement and the legacy of social reformer Jane Addams will have an opportunity to gather for a free luncheon and discussion at the Cedarville Area Historical Society on Sept. 19. The event is being organized by the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (158+ words) Construction on Business U.S. 20 in Freeport began Aug. 24, with lane reductions and traffic delays expected through a project scheduled for completion by July 2027. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the start of work on the Galena Avenue corridor between Park Boulevard…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (133+ words) A shortage of children's clothing has left VOICES seeking immediate donations of specific sizes to support children in need. The organization is requesting donations of girls size small (7/8) clothing and boys 9-12 months clothing, according to a community announcement. VOICES said…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (174+ words) The Freeport Fire Department has promoted William Backus to district chief and Chad Schubert to lieutenant, recognizing nearly four decades of combined service within the department. According to a community announcement, Backus has served Freeport residents for more than 19 years…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (439+ words) A century ago, people had concerns about a new issue of safety, economics, and environmental justice — the motor vehicle. The invention was initially seen as a dangerous threat and few people understood how they worked or how they could transform…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (279+ words) House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) recently honored women from across northwest Illinois during her annual Women to Watch recognition event at the Byron Forest Preserve's Jarrett Prairie Center. The gathering recognized female leaders from the 89th District for their contributions…...