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Freeport ranks 69th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during August

By M. N. Mattson | Oct 11, 2025

Freeport residents paid approximately $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 69th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Prairie State Taxes: Freeport residents rank 70th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for July

By M. N. Mattson | Sep 11, 2025

Freeport residents paid approximately $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 70th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Freeport Athletics highlights sports wins and T-Mobile contest entry

By M. N. Mattson | Sep 4, 2025

Freeport Athletics reported two team victories and announced their school's participation in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest on September 4, 2025.

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State Sen. Andrew Chesney supports National Guard deployment amid rising Chicago violence

By M. N. Mattson | Sep 3, 2025

State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has joined other conservative legislators and anti-crime advocates in calling for President Donald Trump to deploy the National Guard to address violent crime in Chicago. “President Trump is absolutely right.

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Chesney criticizes Rockford mayor over non-cooperation with federal immigration authorities

By M. N. Mattson | Sep 3, 2025

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara recently used social media to confirm the city's continued support for undocumented immigrants and its policy of not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.

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McCombie addresses public safety after Chicago shootings over Labor Day weekend

By M. N. Mattson | Sep 2, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie appeared on Fox News’ "The Faulkner Focus" to discuss public safety concerns in Chicago following a violent Labor Day weekend during which 55 people were shot.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Kreider Services Inc.

By M. N. Mattson | Aug 22, 2025

Kreider Services Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $300,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Sinnissippi Centers

By M. N. Mattson | Aug 21, 2025

Sinnissippi Centers, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $300,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Freeport residents rank 68th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for June

By M. N. Mattson | Aug 11, 2025

Freeport residents paid just under $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 68th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

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Freeport ranks 70th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during May

By M. N. Mattson | Jul 11, 2025

Freeport residents paid approximately $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 70th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

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Illinois Rep. Mccombie’s speech rights of student journalists bill passes both chambers of Illinois General Assembly

By M. N. Mattson | May 31, 2025

State Rep. Tony M. McCombie authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate, amending the Speech Rights of Student Journalists Act for clarity.

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Illinois Rep. Mccombie’s Central Port District borrowing authority bill passes House and Senate

By M. N. Mattson | May 31, 2025

State Rep. Tony M. McCombie authored a bill amending the Central Port District Act that passed both the House and Senate of the Illinois General Assembly.

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Illinois Rep. Mccombie’s Meat and Poultry Inspection Act exemption bill passes House and Senate

By M. N. Mattson | May 31, 2025

State Rep. Tony M. McCombie authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate outlining exemptions under the Meat and Poultry Inspection Act.

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Illinois Rep. Mccombie’s Labor Dispute Act technical amendment bill passes both chambers of Illinois General Assembly

By M. N. Mattson | May 30, 2025

State Rep. Tony M. McCombie authored a bill amending the Labor Dispute Act that passed both the House and Senate.

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Illinois Rep. Mccombie’s emergency services district bill passes House and Senate

By M. N. Mattson | May 23, 2025

State Rep. Tony M. McCombie authored a bill that passed both the Illinois House and Senate allowing new emergency services districts for ambulance services.

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Illinois Rep. Mccombie’s assisted living incident reporting bill passes both chambers of Illinois General Assembly

By M. N. Mattson | May 23, 2025

State Rep. Tony M. McCombie authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate requiring assisted living facilities to report incidents causing significant harm to residents.

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Illinois Rep. Mccombie’s STEAM externship absence bill passes House and Senate

By M. N. Mattson | May 23, 2025

State Rep. Tony M. McCombie authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate, allowing excused absences for female students in STEAM programs.

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Illinois Rep. Mccombie’s education externship opportunity bill passes House and Senate

By M. N. Mattson | May 23, 2025

State Rep. Tony M. McCombie authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate requiring the Illinois State Board of Education to create a public externship opportunity form.

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Illinois Rep. Fritts’ highway commissioners compensation bill passes House and Senate

By M. N. Mattson | May 23, 2025

State Rep. Bradley Fritts authored a bill amending compensation rules for highway commissioners and related officers, which passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

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Illinois Rep. Mccombie’s hunting license amendment bill passes both chambers of Illinois General Assembly

By M. N. Mattson | May 22, 2025

State Rep. Tony M. McCombie authored a bill amending the Illinois Wildlife Code that passed both the House and Senate.