City of Freeport
Recent News About City of Freeport
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Q1 Recap: 5 parolees from Stephenson County convicted of crimes against persons released on parole
There were five offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Stephenson County who were released on parole during the first quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.
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How many inmates sentenced in Stephenson County will be released during week ending June 14?
There was one inmate who was sentenced in Stephenson County and is set to be released from jail in the week ending June 14.
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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry across NW Illinois News publication area in 2024
Of the 11 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across NW Illinois News publication area nine were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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FDA conducted inspections of 3 companies in cities located in Stephenson County in 2024
There were three companies in cities associated with Stephenson County that received three FDA inspections in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
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Freeport ranks 87th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024
Freeport residents paid just over $12 million in sales taxes, ranking 87th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.
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Stephenson County collects approximately $1.6 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024
In 2024, Stephenson County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry were approved in NW Illinois News publication area during 2024?
All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across NW Illinois News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Stephenson County residents pay just under $2.6 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024
In 2024, Stephenson County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.
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Stephenson County: Cities registered 19 lawyers with active licenses as of April
There were 19 lawyers with active licenses to practice law in cities within Stephenson County as of April.
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$821,207 in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Stephenson County
In 2024, Stephenson County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers in NW Illinois News publication area were approved during 2024?
In 2024, 95% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in the NW Illinois News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry were approved in NW Illinois News publication area during 2024?
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers across NW Illinois News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Stephenson County collects $123,903 in Countywide Sales Tax in March
In March, Stephenson County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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$71,801 in County Sales Tax collected in March for Stephenson County
In March, Stephenson County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Stephenson County responsible for 46th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during March
Stephenson County residents paid $396,939 in sales taxes, the 46th highest total paid per county in March.
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Freeport residents rank 72nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for March
Freeport residents paid just over $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 72nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.
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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Stephenson County in April compared to previous month
There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Stephenson County in April compared to the previous month.
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**** FOIA Request Sent to City of Freeport Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025 **
** FOIA Request to City of Freeport Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.
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Stephenson County residents pay $201,235 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March
In March, Stephenson County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Stephenson County collects $203,308 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February
In February, Stephenson County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.