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Freeport Athletics posts high school sports updates including tennis and football victories

Freeport Athletics announced recent sports outcomes for Freeport High School teams on September 5 and 6, highlighting wins in girls varsity tennis against East and freshman/sophomore football over Belvidere North.

By M. M. Winkler | Sep 6, 2025

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Tony McCombie meets with local leaders and businesses in the 89th District

This week, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie visited several locations in the 89th District.

By M. M. Winkler | Sep 5, 2025

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Senator Andrew Chesney calls for National Guard deployment and policy changes in Illinois

By M. M. Winkler | Sep 4, 2025

Senator Andrew Chesney has urged President Donald Trump to continue with plans to deploy the National Guard in Chicago, following reports of reduced crime after a similar deployment in Washington, D.C. Chesney stated that President Trump has...

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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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Illinois farmers can apply for free harvest permits allowing heavier truck loads

By M. M. Winkler | Sep 3, 2025

Farmers and agricultural haulers in Illinois can now apply for a free Harvest Permit, which allows trucks to exceed legal weight limits by up to 10% during the harvest season, ending December 31.

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Freeport Athletics shares soccer and flag football varsity results for September

By M. M. Winkler | Sep 3, 2025

Freeport Athletics reported on September 3, 2025 that the boys varsity soccer team tied Monroe High while the girls varsity flag football team defeated Belvidere North.

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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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Freeport Athletics posts updates on recent soccer and volleyball match results

By B. M. Rodriguez | Sep 3, 2025

Freeport Athletics shared updates on September 2 and September 3, detailing wins and losses for Freeport High School's boys junior varsity soccer team and girls volleyball teams against Monroe High and Jefferson.

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Rep. Brad Fritts completes annual summer tour with over 50 district stops

By NW Illinois News | Sep 2, 2025

State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) has completed his 2025 Summer Tour, which included 52 stops throughout his district.

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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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Freeport Athletics highlights varsity football victories and flag football tournament success

By NW Illinois News | Sep 2, 2025

Freeport Athletics posted updates on August 30 and September 2, celebrating wins by both their varsity football and flag football teams.

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Brad Fritts acknowledges workers’ contributions on Labor Day

By NW Illinois News | Sep 1, 2025

On Labor Day, Illinois State Representative Brad Fritts extended his recognition to the working men and women whose efforts have contributed to building communities across the nation.

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Rep. Brad Fritts announces annual hunter safety course dates in Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Aug 29, 2025

Illinois State Representative Brad Fritts has announced the annual Hunter Safety Course will take place at the Rochelle Wildlife Conservation Club on September 20 and 21.

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Freeport Athletics shares recent sports results and event updates for late August

By NW Illinois News | Aug 29, 2025

Freeport Athletics provided updates on girls flag football and boys soccer results as well as a football game announcement between August 28 and August 29, 2025.

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McCombie urges changes to state energy policy amid concerns over costs

By NW Illinois News | Aug 28, 2025

Last week, a Senate hearing on energy policy highlighted concerns over the impact of current state policies on Illinois families and businesses.

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Freeport Athletics reports varsity volleyball win and other sports results

By NW Illinois News | Aug 28, 2025

Freeport Athletics announced recent outcomes for girls varsity volleyball, boys varsity golf, and girls flag football teams in late August 2025.

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Tony McCombie issues statement after Annunciation Catholic School tragedy in Minneapolis

By NW Illinois News | Aug 27, 2025

In response to a tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie issued a statement expressing sorrow and support for those affected. “My heart breaks for the students, teachers, families, and parish...

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Freeport Athletics shares results from volleyball and soccer matches in late August

By NW Illinois News | Aug 27, 2025

Freeport Athletics reported on recent sports events at Freeport High School via social media posts dated August 26 and August 27, highlighting results from girls’ volleyball and boys’ soccer competitions against Harlem and Pecatonica respectively

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City of Dixon seeks seasonal workers for Public Works Department

By NW Illinois News | Aug 27, 2025

The City of Dixon Public Works Department is seeking to hire seasonal employees for the remainder of the 2025 season.