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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.