Freeport
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Beef-A-Roo breaks ground on Freeport location
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - A beloved Rockford restaurant breaks ground for a new franchise on Freeport’s south side. City officials, the Greater Freeport Partnership and the Freeport Beef-A-Roo ownership group gathered Friday in the Marshall’s parking, 1804 S. West Avenue, for the groundbreaking ceremony. Founded in 1967, Beef-A-Roo...
Freeport students promote positive mental health with chalk art
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Carl Sandburg Middle School transformed into a giant display spreading positivity and self-love on May 15th. The idea for “Chalk the Walk” was started by students a school prevention specialist said. “I had a core group of about 20 kids that came up with the idea of doing positive possibilities, and […]
Freeport Art Museum opens new exhibit
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — For this week’s Tam on the Town, Taminique Blackwell is checking out the Freeport Art Museum to see their newest exhibit. The new exhibit debuted last week, and it is a part of their 20th annual regional jury show. This show is great for emerging new artists to debut new work.
‘The show will go on!’ Pec Playhouse buys new building
PECATONICA, Ill. (WIFR) - The Pec Playhouse found a new place to call home. Since the roof collapse and demolition of its original location on Main Street, the board of directors has been searching for its replacement. Pec Playhouse will call 202 W Third Street home. The purchase of the...
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