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Freeport welcomes weekend visitors to Tutty Baker Days
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - The City of Freeport celebrates its founder through a family-friendly event in the downtown area. The three-day festival welcomes visitors to enjoy and remember a special figure in Freeport’s development. “Tutty Baker is considered to be the founder of Freeport,” Freeport mayor, Jodi Miller says....
Freeport police keep Tutty Baker Festival safe with a bird’s eye view
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Police are using drones to keep the Tutty Baker Festival and many more festivals safe. “Technology is always expanding and the city is always looking for ways to utilize different tools,” said Communications Director for the City of Freeport Bryan Bridge. “[The drones] shouldn’t be a bother to people who are […]
Training Center will Honor Dream of Fallen Sterling, IL, Firefighter
Jul. 14—ROCK FALLS — To build a state-of-the-art training facility that decades down the road still effectively serves Sauk Valley firefighters and, by extension, residents — that's the goal that members of the Garrett Ramos Training Facility Cooperative set for the Rock Falls and Sterling fire departments.
Property tax appeal learning opportunity opens to stateline residents
(WIFR) - Winnebago and Stephenson County residents can learn how to avoid excessive government taxation and wasteful spending through a property tax appeals seminar kicking off later this year. State Rep. John Cabello will hold two conferences to help residents understand the process for filing timely and accurate property tax...
Freeport Art Museum’s downtown move inspires cultural center in heart of Pretzel City
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - There’s no scaffolding around Freeport’s Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square. In the minds of city leaders, however, a cultural center builds around the historic landmark. The Freeport Art Museum’s (FAM) $3.5 million move to 26 East Exchange St. is the next building block for the artistic...
Police nab suspect in Freeport car burglaries
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — A 20-year-old Freeport man has been charged with burglary in a pair of car burglaries. According to Freeport Police, witnesses said a masked man was attempting to break into a garage in the 700 block of W. Chestnut Street around 5 a.m. Wednesday morning. Officers arriving on the scene arrested Joshua […]
Sterling’s Riverfront Commission discusses final designs for riverfront park
STERLING – The Riverfront Commission met with members of the Sterling City Council on Thursday to discuss details about the city’s yet-to-be-named 12,000-square-foot riverfront park that will be built at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Mill site. Moving toward what they hope will be a spring 2025...
Applications for $5K facade grants now available for those in Polo’s BDD
POLO – The city of Polo has allocated $30,000 from its Business Development District No. 1 toward six facade grants. The facade grants will be up to $5,000 each, Polo Alderman Randy Schoon said. “You’re not going to get the $5,000 until the project is completed to our satisfaction,...
Community Voices: Out with the old, in with the new
Summer is in its glory, vacations are ongoing, pool days are fun, and county fairs are coming up on the schedule. You know what that means?. Many of us as a community attend two or three county fairs in the area every summer to watch the demo derbies. It’s not just about seeing junkyard cars crash into each other until there’s only one vehicle left churning away at the dirt. It’s about our enjoyment and the shared experience of seeing a victor emerge from a field of beat-up old vehicles that thrills us all.
Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp split with Clinton LumberKings
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp split a pair of games with the Clinton LumberKings on Friday in Clinton, Iowa. The Shrimp lost 4-1 in the opening game that was resumed after being suspended June 20 due to inclement weather. Illinois Valley bounced back to win 9-3 in the second game.
Rock Falls, Sterling fire departments aim to honor fallen firefighter’s dream of local training facility
ROCK FALLS — To build a state-of-the-art training facility that, decades down the road, still effectively serves Sauk Valley firefighters and, by extension, residents. That’s the goal members of the Garrett Ramos Training Facility Cooperative set for the Rock Falls and Sterling fire departments. On Wednesday, July 10,...
Rabbits take center stage at Whiteside County 4-H Fair
MORRISON — Potato was pretty fussy as she waited for judging to start in her category at the Whiteside County 4-H Fair on Friday. First, she squirmed around in her cage. Then, she stepped on her food dish. But the coupe de grâce was two quick kicks to her water dish and then joyfully jumping into all the mess.
A 'free port' for all! As Freeport's founder intended, Tutty Baker Fest is free for everyone
This week's WNIJ Community Spotlight takes us to Freeport, Illinois ahead of this weekend's Tutty Baker Festival. WNIJ Morning Edition host Jason Cregier is joined by the Mayor of Freeport, Jodi Miller, to discuss all the fun to be had July 12-14. Mayor Miller informs us of who Tutty Baker...
Freeport man charged for burglary of 2 cars
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Police say they found a 20-year-old who tried to break into a garage Wednesday. Joshua Heller of Freeport is charged with two counts of burglary from a motor vehicle, attempted burglary to a building and theft with a prior conviction. Just after 5 a.m. July 10,...
Monster trucks, chicken and waffles to highlight Stephenson County Fair in Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) – A monster truck driven by a Freeport native and a vendor that sells chicken and waffles will highlight the Stephenson County Fair this year. The county’s 170th fair opens Tuesday, July 23, officially marking the beginning of fair season in the stateline. The first Stephenson County Fair was held in 1854, […]
‘Ripping people off,’ rages shoppers as grocery receipt reveals six added charges – customers warn to check statements
AN Iowa resident was shocked to see several added charges on their receipt after buying groceries while visiting Illinois. Sylvia Hasankolli shared a photo of her receipt on Facebook, showing the six different taxes the state charges. She explained that she was in town and decided to stop at Hyvee for a few items. “Grocery […]
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