Northern Public Radio

Freeport News: Regional high schools being investigated by DOJ, invasive species of tick found in northern Illinois, and major roadwork begins

Greg and Janis Thoren, who raise crops and cattle near Stockton, have been named the 2026 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award ...
Northern Public Radio

Freeport News: State agencies roll out recovery resources, Illinois households to lose federal food assistance, and school cell phone ban looks likely

The Illinois Department of Human Services says SNAP recipients who lost food may qualify for reimbursement —but applications ...
MyStateline.com

Pretzel Fest in Freeport: A day of community, pretzels, and music

Downtown Freeport hosted its annual Pretzel Fest on April 25, an event organized by the Greater Freeport Partnership. The ...
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Freeport’s historic Lindo Theater undergoing seven-figure renovations

The Lindo Theater in Freeport is undergoing a major upgrade project, led by Classic Cinema CEO Chris Johnson, to revitalize ...