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A 15-year-old Freeport boy was taken to the police department after he brought a metal BB gun pistol to the Freeport Public Library, police said.

As summer winds down and the anticipation of a new school year sets in, Freeport Public Schools welcomed its newest teachers August 21 during the 2023-24 new teacher orientation at Caroline G. …

No cost meetings with an attorney from Prairie State Legal Services on civil legal issues at the Freeport Public Library. <br/>Call 815-965-2902 and press the option for current client to make an appointments. Walk-ins seen as time allows. <br/>Eligibility screenings required for all applicants.

Local ham operators are often called upon to help out with disaster relief. It is often used to help out law enforcement or military.

“The Nutcracker” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 17 and 18 at Masonic Temple in downtown Freeport. Masks will be required.

City crews handled 190 loads of leaves, completed three city rounds and collected over 900 tons of leaves.

Easter coloring event kicks off Freeport For The Birds campaign Todd McKenna Special to the Journal-Standard FREEPORT — The Easter spirit was alive and well this past weekend during an Easter egg coloring event at the Freeport Public Library.  Conducted by staff from the Freeport Art Museum on Saturday, the coloring event gave those who attended a chance to create Easter memories and a souvenir to take home.  "Its not a lot of mess and fun too," said Barry Treu, director of education and...

Todd McKenna Special to The Journal-Standard FREEPORT — With yet another severe winter storm, and bitterly cold temperatures and blustery winds forecast for the Freeport area this weekend, people without permanent shelter are looking for places to keep warm.  City officials and social service agency leaders are working together to help identify locations for emergency shelter. The main area of refuge for homeless individuals is the Freeport Area Church Cooperative shelter location at 514 S...