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There were more than 2,500 toys available for girls and boys in the Toy Shop.

Michael Cross of Pecatonica is a Santa for hire. Follow Santa for Hire/Mike Cross on Facebook for more information.

Local shoppers can avoid shipping delays and supply chain issues by doing their Christmas shopping close to home.

The event was a chance for area residents to meet adoptable pets, learn about state programs from State Rep. Andrew Chesney.

Each child received $175 worth of clothing and toys as they shopped at Walmart in Freeport.

John and Tamma Martz of Freeport began creating their Christmas lights display a month ago, and plan to keep adding right up until Christmas.

“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.

Walter Hayward Sr. had a unique voice, and many spoke of that wonderful voice. Many spoke of a man who put others before himself.

Not willing to give up, the sisters regrouped and started looking for the right fit. By fall, Pretzel City Paper reopened at Lincoln Mall in Freeport.

Because of social distancing, the performances are moving to the Jeannette Lloyd Theatre instead of the studio theatre at Freeport High School.