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Barry Treu, director of education programming and exhibition of the Freeport Art Museum, wanted to utilize Cooper's passion for bird-watching to help the city permeate racial barriers and provide opportunities for Black and brown residents.  Cooper flew in from New York to participate in a discussion held by the museum and the Northwestern Audubon Society on Wednesday night to speak on his experience in promoting social justice, antiracism, equity and inclusion. Then on Thursday morning, he took about 20 children from the Boys & Girls Club birding into Taylor Park, where they obs...

Journal Standard If you have an event you would like to submit, send your first and last name and info about the event to frontdoor@journalstandard.com. 1. Celebrate Migratory Bird Day  Families can celebrate Migratory Bird Day at 10:30 Saturday at Taylor Park, 900 E. Stephenson St., Freeport. Activities will include team nest building, obstacle courses, kite flying and snacks. The event is aimed at families with children ages 6 to 12. For information: 815-2350-97553; education@freeportartmuseum.org. 2. Admire area wildlife The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will host a visit to Mississi...

Mayor's View: New and expanding business in downtown Freeport Jodi Miller Special to The Journal-Standard Wednesday is Cinco de Mayo, a celebration of Mexican heritage. It commemorates the date of the Mexican Army’s victory over the French invasion led by Napoleon III in 1862. The city of Freeport has many establishments that offer specials to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and our diverse community. We also have a few new or expanding businesses to celebrate. A new salon, Ci Ci’s, has opened at 9 North Van Buren Ave.. Kurt Koester Studio at 26 W. Main St. in downtown has expanded to include a...

Jane Lethlean Special to The Journal-Standard FREEPORT — Pretzel City celebrated its moniker Saturday as crowds gathered in downtown for a day of food, fun, shopping and entertainment. The inaugural Pretzel Fest was also a jump start on recognizing National Pretzel Day, held Monday, and brought people together for socially distanced festivities. The event, organized by Greater Freeport Partnership, kicked off the day with a barbecue competition in the morning with aromas to entice all residents and visitors. It also featured performances by S&R Dance Team, La Danza de Los Viejitos -...