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Dec 1, 2025 · News $31 Million Awarded to City of Freeport for New Well and Cleaner Drinking Water January 5, 2026 in Community, Development, Environment, Government

4 days ago · The City of Freeport, Illinois and the Borough of Lititz, Pennsylvania have entered into a Sister City partnership, celebrating shared heritage and opening new doors for cultural, educational, …

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Oct 6, 2025 · Freeport, IL – Freeport police are investigating a late-night gunfire incident after receiving an alert in a residential area earlier this week. According to the Freeport Police Department, officers …

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2 days ago · Freeport News: , Freeport’s Fire Chief announces his retirement, Governor Pritzker signs a sweeping clean energy bill, and a new scholarship is announced for Pretzel grads