Where No Man Has Gone Before – German Valley Women Meets Captain James T. Kirk
German Valley, Illinois — One of the most iconic characters to ever grace the television screen in our lifetimes is undeniably that of Star Trek’s legendary captain, Captain James T. Kirk, famously...
View Article7 Year Old Freeport Boy Hit By Car On Halloween, Hospitalized
Freeport, Illinois — While Halloween might be a day themed around scary movies and spooky zombie costumes, for one Freeport family Halloween 2018 became a real nightmare as their night of...
View ArticleLocal, Regional And National Ballot Measure Highlights
Republicans Control The Senate. Democrats Control The House. J.B. spent $171 million to get a $177k a year job as Illinois Governor. Of the 32 items total on the ballot in Stephenson County, 16 of them...
View ArticleYour FHN Personal Information May Be At Risk Due To Laptop Theft From...
Freeport, Illinois — On September 5, 2018, FHN Family Counseling Center (“FHN”) learned that a password-protected laptop was stolen out of a FHN employee’s vehicle. The employee immediately notified...
View ArticleFreeport School District Launches 3rd Annual Survey on Communication...
Freeport, Illinois — How well does the Freeport School District communicate with you? That’s what the district is asking this month through its third annual survey on communication effectiveness. The...
View ArticleFreeport School District Launches Redesigned Website
Freeport, Illinois — In the effort to continually serve our school community better, Freeport School District is excited to announce the launch of our redesigned district website. The district...
View ArticleFormer Fieldstone Inn Location Bought By Manny’s Pizza
Freeport, Illinois — The former Fieldstone Inn located on Empre street in Freeport will soon become Manny’s Pizza. At an auction last week Manny’s purchased the former Freeport restaurant location for...
View ArticlePetitions Available For Two Positions On HCC Board of Trustees
Freeport, Illinois – On April 2, 2019, Highland Community College District residents will elect two people to serve six-year terms on the seven-member HCC Board of Trustees. Potential candidates must...
View ArticleLocal Attorney Announces Candidacy For Freeport 1st Ward Alderman
Freeport, Illinois — Born and raised in Freeport, Eric M. Borneman is a 2006 Freeport High School graduate, as well as a 2008 Highland Community College graduate. Borneman went on to earn a Bachelor of...
View ArticleHighland Agriculture Students Compete at Illinois PAS Conference
Freeport, Illinois — Sixteen Highland Community College Agriculture students recently participated in the Illinois Professional Agriculture Students (PAS) Annual Conference at Lincoln Land College in...
View ArticleAreas of Pretzel Pride Not Always Recognized At FSD #145
Freeport, Illinois — One moment in time, one event, or one score should not define who you or your organization are in the long run. The State recently published our students’ state assessment scores....
View ArticleCity To Apply For Grant To Purchase Property In Flood-Zone Identified Areas
Freeport, Illinois — The City of Freeport has announced it is applying for a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. According to a press release issued by the city, this grant will help the City of Freeport...
View ArticleHighland Community College Foundation Recognizes Distinguished Alumni
Freeport, Illinois — On November 8, the Highland Community College Foundation recognized six individuals as Distinguished Alumni during the annual ceremony held at the Freeport Club in Freeport. This...
View ArticleISAC Announces 2019-20 Stephenson County State Scholars
Stephenson County, Illinois — ISAC is pleased to recognize these Illinois high school students who have been named 2019-20 State Scholars for their outstanding academic achievement. Scholars are listed...
View ArticleDaniel Schmitt, Executive Director of FCF, Decides To Retire
Freeport Illinois — The Freeport Community Foundation announced today that Daniel Schmitt, Executive Director of FCF, has decided to retire effective December 31, 2018. Schmitt has served in his...
View ArticleLuminaria Night 2018 To Light Up Stephenson St and Lincoln Boulevard
Freeport, Illinois — Luminaria will light the sidewalks along Freeport’s Stephenson Street and Lincoln Boulevard beginning at dusk Sunday, Dec. 16 as FHN joins neighbors on Stephenson Street and...
View ArticleHCC Nursing Students Can Now Transition From AAS Degree to BSN Degree With...
Freeport, Illinois — Highland Community College nursing students have an opportunity to graduate with a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Lewis University and step into a job at FHN through an agreement...
View ArticleMechanical, Inc. Named Specialty Contractor of the Year
FREEPORT, ILLINOIS – Freeport-based Mechanical, Inc. was named “Specialty Contractor of the Year” by ENR Midwest, an engineering publication reporting on the top architects, engineers, construction...
View ArticleHighland To Host Women Changing The Face of Agriculture Conference
FREEPORT, ILLINOIS — Highland Community College is hosting a free Northwest Illinois Women Changing the Face of Agriculture Conference on Wednesday, January 23 in the Student Conference Center, room...
View ArticleThe Ultimate New Year’s Eve 2018 Weekend Party Master List
Civilizations around the world have been celebrating the start of each new year for at least four millennia. If your goal of 2019 is to celebrate the new year in a big way, you’ll find plenty of...
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