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Freeport, Illinois is located in Stephenson County. Zip codes in Freeport, IL include 61032. The median home price in Freeport is $79,900. More Freeport information.

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Thursday | Snack Food/Wholesale Bakery

A royal snack plant

Snak King has added a second snack production location, its recently acquired Vitner's plant.

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Mon May 20, 2013

MyStateline.com

Freeport Mayor's Last Day in Office

After eight years in office, Mayor George Gaulrapp is out. Today was his last day after losing last month's election.

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Sat May 18, 2013

Chicago Chronicle

Powerball Jackpot At $600 Million Most Common Numbers

The Powerball jackpot was increased Friday to $600 million, making it the largest Powerball jackpot ever.

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Thu May 16, 2013

Daily Journal/Sunday Journal

Powerball fever: What would you do with $475 million?

If there's two things people want, it's to travel and to win the lottery. Especially when the jackpot reaches epic proportions.

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MyStateline.com

State Police Announce DUI Arrests In April

Illinois State Police District 16 announced the following arrests were made in the month of April 2013 for driving under the Influence by District 16 troopers: Arrested in Stephenson County: Katie L. Ashke, Female, 24, of Rock City, IL Matt R. Seabold, Male, 38, of Freeport, IL Arrested in Winnebago County: Steven C. Alston Jr., 25, Male, of ... (more)

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Mon May 13, 2013

MyStateline.com

Powerball Notches Up To $350 Million

Wednesday's Powerball jackpot represents the seventh largest annuity prize in U.S. history--and the sixth largest cash payout of all time.

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Sun May 12, 2013

WIFR

Highland Community College Celebrates 50th Commencement

The northwest Illinois community and friends of Highland Community College are invited to join the 2013 graduates and their families as they celebrate the 50th annual Commencement Ceremony to be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2013.

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Wed May 08, 2013

WIFR

Former Steph. County Board Member Under Criminal Investigation

A criminal investigation is underway on activities involving the Stephenson County Board.

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Tue May 07, 2013

Prairie Advocate

Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD #399 Installs New Board of EducationCUSD Reorganizes after Elections.

Brad Smith and Shelly Kappes, newly seated Chadwick Milledgeville CUSD #399 Board Members at the April 29th, 2013 Special Board Meeting.

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Sat May 04, 2013

WIFR

Local and Fallen Heroes Are Honored at Veterans Memorial Park in Freeport

It's a tough job for first responders that's why residents in Stephenson County chose to honor them with a special monument.

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Mon Apr 29, 2013

Steuben Courier

In praise of the prom lottery at my alma mater in Freeport

As my 18-year-old daughter prepares this week for her high school prom on Saturday night, I can't help but think of the wonderfully unique prom tradition at the school from which I graduated nearly 53 years ago.

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Fri Apr 26, 2013

Christian Science Monitor

Illinois jail inmates graduate from fatherhood class

Volunteer Eddie Rudy addresses the eight graduates of the Malachi Dads fathering class at the Stephenson County Jail in Freeport, Ill.

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Thu Apr 25, 2013

The Janesville Gazette

Agreement expands student options

The signing of the joint educational agreements on Monday finalized a three-school partnership.

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