4+ hour, 49+ min ago  (714+ words) The weekend brings Showtime 46: Music is contagious, Cece Teneal's Divas of Soul and The Fab Four, along with fundraisers, live music and more to the Freeport area. What: For 46 years, the Freeport High School Varsity Choir has sung, the FHS…...

4+ hour, 49+ min ago  (181+ words) Freeport Journal-Standard Freeport installs new EV chargers, boosting tourism The city has installed eight electric vehicle chargers in downtown Freeport. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for 3 p. m. April 10, at State Avenue and Main Street to mark the completion of the project,…...

3+ day, 29+ min ago  (596+ words) ROCKFORD, IL " As Rockford area officials contemplate the pros and cons of a potential data center, the property taxes it could pay to local taxing bodies might tip the scale. A Meta De Kalb Data Center is generating tens of…...

13+ hour, 20+ min ago  (421+ words) The Arizona Diamondbacks (5-6) and New York Mets (7-4) battle Wednesday in the second game of their 3-game series. First pitch from Citi Field in New York], New York, is at 4: 10 p. m. ET. Let's analyze MLB odds around the Diamondbacks vs. Mets odds…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (723+ words) The girls soccer season is well underway, and it's one of the shortest seasons in prep sports, which means the postseason will be here before we know it. So when it comes to action, things will heat up quickly in…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (149+ words) The Stockton Heritage Museum will host a historical presentation on two Civil War generals. Sal Piro, portraying Maj. Gen. Augustus L. Chetlain, and Lynn Pehlke, as Brig. Gen. Jasper A. Maltby, will lead the event, according to a community announcement. The presentation,…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (250+ words) Pretzel Fest is returning to downtown Freeport, featuring a day of family-friendly activities and a record-breaking event, according to a community announcement. The event is set for April 25. It will begin with The Great Pretzel Bite, with participant sign-in starting…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (220+ words) Bargain hunters can stock up on books while supporting local survivor services during the VOICES of Stephenson County Book Nook Spring Half Price Sale, according to a community announcement. The annual sale runs April 9 through April 18 at the VOICES Book…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (698+ words) The Rockford-area baseball season is just underway, but it's quickly becoming clear that the Harlem Huskies are a hungry bunch this year. The Huskies not only look the part, but they talk the talk, as well. "Today was a little…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (140+ words) The Rockford area is under a tornado watch until 8 p. m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Severe storms are predicted for Thursday afternoon and evening. A tornado watch means the weather is ripe for tornados. It is not as serious…...