A fire near Stephenson St. creates a large plume of smoke visible from miles away. Reports say a fire has burned a structure ...

Bickering and infighting among Freeport councilmen prompted Mayor Jerry Cain to issue a warning to his colleagues about ...

Partly cloudy with a high of 76 °F (24.4 °C). Winds E at 11 mph (17.7 kph). Night - Partly cloudy. Winds from E to ESE at 10 to 12 mph (16.1 to 19.3 kph). The overnight low will be 68 °F (20 ...

The City of Freeport has approved a $24,000 contract with ComEd to upgrade streetlights with LED bulbs in areas with high crime rates, with the hopes of reducing crime and improving safety.

Incumbent Jodi Miller and Democrat Joshua Atkinson are running for Mayor of Freeport in the April 1st consolidated election, with Miller focusing on infrastructure and economic development, and ...

All 63 street lights have been upgraded to higher wattage bulbs as part of the City of Freeport’s plan to upgrade lights in high crime areas. The City of Freeport worked with ComEd to replace ...

FREEPORT, Ill (WREX) – The City of Freeport announces plans to upgrade street lights in high crime areas after the Freeport City Council meeting on Monday. The City of Freeport entered an ...

Freeport City Council discussed the police department and museum/mainstream budgets on the City Staff Salaries and Bonuses.

Karns City’s Addison Burrows went 3-for-4 at the plate with a double and a run scored, but Freeport softball downed the ...

The Bay City Ladycats are no strangers to playoff success, but for a roster laden with underclassmen, Friday’s 5-1 win ...

Night - Mostly clear. Winds variable at 7 to 8 mph (11.3 to 12.9 kph). The overnight low will be 65 °F (18.3 °C). Mostly cloudy with a high of 78 °F (25.6 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 7 mph (9. ...