Freeport

Generations Brewing Company in Freeport announced it will close in early 2026 after more than a decade serving the community.

One person was hurt in a one-car crash on Saturday near Freeport.

Freeport’s beloved This Is It Eatery, once featured on America’s Best Restaurants Road Show, will serve its final meals this Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

Picture a small town where a smile beams down from a water tower, welcoming all who pass by on I-94.

With AMC's latest decision to add more commercials, some Rockford moviegoers are saying goodbye to the big chain in favor of local charm.

Change is in the air at Union Dairy, where ice cream dreams are set to take center stage once more.

With 13 competitors gearing up, Illinois is ready to showcase some serious spelling talent. Who will rise to the challenge this year?

Freeport is a small town in Central Stearns County in Oak Township with a population of 632. Freeport's water tower with a smiley face greets travelers along I-94 daily. Freeport wasn't always called Freeport.

Currently, the cafe is owned by Isaac and Cassie Herkenhoff since December 2021.

If you're looking to make a move to a town where you can live a little bit more on the cheap in 2024, you're in luck.