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Freeport Fire Department hiring firefighters
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Those interested in becoming firefighters can now apply to work for the Freeport Fire Department. The salary for an entry-level firefighter is $51,812.80, while an entry-level paramedic can make $55,450.72. Candidates must meet the minimum requirements:. Be between the ages of 21 and 35 years old,...
Endangered missing advisory issued for Ogle Co. man
OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office announces a Missing Endangered alert for Robert Sutton. On Wednesday, the Ogle County Sheriff stated Sutton was last seen around 1:40 p.m. on April 29 in Oregon, Illinois. Sutton has several face and neck tattoos, brown eyes and dark...
Mt. Morris housing development with disability supports backed by IHDA
MT. MORRIS — A proposed Mt. Morris neighborhood dedicated to providing disabled residents who require support services the opportunity to live alongside those without disabilities earned Illinois Housing Development Authority-backing to the tune of $8 million. The Hill Street Neighborhood is the brainchild of Village of Progress and Kreider...
Late Freeport fire chief to be honored during national memorial service in Maryland
Late Freeport Fire Chief Bradley Liggett will be among more than 200 firefighters honored during the 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, May 4 and 5, in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Liggett, 55, of Freeport, died Jan. 8, 2022, due to complications of COVID-19. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is honoring 89 firefighters who died in...
Freeport soccer star Autumn Diduch is out for rest of season as Pretzels try to regroup
It was reported on Wednesday morning that Freeport's top softball pitcher was out for the rest of her senior season. Now, it's been confirmed that the Freeport Pretzels' top soccer star, and one of the Rockford area's best of all time, is out for the rest of her senior year, too.
Illinois first responders stage drunk driving crash ahead of prom season
ORANGEVILLE, Ill. (WTVO) — The Orangeville School District held a mock crash demonstration for students ahead of prom season. The presentation involved Leamons ambulance, Orangeville and Cedarville Fire Departments along with the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office. The crash is meant to bring awareness to the dangers of driving distracted or under the influence. “The big […]
Accidental phone call leads to new U-Haul business in Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - People in the Freeport area have a new option to rent trucks, trailers and other moving supplies. Elite Auto and Tire Inc./Elite Towing & Recovery, 1754 N Henderson Rd., is now the fourth U-Haul neighborhood dealer in Freeport. However, business leaders say the new venture started because of an accidental phone call.
Six Byron student-athletes sign with colleges
BYRON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — It was another big day for a group of local high school athletes as they officially put pen to paper. Byron held its national letter of intent signing ceremony Wednesday afternoon for six Tigers who represent three different sports. Ryan Tucker committed to Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois where he’ll continue […]
Annie comes to Forreston to the delight audience members
FORRESTON – Little Orphan Annie came to Forreston High School on Sunday delighting the audience with the familiar tunes and plot twists of the popular musical and movie. It was a total team effort with 50-plus kids in the cast and crew. Between the first and second acts a...
Freeport blood donors get beef sticks for National Beef Month
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Rock River Valley blood donors who give blood during National Beef Month will get a snack courtesy of the Stephenson/Winnebago County Beef Association. Beef sticks will be available while supplies last for individuals who donate blood in May at the RRVBC’s Freeport Donor Center, 461 E South Street.
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