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The Journal Standard

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On the market: Freeport home has eight bedrooms and four bathrooms

Address: 6771 N. Bellview Road, Freeport Property description: This eight-bedroom, four-bathroom rural estate is on just less than 30 acres and has 7,102 square feet of living space. There is a three-acre spring-fed, stocked pond in the back yard and there is abundant wildlife including deer. Inside, are two living areas, offering flexibility for extended family or guests. The home has a sunlit indoor atrium and decks on both levels, each overlooking the pond and landscape. A detached outdoor garage provides ample space for vehicles, farm equipment or storage. Updates include new roof and gutters, three furnaces and three air conditioning units less than eight years old. The septic was cleaned recently. There is a full, walk-out lower level, multiple laundry spaces, three fireplaces and an energy-efficient water heater. Asking price : $800,000 Listing agent: Pamela Cerasani, The Home Advantage Team Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate, 312-502-9454 On the market: This Freeport home has a fireplace and a metal roof About this series Each week, we feature a unique property for sale in the area. Have a property you'd like to see featured? Email frontdoor@journal-standard.com and put "on the market" in the subject line. Kathi Edwards is a freelance contributor

Freeport, IL · 1d

Q985

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Illinois Dad Turns $50 Lottery Ticket Into $1 Million

An Illinois father won $1 million and plans to treat his family to some special sporting events.

Freeport, IL · 1d

Stevens Point Journal

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Darlington pulls away in second half, ends Amherst's unbeaten season

Amherst's historic season came to an end Friday night as Darlington pulled away in the second half for a 32-21 victory in a WIAA Division 5 state semifinal game. The Falcons entered the matchup at Horicon High School unbeaten at 11-0, but couldn't keep pace with the Redbirds after halftime as Darlington scored on each of its first three second-half possessions. Amherst initially looked poised to keep its season alive. Amherst, Darlington game preview: Amherst football embraces challenge vs Darlington: 'We're not surprised' Amherst senior Ayden Nerdahl opened the scoring with a 40-yard touchdown run, giving the Falcons an early edge. The Falcons also showed some aggressiveness on fourth down, converting multiple attempts to sustain drives. Darlington answered with a two-play, 75-yard scoring drive to make it 7-6 after missing the extra point. Then Falcons senior Tyler Loken broke through for an 18-yard touchdown run, extending Amherst's advantage to 14-6. But Darlington continued to find success offensively. The Redbirds converted a third-and-12 with a deep pass before putting together another scoring drive. That helped Darlington cut the deficit to 14-12 before halftime, setting the stage for its second half explosion. Second half surge Darlington took its first lead on the

Darlington, WI · 16h

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Friday Football Blitz: New Glarus, Lake Mills make history, River Ridge, Iowa-Grant, Darlington and Monona Grove headed back to Camp Randall

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Friday will be remembered as a special night for a lot of high school football teams in the area. Level 4 was the last playoff hurdle for teams attempting to punch their tickets to Camp Randall. A total of 14 teams punched their tickets to state,...

Monona, WI · 14h
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This Small Wisconsin Town Quietly Holds The Record For Most Historic Buildings In The Entire State

Mineral Point, Wisconsin doesn’t announce itself loudly, and that’s actually part of what makes it so good. It just sits there in the hills of Iowa County, full of centuries-old limestone buildings and remarkable history, waiting patiently for people to figure out that it exists. The people who...

Mineral Point, WI · 2d

Local 4 WHBF

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Fulton football looks to get revenge against Stockton

During the regular season, Fulton football lost to its conference foe, Stockton, 44-14. Now the two teams square off in the 1A quarterfinals on Saturday. Hear from Fulton football players about why they are confident the rematch will end with a different result.

Fulton, IL · 16h

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Stockton edges Okawville for third straight state championship game appearance

Some people say 'third time's the charm,' and for Stockton Girls Volleyball, they are hoping that is the case. They are headed to the 1A state championship game for a third chance at winning the state championship after beating Okawville in 2 sets, 25-20, 25-22.

Stockton, IL · 18h

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Fulton prepares to face Stockton in State Quarterfinals

FULTON, Ill (KWQC) - Fulton is preparing to face familiar foe Stockton in the State Quarterfinals. The Steamers advanced after a comeback win against Newman. It is their first appearance in the state quarterfinals since 2022. Fulton’s roster includes veteran and young players. Players said at practice that team chemistry...

Fulton, IL · 2d

Rockford Register Star

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Stockton rolls in semis, gets another shot at volleyball state title

The Stockton volleyball team earned itself another shot at its first state title. "Just the thought of coming up short the last two years," Kaydra Wright said shortly after helping her team to its third straight state semifinal victory in 1A volleyball. "We want it bad." Led by Wright's touch (24 assists), and Ireland Mensendike (11 kills and 4 digs) and Taylor Haas' power (10 kills on just 14 attacks), Stockton steamrolled its way past Okawville in straight sets in Friday's Class 1A state semifinal showdown in Normal, 25-20, 25-22. Now it heads to the 1A state championship match for the third year in a row, where it will face off against Athens, which pulled off a tight 24-26, 25-18, 25-23 win over Illini Bluffs in the first 1A semifinal match. More Rockford-area volleyball: Everything you need to know on Stockton ahead of 2026 IHSA state volleyball tourney "The girls came in really confident," Stockton head coach Maddie Pontius said. "They showed up very confident and they just really went out there and executed." Mensendike's monster kill with the first set tied 3-all really got Stockton rolling. Stockton led by as much as 13-6 in the first set, and Haas

Stockton, IL · 1d

Rockford Register Star

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Everything you need to know on Stockton ahead of 2026 IHSA state volleyball tourney

Sixteen teams punched their ticket to the IHSA state volleyball tournament, including one from the Rockford area that is very familiar with how this all works. The Stockton girls volleyball team has reached the IHSA Class 1A state semifinals for the third year in a row, but they are hungry to get their first championship. More Rockford-area volleyball: Stockton KOs Rockford Christian, one step closer to 3rd straight state "It's hard not to think about," Stockton's Ireland Mensendike said of getting to state twice in a row, but not winning it yet. "But we're always just point by point, game by game, and we don't want to look ahead at all." Stockton took second the last two years after never making the state tournament before that. So, as it gets set to give it another try, let's break down everything you need to know about the Class 1A state volleyball tourney. What is it? It's the IHSA girls state volleyball tournament, with four classes, starting with the semifinals, and finishing with third-place matches and championship showdowns. When is it? 1A semifinal No. 1 at 9 a.m. Friday: Athens vs. Illini Bluffs 1A semifinal No. 2 at 10:30 a.m. Friday: Stockton

Rockford, IL · 2d