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Stephenson County Fair is back, showcasing the best of the community
People from across northwestern Illinois are flocking to Stephenson County this week to celebrate the 170th anniversary of the county's beloved fair. Since its founding in 1854, the Stephenson County Fair has proven itself to be a great way to bring the community together. “We have generations upon generations of families that have been...
Fair season in the Stateline begins with Stephenson County
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — It is officially fair season across the Stateline and Stephenson County kicked the season off at the Fairgrounds in Freeport on Tuesday. The smells, sounds and tastes of county fairs are memorable and those at the Stephenson County Fair said it’s much more than that. It’s historic and business-friendly. “I love […]
3 stateline communities receive funding to replace lead service lines
ILLINOIS (WIFR) - Communities in Winnebago, Ogle and Jo Daviess counties will receive hundreds of thousands of dollars to replace lead service lines. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced a total of $43,159,886 for 17 cities and villages to improve their water infrastructure. Stateline communities receiving funding:. The Village of...
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