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Freeport Street Department Earns Safety Recognition

The Illinois department reduced recordable injuries and illnesses to zero after strengthening its safety practices. The city of Freeport’s Street Department in Illinois reduced recordable injuries and illnesses to zero following safety improvements, according to OSHA. The department became the first public works department in Illinois to earn approval...

Freeport, IL · 14h
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Along the Rock: S3 Ep 235-Rock Falls Hometown Holidays Returns With Christmas Walk, Bingo and Grinch Dodgeball

The holiday season is right around the corner, and the Rock Falls Chamber is getting ready to bring the community together for three days of festive fun during its annual Hometown Holidays celebration. On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Camryn Johnson and Marissa Razo from...

Rock Falls, IL · 21h
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Virtual fencing tech impresses Illinois lawmaker

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recently toured Thoren Farms in Stockton to learn about its conservation work and use of virtual fencing technology. McCombie was joined by Cori Malone of the Illinois Beef Association , according to a community announcement. The tour highlighted how farmers are using conservation measures and new technology to manage livestock. Thoren Farms received the 2026 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award for its commitment to conservation and responsible land stewardship. Greg and Janis Thoren led the tour of their operation and demonstrated the farm’s virtual fencing technology. The system is among the tools the farm uses for modern livestock management, according to the announcement. “Thank you to Greg and Janis Thoren for showing me around their farm and giving me a firsthand look at how they're using innovative virtual fencing technology and sustainable farming practices,” McCombie said. “It was great to see these advancements in action! “A special thank you to Cori Malone from the Illinois Beef Association for joining us!” Jo Daviess County leads Illinois in beef and cattle production, according to the announcement. Illinois Beef Association Vice President Josh St. Peters also discussed developments in the region’s cattle industry. “Thoren’s farm highlights how beef

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