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Freeport, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Freeport! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Explore the Driftless Area at Freeportās free film screening Thursday
- Want to help guide the Stephenson County Fair? A seat's open
- Questions remain after former Freeport resident's suicide attempt in ICE detention
Also on today's calendar: REFIT and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A couple of showers; cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 37 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 46, low: 28.
- Friday: Partly sunny and chilly, with a high of 43 and low of 26 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Free film screening explores the unique Driftless Area (journalstandard.com) ā Freeportās Senior Resource Center will screen āDecoding the Driftlessā free on Nov. 12, exploring the regionās distinctive landscape and geological history. The program runs noon to 1:20 p.m. at 206 E. Stephenson St. and includes a discussion afterward. Seating is limited, so advance registration is encouraged at 815-235-9777. 
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2. Stephenson County Fair board adds four new members (journalstandard.com) ā Freeport's Jodi Colberg is one of four new Stephenson County Fair Association board members for 2026ā27, joining Mary Wernicke, Garrett Handsaker and Kenzie Holste. Another seat remains open for a one-year term. Residents interested in serving can contact a board member to learn about receiving a nomination. Ā Ā Ā
3. Warnings preceded suicide attempt at Indiana ICE prison. Conflicting info followed (courierpress.com) ā A man who lived in Freeport attempted suicide at an Indiana ICE detention facility after fellow detainees say they repeatedly warned officers about his mental health. A month later, conflicting statements from federal officials and the hospital have left his condition unclear. DHS disputes allegations of inadequate care at the facility. Ā Ā Ā
4. Freeport Firefighters Pension Fund is 102.1 percent funded, one of the few Illinois police and fire funds with more assets than obligations (nwillinoisnews.com) ā Freeportās firefighters pension fund had enough assets to cover its promised benefits at the latest state valuation, with a funded ratio of 102.1%. Its 2025 annual statement shows local taxpayers contributed about $791,000 while the fund paid $3.8 million to retirees, survivors and disabled members. Investments returned $10.5 million that year. Ā Ā Ā
5. Freeport father wins $1 million Illinois Lottery jackpot (mystateline.com) ā A father won $1 million on a scratch-off ticket bought at Freeportās Cub Foods, which will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale. The anonymous winner says his four children declined his offer to share the prize, encouraging him to treat himself instead. He plans a new vehicle, retirement savings and family sports outings. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
Freeport
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ā Featured events ā
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Malcom Eaton Library Group ā
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport
10:00 am
Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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REFIT ā
2525 W Stephenson St, Freeport
5:30 pm -
Pokemon Club ā
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport
5:30 pm -
Community Meeting: 1/6 Wards & 2/4 Wards ā
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport
6:30 pm -
Happy Hour ā
Mousies Lounge at The Freeport Club, 1614 South Park Boulevard, Freeport
5:00 pm -
Birch Tree Wine Glasses ā
Lucky Pines Pub House & Gaming, 5040 U.S. 20 Business, Freeport
6:00 pm -
Lady Wolves Pancake & Sausage Breakfast - Pearl City ā
Rt 20 Bar-N-Grill, 2051 N AYP Rd, Freeport
8:00 am -
MEN'S COFFEE & DISCIPLESHIP ā
Freeport IL
8:00 am -
PHS Fall Food Fundraiser ā
Lincoln Mall, Freeport
10:00 am -
PAWS to Read ā
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport
11:00 am -
WOMEN OF THANKS ā
2525 W Stephenson St, Freeport
4:00 pm -
Ladies Holiday Luncheon ā
The Freeport Club, 1614 South Park Boulevard, Freeport
11:00 am
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Sunday November 15
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- Danfoss posted a job opening for Machine operator in Freeport. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in Freeport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Freeport here.
Ok Freeport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" ā The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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