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One of the Most Popular Events of the Summer Season – Friday, August 9 – Music on Chicago, Freeport
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5:30 – 11 pm, Downtown Freeport. Enjoy Freeport’s historic downtown with this last show of the season featuring Rock n’ Roll with Joel Steil Quartet and The Funnies. There also will be great food and a beer garden. Adults: $5; Children 5 and Under: Free. (815-232-9000)
And Don’t Miss Freeport Cruise Night on Saturday, August 10!
The best cruise night in Northwest Illinois will be in Downtown Freeport, 4 – 10 pm, Cruise from 7 – 10 pm.
Carnegie Library, Freeport, Illinois
August 6, 2013
Freeport City Hall
August 6, 2013
To Save or Not to Save – That is the Question
At the Freeport City Council Meeting on August 5 the City Engineer, Shawn Gallagher, discussed the reports on Asbestos and Lead Testing for former City Hall Building (230 W. Stephenson Street) and former Carnegie Library Building (314 W. Stephenson Street) as provided by Fehr Graham. Unfortunately, the reports are not available online for the public to view. Mr. Gallagher gave an extremely poor summary of the reports. The reports were given to the Council for the members to review. This is a case of the blind leading the blind.
Mr. Gallagher also mentioned the geotechnical testing on former City Hall Building (230 W. Stephenson) as provided by Testing Service Corporation. He sounded as if there were no serious issues. Again, the reports are not available online.
No decision can be made on these buildings until the Mayor and Council do the following:
1. Full disclosure online of all reports on these buildings paid for by the City of Freeport which should be done immediately.
2. Firm estimates on the actual cost of restoring these buildings.
3. Disclosure of the sources of funding for the restoration of these buildings. Will it be real estate taxes or some other creative new tax?
Remember this – Certain members of the City Council who have served many years have contributed to the present situation by doing nothing. They have failed to maintain the old library building, and let the City Hall building deteriorate. Can these same people be trusted to make a decision on the fate of these buildings? The answer should be obvious.
Coming Soon Shindig III to Benefit Highland Community College, Saturday, August 17 – One of the Fun Events of the Year Which You Do Not Want to Miss!
The Highland Community College Foundation is preparing for “Celebrating the Oscars: A Night of Stars,” a charity fundraising event and auction. On Saturday, August 17, 2013, guests at the home of Hank and Linda Fortney will find themselves magically transported to Hollywood and a walk down the red carpet as part of a charity fundraiser for Highland Community College, entitled “Celebrating the Oscars: A Night of Stars.” Throughout the Fortney property near Red Oak, IL – a very modern, luxurious home beautifully landscaped on rolling acres – attendees will mingle with their favorite stars and fellow nominees, while savoring big screen hors d’oeuvres, desserts and spirits, and soft drinks. Celebrity attire is encouraged as the paparazzi will be present. “Celebrating the Oscars” begins at 5 p.m. with a silent auction. Live auction will begin at 7 p.m., with local auctioneer and HCC nursing graduate Doug Munda, Munda and Associates, looking for the highest bidder. Tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased by contacting the HCC Foundation at 815.599.3413 or online. Seating will be limited. Donors and auction items donated will receive special mention in the auction program. Several levels of sponsorships are available, and cash contributions are welcomed. Call the Foundation for details. Proceeds from the event will benefit HCC Foundation’s “Growing for tomorrow…Changing lives today” campaign that supports the Ray and Betty Stamm Health Science Nursing Wing, Nursing and Allied Health programs, and the Wind Turbine Technician program.
To buy tickets online go to https://highland.thankyou4caring.org/celebratingtheoscars
Freeport City Council Meeting Tonight – See Mayor Gitz In Action!
Freeport City Council Meeting Monday, August 5, 2013, 6:00 pm
City Council Chambers at 524 West Stephenson Street, 3rd Floor
If you have Comcast Cable, go to channel 17 to watch live.
For a complete agenda go to
Carroll County Fair Starts August 6 at Millegeville, Illinois – See Casey James.
finished third on the ninth season (2010) of American Idol.
For more information and a full schedule of events go to http://www.carrollcountyfair.info/
Florida Sales Tax Holiday for School Supplies and Clothes!
While Florida has a sales tax holiday this weekend where you pay no sales tax on school supplies and clothes, Illinois politicians are busy thinking of new ways to tax the citizens of this state. When will they learn? High taxes are not the answer.
What a Weekend for Fun Activities – Don’t Say There Is Nothing to Do in Northwest Illinois!
From county fairs to car shows. Just look at the activities listed in Good Day Illinois during the last week.
Good Day Illinois - Happenings in Northwest Illinois 