City of Freeport — FY2027 Budget Public Input Meeting

Freeport residents and community members are invited to share their thoughts on the City of Freeport’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget.

City Manager Rob Boyer and Finance Department staff will provide an overview of the budget process before opening the floor for public input.

The meeting will take place in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 314 W. Stephenson Street.

The City’s budget development process will continue through November, with final approval scheduled for December 2026.

Fighting4Freeport encourages residents to attend, ask questions, and participate in the decisions affecting their community.

Stephenson County Board — Status Hearing

The Stephenson County Board is scheduled to appear before Judge Olson in Courtroom 3 on October 21, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., for a status hearing in an ongoing civil lawsuit.

The case, filed by Edward Klein and Kevin Lam on August 21, 2025, names the Stephenson County Board, Stephenson County, Freeport Nursing LLC, Scott Helms, and Jennifer Daugherty as defendants.

A status hearing allows the court to review the progress of the litigation, address outstanding matters, and establish the next steps.

Fighting4Freeport will continue monitoring the case and reporting developments as they become available.