Our Mission
Fighting4Freeport is dedicated to empowering the city of Freeport, IL, by uniting residents and ensuring every voice is heard. We are committed to fostering an environment where fairness, equality, and opportunity thrive for all. Through the election of like-minded leaders into local government, we strive to uphold the values of transparency, accountability, and integrity, guiding the Pretzel City toward a prosperous and inclusive future. Together, we will build a Freeport that works for everyone.
In 2021, Freeport saw a mere 12% voter turnout in our local municipal elections. With the support of Fighting4Freeport, we made history in 2025 by achieving a remarkable 34% turnout. Through community engagement and encouraging voter registration, we ensured that every voice in Freeport was heard. We believe that the voices of the people far outweigh those of the candidates, and we are committed to amplifying those voices in every election moving forward. Together, we are building a stronger, more engaged Freeport.
A Letter from the Chairman
Joshua T. Atkinson, Fighting4Freeport
To Our Readers,
Fighting4Freeport was founded in 2024 as a political action committee to support my campaign for Mayor of Freeport. What began as a grassroots effort to challenge the status quo quickly revealed a deeper problem—one far more damaging than any election loss: a community being deliberately kept in the dark.
Throughout the campaign, I witnessed firsthand how misinformation was weaponized to confuse, distract, and divide voters. I saw how local media outlets and radio stations refused to report on the real issues affecting Freeport—choosing silence over substance. And I heard the same concern repeated across neighborhoods and coffee shops: “We need a real newspaper.”
Following the election, I chose not to walk away. Instead, I amended the Fighting4Freeport PAC to continue the work we started—amplifying truth, exposing corruption, and empowering everyday residents with the facts. Today, we are proud to support any candidate who believes in transparency, accountability, and integrity in local government—no matter their party affiliation.
Fighting4Freeport runs on one thing: you.
We are powered entirely by community donations and the engagement of people who are tired of business-as-usual politics. With thousands of followers online, we realized that while many rely on digital platforms, just as many still prefer to hold their information in hand—something they can read, highlight, and pass along.
This magazine is for you.
We invite you to get informed, stay involved, and if you believe in our mission, please consider making a donation to help us keep printing the truth. Together, we can fight for the Freeport we all deserve.
With gratitude and determination,
Joshua T. Atkinson
Chairman, Fighting4Freeport