The Time To Shop Local Is Now

Maybe it is the early cold snap in October, daylight savings time, the exhaustion from current events, or weariness of COVID-19, but we could all use some holiday cheer to get us in the mood for better things to come!

This weekend Downtown Freeport and Lena are rolling out their best holiday merchandise, specials and holiday hospitality for shoppers around the region. There is no better time to stop in and see the tremendous things our local merchants and businesses are offering for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Did you know that Downtown Freeport has nine, locally owned women and ch...