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THE FOUNDATION FOR NORTHWEST ILLINOIS
Happy 815 Day, Northwest Illinois!

Happy 815 Day, Northwest Illinois!

Today is a great opportunity to celebrate all that is unique and wonderful about our region: The 815. Reaching from the far northwest corner or our State where Illinois touches the Iowa and Wisconsin borders, hugging the greater Chicago market, and ending just above...

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Bridges to the Future Gala: Recap

Bridges to the Future Gala: Recap

On August 3, guests celebrated the service of nonprofit organizations and the generosity of those who support those organizations throughout Northwest Illinois. Emcee'd by WIFR's Chief Meteorologist, Mark Henderson, guests enjoyed a beautiful evening of almost perfect...

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PRESS RELEASE: Organization Changes Name to The Foundation for Northwest Illinois

The Foundation for Northwest Illinois

That’s us. Ye olde Freeport Community Foundation is now going by a shiny, new handle. And as Shakespeare said, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet,” and we agree. As The Foundation for Northwest Illinois, we are still...

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