# Meeting Events

Meeting: `8jac2c7o9iy.committee_of_the_whole_10_14_2025`

Meeting date: `2025-10-14`

Meeting type: `committee_of_the_whole`

This is a deterministic derived artifact, not official meeting minutes. Related records may be grouped for review while complete machine provenance remains in the JSON artifact.

## Decisions and Votes

- **Motion to allow remote attendance for Alderman Stacey**
  - **Summary:** A motion was made to allow Alderman Stacey to attend remotely.
  - **Evidence:** “I apologize Alderman Stacey. I need a motion to allow Alderman Stacey to attend remotely.”
  - **Review flags:** unattached_motion_request
  - **Source timestamp:** [04:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=243s)

- **Allowing Alderman Stacey to attend remotely**
  - **Summary:** Motion made by Alderman Johnson seconded by Alderman Sellers.
  - **Evidence:** “Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Johnson seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [04:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=243s)

- **Motion to allow Alderman Stacey remote attendance** — Passed
  - **Summary:** The motion passed 5-0.
  - **Evidence:** “Could you please take the roll? Klemm. Aye. Johnson. Aye. Parker. Aye. Johnson. Aye. Shadle and Sellers. The motion passes 5-0.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [04:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=243s)

- **Approval of agenda item number four** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Motion made by Alderman Shadle seconded by Alderman Sellers.
  - **Evidence:** “Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  - **Evidence:** “Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll? Sellers. Klemm, Johnson, Parker, Stacy, and Shadle. The motion passes six to zero.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [05:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=328s)

- **Approval of minutes from September 8th, 2025** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Motion made by Alderman Shadle seconded by Alderman Sellers.
  - **Evidence:** “Item number five is approval of the minutes from the Committee of the Whole held on September 8th, 2025. Is there a motion?”
  - **Evidence:** “Second. Motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  - **Evidence:** “Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll? Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. Stacy? And Shadle? Aye. Winslow. All right. The motion passes six to zero.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [05:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=334s)

- **Motion outcome on unspecified item** — Passed
  - **Summary:** The motion passed six to zero.
  - **Evidence:** “The motion passes six to zero.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [05:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=334s)

- **Adjournment of the meeting vote** — Passed
  - **Summary:** The motion to adjourn passed unanimously.
  - **Evidence:** “Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye. Parker? Aye. Stacy? Shadle? Aye. And Sanders? Aye. Unanimous, 8 to 0.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [29:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1742s)

## Procedural Actions

- **Calling meeting to order and taking roll call**
  - **Summary:** The meeting was called to order after the invocation, and a roll call was taken.
  - **Attribution:** Mayor Miller
  - **Evidence:** “So now we'll officially call this meeting to order. Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll?”
  - **Source timestamp:** [03:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=223s)

- **Pledge of Allegiance**
  - **Summary:** The group stood for the Pledge of Allegiance led by Alderman Sellers.
  - **Evidence:** “If you could please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance led by Alderman Sellers.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [04:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=243s)

- **Approval of agenda item number four**
  - **Summary:** A motion to approve the agenda was made and seconded.
  - **Evidence:** “With that, we will move on to item number four, which is the approval of the agenda. Is there such a motion? So moved.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [05:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=319s)

- **Moving to item number seven: Greater Freeport Partnerships Quarterly Report**
  - **Summary:** The meeting moved on to item number seven, the Greater Freeport Partnerships Quarterly Report.
  - **Evidence:** “And I don't believe there's any public comments signed in, so we'll move on to item number seven, which is the Greater Freeport Partnerships Quarterly Report, Executive Director Winter.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [06:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=371s)

- **Moving to next agenda item**
  - **Summary:** Moved on to item number seven, which is the Greater Freeport Partnerships Quarterly Report.
  - **Evidence:** “And I don't believe there's any public comments signed in, so we'll move on to item number seven, which is the Greater Freeport Partnerships Quarterly Report”
  - **Source timestamp:** [06:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=371s)

- **Adjournment motion for public comment period**
  - **Summary:** A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting after concluding there was no public comment.
  - **Evidence:** “No problem. We'll move on to item number nine which is public comment. Is there any public comment this evening? Seeing none I will entertain a motion for adjournment. So moved. Second.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [28:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1708s)

## Projects

- **Sevencia expansion incorporation into Enterprise Zone**
  - **Summary:** The partnership worked to expand the Northwest Illinois Enterprise Zone to incorporate Sevincia (formerly known as Colblena), which made a $7 million expansion possible with the addition of 42 new positions.
  - **Evidence:** “Recently, the expansion of Sevencia, formerly known as Colblena, expanded or is undergoing an expansion. The partnership worked to expand the Northwest Illinois Enterprise Zone to incorporate Sevincia Colblina into the zone. Benefits of the zone have made a $7 million expansion possible with the addition of adding 42 new positions.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [08:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=523s)

- **Burner Food and Beverage facility expansion**
  - **Summary:** Burner Food and Beverage is utilizing the Enterprise Zone to expand a milk intake and storage facility, which is a $5.5 million investment.
  - **Evidence:** “Burner Food and Beverage is utilizing the Enterprise Zone to expand a milk intake and storage facility to enhance their production lines. This is a $5.5 million investment and both projects are currently under construction.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [09:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=547s)

## Presentations and Reports

- **Greater Freeport Partnerships Quarterly Report**
  - **Summary:** The presentation will provide detailed information on key project areas and a full summary of partnership activities and strategic focus areas.
  - **Evidence:** “Good evening, everyone. Good evening. Tonight's presentation will provide more detailed information in key project areas, a full summary of the partnerships activities and all our strategic focus areas is provided in our quarterly report which Nicole is distributing right now.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [06:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=388s)

- **Greater Freeport Partnerships Quarterly Report overview**
  - **Summary:** The presentation will provide detailed information on key project areas and a full summary of partnerships activities and strategic focus areas.
  - **Evidence:** “Tonight's presentation will provide more detailed information in key project areas, a full summary of the partnerships activities and all our strategic focus areas is provided in our quarterly report which Nicole is distributing right now.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [06:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=388s)

- **Talent attraction toolkits for employers**
  - **Summary:** Employer toolkits are provided, including a relocation or recruitment packet covering housing, education systems, and healthcare.
  - **Evidence:** “So we are providing employer toolkits that includes a relocation or recruitment packet that talks about housing, education systems, healthcare, everything you would need.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [12:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=758s)

- **Electrical aggregation program details (MC Squared)**
  - **Summary:** The Illinois Power Agency Act was amended to allow municipalities, townships, or county boards to adopt ordinances to aggregate residential and small commercial electrical loads.
  - **Evidence:** “Around 2010, the Illinois Power Agency Act, otherwise known as the IPA Act, was amended to include Chapter 20, Section 1-92, which essentially reads as the following. Municipalities, townships, or county boards can adopt ordinances to aggregate residential and small commercial electrical loads within their jurisdictions.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [15:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=939s)

- **Electrical aggregation program requirements**
  - **Summary:** A majority vote from each participating municipality or township is necessary to authorize this aggregation, especially if it is to be an opt-out program for customers.
  - **Evidence:** “A majority vote from each participating municipality or township is necessary to authorize this aggregation, especially if it is to be an opt-out program for customers.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [16:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=977s)

- **Electrical aggregation referendum requirement**
  - **Summary:** Before an ordinance can be adopted for this purpose, A referendum must be conducted to gauge the residents support for such a program.
  - **Evidence:** “Before an ordinance can be adopted for this purpose, A referendum must be conducted to gauge the residents support for such a program.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [16:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=988s)

- **Electrical aggregation program history in Freeport**
  - **Summary:** In March of 2012, a referendum was put on the ballot whether the residents of Freeport wanted to participate in this program, and the majority voted yes.
  - **Evidence:** “So in March of 2012, a referendum was put on the ballot whether the residents of Freeport wanted to participate in this program. The majority voted yes.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [16:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1006s)

- **Electrical aggregation implementation approval**
  - **Summary:** The city held two public hearings in May of 2012 before bringing it to this council where all eight Alder persons approved the implementation of the program.
  - **Evidence:** “The city then held two public hearings in May of 2012 before bringing it to this council where all eight Alder persons approved the implementation of the program.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [16:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1016s)

- **Electrical aggregation rate comparison**
  - **Summary:** The fixed rate offered through the program is often just a bit higher than ComEd's rate, but becomes more viable over time.
  - **Evidence:** “Trends show that at the time of these letters going out that we are about to discuss, the fixed rate is often just a bit higher than ComEd's rate. However, over the course of their agreement with the city, the fixed rate becomes a more viable option for those not wanting to be affected by a fluctuating market.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [17:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1042s)

- **Opt-out process for electric aggregation program**
  - **Summary:** If residents do nothing with the letter, they will be enrolled in the program.
  - **Evidence:** “If residents do nothing with this letter, they will be enrolled in the program.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [19:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1144s)

- **Methods to opt out of electric aggregation program**
  - **Summary:** Residents can use a QR code on the letter to fill in information electronically, or call the toll-free number listed.
  - **Evidence:** “There will be a QR code in each envelope that residents can scan and fill in information without having to talk to anybody and be opted out in a matter of seconds... Residents can call the toll free number on the letter and quickly speak to a real human about their decision.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [19:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1160s)

- **Electric Aggregation Program Details and Legality**
  - **Summary:** The speaker explained that opting out of the city's electric aggregation program means residents are deemed to have authorized agreement to enrollment if they do not opt out. The program offers a different rate for the 'supply' section of an energy bill, which can be fixed (e.g., MC squared energy) versus fluctuating (e.g., ComEd).
  - **Evidence:** “If you do not opt out of the city's electric aggregation program, you will be deemed to have authorized and agreed to your enrollment in the electric aggregation program. So, why do some residents participate in this program? I'd like to show you a sample energy bill up here on the screen. You can see that delivery right here is still controlled by ComEd, but what this program does is offer a different rate for the highlighted section titled supply. If that section says ComEd, which this one does, that would mean you have a fluctuating rate. And again, we're going to zoom in and talk about this in a second. One that we have observed spike and even plateau at times. However, if that section shows the name of the current program participants, this time it would read MC squared energy, that would mean that your rate is fixed for the duration of the agreement.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [20:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1241s)

- **Program Distinction and Emergency Services**
  - **Summary:** The speaker clarified the distinction between ComEd and MC Squared regarding emergency services, referencing a graphic from the Citizens Utility Board.
  - **Evidence:** “It's also important to understand the distinction between ComEd and MC Squared. In a power outage or other emergency, who does one call? Let's look at this graphic from the Citizens Utility Board where we can better understand”
  - **Source timestamp:** [22:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1343s)

- **Legality of Electric Aggregation Program**
  - **Summary:** The speaker addressed resident concerns about legality by citing that Freeport adopted the program through a referendum and noting that the Illinois Power Agency Act allows municipalities to purchase electricity on behalf of residents.
  - **Evidence:** “I've already outlined how Freeport adopted this program through a referendum that was voted on by residents themselves and of course the council approving the implementation of it. But I'd like to use what the Citizens Utility Board has to say about the legality of this matter to address resident concerns. This is straight from Cub. Quote, the Illinois Power Agency Act allows municipalities and counties to purchase electricity on behalf of residential and small business utility customers living within their borders.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [23:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1391s)

- **Opt-Out Process Guidance**
  - **Summary:** Residents questioning legality were advised to review the Illinois Power Agency Act, specifically Chapter 20, Section 1-92, and to watch for a letter in the mail.
  - **Evidence:** “To residents who may still question the legality of the manner in which they must opt out, I highly suggest reviewing the Illinois Power Agency Act, specifically Chapter 20, Section 1-92. The most important thing I want to stress is please stay on the lookout for a letter in your mailbox in the coming weeks.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [23:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1438s)

## Metrics

- **Economic impact of manufacturing in Stephenson County**
  - **Summary:** Approximately 30% of Stephenson County's economy is derived from manufacturing, and approximately 30% of employees are directly or indirectly employed by the industry. The average wage across all manufacturing jobs is just shy of $72,000 a year, with an economic impact of $2.8 Billion.
  - **Evidence:** “Approximately 30% of Stephenson County's economy is so valuable to our local economy. Approximately 30% of Stephenson County employees are directly or indirectly employed by the manufacturing industry. The average wage across all manufacturing jobs is just shy of $72,000 a year. $2.8 Billion is the economic impact of the manufacturing industry, and it continues to grow.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [07:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=468s)

- **Stephenson County unemployment data (August 2025)**
  - **Summary:** In August of this year, there were 946 people unemployed and looking for work in Stephenson County, with over 1,100 unique job postings representing 313 different employers.
  - **Evidence:** “In August of this year, there were 946 people unemployed and looking for work in Stephenson County. There were over 1,100 unique job postings in that same month representing 313 different employers.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [09:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=577s)

- **Energy Bill Rate Comparison**
  - **Summary:** A resident using a certain amount of kilowatts per hour (kW/h) faced two potential rates: 8.26 cents per kilowatt hour if not enrolled in the program, versus 9.89 cents per kilowatt hour if enrolled.
  - **Evidence:** “You can see that this rate is 8.26 cents per kilowatt hour. If this resident were enrolled in the upcoming electrical aggregation program, that rate would be 9.89 cents per kilowatt hour.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [22:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1326s)

## Discussion

- **Previous meeting context**
  - **Summary:** The speaker noted that the preceding session was the Finance Committee of the Whole, which focused exclusively on public comment regarding the budget and had no members of the public present for input.
  - **Evidence:** “So, for the record, I would just like to state that we just concluded our Finance Committee of the Whole where the meeting was exclusively for public comment on the budget. Please note that no members of the public were in attendance for input.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [05:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=306s)

- **Program benefit statement**
  - **Summary:** The program offers residents the option to opt out, as stated by the quote: 'If you do not opt out of the city's electric aggregation program, you will be deemed to have authorized and agreed to your enrollment in the electric aggregation program.'
  - **Evidence:** “This is a quote from the letter. If you do not opt out of the city's electric aggregation program, you will be deemed to have authorized and agreed to your enrollment in the electric aggregation program.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [20:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1241s)

- **Opting Out and Reverting to ComEd**
  - **Summary:** A resident asked if opting out and then wanting to return to ComEd could be done at any time. A speaker confirmed that while they are not the companies, what has been told is that reversion is possible but usually requires waiting a couple of months.
  - **Evidence:** “Can you get in and out at any time if you want to? If I wanna go with ComEd, then I can at any time or if I wanna get out, I can get out at any time? So while we are not the companies themselves, right? We have been told that they can do somewhat of what you're talking about. They can maybe be on ComEd for a little bit. They can opt out like we were talking about, be on ComEd, and then get on. Usually they want you to wait a couple of months to do that.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [24:52](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1492s)

- **Opting Out Delay Period**
  - **Summary:** A speaker noted that if someone opts out and is put onto MC Square, they have been told the company will be willing to opt them out if a deadline was missed.
  - **Attribution:** Huffines
  - **Evidence:** “If you don't opt out and you are then put onto MC Square, they have told us that they will be very willing to opt you out if you have missed that deadline.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [25:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1527s)

- **Rate Fluctuation After Opting Out**
  - **Summary:** A speaker questioned how rates would fluctuate if a resident opted out and faced a delay before signing up with another supplier. Another speaker confirmed that the chosen rate (whether opting in or out) will be reflected on the December bill.
  - **Evidence:** “I'm wondering how rates will fluctuate to whatever standard that comment may hit you with. So is it a positive thing to if you chose to opt out and you put on a delay because you want to go to another supplier, you can I hear what you're saying, and I believe you're partially correct. So the rate that you choose, whether it be through opting out or opting in, will be reflected on your December bill.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [26:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1581s)

- **Opt-out process for utility service changes**
  - **Summary:** A resident can opt out by calling a number and the service would automatically revert to ComEd.
  - **Evidence:** “So if somebody wants to opt out, like say they accept now and there's like just a phone number something they have to call right it's not going to be a real hard long drawn out process they just call a number and say I don't want this anymore and then it automatically goes back to ComEd for the supplier would it automatically just go back to ComEd yeah so we we have had people call about that within the last year”
  - **Source timestamp:** [27:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1646s)

- **Utility rate comparison advice**
  - **Summary:** When fixed rates offered are higher than current ComEd rates, residents sometimes request to switch back to ComEd.
  - **Evidence:** “I outlined how when these letters get sent out oftentimes the fixed rate that we are offering to these people is a little bit higher and then what ComEd is offering at that time. So sometimes residents will see that and go, well, what the heck? Put me back on ComEd. It happens quite often, actually.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [27:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1646s)

- **Utility contact advice**
  - **Summary:** The speaker advised calling MC Squared rather than ComEd for specific inquiries regarding utility service changes.
  - **Evidence:** “And so, yes, we have always told people to call MC Squared. At that point, it was another name. MC Squared. I wouldn't recommend calling ComEd. They would probably direct you to MC Squared.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [28:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1694s)

## Follow-ups

- **Midland CEO Program launch**
  - **Summary:** The Midland CEO Program will launch in fall of 2026 and build entrepreneurial and leadership skills in high school juniors and seniors.
  - **Evidence:** “We are partnering with Midland Institute, Freeport High School, and the Foundation for Northwest Illinois to develop the Midland CEO Program. The CEO Program will launch in fall of 2026 and build entrepreneurial and leadership skills in high school juniors and seniors, teaching them to develop their own businesses while developing mentorship relationships with local business leaders.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [10:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=624s)

- **Skill set expansion program exploration**
  - **Summary:** The partnership is working with the Yield Program and the Awaken Foundation to explore expanding a program to incorporate desired manufacturing related skill sets.
  - **Evidence:** “Additionally, the partnership is working with the Yield Program and the Awaken Foundation to explore how the program could be expanded to incorporate desired manufacturing related skill sets to prepare students to enter careers in manufacturing.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [11:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=704s)

- **Area Advocate Program expansion to new employees**
  - **Summary:** The program is being expanded to include new employees, with the next offering scheduled for October 22nd.
  - **Evidence:** “We're also expanding that program to new employees as well. So that's being offered on October 22nd.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [13:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=798s)

- **Opt-Out Process Confirmation**
  - **Summary:** A speaker confirmed that if someone wants to opt out by calling a number, the process is not difficult; they call and say they don't want it anymore, and it automatically goes back to ComEd for the supplier.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Johnson
  - **Evidence:** “So if somebody wants to opt out, like say they accept now and there's like just a phone number something they have to call right it's not going to be a real hard long drawn out process they just call a number and say I don't want this anymore and then it automatically goes back to ComEd for the supplier would it automatically just go back to ComEd yeah”
  - **Source timestamp:** [27:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=1646s)

## Attendance

- **Attendance record for committee members**
  - **Summary:** Klemm, Johnson, Parker, Shadle, and Sellers were present; Simmons was absent.
  - **Evidence:** “Mayor Miller? Here. Alderpersons, Klemm? Here. Johnson? Here. Simmons is absent. Parker? Here. Stacy is waiting on the phone for us, but will be marked absent. Shadle? Here. Is absent and Sellers here.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [03:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=229s)

- **Attendance confirmation for Alderman Sanders and Alderman Simmons**
  - **Summary:** Alderman Sanders and Alderman Simmons were noted as being in attendance at 5:58.
  - **Evidence:** “Madam Clerk, could you please note that at 5.58, both Alderman Sanders and Alderman Simmons are in attendance.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [14:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=896s)

## Other

- **High school manufacturing tour date**
  - **Summary:** Area high school students will tour local manufacturing facilities on October 31st.
  - **Evidence:** “On October 31st, area high school students will tour local manufacturing facilities and learn about available career pathways.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [10:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=654s)

- **Joint career and job fair date**
  - **Summary:** Highland Community College and Freeport High School are joining forces to offer a joint career and job fair on November 12th.
  - **Evidence:** “Looking ahead on November 12th, Highland Community College, Freeport High School have joined forces to offer a joint career and job fair.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [11:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=689s)

- **Stephenson County Area Advocate Program date**
  - **Summary:** The most recent Stephenson County Area Advocate Program meeting was on September 24th.
  - **Evidence:** “Just September 24th was our most recent one.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [13:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jaC2c7O9iY&t=784s)