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10 Things to do with Families
Whether you are a visitor or a resident of Stephenson County, I am so pleased that you are here.
Founded in 1837, the county has 14 locations on the National Register of Historic Places, and we are indeed proud to share that history with you. We are eager to share our present and future with you as well and know that you will find so much to enjoy here in Stephenson County. Our area offers so many opportunities for you to dine, stay, and explore, and I encourage you to experience them all! The county is proud of its agricultural roots, and its natural beauty is abundant within many miles of prairie, renowned trails, and numerous rivers and streams. Our natural resources translate into plentiful recreational opportunities throughout Stephenson County’s 565 square miles. Take time to meet residents – our county’s greatest resource. You’ll find them strengthening our community in education, industry, agriculture, government, and retail professions. They work alongside our cities, villages, and townships, in conjunction with the Greater Freeport Partnership every day to enhance and enrich Stephenson County. Our community spirit is evident, and my hope is that it is both obvious and contagious.
I speak for so many when I say that I look forward to welcoming you back often.
-Scott Helms, Stephenson County Board ChairWelcoming neighborhoods has been on the forefront of the City of Freeport’s priorities in our strategic plan. From infrastructure improvements, entrepreneurial encouragement, and lively community events, we strive to make Freeport a place to feel welcomed.
What makes our lifestyle in Freeport so unique? With a semi-rural, semi-urban hybrid lifestyle, you won’t feel overwhelmed. Visit our ample green spaces of nature preserves, hiking trails, and community parks to see Northwest Illinois’ natural beauty at play. There’s no better example of beautiful natural resources here in Freeport than Krape Park, highlighted on the cover of this Community Guide.
After you’ve been rejuvenated with fresh air, stop by our multiple shopping districts to hear the hum of local music and enjoy great food. If you’re lucky, you might
just stumble into one of our many community events with wine and beer tastings, classic car shows, BBQ competitions, or brilliant shopping experiences offered by the small businesses of this community.
All of this, paired with a low cost of living makes Freeport an ideal place to invest in your future. Feel assured that when you’re here, you’re considered family.
We’re proud of our strong collaboration with the Greater Freeport Partnership. It means bigger, more exciting opportunities for our citizens and visitors alike to experience career opportunities, community events, shopping, and much more. Stop by to see why Freeport is a great place to live, work, and play.
-Jodi Miller, Mayor of FreeportNote: To the best of our knowledge, all information was accurate when it was printed. The Greater Freeport Partnership assume no responsibility for errors, changes, or omissions.
to Freeport and Stephenson County on behalf of the Greater Freeport Partnership! Whether you are looking to start a business, grow a business, connect with an existing business or just here to visit; we are proudly at your service. Here at the Partnership, we provide a seamless economic development, business service and tourism entity connecting residents, businesses and newcomers to all area offerings. Check us out at greaterfreeport.com or download our mobile app from the QR code on the cover.
As you explore our region, you will find evidence of the collaboration from our private and public agencies as they work together to provide public services that stimulate private investment and support business growth.
It is easy to recognize the value of the entrepreneurial spirit energized by specialized resources and programmatic efforts. Our area continues to thrive with over 25 ribbon cuttings for new and expanding businesses in 2022. Businesses ranging from boutique shops to large manufacturers all help to provide a robust local economy with room for further innovation and growth.
As highlighted in these pages, the vibrant arts and culture-centered community create quality places to enliven and cherish all life has to offer in our beautiful cities and spaces. Freeport and Stephenson County provide a progressive and cooperative environment that embraces diversity in all its forms striving to foster economic opportunities for all.
The Partnership has created this guide to help you to find your way, learn about new businesses and entertainment and, of course, we hope our amenities and hospitality will bring you back again.
- Mark Williams, Executive Director Greater Freeport Partnership10 Things to do with Families
THE FAMILY CONNECTION
F
amily road trips are what memories are made of. The conversation on the drive, the stops along the way, and the amazing hidden gems that you can reminisce about for decades to come. Freeport and Stephenson County offer so many opportunities to create these memories for kids of any age group and families with any budget. Check out our top reasons to bring your family road trip to Freeport and Stephenson County!
Little Cubs Field
Experience big league fun at Little Cubs Field! This faithful replica of Chicago’s famous Wrigley Field pays tribute to a great American team and the great American game. Notice the brick walls, model scoreboard, marquee and left field bleachers when you visit this miniature reproduction. Little Cubs Field opened in 2008 after the community came together to build a place “where grown-ups can be kids, and kids can be grown-ups.” You can reserve the field to have the place to yourself. Don’t forget the bat and balls to hit one over the ivy!
Krape Park Carousel
11th Frame Arcade
A little healthy family competition can create the interaction you need during your trip and the 11th Frame Arcade inside of the 4 Seasons Bowling Center is just the place. Dozens of arcade games are available to win prizes or just offer the opportunity to play together. The arcade is also a great stop on a rainy or cold day when you just need to get out and about.
Krape Park is more than just grand playgrounds, picturesque scenery, a 40-foot waterfall, and outdoor recreation that initially meets the eye. Hidden within these woodsy acres is a wealth of entertainment including a one-of-a-kind antique carousel to bring back the child in all of us. Even if you come for the carousel, make time to play mini golf or frisbee golf, ride the paddleboats, play pickleball and stroll the walking paths all in the same beautiful park. 3
Fishing at Lake Le-Aqua-Na
Kayak Pecatonica River
With more than 15 miles of river trail in Stephenson County, the Pecatonica River flows south from Wisconsin toward the Rock River past many ports for landing. From north to south, paddlers can embark from Winslow, Cedarville Road, Wes Block Landing, Tutty’s Crossing, Freeport VFW and Atten’s Landing all with ramps and some with easy kayak entry. Bring your own kayak or canoe or call to rent from Pec-N-Paddle!
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Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park outside of Lena received a multi-million-dollar makeover in 2021, including major improvements to the lake itself. Now it has been fully restocked and filled for an amazing fishing experience. Bring your gear and enjoy a wonderful traditional pastime with your family. If you have time, be sure to check out the beautiful hiking trails in the park, as well!
Train Ride at Stephenson County Antique Engine Museum
It is not very often that you get to ride a train outside of a Metra or Amtrak. But at the Stephenson County Antique Engine Museum you get to see a real steam or diesel engine in action. The train runs on a few miles of preserved track on the east edge of Freeport in openair cars for a great outdoor experience. Along the trip, your hosts will explain the importance of the railroad in local history. Don’t forget to visit the museum and Cooper Corliss engine before you leave!
Movie at Historic Lindo Theatre
Escape the hurried hustle and take a few hours to relax and enjoy a new release at the Lindo Theatre. With nine digital screens, the movie theatre is sure to have a film to please everyone, and amazing fresh popcorn and snacks that are not to be missed.
Children’s Hands-On Museum of Northwest Illinois
Who knew learning could be fun? The Children’s Hands-On Museum invites kids 2-10 to explore featured permanent and temporary exhibits and build their knowledge through play. Interactive exhibits featuring themes in farming, music, building, art and more are available to engage and entertain the young visitors.
Doug Firebaugh Observatory
Experience the galaxies at distances far, far away at this astronomical observatory. Open on the first and third Saturdays of the month May through October, the observatory creates an entertaining and educational encounter all ages will enjoy. Take a trip out of this world!
Freeport Art Plaza Splash Pad
The backyard sprinkler is back and better than ever! Visit the Freeport Art Plaza Splash Pad to cool down on a warm day with multiple refreshing streams jetting skyward from the concrete pad. Bring a picnic and enjoy the park or cross the street to grab ice cream from Union Dairy and visit the historic Lincoln Douglas debate site!
Stephenson County Playlist
11th Frame Arcade
1100 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-235-6145
bowlfreeport.com
815 Island
1024 N. Riverside Drive, Freeport 779-208-9225
Open Tue-Fri at 11 am, Sat & Sun at 10 am
Artesian Well at Paradise Cove
Southwest Edge of Winslow along Indian Creek winslow-illinois.com
Open 7 am – 8 pm
Children’s Hands-On Museum
1233 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-616-5632
visitchom.org
Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary 824 Church Street, German Valley 815-266-1342
crittercamp.org
Open by appointment, $10/person
Doug Firebaugh Observatory 2892 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-291-3072
planets.org
Open May-October, 8 pm,1st & 3rd Saturdays
Free to public, donations appreciated
Eilert’s Tee Box
1100 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-235-5105
eilerts.com
Open Mon-Saturday, 11 am-Midnight
Ferguson Fine Arts Center
Highland Community College
2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport 815-599-3718
highland.edu
Open for performance & exhibition
Fever River Railroad
1055 W. Beach Street, Freeport 815-979-9646
feverriver.org
Call for hours, Donations appreciated
4 Seasons Bowling Center
1100 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-235-6145
bowlfreeport.com
Open Sun, Mon, Tues, Thurs Noon-10 pm
Wednesday 9 am-10 pm
Friday 9 am-Midnight
Saturday Noon-Midnight
Freeport Art Museum
121 N. Harlem Avenue, Freeport 815-235-9755
freeportartmuseum.org
Open Tues-Fri, 10 am-5 pm
Saturday Noon-5 pm
Free, but donations appreciated
Freeport Flite Center
1255 E. Airport Road, Freeport 815-232-1078
facebook.com/AlbertusAirport
Freeport Public Library 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport 815-233-3000
freeportpubliclibrary.org
Open Mon-Thurs 9 am-8 pm
Friday 9 am- 6 pm Saturday 9 am-5 pm
Friends Forever Human Society Dog Park 966 Rudy Road, Freeport 815-232-6164
friendsforeverhs.org
Open Dawn to Dusk
Lake Carroll Association 3-200 Association Drive, Lake Carroll 815-493-2552
lakecarrollassociation.com
Lindo Theatre
115 S. Chicago Avenue, Freeport 815-233-0413
classiccinemas.com
Open Daily
Little Cubs Field
1160 W. Empire Street, Freeport 815-235-5318
littlecubsfield.com
Field Open May-October 10 am – 7pm Or by reservation
Mighty Richland Players 203 W. High Street, Orangeville 815-819-1310
mightyrichlandplayers.com
Open by performance
Pecatonica River Water Trail Stephenson County 815-369-5351
pecriver.org
Run-A-Muc Acres 3063 Becker School Road, Freeport 815-266-1737
Open Labor Day-Halloween, 10 am-6 pm
Christmas Light Show
Weekends in December 5-9 pm
The Sportsplex
2946 S. Walnut Road, Freeport April-October, Dawn to Dusk freeportsoccerclub.com
Timber Lake Playhouse 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt Carroll 815-244-2035
timberlakeplahouse.org
Winneshiek Players
228 W. Clark Street, Freeport 815-232-7023
winneshiekplayers.org
Open by performance
HistoricHumility
The history of Freeport and Stephenson County is comprised of amazing stories of resilience, hard work and perseverance. With most of the region settled by German immigrants in the early nineteenth century, the early days of the region provided prosperity to support expanding entrepreneurs, agriculture production and artistic expression. Today, the monuments and historical spaces denote the people and stories who gave refuge through the Underground Railroad, preserved Native American stories, initiated the social interest movement, and laid the groundwork for a United States President.
The Cedarville Area Historical Society tells the story of the formidable years of Jane Addams, the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize and founder of Hull House. Born to a prosperous agriculture businessman and Illinois State Senator in Cedarville, Addams continued to return to her
All Veterans Memorial Park of Stephenson County 2850 South Walnut Road, Freeport avmpsc.org
Open Daily Dawn to Dusk
Black Hawk War Monument
14109 W. Monument Road, Kent
Open Dawn to Dusk
Cedarville Area Historical Society 450 West Second Street, Cedarville cedarvilleareahistoricalsociety.org
Open May-October Sat & Sun 1-4 pm
Ages 12 and over, $3, Members free
Garnhart’s Oliver Museum
6372 Edwardsville Road, German Valley 815-362-6531, 815-238-3044
Open by appointment
birthplace to gain the confidence and strengthen her resolve to pursue social ideals. After her death in 1935, she was laid to rest at the Jane Addams Burial Site in Cedarville.
During his race for Illinois State Senator in 1858, Abraham Lincoln met Stephen A. Douglas for a series of seven debates throughout Illinois. At a stop in Freeport, the second of the debates, Mr. Lincoln used his oratorical prowess to maneuver his opponent Mr. Douglas into admitting he did not support slavery to the degree his Southern constituents would have liked. While Douglas went on to win the race for Illinois State Senator, the division in the Democratic Party caused by the “Freeport Doctrine” would eventually win Lincoln the presidency in 1860. Lincoln Douglas Debate Square commemorates this moment in US history as well as its dedication by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903.
German Valley Historical Society & Museum
805 Church Street, German Valley gvmuseum.org
Open June-October
Last Sunday or Month, 1-4 pm
Free, but donations appreciated
Jane Addams Burial Site
Cedarville Cemetery, Mill Street, Cedarville
Open Dawn to Dusk
Lena Area Historical Museum 427 W. Grove Street, Lena 800-369-4135
Open June-September
Saturday 1-4 pm or by appointment
Suggested Donations
Lena Water Tower
Main Street, Lena
Open Daily
Lincoln Douglas Debate Square 114 E. Douglas Street, Freeport lincoln-douglas.org
Open Daily
Lincoln the Debater Statue
Taylor Park, 900 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Open Daily Dawn-10:30 pm
McConnell Area Historical Society Museum 202 E. Main Street, McConnell 815-821-2428
Open April-December (except Sept)
2nd Saturday of Month; 1-4 pm
Free, but donations appreciated
Oakdale Tabernacle
Oakdale Nature Preserve
4433 S. Cranes Grove Road, Freeport
815-235-6114
freeportparkdistrict.org
Open Dawn to 10 pm
Old River School Historic District
Bounded by the Pecatonica River in Freeport at Brick Avenue, Galena Avenue, Clark Street
Open Daily
Rock Run County Historical Society Museum
107 N. Main Street, Rock City
815-865-5665
Open by appointment • Free to public
Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad Antique
Steam Train & Silver Creek Museum
2954 S. Walnut Road, Freeport 815-235-2198
thefreeportshow.com
Open May-October on select holidays and weekends
11 am-4 pm; Train departs on the hour
Train: Adults $8, Children under 12 $2 Museum: Adults $4, Children under 12 free
Soldiers Memorials
Stephenson County Courthouse
Galena & Stephenson Streets
vietnowfreeport.com
Open Daily
Stagecoach Trail
Trail begins at intersection of Hwy 20 and Galena Road, Lena • Open Daily
Stephenson County Historical Museum
1440 S. Carroll Avenue, Freeport 815-232-8419
stephcohs.org
Hours M-F 10-3 and Weekends 12-4
Adults $8, Children 6 & Up, $4
Group tour discount available
Winslow Historical Society Museum
606 Bridge Street, Winslow
Open Apr-Oct; 2nd Saturday of Month
10 am-3 pm or by appointment • Free
This Brew’s for You
A trip to Stephenson County cannot be considered complete without a taste of local libations. Whether you enjoy lighter ales or deeper stouts, our breweries have a new favorite for you to try. More than the enjoyment of a good beer is the experience of interacting with brew masters themselves. Time spent in a local establishment renews your spirit, relaxes your mind, and creates lasting memories and new friendships.
Open Sunday (May-Sept) Noon-5 pm Tuesday-Thursday 3-10 pm
3-11 pm, Saturday Noon-11 pm
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Tee Up
Brush Creek Golf Course
2001 W. St. James Road, Orangeville 815-789-4042 brushcreekgolf.com
Coach’s Golf & Grill 621 W. Lena St, Lena 815-369-2222
The Freeport Club 1614 S. Park Boulevard, Freeport 815-232-1165 freeportclub.com
Park Hills Golf Course 3240 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-235-3611 parkhillsgolfcourse.com
Wolf Hollow Golf Course 6546 N. Shippee Road, Lena 815-369-5513 wolfhollowgolf.net
trailblazer: noun
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someone who takes the time to adventure, make memories that are only their own, and finds ingenuity in each experience.
someone who finds all there is to offer in Stephenson County. 2
What unique sites are waiting to be discovered? Forge your own path to places off the normal monotony of the highway routine — explore and marvel at the beauty and opportunity of Freeport and Stephenson County.
Families and visitors rave about the 50-plus miles of hiking and biking trails throughout the countryside. Pick your path and your challenge level and enjoy the views!
Jane Addams TrailDakota Nature Trail Hiking, Biking, Walking Main Street, Dakota 815-449-2019
Open Dawn to Dusk
Evangeline Forest Walking Trail Hiking, Walking West McKimmy Street, Davis 815-865-5792
Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park Hiking, Walking, Biking, Equine, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing 854 N. Lake Road, Lena dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/LakeLeAquaNa
Jane Addams Trail
Walking, Hiking, Biking, Snowmobile, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing Freeport to Wisconsin janeaddamstrail.com
Open Dawn to Dusk
Oakdale Nature Preserve Hiking, Walking, Biking, Fat-Tire Biking, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing 4433 S. Cranes Grove Road, Freeport 815-235-6114 freeportparkdistrict.org
Open Dawn to 10 pm
Pecatonica Prairie Trail
Hiking, Walking, Biking, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing
250 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Richland Creek Wetlands & Covered Bridge
Hiking, Walking, Biking
101 N. Ewing Street, Orangeville 815-789-4416
villageoforangeville.com
Open Dawn to Dusk
Stephenson-Black Hawk Trail
Hiking, Walking, Biking Lena 815-369-5351
lenaparks.org
Open Sunrise to Sunset
Tutty’s Crossing Trailhead
Hiking, Walking, Biking
Access to Jane Addams Trail & Pecatonica Prairie Trail
Jane Addams Trail
CEDARVILLE
The Cedar Inn 4747 Illinois Route 26 North, Freeport 815-563-5014
facebook.com/cedarinn1975
The Muse on Cedar Creek 395 West N. Cedarville Road, Cedarville 779-994-6873
museoncedarcreek.com
DAKOTA
Casey’s 111 S. East Street, Dakota 815-449-9239
caseys.com
Dining
Route 75 Bar & Grill 320 E. Main Street, Dakota 815-449-9000
facebook.com/route75bar
DAVIS
Best Dam Bar 13965 Best Road, Davis 815-990-1817
Dad’s Bar & Grill 511 N. Stanton Street, Davis 815-865-5713
Megz Country Cheese 420 IL Hwy 75, Davis 815-865-5516
facebook.com/megzcheese
Real McCoy’s Bar & Restaurant 504 N. Stanton Street, Davis 815-865-5712
facebook.com/therealmccoysbar
ELEROY
Barrel & Brie 7836 US Highway 20, Eleroy 815-275-8910
facebook.com/barrelandbrie
FREEPORT
312 Beef & Sausage 1726 S. West Street, Freeport 815-616-8553 312beef.com
815 Island 1024 N. Riverside Drive, Freeport 779-208-9225 facebook.com/815island
9 East Coffee 9 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-233-7300 facebook.com/nineeastcoffee
Amigos 306 N. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-233-0503 facebook.com/amigos61032
Applebee’s 1802 S. West Street, Freeport 815-233-1815 applebees.com
Arby’s 1884 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-235-6100 arbys.com
Asia Café 2725 IL 26 Highway South, Freeport 815-235-1588
Beltline Café & Catering 325 W. South Street, Freeport 815-232-5512
Benchwarmer’s Sports Bar & Grill 2143 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-232-9393 benchwarmers1.com
Big Apple Family Restaurant 1427 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-232-2548 bigapplefreeport.com
Big O’s on the Hollow 1931 Route 75, Freeport 815-616-8543 bigosonthehollow.com
Bourbons On Main 109 S. Galena Avenue Freeport 815-656-2183 facebook.com/bourbonsonmain
Burger King 1830 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-232-0050 bk.com
Cannova’s 1101 W. Empire Street, Freeport 815-233-0032 cannovasfreeport.com
Casey’s 1775 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-232-0058 caseys.com
China Buffet 1797 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-235-2234 chinabuffetfreeport.com
Cimino’s Little Italy 421 Challenge Street, Freeport 815-235-8700 mamaciminospizza.com
Culver’s 1690 Dirck Drive, Freeport 815-297-1440 culvers.com
Dairy Queen Grill N Chill 651 W. South Street, Freeport 815-232-1235 dairyqueen.com
Donuts Delite
1892 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-233-1627 Facebook.com/donutdelitefreeport
Duckman’s Jerk Shack 716 S. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-616-5820 Duckmansjerkshack.com
Dunkin Donuts 1811 W. Avenue, Freeport 815-616-8277 dunkindonuts.com
Eagle’s Nest / The Eagles Club 1200 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-232-5615
Eilert’s Cocktails 1100 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-235-5105 eilerts.com
Elks Lodge 608 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-297-9508
Fiesta En Cancun 1735 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-235-5200 2061 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport fiestaencancun.com
Galena Supermarket 207 S. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-235-8156
The Garden Deli 1793 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-235-3913 gardendelifreeport.weebly.com
Happy Wok 1264 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-297-1566 facebook.com/happywok
Higher Grounds Coffee 1709 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-297-9441 highergrounds-coffee.com
Hilldale Deli 30 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-616-8049 hilldaledeli.com
Ichiban 2019 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-232-7734 ichibanfreeportil.com
Imperial Palace Chinese Restaurant 1735 Ihm Boulevard, Freeport 815-233-5944
imperialpalacefreeport.com
Jimmy John’s 1737 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-232-3278 jimmyjohns.com
Joe’s Pizza 23W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-232-7300 facebook.com/joespizza
Jumpin’ Joe’s Sports Pub & Grill 1100 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-235-6145
facebook.com/jumpinjoesfreeport
Junior’s Place 1521 S. West Avenue, Freeport, Freeport 815-232-0628
Facebook.com/jpbytheriver
KFC 420 N. Harlem Avenue, Freeport 815-232-7315
kfc.com
La Jarocha 21 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-616-8634
Landmark Family Restaurant 1 E. Main Street, Freeport 815-235-1006
Little Caesars 1009 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-616-8336 littlecaesars.com
Logan’s Bar & Grill 1805 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-232-4592
logansfreeport.com
Lucky Pines Pub House & Gaming 5040 US Highway 20, Freeport 815-541-2986
facebook.com/luckypinespub
Manny’s Pizza 1121 W. Empire Street, Freeport 815-232-7992
mannyspizza.net
McDonald’s 1300 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-235-2610 1710 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-235-4825
mcdonalds.com
Mort’s Bar & Grill 114 S. Chicago Avenue, Freeport 815-233-1214
facebook.com/mortsfreeport
Munchie’s Cereal & Shake Bar 116 W. Douglas Street, Freeport 815-291-6217
facebook.com/cerealology
Papa Murphy’s 1713 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-233-7272 papamurphys.com
Pizza Hut/Wing Street 1640 Willard Drive, Freeport 815-235-8039
1428 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-235-3733 pizzahut.com
Prairie Pub & Gaming 1597 S. Adams Avenue, Freeport 815-616-5552
Pretzel City Pub 1350 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-232-6911
Pub 219
219 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-616-5068 Facebook.com/pub219freeport
Rapped with Smoke BBQ 644 W. Chestnut, Freeport 815-238-8929 facebook.com/rappedwithsmokebbq
Restoration Café 715 S. Galena Ave, Freeport 815-616-5544
Rosati’s Pizza 2725 IL Route 26 South, Freeport 815-656-2296 myrosatis.com
Route 20 Bar & Grill 2051 N. AYP Road, Freeport 815-233-0560
Royal Pub & Grill 306 N. Park Boulevard, Freeport 815-235-4015 theroyalspot.com
Shawnee Tap
904 E. Shawnee Street, Freeport 815-232-3735
South Street Slots
303 E. South Street, Freeport 815-801-7568
facebook.com/southstreetslots
Starbucks 780 W. South Street, Freeport 815-990-7232 starbucks.com
Stephenson Street Pretzels & Italian Ice 12 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-801-7780
Subway 1028 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-235-7827
1890 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-235-7821 subway.com
Taco Bell
1882 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-232-8226 tacobell.com
The Freeport Club 1614 S. Park Boulevard, Freeport 815-232-1165 freeportclub.com
This Is It Eatery 16 N. Chicago Avenue, Freeport 815-616-5449 Facebook.com/thisisitfreeport
Union Dairy 126 E. Douglas Street, Freeport 815-232-7099 theuniondairy.com
The Wagner House 1 E. Spring Street, Freeport 815-232-4408 wagnerhouseil.com
Wayside Saloon 1802 N. Crossroads Lane, Freeport 815-233-6292 facebook.com/waysidesaloon
Wendy’s 1689 Willard Drive, Freeport 815-232-8938 wendys.com
LENA
Beach’s Supper Club 11369 W. Galena Road, Lena 815-369-4630 facebook.com/beaches-supper-club
Café 217 Espresso & Bakery 405 W. Schuyler Street, Lena 815-291-7829
Casey’s 301 N. Schuyler Street, Lena 815-369-2008 caseys.com
Coach’s Golf & Grill 621 W. Lena Street, Lena 815-369-2222
Iron Horse Tap 137 W. Railroad Street, Lena 815-369-9714
Lena Mercantile Eatery 101 W. Railroad Street, Lena 815-369-9955 lenamercantile.com
Main Street Eats & Treats 126 W. Main Street, Lena 815-369-1135
Mulligan’s Bar & Grill 106 E. Railroad Street, Lena 815-369-1210
facebook.com/mulligansbarlena
Taqueria Lolita 435 West Lena Street, Lena 815-369-1006
The Rafters Restaurant 9416 W. Wagner Road, Lena 815-369-5330
raftersonline.com
Saporito’s Pizzeria 222 W. Railroad Street, Lena 815-369-4400 saporitospizza.com
Subway 102 S. Schuyler Street, Lena 815-369-4500 Subway.com
Sugarbakers Boutique & Wine Bar 141 W. Railroad Street, Lena 815-238-6583 sugarbakersboutique.com
LORAN
Slurp & Burp 4319 S. Loran Road, Loran 815-443-2765
ORANGEVILLE
High Noon Saloon & Eatery 323 W. High Street, Orangeville 815-789-4695 maushauspubgrill.com
The Other Place 317 W. High Street, Orangeville 815-789-4661
PEARL CITY
Little John’s Tap 147 S. Main Street, Pearl City 815-443-2818
Route No. 73 Brew & Chew 201 S. Main Street, Pearl City 815-443-3222 route75brewchew.com
RIDOTT
Ridott Corners Tavern 1862 S. Rock City Road, Ridott 815-235-2451
ROCK CITY
Rock City Tap 106 N. Main Street, Rock City 815-865-5609
WINSLOW
Bobber’s River Tap 612 Bridge Street, Winslow 815-291-2486
Cory’s Pub & Grub 203 Carver Street, Winslow 815-367-3020
Shopping
ind your perfect shopping experience in Stephenson County! Whether you seek the unique finds of niche’ boutiques or require necessities from the corner store, you will find variety and convenience throughout the area. An abundant selection of clothing, antiques, gifts and more await you in Stephenson County – stop to shop with us!
CEDARVILLE
Cedarville Art Glass 60 N. Stephenson, Cedarville 815-563-4601
DAKOTA
Christy’s Treasures & Gifts
243 E. South Street, Dakota 815-449-2170
DAVIS
Megz Country Cheese, Inc. 420 Illinois Route 75, Davis 815-865-5516
Wenger’s Springbrook Cheese 12805 N. Springbrook Road, Davis 815-865-5855
ELEROY
Barrel & Brie 7836 US Highway 20, Eleroy 815-275-8910
Ben Franklin Custom Framing 108 N. Bridge Street, Eleroy 815-238-6998
Celia’s Gifts and Antiques 7790 Highway 20, Eleroy 8115-233-0146
FREEPORT
Aldi 726 W. South Street, Freeport 815-233-6327 aldi.us
American Garage Art 30 W. Spring Street, Freeport 815-291-8299 americangarageart.com
Amity’s Attic 22 W. Main Street, Freeport 815-232-8581
Anne’s Garden Center 903 W. Galena, Freeport 815-232-7920 annesgc.com
Ashley Jackson Beauty 6 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport 847-310-7170
AutoZone Auto Parts 1535 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-232-2943 autozone.com
Black Diamond Music Studio and Sales 1329 E. South Street, Freeport 815-233-0118 blackdiamondmusicstore.com
Blain’s Farm & Fleet 15 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-233-5140 farmandfleet.com
Boss Carpet One 461 E. South Street, Freeport 815-599-0303 bosscarpetonefreeport.com
Brown’s Shoe Fit 1528 S. West Street, Freeport 815-232-7615 freeportbrowns.com
Carpets by Kuniej, Ltd. 1308 S. Armstrong Avenue, Freeport 815-232-9060 carpetsbykuniej.com
Christian Supply Center 23 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-233-1418 freeportchristiansupply.com
The Clothes Bin and Gift Shop 15 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-235-1168
The Cookie Jar 12 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-232-4759
Cork & Keg Liquors 1823 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-990-8150 corkkegliquors.com
Country Girl Floral & Gifts 411 W. Meadows, Freeport 815-599-8552
Cub Foods 1512 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-233-1100 cub.com
Deininger’s Floral Shop 1 W. Main Street, Freeport 815-232-6191 deiningerfloralshop.com
The Dog House Salon 1320 S. Harlem Avenue, Freeport 815-297-3723
Dream Day Designs 30 W. Spring Street, Freeport 815-275-2426
Eileen’s Gems 222 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-233-3426
Elite Design Team Salon & Day Spa 401 Meadows Drive, Freeport 815-232-3669 elitedesignteam.com
Five Below 1888 S. West Avenue, Freeport 844-452-3569
Flair Hair Boutique
14 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-275-4281
flairhairboutique.com
Floor to Ceiling Store 701 E. South Street, Freeport 815-233-5667 floortoceilingfreeport.com
Frank Jewelers 19 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-235-3169 frankjewelers.com
Freeport Cycle & Machine 1345 Business Route 20 East, Freeport 815-232-9191 freeportcycle.com
Freeport Recycle Store 1287 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-297-7506
FS Farmtown 303 N. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-232-7202 stephensonfs.com
Galena Supermarket 207 S. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-235-8156
Gemorifics 840 W. Meadows Drive, Freeport 815-232-0005
Generations Boutique 21 S. Chicago Street, Freeport 815-297-7050
Go Blooming Crazy 1398 S. Armstrong Avenue, Freeport 815-232-4340
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois 2030 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-232-7642 goodwillni.org
Gone Postal 1791 S. West Avenue, Unit A Freeport 815-599-0489
Harbach Meats Co. 6444 US Highway 20 West, Freeport 815-232-7807 harbachmeats.net
Harbor Freight 1722 S. West Ave, Freeport 779-970-3707 harborfreight.com
Hilldale Deli 30 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-616-8049
Horizon Liquors, Inc. 27 W. Walnut Avenue, Freeport 815-650-2499
Ian Boutique 18 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 5, Freeport 815-656-0450
Jet Beauty Mart 5 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-235-3445
Jennings Cards & Currency 214 W. Main Street, Freeport 815-235-4030
Joann Fabrics and Crafts
1611 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-232-0011
John Hartman Music Services 223 N. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-235-9819
K & J Tan Studio 311 E. South Street, Freeport 815-541-1512
K & T Greenhouses and Landscaping 5943 Burr Oak Road, Freeport 815-235-7989 ktgreenhouse.net
Kyah’s Boutique 24 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport The Langley Co. 4 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-275-3259
Luecke Jewelers 10 E. Main Street, Freeport 815-233-0013 lueckejewelers.net
Marshalls 1810 S. West Avenue, Freeport 779-218-3150
Mattress by Appointment 1249 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-291-9841
Mrs. Mike’s Potato Chips 70 E. Monterey Street, Freeport 815-232-7819 mrsmikes.com
Napa Auto Parts 1689 S. Hance Drive, Freeport 815-235-6164 napaonline.com
Natural Water Gardens 1866 Browns Mill Road, Freeport 815-235-7663 nwgponds.com
Nature’s Way Nutrition Center 1212 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-232-4532
O’Reilly Auto Parts 1515 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-297-0717 oreillyauto.com
PNK Fashion 222 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-821-9845
Pretzel City Paper 1229 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-291-5163
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Quiet Souls 18 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 202, Freeport 815-626-8934
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Radiance Beauty Lounge
120 S. Chicago Avenue, Freeport 815-232-7188
Rite-Way Furniture & Appliance
20 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-235-4911 ritewayfreeport.com
Rootz & Branchez
18 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-616-5422
Royal Oaks Antiques & Collectibles
101 E. Spring Street, Freeport 815-235-7870 royaloaksantiques.com
Sherwin Williams 1609 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-235-3101 sherwin-williams.com
Shoe Carnival
1605 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-233-5373
Slumberland Furniture
305 W. South Street, Freeport 815-233-2300 slumberland.com
Sophia’s Boutique
119 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-541-9450 sophiasboutiqueil.com
Space Salon Studio
2 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-201-2205
Sports Recreation & Apparel
7 E. Main Street, Freeport 815-801-7767 sportsrecreationandapparel.com
Strands
9 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-990-9354
Studio 218 Salon & Spa 218 W. Main Street, Freeport 815-233-0640
Sullivan’s Foods
2002 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-297-8181 sullivansfoods.net
Swank & Mercier Style Boutique
1 E. Spring Street, Freeport 815-238-5088
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Sweet Little’s Baby-Children’s Boutique
1221 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-821-2830
T & D Toy and Hobby
116 S. Chicago Avenue, Freeport 815-232-1419
Twice As Nice Consignments
8 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-297-8861 mytwiceasnice.com
Twice As Nice Home
24 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-616-8546 mytwiceasnice.com
VOICES Book Nook 1233 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-821-2665 voicesofsc.org
Wagner’s Business Products 10 W. Main Street, Freeport 815-232-6171 wagnersbp.com
The Wagner House/Great Debate Boutique
1 E. Spring Street, Freeport 815-232-4408
Wall of Yarn
14 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-616-8402 wallofyarn.com
Wal-Mart 2545 IL Route 26 South, Freeport 815-232-8120 walmart.com
LENA
AJ’s Lena Maid Meats 500 W. Main Street, Lena 815-369-4522 ajslenamaidmeats.net
Brandon’s Hardware 145 W. Railroad Road, Lena 815-821-2847
DeVoe Floral 216 W. Main Street, Lena 815-369-5549 flowersbyparis.com
Down on the Farm Toys & More 502 S. Schuyler Street, Lena 815-369-4444 downonthefarmtoys.com
Engel’s Jewelry and Clock Repair 136 W. Main Street, Lena 815-369-2212
Ev Marie Boutique 146 W. Main Street, Lena 815-369-2015
Full Throttle Power Sports 11003 US-20 West, Lena 815-369-2153
Home Town Trophies & More 140 W. Main Street, Lena 815-369-9185 hometowntrophy.com
Lena Mercantile Company 101 W. Railroad Street, Lena 815-369-9955 lenamercantile.com
Lena Sign Shop 109 W. Railroad Road, Lena 815-369-9090
The Mill Furnishings and Design 9416 W. Wagner Road, Lena 815-369-5300
millfurnishings.com
My Friend’s Closet 511 W. Lena Street, Lena 815-369-4527
South Door 9416 W. Wagner Road, Lena 815-369-5322
Sugarbakers Boutique & Wine Bar 141 W. Railroad Street, Lena 815-369-9990
sugarbakersboutique.com
Sullivan’s Foods 201 Dodds Drive, Lena 815-369-2311
sullivansfoods.net
Sweetie Me 115 W. Railroad Street, Lena 608-347-9090
Sweet Stitches Market 306 W. Main Street, Lena 815-541-8244
Torkelson Cheese Company 9453 Louisa Road, Lena 815-369-4265
torkelsoncheese.com
Vanderheyden Furniture & Flooring 9105 Highway 20, Lena 815-369-2224
vhomeinteriors.com
ORANGEVILLE
Hogback Haven Maple Farm 13800 N. Hogback Road, Orangeville 815-291-9440
hogbackhardwoods.com
Uniquely Yours Quilt Shop 12530 Highway 26 North, Orangeville 815-789-4344 or 608-558-5158
uniquelyyoursquilting.com
PEARL CITY
Yellow Creek Quilt Designs 140 S. Main Street, Pearl City 815-443-2211
yellowcreekquiltdesigns.com
PECATONICA
Gretta’s Goats 498 N. Farwell Bridge Road, Pecaonica
grettasgoats.com
ROCK CITY
Rock Run Peddler 207 W. Jefferson Street, Rock City 815-865-5969
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Historic Highway 20
YYou may only know Highway 20 as the US federal highway that runs east-west, nearly unencumbered, through Stephenson County. However, before the Ulysses S. Grant US Highway 20 was constructed to bypass our cities and attractions, travelers used to wind through beautiful scenery and bustling downtowns on Historic US Highway 20.
History of the Highway
Route 20 came to northwest Illinois in 1926 following the adoption of the US Highway System - an effort to have a uniform system of numbering highways. The number 20 signified that it was a transcontinental highway with the “zero” and, since it was an even number, signifies it was an east-west route. Highway 20 followed two previously named auto trails that led from Iowa to Chicago - the AYP (Atlantic Yellowstone & Pacific Highway) and the Grant Highway. Two names that still remain with that route in parts of Freeport and Stephenson County.
The road had already been paved by 1924 to the Jo Daviess County line through Stephenson County and became a popular route for travelers and commercial traffic. However, with the pavement, the route also became dangerous and hazardous as traffic increased. By the 1960s, The construction of interstates 80 and 90 proved to relieve some of the traffic that had used Route 20. Still considered a dangerous section of roadway, a proposal to widen Route 20 in Northwest Illinois was announced in the 1960s and was completed from Rockford to Freeport in 1972. Then the Freeport bypass was constructed from 1985-1988.
The Things you Bypass
While much of the modern four lane exists on the original alignment of 20 to Freeport, old highway 20 follows Business 20 through downtown Freeport. Also known as Galena Avenue, the highway passed industrial and commercial centers, neighborhoods, retailers, gas stations and the core of the community. However, as visitors and travelers seek out these iconic destinations, revitalization and renewal follow.
As Business 20 enters the east side of Freeport, the route is now known as Yellow Creek Road, part of the original alignment of Highway 20. Another detour from the current alignment of existing Highway 20 occurs at West Salem Rd just west of Eleroy. The previous highway traveled north of the train track and traveled through Eleroy.
Historic Route 20 is a national non-profit that aims to raise the profile of the communities and historic sites along the original 1926 alignments of US Route 20. This organization works with communities like Freeport and Eleroy to reclaim the historical treasure that existed when road trips were about the journey, not just the destination. For more information or to plan your trip on Historic US 20, visit historicus20.com
mMidwestern weather can be fickle and always a topic of conversation with temperature swings and long bouts of precipitation. However, it’s all about perspective! In Freeport and Stephenson County we have learned to take each season in stride for the opportunities it brings and have suggestions for you to help make the most of your visit in any season.
SPRING
After the freeze thaws and snow has melted away, the birds return to their natural surrounds and there are new spaces to explore as they reemerge from winter hibernation. Enjoy the return of colors at Oakdale Nature Preserve and the Butterfly Sanctuary in Orangeville. Spring also signifies the return of events and special features such as Pretzel Fest and Pretzel City Winefest in downtown Freeport and many musical showcases by Highland Community College. The farmer’s markets return in May bringing a freshness to our palate as well. Museums and specialty shops extend from their winter hours and all are welcome to enjoy the returning hours of daylight.
SUMMER
In a region known for outdoor activities, there is always something to do in the summer! Mark your calendars for a number of special events in every small town and attraction. Parks and recreation areas are a great place to meet with friends or enjoy the quiet solitude. We have such an appreciation for the outdoors that we find any opportunity to take the entertainment outside. Many restaurants establish special sections for outdoor dining and live entertainment, concerts move to the Freeport Art Plaza and Krape Park bandshell and special family events fill park shelters. We take advantage of every hour of summer’s light from quiet sunrises to brilliant sunsets.
FALL
If you aren’t excited about the heat that often comes with summer, chances are you relish the fall! As school resumes and vacation season comes to an end, the weekends become even busier with events and activities. Be sure to catch the “Cadillac of small town festivals” with Lena Fall Fest the weekend afer Labor Day and the award-winning, Pretzel City Brewfest, at the end of September. The tree-lined streets of Stephenson County cities and towns are vibrant with life and the color of the season.
In a region still heavily enriched with agriculture, fall is not just about a changing season, but also holds hope for a safe and happy harvest season. Stephenson County is a large producer of corn and soybeans as well as pork, beef and dairy. In fact, Stephenson County is the second largest dairy producer in Illinois! While you enjoy the beauty of the changing leaves and cooler temperatures on your skin, you will also witness the hard work of our proud local farmers in vast farm fields and pastures.
WINTER
The only thing dormant about winter in Freeport and Stephenson County is that bestowed by nature! There is plenty to see and do during the colder months both indoors and outdoors. Holiday shopping never looked and felt so good as supporting locally-owned boutiques and retail shops before settling in for an amazing cocktail or local craft brew. The colder temps also have us craving great meals and warm spaces which is the perfect time to try wonderful restaurants throughout the area that light up the tastebuds on the dreariest day.
But even winter provides its own beauty and lure to the outdoors! Grab a sled and head to Krape Park for the best sledding in town. Try your hand at ice skating at rinks in Freeport, Lena and Pearl City or cross country skiing in Oakdale, Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park, or the Jane Addams Trail. Even a hike along these paths will bring a rosy glow to your cheeks and refreshed spirit.
There is never a bad time to visit Freeport and Stephenson County! With a diversity of activities and attractions, Your sense of adventure or relaxation can be found right here. In any season of the year, or season of life, we make the best of every day and invite you to do the same.
Sweet Dreams
Your overnight, vacation or business stay in Freeport and Stephenson County can take the form of several options. Spacious hotel rooms, vacation rental properties, tent or RV campgrounds and retreat centers are all fantastic options when visiting for any occasion.
Hotels/Motels
Baymont Inn 1060 Riverside Dr. Freeport 815-599-8510
baymontinns.com
Country Inn & Suites 1710 S. Dirck Dr. Freeport 815-233-3300
countryinns.com/freeportil
Hampton Inn 109 S. Galena Ave. Freeport 815-232-7100
freeport.hamptoninn.com
Super 8 1551 S. Sleezer Home Rd. Freeport 815-232-4455
super8.com
Town House Motel 1156 W. Galena Ave. Freeport 815-232-2191
town-house-motel-freeport.booked.net
West End Motel 2084 W. Galena Ave. Freeport 815-232-4188
Campgrounds
Emerald Acres Campground II 3351 S. Mill Grove Rd. Pearl City 815-443-2550
Open May-October 15
Glamping at the Haven 4414 N. Tower Rd. Freeport (630) 270-0227
Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park 854 N. Lake Rd.
Lena dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/LakeLeAquaNa
Lena KOA 10982 US Highway 20, Lena 815-369-2612
lenakoa.com
Open April 15-November 1
Winslow Village Campground 501 School St. Winslow 815-291-5282
Open May-October 1
Retreat Centers
Deer Ridge Retreat 3085 W. Forest Rd. Freeport 815-543-6250
drmretreats.org
Memory Lane Crafting Retreat 10006 N. Rote Rd. Orangeville 815-979-3025
memorylanecraftingretreat.com
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Stephenson County
Cedarville
Located approximately 10 minutes north of Freeport, Cedarville is a quiet village where just over 700 residents call home. Cedarville is recognized for its history and small-town charm. Did you know that it’s the birthplace of social activist and Nobel Prize Winner Jane Addams?
Population: 652
President: Denise Osadjan
School District: Freeport School District #145
Dakota
Dakota’s authentic midwestern atmosphere and rural landscape will make you feel right at home. It was originally laid out in 1857 once the railroad was extended. In 2017, their school district earned a spot on the “Top 100 School Districts in Illinois” list!
Population: 491
President: Bradley Edler
School District: Dakota Community Unit School District #201
Davis
Davis is nestled between Route 75 and Lake Summerset. This small community has great housing options and easy access to multiple highways in a picturesque setting.
Population: 571
President: Stephen Olson
School District: Dakota Community Unit School District #201
Freeport
Freeport is the largest community and county seat of Stephenson County. Thanks to the large number of German brewers and bakers in its history, Freeport has been nicknamed the “Pretzel City.” The city is known for its strong business and manufacturing history, an active music and arts scene, and a vibrant downtown vibe.
Population: 23,641
Mayor: Jodi Miller
School District: Freeport School District #145 Cityoffreeport.org, 815-235-8200
German Valley
German Valley’s agrarian scenery is nothing short of breathtaking in a rural northern Illinois landscape. Near the southeastern edge of Stephenson County, the village hosts a strong sense of community and historical pride.
Population: 427
President: Mark Jewell
School District: Forrestville Valley School District #221
Lena
In Lena, you will find an award-winning school district, active park district, library district, emergency services, and various places of worship along with business services to support essential family needs. Lena is nestled in a rural setting where residents can take advantage of low cost of living and commit to a high quality of life.
Population: 2,744
President: Steve Buss
School District: Le-Win Community Unit School District #202 villageoflena.com
Orangeville
Orangeville is a great place to raise a family, start a business, or simply visit for a weekend getaway of picturesque landscapes. Just two miles south of the Wisconsin border, residents and visitors can take delight in a plethora of local attractions like the Jane Addams Trail and Mighty Richland Playhouse.
Population: 760
President: Tom Scudder
School District: Orangeville Community Unit School District #203
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Pearl City
Pearl City is located on Illinois Route 73, west of Freeport. It runs along Yellow Creek and is home to friendly citizens and thriving small businesses. The quaint village boasts a smallschool environment while still offering plenty of educational opportunities for students, and chances to start a business in a small town.
Population: 780
President: Mat Diehl
School District: Pearl City Community Unit School District #200, Eastland Community Unit School District #308 villageofpearlcity.com
Ridott
Ridott is situated on the east side of Stephenson County, just north of Route 20.
Population: 125
President: Kim Kopp
School District: Dakota Community Unit School District #201, Pecatonica Community Unit School District #321, and Freeport School District #145
Rock City
Rock City is located on Route 75, near Lake Summerset. It provides residents quality small-town living with convenient access to Freeport and Beloit, WI.
Population: 275
President: Charles Halbleib
School District: Dakota Community Unit School District #201 Village of Rock City 815-865-5247
Winslow
Winslow is near the Wisconsin state border with close proximity to Lena, Freeport, and Monroe, WI. It is filled with natural beauty along the Pecatonica River and home to the Artesian Well and park.
Population: 278
President: Leroy Mernet
villageofwinslow@gmail.com
School District: Le-Win Community Unit School District #202
REDEFINING A REGION
Freeport and Stephenson County provide a unique and desirable place to live, work, and play. Since its founding by German settlers in 1838, Stephenson County has represented an enviable intersection of hard work and entrepreneurial drive located in a beautiful small-city setting that allows for a healthy focus on family, community, and recreation.
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Freeport and Stephenson County offers residents an affordable place to build a quality life.
OUTDOORS
With world-class local and state park systems and natural areas, miles of trails for runners, hikers, bikers, canoers and kayakers, and several excellent golf courses and public sports fields, Stephenson County offers a wealth of opportunities for the active family and outdoor enthusiast.
ARTS AND HISTORY
Freeport and Stephenson County are also steeped in history and the arts. From the site of the historic second Lincoln Douglas Debate (where the famous Freeport Doctrine was first presented) and the historic birthplace of Jane Addams to the birthplace of many world-class companies and recognizable brands and so much more, Freeport and Stephenson County embraces its story and the beautiful buildings which represent so much of that history!
There is a commitment to public art in many of our communities, from statues and monuments to murals adorning the sides of buildings. A commitment to the performing arts can be seen in the numerous theaters and music venues located within the county, including Winneshiek Playhouse, one of the oldest, continuously operating volunteer theaters in the country and the classic Lindo Theatre, which shows first-run and revival movies seven days a week. Music can be heard in numerous bars and restaurants every weekend, as well as from our music venues including the Masonic Events Center, the Freeport Arts Plaza, and the theaters at our community college and numerous high schools.
FARMERS MARKETS AND FESTIVALS
Small town life is often equated with community focused events such as farmer’s markets, fairs, and festivals. Again, Stephenson County does not disappoint. Farmer’s markets and roadside farmstands can be found throughout the county, a testament to the strength of agriculture in our local economy. Festivals and fairs fill up much of the schedule from late spring through the fall! From Music on Chicago and the award-winning Pretzel City Brewfest, to the famous Tutty Baker Fest being brought back in 2023, to Lena Fall Fest, the Northwest Illinois Air Show and the Stephenson County Fair, there are family-friendly events and activities throughout the year. You can find a list of events in the county on page 46 of this community guide.
Commerce and Entrepreneurship
The values of those early settlers and those who followed have persisted in the residents who have made this area their home. In the business-friendly environments found in Freeport, Lena, and throughout Stephenson County, entrepreneurs find a fertile environment to turn their ideas and dreams into viable businesses. In 2021 and 2022, the Greater Freeport Partnership held more than 50 ribbon cuttings for new or expanding businesses, as testament to our active entrepreneurial environment!
Operating a business is expensive, but your money goes further in Stephenson County. With a lower cost of living, and business operations, and easy access to major markets, Stephenson County is an ideal place to explore your entrepreneurial dreams. Add to that the ecosystem of education and support we are building to support new and growing small businesses and you have a fertile landscape for business success.
People love living in Stephenson County because it is affordable and offers the benefits of small town living without sacrificing the amenities of larger metropolitan areas.
If you live in Stephenson County, you are within one or two-hours drive of six major metro areas: Rockford, Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Dubuque, and the Quad Cities. This means businesses located in Freeport and Stephenson County have many significant markets they can easily reach and market to. It also means that residents have access to all that those areas have to offer, while enjoying the quieter, more affordable lifestyle available in Stephenson County.
Building a life in Freeport and Stephenson County encompasses opportunities to succeed in a professional capacity as well as personal development. Residents who volunteer, embrace neighbors as friends, and help one another is what creates the hometown feel of each community. Spending time in the area, it is clear to see that the prosperity and progress live here – and you should, too.
There are many reasons why a person might choose to move back to their hometown after living elsewhere. One possible reason is the desire to be closer to family and friends. Many people have strong emotional connections to their hometowns and the people who live there, and they may miss being near their loved ones.
Another reason a person might move back to their hometown is the sense of familiarity and comfort that it offers. For some people, the idea of returning to a place where they have spent a significant portion of their life can be appealing, especially if they have fond memories of growing up there.
A third reason for moving back to one’s hometown could be the opportunity to be part of a tight-knit community. Some people enjoy the sense of belonging and connection that comes from living in a small town or neighborhood where everyone knows each other.
Overall, the decision to move back to a hometown is a personal one that is driven by a variety of factors, including emotional, practical, and social considerations.
Aquin Catholic Schools 1419 S. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-235-3154
aquinschools.org
CareerTEC 2037 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-232-0709
careertec-il.org
Columbia College of Missouri 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport 815-599-3583 ccis.edu/freeport
Dakota School District 400 Campus Drive, Dakota 844-632-5682 dakota201.org
Mr Jason Grey, Superintendent Enrollment 771
Freeport Community Public School Fund PO Box 778, Freeport 815-235-6114
Education
Freeport School District #145 501 E. South Street, Freeport 815-232-0300
fsd145.org
Dr. Anna Alvarado, Superintendent Enrollment 3,427
HCC Business Institute 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport 815-599-3481 hccbusinessinstitute.com
Highland Community College 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport 815-235-6121 highland.edu
Immanual Lutheran School 1964 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport 815-232-3511
ourgodwithus.com
Mr. Nick Muench, Administrator
Lena-Winslow School District 401 Fremont Stret, Lena 815-369-3100 le-win.net
Dr. Thomas Chiles, Superintendent Enrollment 799
Open Bible Learning Center 3800 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-235-7216
freeportopenbible.com
Dr. Burliss Parker, Administrator
Orangeville School District 201 S. Orange Street, Orangeville 815-789-4289
orangevillecusd.com
Jeff Milburn, Superintendent
Enrollment 312
Pearl City School District 100 S. Summit, Pearl City 815-443-2715
pcwolves.net
Dr. Michael Schiffman, Superintendent
Enrollment 416
Regional Office of Education 27 S. State Avenue, Freeport 815-599-1408
roe8.com
Aaron Mercier, Superintendent
Tri-County Christian School 2900 W. Loran Drive, Freeport 815-233-1876
tricountychristian.org
Ms. Wendy Schardt, Administrator
University of Illinois Extension 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport 815-235-4125
web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw
Broadstep Academy 701 W. Lamm Road, Freeport 815-233-6162
phoenixcaresystems.com
Freeport School District serves a community of about 3700 PreK-12 students in Freeport, IL.
All In for All Kids
WHAT SETS US APART?
• Grammy Recognized Music Program
• K-6 International Baccalaureate School
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Nationally Recognized NJROTC Program
• Free Preschool Program
• Extra-Curricular & Co-Curricular Activities at all grade levels
• Excellent Speech & Theatre Programs
• College & Career Opportunities
• High School Academy Models
• Family Engagement Opportunities
• Strong Community Partnerships
In partnership with families, students, and the community, we commit to creating an innovative, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment so that all students are equipped and empowered to choose their college, workplace and career path, while becoming productive members of their community.
BECOME A PRETZEL TODAY!
ENROLL, APPLY & LEARN MORE AT WWW.FSD145.ORG
2 COLLEGES, 1 CAMPUS, 0 EXCUSES
Stay Entertained
March
Kiwanis Pancake & Sausage Day
March 4
St. John’s UCC
St Patrick’s Pub Crawl
March 18
Downtown Freeport
Usual Suspects Concert
March 18
Masonic Event Center
greatefreeport.com/events
Depot Stove Gang Railroad Show
March 18-19
Lena-Winslow High School
Lena Depot Stove Gang on Facebook
NWIL Audubon Annual Dinner
March 29
Highland Community College
Northwest IL Audubon Facebook
April
6th Annual Bruce Johnson Memorial Farm to Farm 5K/10K Run
April 1
stephensoncfb.org
Fever River Railroad Open House
April 1-2 feverriver.org
Bunny Trail
April 8
Freeportparkdistrict.org
51st Annual Highland District High School Juried Art Exhibit
April 12-May 2
Highland Gallery
Highland.edu
Chamber Singers Concert
April 14
Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre highland.edu/boxoffice
Highland Choral Concert
April 16
Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre Highland.edu/boxoffice
Arbor Day Celebration
April 28
Krape Park freeportparkdistrict.org
Oakdale Tabernacle Open House
April 28-29
Oakdale Nature Preserve
Pretzel Fest
April 22
Downtown Freeport greaterfreeport.com/events
Big Band Concert
April 28
Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre Highland.edu/boxoffice
May
Regional Juried Exhibition
May 6-July 29 Freeportartmuseum.org
Rockford University Advanced Students Show
May 6-July 29
Freeportartmuseum.org
Spring Instrumental Music Concert
May 8
Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre Highland.edu/boxoffice
55th Annual Royal Scots Concert
May 12
Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre
Highland.edu/boxoffice
Lions Club Car Show
May ?
Union Dairy theuniondairy.com
Stephenson County Farmer’s Market
May 13
Freeport Municipal Lot
World Migratory Bird Day
May 13
Oakdale Nature Preserve Northwest IL Audubon Facebook
Oakdale Tabernacle Open House
May 13
Oakdale Nature Preserve
Pretzel City Winefest
May 20
Downtown Freeport greaterfreeport.com/events
Silver Creek Train Museum
May 28-29
thefreeportshow.com
Memorial Day Parade
May 29
Downtown Freeport
Sausage Fest
Lena Brewing Company
May 28
Lenabrewing.com
June
Music on Chicago
June 2
Freeport Arts Plaza
greaterfreeport.com/events
Music on the Patio
June 9
Park Hills Golf Course
Freeport Concert Band at Koenig
Amphitheater
Sundays June 11-July 23
Freeportparkdistrict.org
Silver Creek Train Museum
June 17-18
thefreeportshow.com
Matilda the Musical
June 22-July 2
highland.edu/boxoffice
Pretzel City 5K
June 24
Freeportparkdistrict.org
July
Music on Chicago
July 7
greaterfreeport.com/events
Silver Creek Train Museum
July 4
thefreeportshow.com
Tutty Baker Fest
July 7-9
Downtown Freeport
Pretzel Author’s Fair
Lincoln Douglas Debate Square
July 8
facebook.com/lincolndouglassociety
Luau Party
July 14
Freeportparkdistrict.org
Music on the Patio
July 14
Park Hills Golf Course
German Valley Days
July 14-15
Germanvalleydays.com
Stephenson County Fair
July 25-29
stephensoncountyfair.org
815-235-2918
Butterfly Festival
July 29
Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve Northwest IL Audubon Facebook
August
Music on Chicago
August 4
greaterfreeport.com/events
Threshing Show
Silver Creek Train Museum
August 5-6
thefreeportshow.com
Fever River Railroad Open House
August 5 feverriver.org
Freeport Choral Society
August 6 Freeportparkdistrict.org
Momentum Art Guild Exhibit: Spirituality
August 11-October 14 freeportartmuseum.org
The Sovereign Integral: Art by James Mahu
August 11-October 14 Freeportartmuseum.org
Cruise Night
August 12
Downtown Freeport greaterfreeport.com/events
Eats & Beats
August 25-26 Eatsbeats.org
Paint the Port
August 25 freeportartmuseum.org
Lincoln Douglas Debate Commemoration
August 28
Freeport Public Library Facebook.com/ lincolndouglassociety
Pearl City Boulevard Bash
August 26 Facebook.com/pcboulevardbash
September
Art in the Park
Sept 3 Freeportparkdistrict.org
Pickle Fest
Lena Brewing Company
September 3 Lenabrewing.com
Silver Creek Train Museum
September 4 thefreeportshow.com
Lena Fall Festival
September 8-9
Northwest Illinois Air Show
September 16 nwilairshow.com
Pretzel City Brewfest
September 23 greaterfreeport.com/events
October
Rockford-Freeport Illinois Kennel Club Days
Oct 1-2
rockford-freeportillinoiskennelclub.org
Autumn Leaf Run
October 7 Freeportparkdistrict.org
Oakdale Fall Festival
October 7
freeportparkdistrict.org
Wine and Witches
October 12
greaterfreeport.com/events
Train of Terror
Silver Creek Train Museum
October 14, 21 & 28 thefreeportshow.com
BIPOC Initiative
October 27-December 31 freeportartmuseum.org
Bootiful Saturday
October 28
greaterfreeport.com/events
Trick or Treat Trail
October 28
Freeportparkdistrict.org
November
Jewelry, Gem, Fossil & Mineral Show
Eagles Club
November 11-12
nwilrockclubfrpt.blogspot.com
Stephenson County Historical Society Craft & Gift Show
November 17-18
Stephcohs.org
Mistletoe Walk
November 18-19
greaterfreeport.com/events
Fever River Railroad Open House
November 18-19 feverriver.org
Shop Small Saturday
November 24
greaterfreeeport.com/events
December
Breakfast with Santa Silver Creek Train Museum
December 2 thefreeportshow.com
Santa Visits Rafters
December 17 raftersrestaurant.com
Elk’s Milk Christmas Eve
December 24
Lena Brewing Company lenabrewing.com
Ongoing Events
Trivia Night
First Thursday every month Lena Brewing Company lenabrewing.com
Wednesdays 4-9 pm
Generations Brewing Co. generationsbrewing.com
Freeport First Fridays
First Friday May-October Downtown Freeport Greaterfreeport.com/events
Magic The Gathering Card
Thursdays 4-9 pm
Generations Brewing Co. generationsbrewing.com
Stephenson County Farmer’s Market
May 13-October 28
Saturdays 8 am to noon
Freeport Municipal lot Douglas St
Freeport Farmer’s Market
Saturdays 7:30 – 11 am
May 6-October 29
CVS Parking lot, South St.
Live Music
Every Sunday Memorial Day-Labor Day Lena Brewing Company lenabrewing.com
Music on Debate Square
Thursdays July 6-August 24
Lincoln Douglas Debate Square Lincoln Douglas Society on Facebook
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Accountants
Benning Group, LLC
50 W. Douglas St., Suite 300 Freeport (815) 235-3157 benninggroup.com
The Boujie Bookkeeper 1525 S. Forest Rd. Freeport (815) 275-6923 bookworthybooks.com
Freidag Associates 50 W. Douglas St. #400 Freeport (815) 235-3950 freidag.com
Goley’s Accounting Service, P.C. 6 E. Main St. Freeport (815) 233-1062
H & R Block 624 W South St. Freeport (815) 235-3217 hrblock.com
Lucas Group CPAs & Advisors 1753 S. West Ave. Freeport (815) 235-9610 lucasgroupcpas.com
Saxer Accounting Services, LLC 303 N. VanBuren Freeport (815) 233-1422 saxercpa.com
Wipfli LLP 4949 Harrison Ave. Rockford (815) 233-1512 wipfli.com
Advertising & Marketing
Big Radio P.O. Box 807 Freeport (815) 235-7191 wekz.com
Cherry Signs 1665 Burckhardt Ln. Freeport (815) 232-5982 cherrysigns.net
Elliott Graphix 653 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 291-3209 elliottgraphix.net
Exchange Street Printery See Retail
Flight Radio Studio Production Company See Media
Lamar Outdoor Advertising 5101 Hwy 51 South Janesville (800) 362-9442 lamar.com
M45 Marketing Services 524 W Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 232-2121 m45.com
New Millenium Directories 324 First Ave. Sterling (815) 626-5737 bigprintphonebook.com
Northwestern Illinois Radio Fellowship 2525 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 232-6158 1069WHRDFM.com
Sarah Flashing Creative + Consulting 1525 S. Forest Freeport (630) 484-1855 sarahflashing.com
WIFR-23 See Media
WQRF-TV See Media
WREX-13 See Media
Ag Services Bowen Oil Co. PO Box 26 Orangeville (815) 789-4248
Gretta’s Goats See Health & Beauty
In Grown Farms LLC2 See Manufacturers
Maple Grove Farms 10584 Illinois Route 75 Davis (815) 238-1327
NuMark Credit Union 3S555 Winfield Rd. Warrenville (630) 821-7251 numarkcu.org
Pearl City Elevator 119 S. Main St. Pearl City (815) 443-2512
Pearl Valley Farms See Food Processors & Distributors
Prairie State Tractor LLC 724 Youngs Ln. Freeport (815) 233-1216 prairiestatetractor.com
Stephenson County Farm Bureau 210 W. Spring St. Freeport (815) 232-3186 stephensoncfb.org
Stephenson Service Co. 410 S Hancock St. Freeport (815) 235-7400 stephensonfs.com/pages/home.aspx
Antiques
Royal Oaks Antiques & Collectables See Retail
Architectural Design
Christopher Fye + Associates, PC 105 W Main Suite 100 Freeport (866) 233-2215 fyearch.com
Willett, Hofmann & Associates See Engineers
Winter Design, Inc. 1840 S. Walnut Ave. Freeport (815) 801-5333 winterdesigninc.com
Art, Photography & Graphic Design American Garage Art See Clothing & Shoes
Ben Franklin Custom Framing 108 North Bridge St Lena (815) 238-6998 facebook.com/search/top?q=ben%20 franklin%20custom%20framing
Cherry Signs See Advertising & Marketing
Dreibelbis + Fairweather Photography 213 1/2 W. Main St. Freeport (815) 275-6621 dplusfstudio.com
Elliott Graphix 653 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 291-3209 elliottgraphix.net
EP 2 Crafts & More 2252 W Galena Freeport (815) 618-8056 ep2craftsandmore.com
Exchange Street Printery See Retail Freeport Art Museum 121 N Harlem Ave. Freeport (815) 235-9755 freeportartmuseum.org
Jim Readeker Video Production 1550 W. American St. Freeport (815) 233-5768
Kurt Koester Studio 26 W. Main St. Freeport (815) 232-5812 kurtkoesterstudio.com
M45 Marketing Services See Advertising & Marketing
Mighty Richland Players Dessert Theater 203 West High St. Orangeville (815) 819-1310 mightyrichlandplayers.org
NJS Studios
18 W Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 275-8853 njsstudios.com
Pretzel City Paper
See Retail
Sarah Flashing Creative + Consulting
See Advertising & Marketing
Zealous Art Studio & Tattoo 653 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 616-5230 zealousartstudio.com
Attorneys
Anthony V. Coon 10 N. Galena, #210 Freeport (815) 235-2212
Elliott, Trainor & Willman, P.C. 1005 W. Loras Dr. Freeport (815) 233-1022 etwlawyers.com
Fishburn Whiton Thruman, LTD 8 E Stephenson Freeport (815) 235-2511 fishburnlaw.com
Plager, Krug, Bauer, Rudolph & Stodden, Ltd. 10 N. Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 235-1212 plager-law.com
Randall J. Manus Attorney at Law
50 W. Douglas Freeport (815) 235-7470 manuslawoffices.com
Automotive Sales and Rental
Bocker Auto Group
See Automotive Service & Retail
Freeport Cycle & Machine 1345 Business Rte. 20E Freeport (815) 232-9191 freeportcycle.com
Freeport Ford
See Automotive Service & Retail
J.H. Barkau & Sons, Inc. 200 N. Stephenson St. Cedarville (815) 563-4812 barkau.com
Knowlton Motors/Mark V Rentals 1017 South West Ave. Freeport (815) 233-5505
Alber Towing and Recovery 128 E. Douglas Freeport (815) 235-5353 albertowing.com
Auto Repair Specialists 3358 IL Route 26 South Freeport (815) 232-3994 autorepairspecialistsinc.com
Autoclinic, Inc. 21 West Main St. Freeport (815) 235-1767 autoclinic.mobi
Baumgartner Automotive 534 Lily Creek Rd. Freeport (815) 233-9000 baumgartnerautomotive.com
Bocker Auto Group 801 E. South St. Freeport (815) 235-2121 bockerautogroup.com
Bowen Oil Co. See Ag Services
Butitta Brothers Automotive Service 1334 W. Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 232-7165 butitta.com
Cherry Signs See Advertising & Marketing
Elite Towing & Recovery 1754 N Henderson Rd. Freeport (815) 275-1797 Elitetowingandrecovery.com
Freeport Cycle & Machine
See Automotive Sales and Rental
Freeport Fast Stop Express
1641 Sleezer Home Rd. Freeport (815) 297-1560 stephensonfs.com/location/pages/ fuel-station.aspx
Freeport Ford 555 W. Meadows Dr. Freeport (815) 232-6868 freeportford.com
Gary’s Collision Center 304 E. Washington St. Freeport (815) 291-2876 GarysCollision.com
J.H. Barkau & Sons, Inc.
See Automotive Sales and Rental
Jiffy Lube 440 E. South St. Freeport (815) 233-5322 JiffyLube.com
Knowlton Motors/Mark V Rentals
See Automotive Sales and Rental
Mary’s License Service 1470 S. Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 235-2566
Quality Auto Body, Inc. 101 N. Adams Freeport (815) 233-2218 qualityautobodyinc.net
Reed’s Auto Repair, Inc. 50 E Monterey Freeport (815) 235-8070 reedsautorepairinc.net
Ross Auto Glass 737 E. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 232-6444
Tim’s Auto Care 504 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 235-9655 timsautocare.com
Woods Garage 114 N Commercial Ave. Freeport (815) 235-7303 facebook.com/WoodsGarage0901/
Banquet Facilities
4 Seasons Banquet & Conference Center 1100 W. Galena Freeport (815) 235-5388 freeportlanes.com
Beltline Café and Catering See Family
Eagle’s Club - FOE 679 See Clubs & Organization
Elks Lodge 617 See Clubs & Organization
Freeport Lanes, Inc./4 Seasons See Recreation, Parks & Entertainment
Freeport Masonic Event Center 305 W Stephenson Freeport (815) 233-0513 freeportmasonictemple.org
Grand River Hall 101 S Liberty Ave. Freeport (815) 821-5247 grandriverhall.com
Stagecoach Event Center 446 E. Hickory Apple River (815) 492-1320 stagecoacheventcenter.com
The Wagner House 1 East Spring St. Freeport (815) 232-4408 wagnerhouseil.com
BBQ
Rapped with Smoke BBQ 644 W Chestnut Freeport (815) 238-8929
Breweries
Generations Brewing Company 1400 S. Adams St. Freeport (815) 616-5941 generationsbrewing.com
Lena Brewing Co. 9416 W. Wagner Rd. Lena (815) 369-2588 lenabrewing.com
Building & Construction Services
B & C Garage Door 1755 South Walnut Rd. Freeport (815) 238-0591 bandcdoor.com
Campos Construction, Inc. 1201 12th St. Rockford (815) 394-1414
Civil Constructors 2283 Rt 20 E Freeport (815) 235-2200 helmgroup.com
Electric Rooster LLC 432 E Winneshiek Rd Freeport (815) 291-5035
Faulkner’s Construction, Inc. 2031 Winchester Dr. Freeport (815) 232-5546 faulknersconstruction.com
Fischer Excavating, Ready Mix & Stone 1567 N. Heine Rd. Freeport (815) 233-3232 fischerexcavating.com
Freeport Banner Construction, Inc. 125 W. Factory St. Freeport (815) 232-1204 bannerconstruction.net
Freeport Industrial Roofing, Inc. 3507 IL Route 26 South Freeport (815) 235-5350 freeportindustrialroofing.com
Gitz-Meier Remodeling Contractors, Inc. 4497 S. Park Rd. Freeport (815) 235-9690 GITZMEIER.com
Helm Truck and Equipment 2290 US Business Route 20 East Freeport (815) 235-7131 helmtruck.com
Hiester Construction Inc. 1073 S. Arcade Ave. Freeport (815) 235-7766 hiesterconstruction.com
Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning See Heating & Cooling
Mechanical Inc 2279 Rte 20 E Freeport (815) 235-1955 mechinc.com
Morse Group Inc., The 500 W South St Freeport (815) 266-4200 themorsegroup.com
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Northwestern Illinois Contractors Association
5290 Nimtz Rd. Loves Park (815) 494-3453 nicaillinois.com
Pleasant Valley Construction
9966 Route 78 South Mt. Carroll (815) 947-2820
R & S Builders Supply
207 1st Ave. Forreston (815) 938-2211
Sherwin-Williams
1609 S. West Ave. Freeport (815) 235-3101 sherwin-williams.com
Sjostrom & Sons
1129 Harrison Ave Rockford (815) 226-0330 sjostromconstruction.com
Stateline Solar
310 W Main St Lena (815) 580-3011 statelinesolar.net
The Helm Group
2283 US. 20 Freeport (815) 235-0990 helmgroup.com
Willett, Hofmann & Associates
See Engineers
Winter Construction Inc.
1840 S. Walnut St. Freeport (815) 235-1234
winterconstruction.com
Winter Design, Inc.
See Architectural Design
Building Security
Stephenson County Crime Stoppers See Social Services & Agencies
Stewart & Associates Inc. 50 West Douglas St. Freeport (815) 235-3807 bwstewart.com
Burger/Pub Restaurant
Benchwarmers
2143 W. Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 232-9393
Big O’s on the Hollow 1931 Rt 75 East Freeport (815) 616-8543
bigosonthehollow.com
Culver’s of Freeport 1690 Dirck Dr. Freeport (815) 297-1440
culvers.com/restaurants/freeport
Eilert’s
See Specialty
Landmark Restaurant See Family
Mort’s Bar & Grill 114 S. Chicago Freeport (815) 233-1214
Pub 219 219 E Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 616-5068
Royal Pub & Grill 306 North Park Freeport (815) 235-4015 theroyalspot.com
Rte 73 Brew & Chew 201 S. Main St. Pearl City (815) 443-3222 route73brewnchew.com
Business & Economic Development
HomeStart
See Residential Services
Housing Authority of Freeport See Residential Services
Lena Economic Development Corporation
636 N. Quail Dr Lena (815) 238-7071
Business Consultant
EB5Investors.com
2151 Michelson Dr Irvine (323) 570-1911 eb5investors.com
Evolve Hospitality, Inc.
9416 W. Wagner Rd. Lena (815) 246-2002 evolvehosp.com
Idea Space Business Suites + Coworking
1525 S Forest Rd Freeport (630) 484-1855 ideaspacecoworking.com
MBA - My Business Advisors
2917 Brookview Dr. Freeport (414) 305-7042
MBA-MyBusinessAdvisors.com
Northwestern Illinois Contractors Association See Building & Construction Services
Rock River Energy Services 2047 S. Illinois Route 2 Oregon (815) 732-4603 rockriverenergyservices.com
The Workforce Connection See Schools & Education & Training
Unishippers See Logistics
Willett, Hofmann & Associates
Carry Out/Delivery
Restaurant
312 Beef & Sausage 1726 S. West Ave. Freeport (815) 616-8553 312beef.com
Benchwarmers See Burger/Pub
Big O’s on the Hollow See Burger/Pub
Cimino’s See Italian
Culver’s of Freeport See Burger/Pub
Fiesta EnCancun See Mexican
Higher Grounds Coffee See Coffee Shop
Hilldale Deli See Sandwich/Deli
Kentucky Fried Chicken See Fast Food
Logan’s Bar & Grill See Family
Manny’s Four See Pizza
Mort’s Bar & Grill See Burger/Pub
Papa Murphy’s See Pizza
Pizza Hut/Wing Street See Pizza
Rosati’s Pizza See Pizza
Royal Pub & Grill See Burger/Pub
The Rafters See Family
This Is It Eatery See Caterers
Union Dairy See Family
Wendy’s See Fast Food
Caterers Benchwarmers See Burger/Pub
Cimino’s See Italian
Hilldale Deli See Sandwich/Deli
Krogull Catering P. O. Box 643 Freeport (815) 232-7712
Rapped with Smoke BBQ See BBQ
The Rafters See Family
This Is It Eatery 16 N. Chicago Ave. Freeport (815) 616-5449
Church
Bethany United Church of Christ 2341 W. Stephenson Freeport (815) 232-5722
bethanyuccfp.org
Crossroads Community Church 1668 Crossroads Ln. Freeport (815) 233-9004
crossroadscn.com
Faith Center Freeport 203 W. Pleasant Freeport (815) 978-0715
faithcenterfreeport.org
Freeport Ministries Fellowship Alliance See Healthcare
Grace Episcopal Church 10 S. Cherry Ave. Freeport (815) 232-4422
gracechurchfreeport.org
Immanuel Lutheran Church & School 1964 W Pearl City Rd Freeport (815) 232-3511 ourgodwithus.com
Mt. Calvary C.O.G.I.C. P O Box 743 Freeport (815) 232-4021
mtcalvaryfreeport.com
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 2700 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 232-4911
princeofpeacefreeport.com
St. John United Church of Christ 1010 S. Park Blvd. Freeport (815) 235-2824
stjohnuccfreeport.org
Cleaning, Business & Residential
All American Cleaning & Restoration, Inc. 1819 S. West Ave. Freeport (815) 235-1322
allamericancleaninginc.com
CleanPro Green Cleaning Services, Inc. 760 S Greenfield Dr Freeport (815) 233-5515
cleanprogreencleaning.com
First Onsite 1745 Ihm Blvd. Freeport (815) 232-0908
firstonsite.com
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Prairie Ridge & Meadow Ridge of LSSI
Providing comfortable, and affordable community living for older adults.
For more information, call 815/233-9253 or visit
www.LSSI.org
(TTY: 847/390-1460)
1730 S. Hance Dr. & 1731 S. Hance Dr. Freeport, IL
Housing is available for seniors who qualify under the federal government’s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines.
Stewart & Associates Inc.
See Building security
Clothing & Shoes
American Garage Art
30 W Spring St.
Freeport (815) 291-8299
americangarageart.com
Bargain Maxx
See Retail
Blain’s Farm & Fleet
See Retail
Brown’s Shoe Fit 1528 S. West Ave. Freeport (815) 232-7615 freeportbrowns.com
Elliott Graphix
See Art, Photography & Graphic Design
Generations Boutique 21 South Chicago St.
Freeport
(815) 297-7050
Haas Apparel 243 W. Maple Ave Stockton haasapparel.com
Lena Mercantile
See Retail
Sports Recreation & Apparel
See Retail
Twice As Nice Consignments See Retail
Clubs & Organization Blackhawk Hills Regional Council 309 1st Ave. Rock Falls
(815) 625-3854 blackhawkhills.com
Boys & Girls Club of Freeport & Stephenson County 511 S. Liberty Freeport (815) 233-1600 bgcfreeport.org
Children’s Dyslexia Center - NW IL 305 W. Stephenson Freeport (815) 801-1274
facebook.com/Childrens-DyslexiaCenter-NW-IL-330885185684/
Children’s Hands-On Museum of Northwest Illinois 1233 W Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 616-5632 visitchom.org
Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary 824 Church St. German Valley (815) 266-1342
crittercamp.weebly.com
Eagle’s Club - FOE 679 1200 W Galena Ave.Freeport (815) 232-5615
freeporteaglesfoe679.com
Elks Lodge 617 608 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 297-9508 elks.org
Freeport Area Church Cooperative
See Social Services & Agencies
Freeport Area International Visitors Council 1251 W. Stephenson St Freeport (815) 541-5660
freeportareainternationalvisitors.org
Freeport Art Museum
See Art, Photography & Graphic Design
Freeport Community Foundation 1525 S Forest Rd Freeport (815) 801-3035 freeportcf.org
Freeport Community Public School Fund PO Box 778 Freeport (815) 233-2462
Freeport Golden ‘’K’’ Kiwanis 1413 Mark Dr. Freeport (815) 233-9283 facebook.com/ FreeportGoldenKKiwanis/
Freeport Lions Club 2225 Mallard Dr. Freeport (815) 235-0834 freeportlionsclub.blogspot.com
Freeport Little League PO Box 674 Freeport (815) 238-2314 quickscores.com/fll
Freeport Moose Lodge 162 601 South St. Freeport (815) 232-1516
Freeport Noon Kiwanis P O Box 334 Freeport (815) 235-9157 facebook.com/FreeportNoonKiwanis/
Freeport Noon Rotary PO Box 208 Freeport (815) 275-1925 clubrunner.ca/freeportnoon
Freeport Public Library Foundation 100 E. Douglas St. Freeport (815) 233-3000 freeportpubliclibrary.org/freeportpublic-library-foundation/
Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation (815) 275-2710 pecriver.org
Girl Scouts of Northern IL Freeport 1834 S West Ave. Suite 21 Freeport (815) 235-8777 girlscoutsni.org
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois
See Retail
Highland Community College Foundation
See Schools & Education & Training
Kiwanis Freeport Lincoln Douglas Club PO Box 608 Freeport (815) 232-4336 freeportkiwanis.org
Lincoln Douglas Society PO Box 58 Freeport (815) 233-2255 Lincoln-Douglas.org
Little Cubs Field 660 Sioux Dr. Freeport (815) 235-5318 littlecubsfield.com
Madonna Renewal Center 1209 South Walnut Ave. Freeport (815) 297-8287 madonnarenewalcenter.com
NAACP 1113 W Meadows Dr. Freeport (815) 291-6401 naacpfreeport.org
Ride the Rail PO Box 213 Dubuque (563) 451-9724 ridetherail.org
The Salvation Army Freeport 106 W. Exchange St. Freeport (815) 235-7639 centralusa.salvationarmy.org/ freeport/
Senior Resource Center 206 East Stephenson Freeport (815) 235-9777 seniorresourcecenter.net
Stephenson County Fair Association 2250 S. Walnut Freeport (815) 235-2918 stephensoncountyfair.org
United Way of NW Illinois 524 W Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 232-5184 uwni.org
Coffee Shop
Beltline Café and Catering See Family
Higher Grounds Coffee 1709 S. West Ave. Freeport (815) 297-9441
highergrounds-coffee.com
Landmark Restaurant See Family
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Commercial Rentals
Big John Portable Toilets 800 E Washington St Oregon (815) 946-2813 bigjohnusa.com
The 524 Building 524 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 233-3400 loopnet.com/Listing/524-WStephenson-St-Freeport-IL/4248326/
US Property
916 S Arcade Ave. Freeport (402) 805-4136
Computer, Copiers & IT Services
Computer Dynamics of Northwest Illinois 451 West South St. Freeport (815) 233-2641 computerdyn.com
Integra Business Systems, Inc. 3030 Forest View Rd. Rockford (815) 397-0660 gointegra.com
Marco 898 Featherstone Rd. Rockford (815) 962-4990 marconet.com
Next Generation Wireless - U.S. Cellular See Retail
Spigot Networks, Inc. 524 W. Stephenson St. Suite 360 Freeport (815) 297-0870 spigotnetworks.com
Stewart & Associates Inc. See Building security
Consignment Amity Society of Freeport Inc. See Schools & Education & Training
Twice As Nice Consignments See Retail
Dentist
George L. Walker Orthodontics 804 W. Stephenson Freeport (815) 235-7476 drwalker.com
Schardt Orthodontics 773 W. Lincoln Blvd. Suite 206 Freeport (815) 232-7223 schardtortho.com
Electrician & Plumbers
Bill George Plumbing & Heating 705 Brad Mar Dr. Freeport (815) 232-5378 billgeorgeplumbing.com
Connor Co. 1201 W. Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 235-7789 connorco.com
Dakota Plumbing 204 E. Main St. Dakota (815) 449-2481
Schofield Plumbing 1003 Longhorn Ct Freeport (815) 232-5735 schofieldplumbing.net
Electronics & Appliances
Computer Tutor See Computer, Copiers & IT Services
Rite-Way Furniture & Appliance See Retail
Russell Cellular Verizon See Telecommunications
Employment Agencies
Castor Home Nursing 417 E Third St. Sterling (815) 564-0977 castorhomenursing.com
FurstStaffing 112 South Main St. Stockton (815) 656-4490 furststaff.com
Hughes Resources 217 W. Exchange St. Freeport (815) 232-2000 hughesresources.com
Manpower 524 W. Stephenson Suite #216 Freeport (815) 235-0951
QPS Employment Group 819 1st Ave. Monroe (608) 325-4690 qpsemployment.com/locations/ detail/qps-monroe
Spherion Staffing Services 213 E. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 232-1722 spherion.com
Engineers
Fehr Graham 101 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 235-7643 fehr-graham.com
Willett, Hofmann & Associates 10 N Galena Ave. Suite 150 Freeport (815) 232-3506
willetthofmann.com
Family Restaurant
312 Beef & Sausage See Carry Out/Delivery
Beltline Cafè and Catering 325 W. South St. Freeport (815) 232-5512 facebook.com/Beltline-CafeCatering-148865671827213/
Benchwarmers See Burger/Pub
Big O’s on the Hollow See Burger/Pub
Culver’s of Freeport See Burger/Pub
Fiesta EnCancun See Mexican
Higher Grounds Coffee See Coffee Shop
Landmark Restaurant 1 E Main St. Freeport (815) 235-1006 facebook.com/ LandmarkFamRestaurant/ Lena Mercantile See Retail
Logan’s Bar & Grill 1805 S. West Ave. Freeport (815) 232-4592 logansfreeport.com
Manny’s Four See Pizza
Royal Pub & Grill See Burger/Pub
Rte 73 Brew & Chew See Burger/Pub
The Rafters Restaurant 9416 W Wagner Rd. Lena (815) 369-5330 raftersonline.com
This Is It Eatery See Caterers
Union Dairy 126 E. Douglas St. Freeport (815) 232-7099
theuniondairy.com
Fast Food 312 Beef & Sausage See Carry Out/Delivery
Culver’s of Freeport See Burger/Pub
Kentucky Fried Chicken 50 W. Douglas Suite 1101 Freeport (815) 232-7315 kfc.com
Wendy’s 50 W. Douglas Suite 1101 Freeport (815) 232-8938 wendys.com/home
Financial Services
Adam Breedlove Financial Advisor 1719 S. West Ave. Freeport (815) 235-3118 edwardjones.com
Cash Store 1872 S. West Ave. Freeport (815) 232-3558 cashstore.com/local/payday-loansfreeport
Chris Folmar Financial Advisor 640 W. South St. #4 Freeport (815) 616-5955 edwardjones.com
Citizens State Bank 102 W. Main St. Lena (815) 369-4524 csbnow.com
Cornerstone Credit Union 550 W Meadows Dr. Freeport (815) 235-5855
cornerstonecu.org
CSSI 10211 Siege Ln., Bldg 1 Baton Rouge (815) 291-7437 cssistudy.com
Fifth Third Bank 1534 South West Ave. Freeport (815) 235-7141 53.com
GreenState Credit Union 510 Park Crest Dr. Freeport (815) 235-6137 mwbonline.com
H & R Block See Accountants Heights Finance Corporation 322 N. Park Blvd. Freeport (815) 232-2228 heightsfinance.com
Integrity Financial Services, Inc. 223 S. Chicago Ave. Freeport (815) 232-8000 integrityfinance.org
Loeffler Wealth Management 311 E. South St. Freeport (815) 326-9037 LWMIL.com
Lucas Group CPAs & Advisors See Accountants
Nelson Financial 773 W. Lincoln Blvd. Freeport (815) 235-9907 nelsonfinancialservices.net
Northwestern Mutual 1252 Bell Valley Rd. Rockford (815) 291-0997 ryanwalton.nm.com
Savant Wealth Management 1011 Loras Dr., Suite B Freeport (815) 297-0400’ savantcapital.com
Security First Title Co. 205 W. Stephenson Freeport (815) 235-2900 securityfirsttitleco.com
Smith Insurance & Financial 206 S. Galena Ave. Ste 90 Freeport (815) 232-5900
Solutions Bank 996 W. Fairview Rd. Freeport (815) 235-2711 solutions.bank
State Bank Freeport 1718 S Dirck Dr. Freeport (815) 297-0900 statebankfreeport.com
State Farm Insurance - Matt Zumdahl See Insurance
Thomas Edler, Country Financial 632 W. South St. Freeport (815) 232-6145 facebook.com/southstreetgroup
Trina Bankord Andersen - Edward Jones 750 Kiwanis Dr. Freeport (815) 235-4621 edwardjones.com/TrinaBankordAndersen
UNION Savings BANK
223 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 235-0800 unionsavingsbank.com
US Bank 50 W. Douglas Freeport (815) 235-5151 usbank.com
Wells Fargo Advisors 524 W Stephenson St. Ste B1 Freeport (815) 297-9550 wellsfargoadvisors.com
World Finance Corporation 1850 S. West Ave. Freeport (815) 232-8159 worldacceptance.com
Zan Naqvi Edward Jones 50 W. Douglas, Suite 800 Freeport (815) 232-1154 edwardjones.com
Fine Dining
Cimino’s
See Italian
Muse on Cedar Creek See Specialty Restaurant
The Rafters See Family
The Wagner House
See Banquet Facilities
This Is It Eatery See Caterers
Fitness and Wellness
Family YMCA of Northern Illinois 2998 W Pearl City Rd Freeport (815) 235-9622 freeportymca.org
Fitness Lifestyles 641 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 233-2292 fitnesslifestyles.net
Freeport Health Club/FHC + Plus 18 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 233-0066 freeporthealthclub.com
Freeport Martial Arts, LLC 101 S. Liberty Ave, Suite 10 Freeport (815) 297-2058 freeportmartialarts.com
Rise with Robin Yoga 1256 W. Stover St. Freeport (785) 556-1815 facebook.com/robinlynndole/
Your Core Being 107 W. Main St. Freeport (815) 297-1545 yourcorebeing.com
Food Processors & Distributors
Adkins Energy, LLC See Manufacturers
Berner Food & Beverage 2034 E. Factory Rd. Dakota (815) 563-4222 bernerfoodandbeverage.com. pearlvalleyfarm
Greenlight Acres 7968 E. Maize Rd. Ridott (815) 275-0473 greenlightacres.com
Gretta’s Goats See Health & Beauty
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Harbach Meats Co. 6444 US 20 West Highway Freeport (815) 232-7807’ harbachmeat.net
Mrs. Mike’s Potato Chips/The Altona Co. 70 E. Monterey St. Freeport (815) 232-7819 mrsmikes.com
Pearl City Elevator See Ag Services
Pearl Valley Farms 968 South Kent Rd. Pearl City (815) 443-2170 pearlvalleyeggs.com
Snak King 3133 Industrial Dr. Freeport (815) 232-6700 snakking.com
Funeral Services & Cemeteries
Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home 306 W Galena Freeport (815) 233-0613 burketubbs.com
Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens 2514 IL Rte 26 S Freeport (815) 235-2167 chapelhillfreeport.com
Oakland Cemetery & Mausoleum 2619 W. Pearl City Rd. Freeport (815) 297-9999 oaklandcemetery.org
Walker Mortuary, Ltd 321 W. Main St. Freeport (815) 232-2136 walkermortuary.com
Government City of Freeport City Hall 314 W. Stephenson Freeport (815) 235-8200 cityoffreeport.org
Freeport Township
524 West Stephenson St. Suite 310 Freeport (815) 235-8012 facebook.com/FreeportTownship/
State Representative Andrew Chesney 50 W. Douglas St. Freeport (815) 232-0774 repchesney.com
Stephanie Helms-Steph. Co. Treasurer 50 W. Douglas St. Freeport (815) 235-8264
Stephenson County Board 50 W. Douglas St. Freeport (815) 235-8389 co.stephenson.il.us
Stephenson County Democrats 15 N. Chicago Ave. Freeport (815) 801-5760 stephensoncounty democraticparty.com
Grocery & Food
Cookie Jar, The See Retail
Cub Foods, Inc.
1512 S. West Ave. Freeport (815) 233-1100 cub.com
G&M Distributors, Inc. 1425 Franklin Grove Rd. Dixon (815) 288-4463 gmdist.com
Greenlight Acres
See Food Processors & Distributors
Harbach Meats Co. See Food Processors & Distributors
Health & Beauty
Bargain Maxx See Retail
Castor Home Nursing 417 E Third St. Sterling (815) 564-0977 castorhomenursing.com
Gretta’s Goats 498 N Farwell Bridge Rd. Pecatonica (708) 906-9735 grettasgoats.com
Jet Beauty Mart
5 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 235-3445 jet-beauty-mart.edan.io/
Medical Grade Aesthetics 6 E Stephenson St. Freeport (608) 856-6180 medicalgradeaesthetics.com
Restore and More 641 W. Stephenson Suite 4 Freeport (815) 238-4564 restoreandmoreiv.com
Rootz & Branchez
See Shopping - Other
Studio 218 Salon & Spa
218 W. Main St. Freeport (815) 233-0640 studio218salonspa.com
Healthcare
Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village
659 E Jefferson Freeport (815) 232-6181 presencehealth.org
Best in Sight 980 W. South St. Freeport (815) 235-3466 visionsource-bestinsight.com
Castor Home Nursing 417 E Third St. Sterling (815) 564-0977 castorhomenursing.com
Comfort Keepers
116 W. Exchange St. Freeport (815) 229-9100 comfortkeepers.com/office-198
Evolve Chiropractic of Freeport
1 W Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 616-8284 myevolvechiropractor.com/locations/ chiropractor-in-freeport-il/
Family Health Quest
640 W. South St. Freeport (815) 235-2301 FamilyHealthQuest.com
FHN 1045 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 599-6000 fhn.org
Freeport Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture 455 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 232-4217 freeportfamilychiro.com
Freeport Ministries
Fellowship Alliance
18 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 821-5378
Freeport Pregnancy Center 222 West Exchange St. Suite 111 Freeport (815) 232-5433 freeportpregnancycenter.org
Healthcare Plus 18 W Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 239-0404 hcpcaregivers.com
HearingLife 2725 Illinois Route 26 S Freeport (815) 233-3277 hearinglife.com
Heritage Woods of Freeport 1500 S. Forest Rd. Freeport (815) 801-3900 hw-freeport-slf.com
Hulsebus-Gehlsen Chiropractic 630 S. Terra West Freeport (815) 235-7858 freeportchiro.com
Liberty Village of Freeport See Realtors, Apartments
New Horizons Counseling Center 34 N. Whistler Ave. Freeport (815) 235-6171 newhorizonscounselingcenter.com
Oakley Courts Assisted Living & Memory Care 3117 Kunkle Blvd. Freeport (815) 233-5129 oakleycourts.com
Parkview Home of Freeport 1234 S Park Blvd. Freeport (815) 232-8612 parkviewhome.org
Progressive Fighting Concepts See Schools & Education & Training Rock River Valley Blood Center 461 E. South St. Freeport (815) 232-5663 rrvbc.org
Rosecrance, Inc. 1631 S. Galena Ave., Freeport (815) 387-5609 rosecrance.org
Sinnissippi Centers, Inc. 524 W Stephenson Freeport (815) 516-8898 sinnissippi.org
SSM Health Monroe Clinic Medical Group (815) 235-1406 monroeclinic.org
Stephenson County Health Dept. 10 W Linden
Freeport (815) 235-8271 co.stephenson.il.us/health/
The Way Chiropractic
641 W Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 238-9629 thewaychiro-freeport.netlify.app
Walnut Acres (formerly Stephenson Nursing Center)
2946 S. Walnut Freeport (815) 235-6173 stephensonnursingcenter.org
WinnPrairie 1545 S. Forest Rd. Freeport (815) 656-4800 winnprairie.com
Heating & Cooling
Bomar Heating & Cooling 444 Meadows Dr. Freeport (815) 233-1622 bomarheating.com
Jansen Heating, AC and Electrical
215 W. Main Freeport (815) 262-4373 jansenhvac.com
Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning 1860 S Walnut Rd. Freeport (815) 232-6166 loescherhvac.com
Home Furnishings
Blain’s Farm & Fleet
See Retail
Everything Home 1261 W. Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 801-0022
Lena Mercantile
See Retail
Rite-Way Furniture & Appliance
See Retail
Royal Oaks Antiques & Collectables
See Retail
Slumberland Furniture
See Retail
Twice As Nice Consignments
See etail
Wal-Mart
See Retail
Home Improvement
Blain’s Farm & Fleet
See Retail
Boss Carpet One 461 E South St. Freeport (815) 599-0303
bosscarpetonefreeport.com
Carpets by Kuniej, LTD.
1308 S. Armstrong Ave. Freeport (815) 232-9060 carpetsbykuniej.com
Freeport Glass Company, Inc. See Residential Services
Sun n us Solar 1400 E Touhy Ave. Des Plaines (847) 404-1447 sunnussolar.com
Wal-Mart See Retail
Hotel/Motel
NNDYM FP, Inc. (Baymont Inn & Suites)
1060 Riverside Dr. Freeport (815) 599-8510 baymontinns.com/freeport
Country Inn & Suites 1710 S Dirck Dr. Freeport (815) 233-3300 radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/ country-inn-freeport-il
Hampton Inn Freeport 109 South Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 232-7100 freeport.hamptoninn.com
Super 8 1551 Sleezer Home Rd. Freeport (815) 232-4455 super8.com/freeportil
Insurance
Allstate Insurance Freeport (815) 207-2943 agents.allstate.com/danielle-fredettefreeport-il.html
Bussian Insurance Agency LLC 218 W. Exchange St. Freeport (815) 235-6107 bussianinsurance.com
Country Financial 224 W Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 275-3997 representatives.countryfinancial.com/ services/rep.chelsea.white.html
Dimond Bros Insurance LLC 660 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 235-7717 dimondbros.com
Doug Walker - Country Financial 224 W Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 232-4570
Farmers Insurance Megan Hutmacher Agency 1255 W Empire St Freport (815) 297-9900 agents.farmers.com/mhutmacher
Freeport Insurance Center 646 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 235-4121 freeportInsurance.com
Fruth-Simmer Insurance Agency 13 E Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 232-8514 fruthsimmer.com
Government Offices
Blackhawk Hills Regional Council 309 1st Avenue, Rock Falls 815-625-3854 blackhawkhills.com
City of Freeport 314 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-235-8200 cityoffreeport.org
Freeport Park District 1122 S. Burchard Drive, Freeport 815-235-6114 freeportparkdistrict.org
Freeport Township 524 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport freeporttownship.org 815-235-8012
Housing Authority of Freeport 1052 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-232-4171 freeporthousing.org
State Representative Tony McCombie 9317B IL Rt 84, Savanna 815-632-7384 repmccombie.com
State Representative John Cabello 1941 Harlem Rd, Loves Park 815-282-0083 repcabello.com
State Senator Andrew Chesney 50 W. Douglas Street, Freeport 815-232-0774 senatorchesney.com
Gallagher Insurance & Risk Management 2900 W. Pearl City Rd. Freeport (815) 233-0213 ajg.com
Healthcare Solutions Team 500 W. South St. Freeport (815) 242-4777 healthcaresolutionsforeveryone.com
Small Business Development Center 308 W. State Street, Rockford 815-316-4300 rockfordchamber.com
Stephenson County Board 50 W. Douglas Street, Freeport 815-235-8389 Stephensoncountyil.gov
Stephenson County Farm Bureau 210 W. Spring Street, Freeport 815-232-3186 stephensoncfb.org
Stephenson County Health Department & AOK All Our Kids Network 10 W. Linden, Freeport 815-235-8271 aok-nwil.org
US Representative Darin LaHood 100 NE Monroe St, Room 100 Peoria, IL 61602 309-671-7027 lahood.house.gov
US Representative Eric Sorenson 2401 4th Ave Rock Island, IL 61201 309-786-3406 sorensen.house.gov
US Senator Dick Durbin 1504 Third Ave., Suite 227 Rock Island, IL 61201 309-786-5173 durbin.senate.gov
US Senator Tammy Duckworth 1832 Second Ave., Suite 2 Rock Island, IL 61201 309-606-7060 Duckworth.senate.gov
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Holman/Dahms Insurance Agency
404 N. West Ave. Freeport (815) 232-4914 holmandahmsins.com
Integrity Financial Services, Inc.
See Financial Services
Jewell Insurance
20 W Main St. Freeport (815) 232-7726 jewellinsurance.org
Melissa Schwartz-Thomas State Farm 404 W Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 232-1500 mstagent.com
Producers Financial Group Midwest 50 W Douglas St Suite 702 Freeport (815) 233-0121 pfgm.net
Smith Insurance & Financial
See Financial Services
State Farm Insurance & Financial Services PO Box 4306 Rockford (630) 940-6014 statefarm.com
State Farm Insurance - Jon Spachman
251 W. South St. Freeport (815) 235-2171 statefarm.com/agent/US/ IL/Freeport/Jon-SpachmanVGFCW1YS000
State Farm Insurance - Matt Zumdahl 1650 S Sleezer Home Rd. Freeport (815) 235-2173 mattzumdahl.com
Trina Bankord Andersen - Edward Jones
See Financial Services
Interior & Exterior Design
Ben Franklin Custom Framing
See Art, Photography & Graphic Design
Dave DeMeester Landscaping & Lawn Service
4111 Becker School Rd. Freeport (815) 235-3100
Floor to Ceiling Store
See Retail
Freeport Glass Company, Inc. See Residential Services
Natural Water Gardens 1866 Browns Mill Rd. Freeport (815) 235-7663 nwgponds.com
Italian Restaurant Cimino’s 421 Challenge St. Freeport (815) 235-8700 mamaciminospizza.com
Jewelry
Frank Jewelers
19 E. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 235-3169 frankjewelers.com
Lena Mercantile See Retail
Luecke Jewelers
10 E. Main St. Freeport (815) 233-0013 lueckejewelers.com/freeport/
Swank & Mercier Boutique
1 E. Spring St. Freeport (815) 238-5088 facebook.com/swankandmercier/
Liquor Store Royal Pub & Grill See Burger/Pub
The Wagner House See Banquet Facilities
Logistics Logistics Degree 4018 Balsam Fir Ln. Spring (713) 319-4196 logisticsdegree.net
Unishippers 50 W. Douglas Freeport (815) 261-9028
Manufacturers
Adkins Energy, LLC 4350 W. Galena Rd., PO Box 227 Lena (815) 369-9173 adkinsenergy.com
Anchor Harvey Components LLC 600 W. Lamm Rd. Freeport (815) 233-3820 anchorharvey.com
Berner Food & Beverage See Food Processors & Distributors
CoreFX Ingredients, LLC 12495 North Pleasant Hill Rd. Orangeville (773) 271-2663 corefxingredients.com
Danfoss 580 N. Henderson Rd. Freeport (815) 233-4200 Danfoss.com
In Grown Farms LLC2 3597 E Colby Rd. Freeport (563) 204-6372 ingrownfarms.com
Inertia Machine 730 S Hancock Ave. Freeport (815) 233-1619 inertiamachine.com
Modern Plating 701 S Hancock Freeport (815) 235-3111 modernplating.com
Precision Drive and Control, Inc. 1650 S. Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 233-5000 precisiondrive.com
Proto-Cutter 101 S Liberty Ave. Freeport (815) 232-2300 protocutter.com
Star Forge (a Division of Forge Resources Group) 1801 S. Ihm Blvd. Freeport (815) 235-7750 starmfg.com
Titan Tire Corporation of Freeport 3769 Hwy 20 East Freeport (815) 235-6221 titan-intl.com
Tri Star Metals, LLC 611 W. Lamm Rd., Freeport (815) 232-1600 tristarmetals.com
Media
Big Radio P.O. Box 807 Freeport (815) 235-7191 wekz.com
Flight Radio Studio Production Company 434 W. Dewey St. Freeport (815) 312-3172 Flightradiowqjt.com
WIFR-23 2523 N. Meridian Rd. Rockford (815) 987-5300 wifr.com
WQRF-TV 1917 N Meridian Rd. Rockford (815) 963-5413 mystateline.com
WREX-13 10322 Auburn Rd. Rockford (815) 335-2213 wrex.com
Mexican Restaurant Fiesta EnCancun 1735 S. West Ave. Freeport (815) 235-5200 fiestaencancun.com
Manny’s Four See Pizza
Personal Services (beauty, etc.)
Ashley Jackson Beauty 6 E. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 235-1090 ashleyjacksonbrows.com
Castor Home Nursing 417 E Third St. Sterling (815) 564-0977 castorhomenursing.com
Contemporary Hair Studio 840 Meadows Dr. Freeport (815) 232-2900
Jet Beauty Mart See Health & Beauty
JK Salon 1868 S West Ave. Freeport (815) 235-1090 jksalonfreeport.com
Progressive Fighting Concepts See Schools & Education & Training Radiance Beauty Lounge 120 S Chicago Ave. Freeport (815) 232-7188 radiancebeautylounge.com
Sanitary Cleaners 130 E. Exchange St. Freeport (815) 232-5115 sanitarycleanersfreeport.com
Top Notch Tonsor 101 S Liberty Ave. Freeport (815) 908-0084
Your Core Being See Fitness and Wellness
Zealous Art Studio & Tattoo See Art, Photography & Graphic Design
Pizza Cimino’s See Italian
Logan’s Bar & Grill See Family
Manny’s Four 1121 W Empire St. Freeport (815) 232-7992 mannyspizza.net
Papa Murphy’s 1713 S West Ave. Freeport (815) 233-7272
Pizza Hut/Wing Street 1640 Willard Dr. Freeport (815) 235-8039
Rosati’s Pizza 2725 IL Route 26 S Freeport (815) 656-2296
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Realtors, Apartments
A-1 Agency
224 N. Cherry Ave. Freeport (815) 232-0915
a-1agencyrealtor.com
Choice Realty
718 W. Stephenson Freeport (815) 235-2111 choicerealtyfreeport.com
Heilman Properties
516 W. Clark St. Freeport (815) 233-9644 heilmanproperties.com
HomeStart
See Business & Economic Development
Lake Carroll Association 3-200 Association Dr. Lake Carroll (815) 493-2552 lakecarrollassociation.com
Liberty Village of Freeport 2170 Navajo Dr. Freeport (815) 233-2400 libertyvillageoffreeport.com
NextHome First Class
123 N. Galiena Ave. Freeport (815) 541-5557 nexthomefirstclass.com
Northwest Illinois Alliance of Realtors
1717 W. Church St. Freeport (815) 235-3068 northwestillinoisalliance.realtor/
O’Mara Moving & Storage
1240 S Adams Freeport (815) 232-2512 omaramoving.com
ReMax Property Source - Golden Girlz Team
2 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 297-1778 callgoldengirlz.com
Sherwin-Williams
See Building & Construction Services
Tamara Ruter; Keller Williams Realty
Signature
4201 Galleria Dr. Loves Park (815) 718-4483
TamaraSoldYourHome.com
Welcome Home NW Illinois 300 E. Main St. Lena (815) 291-8149
NorthwesternIllinoisHomes.com
Winter & Associates Inc. 320 N Park Blvd. Freeport (815) 235-6060 winter-associates.com
Recreation, Parks & Entertainment
Beltline Cafè and Catering
See Family Freeport Club, The 1614 South Park Boulevard Freeport (815) 232-1165
Freeport Lanes, Inc./4 Seasons
1100 W. Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 235-6145 jumpinjoesbar.com
Freeport Park District PO Box 417 Freeport (815) 235-6114 freeportparkdistrict.org
Freeport Public Library 100 E. Douglas St. Freeport (815) 233-3000 freeportpubliclibrary.org
Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation See Clubs & Organization
Lindo Theatre/ Classic Cinemas 115 S. Chicago Freeport (815) 233-0025 classiccinemas.com
Mighty Richland Players Dessert Theater
See Art, Photography & Graphic Design
Timber Lake Playhouse 8215 Black Oak Rd. Mt. Carroll (815) 244-2035 timberlakeplayhouse.org
Winneshiek Players, Inc. 228 W. Clark Freeport (815) 232-7023 winneshiekplayers.org
Wolf Hollow Golf Course 6546 N. Shippee Rd. Lena (815) 369-5513 wolfhollowgolf.net
Residential Services Computer Tutor
See Computer, Copiers & IT Services
Dave DeMeester Landscaping & Lawn Service
See Interior & Exterior Design
Freeport Glass Company, Inc. 214 E. Main St. Freeport (815) 235-7375
Gill’s Freeport Disposal 735 N Van Buren Freeport (815) 233-5644
gillsfreeportdisposal.com
United Way of Northwest Illinois
For more information visit uwni.org
LIVE UNITED. FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
Gitz-Meier Remodeling Contractors, Inc.
See Building & Construction Services
Heritage Woods of Freeport 1500 S. Forest Rd. Freeport (815) 801-3900 hw-freeport-slf.com
HomeStart 307 W. Main Freeport (815) 232-6197 nwhomestart.org
Housing Authority of Freeport 1052 W Galena Freeport (815) 232-4171 freeporthousing.org
R & S Builders Supply
See Building & Construction Services
Sherwin-Williams
See Building & Construction Services Resort
Glamping at the Haven 4414 Tower Rd. Freeport (630) 270-0227
Retail B & C Garage Door
See Building & Construction Services
Bargain Maxx 1271 W. Galena Freeport
Ben Franklin Custom Framing
See Art, Photography & Graphic Design
Blain’s Farm & Fleet 1755 S. West Ave. Freeport (815) 235-5140
farmandfleet.com/stores/blains-farmand-fleet-of-freeport-illinois/
Boss Carpet One
See Home Improvement
Bowen Oil Co. See Ag Services
Brown’s Shoe Fit
See Clothing & Shoes
Carpets by Kuniej, LTD.
See Home Improvement
Castor Home Nursing 417 E Third St. Sterling (815) 564-0977
castorhomenursing.com
Christian Supply Center 23 E. Stephenson Freeport (815) 233-1418
freeportchristiansupply.com
Cookie Jar, The 12 E. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 232-4759
Dave DeMeester Landscaping & Lawn Service
See Interior & Exterior Design
Deininger’s Floral Shop 1 W Main Freeport (815) 232-6191
deiningerfloralshop.com
Elliott Graphix See Art, Photography & Graphic Design
Exchange Street Printery 15 W Exchange St. Freeport (815) 238-5923
exchangestreetprintery.com
Floor to Ceiling Store 701 E. South St. Freeport (815) 233-5667 floortoceilingfreeport.com
Frank Jewelers See Jewelry
Freeport Fast Stop Express
See Automotive Service & Retail
Freeport Ford
See Automotive Service & Retail
Freeport Lincoln Mall 1255 W. Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 233-2174
Generations Boutique
See Clothing & Shoes
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois
850 N. Church St. Rockford (815) 965-3795 goodwillni.org
Harbach Meats Co.
See Food Processors & Distributors
Hometown Trophies & Embroidery
140 W. Main St. Lena (815) 369-9185 hometowntrophy.com
Ian Boutique
18 W Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 656-0450
Lena Mercantile 101 W. Railroad St. Lena (815) 369-9955 lenamercantile.com
Next Generation Wireless - U.S. Cellular 1603 S West Ave. Freeport (815) 233-0600 NGWtoday.com
PHK Bicycles
205 N. Adams St. Freeport (815) 616-8081 phkbikes.com
Pretzel City Paper 1229 W. Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 291-7752
Quiet Souls
See Shopping - Other
Rite-Way Furniture & Appliance 20 E. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 235-4911 ritewayfreeport.com
Rootz & Branchez
See Shopping - Other
Royal Oaks Antiques & Collectables 101 E. Spring Freeport (815) 235-7870 royaloaksantiques.com
Russell Cellular Verizon
See Telecommunications
Sherwin-Williams
See Building & Construction Services
Slumberland Furniture 305 W. South St. Freeport (815) 233-2300 slumberland.com
Sports Recreation & Apparel
7 E. Main St. Freeport (815) 801-7767
sportsrecreationandapparel.com
Sugarbaker’s Boutique and Wine Bar
141 W Railroad St. Lena (815) 238-6583 sugarbakersboutique.com
Sweet Littles Children’s Boutique + Portrait Studio
16 W Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 821-2830 sweetlittlesboutique.com
Twice As Nice Consignments
8 W Stephenson Freeport (815) 297-8861 mytwiceasnice.com
Wagner’s Business Products
10-18 West Main St. Freeport (815) 232-6171 wagnersbp.com
Wal-Mart 2545 IL Rte 26 S Freeport (815) 232-8120
Wall of Yarn
14 W Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 616-8402 wallofyarn.com
Retirement Communities
Heritage Woods of Freeport 1500 S. Forest Rd. Freeport (815) 801-3900 hw-freeport-slf.com
Liberty Village of Freeport See Realtors, Apartments
Meadow Ridge/Prairie Ridge
1730 Hance Freeport (815) 297-9140
Oakley Courts Assisted Living & Memory Care 3117 Kunkle Blvd. Freeport (815) 233-5129 oakleycourts.com
Parkview Home of Freeport See Healthcare
Walnut Acres (formerly Stephenson Nursing Center)
WinnPrairie See Healthcare
Sandwich/Deli
312 Beef & Sausage See Carry Out/Delivery
Higher Grounds Coffee See Coffee Shop
Hilldale Deli
30 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 616-8049 hilldaledeli.com
Landmark Restaurant See Family
Lena Mercantile See Retail
Logan’s Bar & Grill See Family
Princeton’s Patties 1238 S. State Ave. Freeport (815) 291-5285
Schools & Education & Training
Amity Society of Freeport Inc. 511 S. Liberty Ave. Freeport (815) 233-0015 amitysocietyoffreeport.org
Broadstep Academy 701 W. Lamm Rd. Freeport (815) 233-6162 broadstep.com
CareerTEC 2037 W Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 232-0709 careertec-il.org
Castor Home Nursing 417 E Third St. Sterling (815) 564-0977 castorhomenursing.com
Children’s Dyslexia Center - NW IL See Clubs & Organization
Children’s Hands-On Museum of Northwest Illinois See Clubs & Organization
Columbia College of Missouri 2998 W. Pearl City Rd. Freeport (815) 599-3585 ccis.edu/Freeport
Freeport School Dist. #145 501 E. South St. Freeport (815) 232-0300 freeportschooldistrict.com
Girl Scouts of Northern IL Freeport See Clubs & Organization
Highland Community College 2998 W Pearl City Rd. Freeport (815) 235-6121 highland.edu
HCC Business Institute 2998 W. Pearl City Rd. Freeport (815) 599-3481 highland.edu/businessinstitute/
Highland Community College Foundation 2998 W. Pearl City Rd. Freeport (815) 599-3406 highland.edu/foundation
Immanuel Lutheran Church & School See Church
Open Bible Day Care & Learning Center 3800 W Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 235-7216 freeportopenbible.com
Progressive Fighting Concepts 26 W. Stephenson Freeport (815) 297-3085 l.facebook.com/l
Regional Office of Education #8 27 S. State Ave. Freeport (815) 599-1408 roe8.com
The Workforce Connection 307 W. Main St. Freeport (815) 395-6638 theworkforceconnection.org
Tri County Christian School 2900 West Loras Dr. Freeport (815) 233-1876 tricountychristian.org
University of Illinois Extension 2998 W. Pearl City Rd. Freeport (815) 235-4125 web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw/
Shopping - Other Christian Supply Center See Retail
Deininger’s Floral Shop See Retail
EP 2 Crafts & More See Art, Photography & Graphic Design
Hometown Trophies & Embroidery See Retail Lena Mercantile See Retail
Pretzel City Paper See Retail Quiet Souls 18 W Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 616-8934
Rootz & Branchez 101 W. Main St. Freeport (815) 616-5422 rootzandbranchez.com
Social Services & Agencies
CONTACT of Northern Illinois PO Box 83 Freeport (815) 233-4357 nicontact.org
Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary See Clubs & Organization
Deer Ridge Retreat 3085 W. Forest Rd. Freeport (815) 543-6250 drmretreats.org
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Freeport Area Church Cooperative 514 S. Chicago St. Freeport (815) 233-0435 faccfreeport.com
Freeport Public Library Foundation See Clubs & Organization
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois See Retail
Malcolm Eaton Enterprises 570 West Lamm Rd. Freeport (815) 235-7181 malcolmeaton.org
Northwestern IL Community Action Agency 27 State Ave. Freeport (815) 232-3141 nicaa.org
RAMP, Inc. 2155 W Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 233-1128 rampcil.org
Stephenson County Crime Stoppers PO Box 786 Freeport (815) 235-7867 sccrimestop.com
Veterans’ Assistance Commission of Stephenson County
10 N. Galena Ave., Suite #120 Freeport (815) 233-7282 co.stephenson.il.us/VACSC.asp
VOICES of Stephenson County 565 North Turner Ave. Freeport (815) 235-9421 voicesofsc.org
Specialty Restaurant
Big O’s on the Hollow See Burger/Pub
Cookie Jar, The See Retail
Eilert’s 1100 W. Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 235-5105
Prairie Pub and Gaming 1597 S Adams Ave. Freeport (815) 310-1627
The Muse on Cedar Creek 395 W. Cedarville Rd. Freeport (708) 752-5949 museoncedarcreek.com
The Wagner House See Banquet Facilities
Telecommunications Comcast Business 4450 Kishwaukee St. Rockford (815) 719-4011 business.comcast.com
Computer Dynamics of Northwest Illinois
See Computer, Copiers & IT Services
Computer Tutor
See Computer, Copiers & IT Services
Nationwide Inbound Inc 50 W. Douglas St. Freeport (800) 345-4797 nationwideinbound.com
Russell Cellular Verizon 2725 IL-26 S Unit F Illinois (815) 837-4966 russellcellular.com
Spigot Networks, Inc. See Computer, Copiers & IT Services
U.S. Cellular 2705 IL Route 26 South Freeport (815) 232-1650 uscellular.com
Transportation Air/ Ground Elite Travel, LLC. 50 W. Douglas - Main Floor Freeport (815) 232-7777 freeporttravelnetwork.com
Fox Heritage Travel Svc Inc. Serving the greater Freeport area (815) 232-7159 m.facebook.com/Fox-Heritage-TravelSvc-Inc-1810932842507196/
Freeport Flite Center 1255 E. Airport Rd. Freeport (815) 232-1078 facebook.com/AlbertusAirport/
Heritage Aero, Inc. 1255 E. Airport Rd. Freeport (815) 395-0500 heritageaero.com
Jazmin Wingert 15055 W. Kent School Rd. Kent (815) 297-4598
Quality Transport 1555 IL Route 75 East, Suite 6 Freeport (815) 245-6149 qualitytransportco.com
Unishippers See Logistics
Veterans’ Assistance Commission of Stephenson County See Social Services & Agencies
Utilities ComEd 123 Energy Ave. Rockford (815) 233-4100 comed.com
Nicor Gas 216 S. Liberty Ave. Freeport (888) 642-6748 nicorgas.com
Stateline Solar See Building & Construction Services
Trajectory Energy Partners, LLC Box 310 Highland Park (312) 882-3713
Vets & Pets
Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary See Clubs & Organization
Dog House Salon, The 1320 S. Harlem Ave. Freeport (815) 297-3723
Freeport Animal Hospital 321 E South St. Freeport (815) 232-4916 freeport-animal-hospital.com
Friends Forever Humane Society 966 Rudy Rd. Freeport (815) 232-6164 friendsforeverhs.org
Tender Loving Care Animal Hospital 1633 S Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 235-1401 tlcanimalhospitalfreeport.net
Website Design
Sarah Flashing Creative + Consulting See Advertising & Marketing
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Green State Credit Union
Helm Group
Hughes Resources
In Grown Farms
Inertia Machine
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Northwestern Illinois Contractors Association
Pearl Valley Farms
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Snak King
Solutions Bank
SSM Health Monroe
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Stephenson Service Co.
Tri Star Metals
Union Savings Bank
US Bank
Winter Construction
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