2024-25 ALL IN Stephenson County Community Guide

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 Chair

Welcoming 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 semirural, 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, that received a new mini-golf course this year.

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 Freeport

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Discovering the Legacy of Historic Highway 20 Embrace Every Season Stay

City and County Maps

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Redefining A Region Education

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Note: 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. Photography in this guide is the work of 815 Natives, JWD Media, Kristia Hord, Photos by Desiree, Alekandrea Kozoil, and D+F Photography.

Welcome

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I extend a warm welcome to each of you as we unveil the Greater Freeport Partnership’s 2024 Community Guide. This comprehensive guide serves as a testament to our collective commitment to fostering a vibrant and thriving community for all who call Freeport & Stephenson County home and for those who are just discovering the beauty and opportunities within our bounds.

At the heart of our organization’s mission is the unwavering dedication to improving the quality of life for our residents – and if you are just visiting, we are sure you will experience it, too! We believe that a thriving community is one where every individual feels a sense of belonging and experiences the benefits of a supportive environment. Through strategic initiatives, we have diligently worked to create a place where the aspirations and dreams of our community members can flourish and our visitors see the benefit of positive energy and focus.

Economic development stands as a cornerstone of our efforts, with a focus on assisting businesses of all sizes. The Greater Freeport Partnership is committed to providing a conducive environment for business retention and expansion. We understand that the success of our local businesses is intricately linked to the prosperity of our community, and thus, we tirelessly strive to create an atmosphere that nurtures entrepreneurship and innovation.

Our commitment extends beyond the business realm, as we take pride in hosting a myriad of community events that celebrate the rich diversity of our neighborhoods. From cultural festivals to familyfriendly gatherings, these events not only showcase the uniqueness of our communities but also create lasting connections among our residents.

In essence, our goal is to create a region that is not just a place to live but a place where individuals, families, and businesses want to be. The Greater Freeport Partnership is more than an organization; it is a driving force for positive change, a catalyst for growth, and a guardian of the values that make our community exceptional.

As you peruse this Community Guide, we hope you discover the myriad opportunities and resources that Freeport offers. Together, let us continue to build a future that is as promising as the rich history that defines us.

Welcome to Freeport & Stephenson County, where the spirit of community thrives.

Andrea Schultz Winter Executive Director

Family Adventures in Freeport & Stephenson County

Creating A LastingMemories

family road trip is a treasure trove of cherished memories waiting to be unearthed. The laughter in the car, the pit stops along the way, and the delightful hidden gems that become stories told for generations. Freeport and Stephenson County are a haven for family-friendly activities, accommodating kids of all ages and budgets. Here are the top ten reasons to make Freeport and Stephenson County your next family road trip destination.

Little Cubs Field

BIG LEAGUE FUN FOR ALL AGES

Step into the world of America’s favorite pastime at Little Cubs Field, a mini replica of Chicago’s iconic Wrigley Field. Marvel at the brick walls, model scoreboard, marquee, and left-field bleachers in this miniature masterpiece. Whether you’re young or young at heart, you can reserve the field for a game of your own. Just remember to bring your bat and balls to try hitting one over the ivy!

Little Cubs Field

11th Frame Arcade

FAMILY FUN & GAMES

For some good-natured family competition, head to the 11th Frame Arcade inside the 4 Seasons Bowling Center. The arcade boasts dozens of games where you can win prizes or simply enjoy some quality time together. It’s also the perfect stop on a rainy or cold day when you’re looking to get out and about.

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Krape Park

A NOSTALGIC RIDE

Krape Park is more than meets the eye. Beyond its grand playgrounds and breathtaking scenery lies great gems—an antique carousel, waterfall, paddle boats, and great trails. While you’re here, don’t miss the brand new mini golf course, frisbee golf, Kids Castle, enjoy a game of pickleball, and take leisurely strolls along the picturesque walking paths— all within the same beautiful park. Voted the number one destination in Freeport for so many obvious reasons!

Kayak Pecatonica River

PADDLE YOUR WAY THROUGH NATURE

With over 15 miles of river trails in Stephenson County, the Pecatonica River beckons families to explore its picturesque waters. Whether you embark from Winslow, Cedarville Road, Wes Block Landing, Tutty’s Crossing, Freeport VFW, or Atten’s Landing, there are ramps and easy kayak entry points. You can bring your own kayak or canoe or call Pec-N-Paddle to rent one. This meandering river is great for paddlers of all expertise and a great way to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife of the area.

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Fishing at Lake Le-Aqua-Na REEL IN QUALITY TIME

Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park, located just outside of Lena, underwent a multimillion-dollar makeover in 2021, including significant improvements to the lake itself. Now fully restocked and teeming with fish, it’s an ideal place for a memorable family fishing trip. Be sure to explore the park’s beautiful hiking trails if you have some extra time or bring the camping equipment to have a weekend of memories.

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Train Ride at Stephenson County Antique Engine Museum

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ABOARD FOR HISTORY

Experience the magic of a train ride at the Stephenson County Antique Engine Museum. A real steam or diesel engine operates on two miles of preserved track on the east edge of Freeport, offering a fantastic outdoor adventure. Your hosts will enlighten you about the role of the railroad in local history. And don’t forget to visit the museum and the Cooper Corliss engine before you leave!

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Movie at Historic Lindo Theatre SILVER SCREEN DELIGHT

Escape the hustle and bustle for a few hours and unwind with a new release at the Lindo Theatre. With nine digital screens, heated, reclining seats in some theatres and a great selection each week, this movie theatre has something for everyone, and their fresh popcorn and snacks are not to be missed.

Children’s

Hands-On Museum of Northwest Illinois WHERE LEARNING

MEETS PLAY

Who says learning can’t be fun? The Children’s HandsOn Museum invites kids aged 2-10 to explore featured permanent and temporary exhibits, building knowledge through play. Interactive exhibits feature themes like farming, music, building, art, and more, ensuring young visitors are engaged and entertained.

Freeport Art Plaza Splash Pad COOL OFF AND HAVE FUN

For some refreshing fun on a warm day, visit the Freeport Art Plaza Splash Pad. Multiple streams of water jet skyward from the concrete pad, offering a fantastic way to cool down. You can bring a picnic and enjoy the park or cross the street to Union Dairy for ice cream and visit the historic Lincoln Douglas debate site.

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Doug Firebaugh Observatory A STELLAR EXPERIENCE

Take a journey to galaxies far, far away at the Doug Firebaugh Observatory. Open on the first and third Saturdays of the month from May through October, this observatory promises an entertaining and educational experience suitable for all ages. It’s a trip out of this world!

Family vacations are about creating connections and lasting memories, not breaking the bank. In Freeport and Stephenson County, everyone feels like they belong, making it the perfect destination for your next family adventure. So, pack your bags, load up the car, and get ready for an unforgettable journey with your loved ones.

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Jane Addams Trail

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

11th Frame Arcade

1100 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-235-6145

bowlfreeport.com

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

Classic Cinemas Lindo Theatre

115 S. Chicago Avenue, Freeport 815-233-0413 classiccinemas.com Open Daily

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

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 Art Plaza

11-15 E Douglas Street, Freeport 815-235-9755 freeportartmuseum.com/arts-plaza

Freeport Arts Plaza

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

Little Cubs Field 1160 W. Empire Street, Freeport 815-235-5318

littlecubsfield.com

Field Open May-October 10 am – 7pm Or by reservation

Lucky Pines Pub House & Gaming 5040 US Highway 20, Freeport 815-541-2986 facebook.com/luckypinespub

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

Prairie Pub & Gaming

1597 S. Adams Avenue, Freeport 815-616-5552

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

South Street Slots

303 E. South Street, Freeport 815-801-7568 facebook.com/southstreetslots

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

Little Cubs Field

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 during the Underground Railroad, preserved Native American stories, initiated the social interest movement, and laid the groundwork to become 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 birthplace to gain the confidence

All Veterans Memorial Park of Stephenson County 2850 South Walnut Road, Freeport avmpsc.org

Open Daily Dawn to Dusk

Blackhawk 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

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

Stephenson County Historical Society & Museum

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.

Generations Brewing Company 1400 S. Adams Avenue, Freeport 815-616-5941

generationsbrewing.com

Open Sunday (May-Sept) Noon-5 pm

Tuesday-Thursday 3-10 pm

Friday 3-11 pm, Saturday Noon-11 pm

Lena Brewing Company 9416 W. Wagner Road, Lena 815-369-2588

lenabrewing.com

Open Tues-Fri Noon-9 pm

Saturday 11 am-9 pm Sunday 11 am-6 pm

Wishful Acres Farm & Brewery 4679 N. Flansburg Road, Lena 815-990-2380

wishfulacresfarm.com

Open Friday 4-9 pm

Saturday Noon-9 pm

Sunday Noon-5 pm

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

Parks

BEN MILLER PARK

865 Church Street, German Valley 815-3623671 • Open Dawn to 10 pm

CEDARVILLE SKATE PARK

430 W. Washington Street, Cedarville 815-563-4302 • Open Dawn to Dusk

DAKOTA PARK

Main Street, Dakota

815-238-9259 • Open Dawn to Dusk

DODDS PARK

404 Walnut Street, Lena

815-369-5351 • Open Dawn to Dusk • lenaparks.org

HIDEAWAY PARK

8800 W. Block Road, Pearl City 815-443-2845 • Open Dawn to Dusk

JAYCEES PARK

615 Country Land Drive, Lena

815-369-5351 • lenaparks.org

KENT PARK

Kent Road, Kent

815-443-2485 • Open Dawn to Dusk

KRAPE PARK

1799 S. Park Boulevard, Freeport 815-235-6114 • freeportparkdistrict.org • Open Dawn to 10:30 pm

LAKE LE-AQUA-NA STATE PARK

8542 N. Lake Rd, Lena

815-369-4282

LINCOLN PARK

1 Lincoln Parkway, Ridott

815-541-3017 • Open Dawn to Dusk

LIONS PARK

609 N. Schuyler Street, Lena 815-865-5792 • Open Dawn to Dusk • lenaparks.org

MEMORY PARK NORTH

Salisbury Street, Davis 815-865-5792 • Open Dawn to Dusk

OAKDALE NATURE PRESERVE PARK

4433 S. Cranes Grove Road, Freeport

815-235-6114 • Open Dawn to 10:30 • freeportparkdistrict.org

PEARL CITY PARK

321 W. South Street, Pearl City 815-443-2485 • Open Dawn to Dusk

POLEHILL PARK

110 E. Provost Street, Lena 815-369-5351 • Open 6 am to 10 pm • lenaparks.org

READ PARK

1122 S. Burchard Avenue, Freeport

815-235-6114 • Open Dawn to 10:30 pm • freeportparkdistrict.org

SCHUDT PARK

212 Schudt Street, Waddams Grove

815-369-5351 • Open 6 am to 10 pm • lenaparks.org

TAYLOR PARK

900 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport

815-235-6114 • Open Dawn to Dusk • freeportparkdistroct.org

VAN RADEN MEMORIAL PARK

Church Street, German Valley

815-362-3671, Open Dawn to 10:30 pm

WINSLOW TOWNSHIP PARK

Mitek Plaza, Winslow

815-362-2723, Open Dawn to 10 pm

Splash Land Aquatic Center, Mini Golf, Frisbee golf, Flower gardens

Acres, 4 miles of trails, Cross-country skiing, Prairie

Sandbox, Horseshoes

Aquatic Center, Fountains, Ice skating, Quad-plex ballfields

Baalton, Veterans Memorial

trailblazer: noun

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1 someone who finds all there is to offer in 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! someone who takes the time to adventure, make memories that are only their own, and finds ingenuity in each experience.

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.

Jane Addams Trail

Dakota 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, C ross-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

Tutty’s Crossing Trailhead

Hiking, Walking, Biking

Access to Jane Addams Trail & Pecatonica Prairie Trail

250 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport

Open Dawn to Dusk

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 779-272-9440 caseys.com

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

Megz Country Cheese, Inc

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 815-291-2744 barrelandbrie.com

FREEPORT

312 Beef & Sausage 1726 S. West Street, Freeport 815-616-8553 312beef.com

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

Burger King

1830 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-232-0050 bk.com

Cannova’s 1101 W. Empire Street, Freeport 815-233-0032 cannovasfreeport.com

Capybara Café 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport 815-656-2480

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 S. Dirck Drive, Freeport 815-297-1440 culvers.com

Dairy Queen Grill N Chill

651 W. South Street, Freeport 815-232-1235 dairyqueen.com

Da Catch 605 N. West Avenue, Freeport 815-616-8394

Domino’s Pizza 2545 IL-26, Freeport 815-424-6660

Duckman’s Jerk Shack 717 Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-616-5820 Duckmansjerkshack.com

Dunkin’

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 fiestaencancun.com

Fiesta Cancun

2061 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-650-2107 fiestacancun2.com

The Freeport Club

1614 S. Park Boulevard, Freeport 815-232-1165 freeportclub.com

Galena Supermarket 207 S. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-235-8156

Garden Deli

1793 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-235-3913 gardendelifreeport.weebly.com

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

KFC

420 N. Harlem Avenue, Freeport 815-232-7315 kfc.com

La Jarocha 21 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-616-8634

La Patrona Mexican Cantina & Grill 1725 S. Ihm Boulevard, Freeport 815-624-0101

Landmark Family Restaurant 1 E. Main Street, Freeport 815-235-1006

Little Caesars 1009 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-616-8336 littlecaesars.com

Mama Jonnie’s Pizza 502 S. Adams Street, Freeport 815-312-2412 facebook.com/mama-jonnie-pizza

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

Olivo Taco 116 W. Douglas Street, Freeport 815-616-5408

Papa Murphy’s 1713 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-233-7272 papamurphys.com

Pizza Hut/Wing Street 1640 Willard Drive, Freeport 815-235-8039 pizzahut.com

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

Riverside 7 Family Restaurant 1669 S. Willard Drive, Freeport 815-232-7787

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

Starbucks

780 W. South Street, Freeport 815-990-7232 starbucks.com

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

This Is It Eatery

109 S. Galena 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 Drive Inn

304 N. Freedom Street, Lena 815-369-5431 lenadriveinn.com

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

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

Sugarbaker’s Cocktail Lounge

141 W. Railroad Street, Lena 815-238-6583 sugarbakersboutique.com

Taqueria Lolita

435 W. Lena Street, Lena 815-369-1006

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

Central Side

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

1221 W. Galana Avenue, Freeport 815-232-8581

Anne’s Garden Center 903 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-232-7920 annesgc.com

Ashley Jackson Beauty 6 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport 847-310-7170

AutoZone Auto Parts

127 W, Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-232-2943 autozone.com

Bargain Maxx

1271 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 608-558-8138

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

The Board Room

107 W. Main, Freeport 815-355-1166

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

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

EP2 Crafts

2252 W. Galena Avenue, Freeeport 815-618-8056 facebook.com/ep2craftsandmore

Everything Home

126 W. Galena Avenue, Freeeport 815801-0022

Five Below

1888 S. West Avenue, Freeport 844-452-3569

Flack Sewing Center

16 E Main Street,Freeport 815-235-4622

Flair 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

Full Spectrum Indoor Gardening 16 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-275-2064

Galena Supermarket 207 S. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-235-8156

Gemorifics 840 W. Meadows Drive, Freeport 815-232-0005

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, 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

Hibbett Sports 1884 S. West Avenue, Freeport 815-235-1272 hibbettsports.com

Hilldale Deli

30 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-616-8049

Horizon Liquors, Inc. 27 W. Walnut Avenue, Freeport 815-650-2499

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

• Friendly, Helpful Sta

• Complimentary Breakfast

• Indoor Pool and Spa

• Free High-Speed WiFi

• Suites Available

• Fitness Center

• And More

Inn & Suites by Radisson

S. Dirck Dr. • Freeport, IL 61032 Phone: 815-233-3300 I Fax: 815-233-3333 cx_frpt@countryinnamericas.com

Madonna Renewal Center in Freeport, IL, provides a nurturing environment for pregnant women and mothers with toddlers. The 12–24-month program offers essential life skills training, including parenting, financial management, mental health counseling, and job readiness. Additionally, maternity and infant essentials are provided to both residents and community members in need.

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

Menards

2755 IL-26, Freeport 815-235-0010

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

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

Pet Supplies Plus 1866 S. West Avenue, Freeport petsuppliesplus.com

PHK Bicycles

205 N. Adams Avenue, Freeport 815-616-8081 phkbikes.com

PNK Fashion

222 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-821-9845

Pretzel City Paper 1229 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-291-5163 pretzelcitypaper.com

Radiance Beauty Lounge

120 S. Chicago Avenue, Freeport 815-232-7188 radiancebeautylounge.org

Re-Spun Records & Resale

24 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-275-4937 facebook.com/respunrecordsresale

Rite-Way Furniture & Appliance 20 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-235-4911 ritewayfreeport.com

Rootz & Branchez

101 W. Main Street, Freeport 815-616-5422 rootzandbrachez.com

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

Space Salon Studio

2 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-201-2205 facebook.com/thespacesalonstudio

Sports Recreation & Apparel

7 E. Main Street, Freeport 815-801-7767 sportsrecreationandapparel.com

Strands

9 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-990-9354 facebook.com/strandsfreeport

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 facebook.com/swankandmercier

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

Walmart 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

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

Discovering the Legacy of Historic Highway 20

Stephenson County

HIGHWAY

20, commonly known as the Ulysses S. Grant US Highway, may be recognized today as a straightforward east-west route that traverses Stephenson County. Yet, before this modern marvel bypassed our cities and attractions, Historic US Highway 20 took travelers on a meandering journey through scenic landscapes and vibrant downtowns.

A JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY

The story of Route 20 in northwest Illinois began in 1926 with the inception of the US Highway System. The number “20” signified its transcontinental nature, with the even number designating it as an east-west route. This highway followed in the footsteps of two previously named auto trails that connected Iowa to Chicago - the Atlantic Yellowstone & Pacific Highway (AYP) and the Grant Highway. These names still resonate in parts of Freeport and Stephenson County, hinting at the highway’s rich history.

By 1924, the road had already been paved up to the Jo Daviess County line through Stephenson County, making it an attractive route for both travelers and commercial traffic. However, as traffic increased, so did the dangers of the route. The 1960s saw the construction of interstates 80 and 90, which helped alleviate some of the traffic that had been using Route 20. Nevertheless, it remained a perilous stretch of roadway. In the 1960s, a proposal was made to widen Route 20 in Northwest Illinois. This project was eventually completed, with the stretch from Rockford to Freeport finalized in 1972, followed by the construction of the Freeport bypass from 1985 to 1988.

EXPLORING THE HIDDEN GEMS

While much of the modern four-lane highway follows the original alignment to Freeport, a portion of old Highway 20 now leads you through downtown Freeport, known as Business 20 or Galena Avenue. As you journey along this historic route, you’ll pass through industrial and commercial hubs, neighborhoods, retail stores, gas stations, and the heart of the community itself. Travelers and visitors who seek out these iconic destinations often find a trail of revitalization and renewal in their wake.

As Business 20 enters the east side of Freeport, the road transforms into Yellow Creek Road, a segment that harks back to the original alignment of Highway 20. Another charming detour from the current Highway 20 alignment occurs at West Salem Road, just west of Eleroy. The former highway takes you north of the train tracks and through Eleroy, a small yet historically rich community.

PRESERVING HISTORY WITH HISTORIC ROUTE 20

Historic Route 20 is a national non-profit organization with a noble mission – to celebrate the heritage of communities and historic sites along the original 1926 alignments of US Route 20. Collaborating with towns like Freeport and Eleroy, this organization strives to reclaim the historical treasures of a bygone era when road trips were as much about the journey as they were about the destination.

For more information on Historic US 20 or to plan your own journey back in time, visit historicus20.com. Join us as we rediscover the allure of Historic Highway 20, a pathway to the past that still beckons to be explored.

Original Highway 20

Embrace Every Season Stephenson County

Midwestern 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. Your Year-Round Adventure Awaits

Spring

A Burst of Renewal

As the thaw sets in and the snow melts away, Stephenson County comes alive with the vibrant energy of spring. Nature awakens, painting the landscape with a kaleidoscope of colors. You can witness this transformation at the enchanting Oakdale Nature Preserve and the Butterfly Sanctuary in Orangeville. Spring also ushers in a season of events, including the lively Pretzel Fest and the exquisite Pretzel City Winefest in downtown Freeport, as well as a series of musical showcases at Highland Community College. With the return of farmer’s markets in May, your taste buds are in for a treat. Museums and specialty shops extend their hours, and the longer days invite you to savor every moment.

Fall

A Feast for the Senses

If the sweltering summer heat isn’t your cup of tea, you’ll relish the arrival of fall. As schools reopen and vacation season concludes, weekends become a whirlwind of events and activities. Don’t miss the renowned Lena Fall Fest the weekend after Labor Day and the award-winning Pretzel City Brewfest on September 28. Stephenson County’s streets and towns come alive with the vivid colors of autumn.

As a region steeped in agriculture, fall isn’t just about changing leaves but also symbolizes hope for a bountiful harvest. Our county ranks as a significant producer of corn, soybeans, pork, beef, and dairy, boasting the title of the secondlargest dairy producer in Illinois. While you revel in the autumn beauty and cooler temperatures, you’ll also witness the tireless efforts of our dedicated local farmers in expansive fields and pastures.

Summer

Bask

in the Great Outdoors

Summer in Stephenson County is a celebration of the outdoors. From quaint small towns to captivating attractions, there’s always something exciting to do. Parks and recreation areas provide the perfect backdrop for reunions with friends or peaceful solitude. Our commitment to outdoor entertainment is unwavering, with many restaurants offering special outdoor dining sections and live entertainment. Concerts move to the Freeport Art Plaza and Krape Park bandshell, and familyfriendly events fill park shelters. From serene sunrises to breathtaking sunsets, we make the most of every summer hour.

Winter

Warm Hearts and Cool Adventures

In Freeport and Stephenson County, winter’s only dormancy is that which nature bestows. The season teems with activities both indoors and outdoors. Holiday shopping takes on new meaning as you support locally owned boutiques and retail shops before settling in for a delightful cocktail or locally brewed craft beer. The chilly temperatures awaken our cravings for sumptuous meals and cozy spaces, making it the perfect time to explore the excellent restaurants throughout the area.

Winter’s allure extends outdoors, too. Grab a sled and venture to Krape Park for some of the best sledding in town. Try your hand at ice skating at rinks in Freeport, Lena, and Pearl City or embark on a cross-country skiing adventure in Oakdale, Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park, or the Jane Addams Trail. Even a brisk hike along these scenic paths will leave you with rosy cheeks and a refreshing breath of fresh air.

No matter the season, there’s never a wrong time to visit Freeport and Stephenson County. With a diverse range of activities and attractions, you can find your sense of adventure or relaxation 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. Come, embrace every season with us, and let the beauty of Stephenson County inspire your journey.

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 Drive, Freeport 815-599-8510

baymontinns.com

Country Inn & Suites 1710 S. Dirck Drive, Freeport 815-233-3300 countryinns.com/freeportil

Hampton Inn 109 S. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-232-7100 freeport.hamptoninn.com

Super 8 1551 S. Sleezer Home Road, Freeport 815-232-4455 super8.com

Town House Motel 1156 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-232-2191 town-house-motel-freeport.booked.net

West End Motel 2084 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-232-4188

Campgrounds

Emerald Acres Campground II 3351 S. Mill Grove Road, Pearl City 815-443-2550 Open May-October 15

Glamping at the Haven 4414 N. Tower Road, Freeport (630) 270-0227

Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park 854 N. Lake Road, 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 Street, Winslow 815-291-5282 Open May-October 1

Retreat Centers

Deer Ridge Retreat 3085 W. Forest Road, Freeport 815-543-6250 drmretreats.org

Memory Lane Crafting Retreat 10006 N. Rote Rd, Orangeville 815-979-3025

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

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 small-school 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

UNVEILING THE TRANSFORMATION of Freeport and Stephenson County

A Region of Progress and Promise

F reeport and Stephenson County are not just places; they are living testaments to a legacy of hard work, resilience, and community spirit. Since the arrival of German settlers in 1838, this region has evolved into a desirable haven where living, working, and playing harmoniously coexist in a picturesque small-town setting, fostering a strong focus on family, community, and recreation.

Small Town Charm, Big Opportunities

Freeport and Stephenson County present an affordable and fulfilling way of life, defined by:

The Great Outdoors: With a world-class local and state park system, scenic natural areas, extensive trails catering to runners, hikers, bikers, canoers, and kayakers, and several exceptional golf courses and sports fields, Stephenson County provides abundant opportunities for active families and outdoor enthusiasts.

Arts and History: Rich in history and the arts, Freeport and Stephenson County have witnessed significant historical events, from the site of the second Lincoln-Douglas Debate, where the renowned Freeport Doctrine was first articulated, to the birthplace of Jane Addams. Moreover, this region is the birthplace of many world-class companies and beloved brands. The commitment to public art is evident in statues, monuments, and murals adorning building facades. The performing arts flourish in numerous theaters and music venues, including the venerable Winneshiek Playhouse, one of the country’s oldest continuously operating volunteer theaters, and the classic Lindo Theatre, where you can enjoy firstrun and revival movies seven days a week. Music enthusiasts can revel in live performances at local bars, restaurants, the Masonic Events Center, the Freeport Arts Plaza, and theaters at community colleges and high schools.

Farmers Markets and Festivals: Small-town life is synonymous with community-focused events, and Stephenson County lives up to that reputation. The county boasts a plethora of farmers’ markets and roadside farmstands, a testament to the strength of agriculture in the local economy. Festivals and fairs fill the calendar from late spring through the fall, featuring events like Music on Chicago, the award-winning Pretzel City Brewfest, the revival of the famous Tutty Baker Fest in 2023, Lena Fall Fest, the Northwest Illinois Air Show, and the Stephenson County Fair. Family-friendly activities are in abundance throughout the year.

Commerce and Entrepreneurship

The entrepreneurial spirit that defined the early settlers still burns bright in the residents who now call this region home. Freeport, Lena, and Stephenson County offer a businessfriendly environment where dreamers and doers can transform their ideas into thriving enterprises. In 2021 and 2022, the Greater Freeport Partnership celebrated over 50 ribbon cuttings for new or expanding businesses, underscoring the vibrancy of our entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Operating a business can be costly, but Stephenson County provides a cost-effective solution. With a lower cost of living and business operations, coupled with easy access to major markets, this county is an ideal canvas for turning entrepreneurial dreams into success stories. Furthermore, an evolving support ecosystem is actively nurturing the growth of small businesses.

Home is Where the Heart Is

The appeal of living in Stephenson County stems from its affordability and the balance it strikes between small-town charm and the amenities of larger metropolitan areas. Residents of Stephenson County are within a one- to two-hour drive of six major metro areas:

Rockford, Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Dubuque, and the Quad Cities. This geographical advantage not only offers businesses in Freeport and Stephenson County access to numerous significant markets but also enables residents to enjoy the cultural and economic benefits of these cities while relishing the quieter, more affordable lifestyle that our county provides.

Building a life in Freeport and Stephenson County means embracing a world of professional opportunities and personal growth. Volunteers become friends, and neighbors become a supportive community that lends a helping hand. It’s a place where prosperity and progress coexist, a place you’ll be proud to call home.

So, come and experience the essence of Freeport and Stephenson County for yourself, where tradition meets innovation, and history meets modernity. Your journey starts here, and the possibilities are boundless.

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Education

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

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.

• 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

• Bilingual Education Department

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Stay Entertained

February

Ingrid Hyde Solo Exhibition (hUe) PHORIA: The Joy of Color February 2- March 16 freeportartmuseum.org

Candyland Ball

Feb 9 Freeportparkdistrict.org

District Juried Art Exhibit

Feb 15-March 13

Highland Art Gallery highland.edu

Mom & Me Masquerade

Feb 23 Freeportparkdistrict.org

Insturmental Music

February 25

Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre highland.edu

March

Kiwanis Pancake & Sausage Day

March 2

St. John’s UCC

St Patrick’s Pub Crawl

March 18

Downtown Freeport

Depot Stove Gang Railroad Show

March 23-24

Lena-Winslow High School

Lena Depot Stove Gang on Facebook

April

Aspiring Artists Exhibition

March 29-April 27 freeportartmuseum.org

6th Annual Bruce Johnson

Memorial Farm to Farm 5K/10K Run

April 6 stephensoncfb.org

Fever River Railroad Open House

April 6-7 feverriver.org

NWIL Audubon Annual Dinner

April 9

Highland Community College Northwest IL Audubon Facebook

51st Annual Highland District High

School Juried Art Exhibit

April 12-May 2

Highland Gallery Highland.edu

Chamber Singers Concert

April 19

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

Big Band Concert

April 26

Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre Highland.edu/boxoffice

Pretzel Fest

April 27

Downtown Freeport greaterfreeport.com/events

May

Spring Instrumental Music Concert

May 3

Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre Highland.edu/boxoffice

55th Annual Royal Scots Concert

May 10

Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre Highland.edu/boxoffice

Regional Juried Exhibition

May 11- July 20 Freeportartmuseum.org

Lions Club Car Show

May 4

Union Dairy theuniondairy.com

Stephenson County Farmer’s Market

May 11

Freeport Municipal Lot

World Migratory Bird Day

May 11

Oakdale Nature Preserve Northwest IL Audubon Facebook

Pretzel City Winefest

May 11

Downtown Freeport greaterfreeport.com/events

Silver Creek Train Museum

May 25-26 thefreeportshow.com

Sausage Fest Lena Brewing Company

May 26

Lenabrewing.com

Memorial Day Parade

May 27

Downtown Freeport

June

Music on Chicago

June 7

Freeport Arts Plaza greaterfreeport.com/events

CONA

June 8

Muse on Cedar Creek Freeportquietsouls.com

Freeport Concert Band at Koenig Amphitheater

Sundays June 16 Freeportparkdistrict.org

Music on the Patio

June 14

Park Hills Golf Course

Silver Creek Train Museum

June 15-16 thefreeportshow.com

Pretzel City 5K

June 24 Freeportparkdistrict.org

July

Silver Creek Train Museum

July 4 thefreeportshow.com

Music on Chicago

July 5 greaterfreeport.com/events

Tutty Baker Fest

July 12-14

Downtown Freeport

Pretzel Author’s Fair

Lincoln Douglas Debate Square

July 8 facebook.com/lincolndouglassociety

Pool-A-Palooza

July 12

Freeportparkdistrict.org

Wing It Glow Golf

July 13

Freeport Park District

Music on the Patio

July 19

Park Hills Golf Course

German Valley Days

July 13-14

Germanvalleydays.com

Wine & Witches

Stephenson County Fair

July 23-27

stephensoncountyfair.org 815-235-2918

August

Music on Chicago

August 2

greaterfreeport.com/events

Mini Masterpiece Fundraiser Exhibition

August 2-August 24 freeportartmuseum.org

Threshing Show

Silver Creek Train Museum

August 3-4

thefreeportshow.com

Fever River Railroad Open House

August 4 feverriver.org

Freeport Choral Society

August 6

Freeportparkdistrict.org

Cruise Night

August 10

Downtown Freeport greaterfreeport.com/events

Eats & Beats

August 23-24

Eatsbeats.org

Paint the Port

August 23

freeportartmuseum.org

Lincoln Douglas Debate Commemoration

August 28

Freeport Public Library Facebook.com/ lincolndouglassociety

Pearl City Boulevard Bash

August 24 Facebook.com/pcboulevardbash

September

Pickle Fest

Lena Brewing Company

September 1 Lenabrewing.com

Silver Creek Train Museum September 2 thefreeportshow.com

Lena Fall Festival September 6-7

Movie in the Park

September 6

Freeport Park District

Northwest Illinois Air Show September 21 nwilairshow.com

Pretzel City Brewfest September 28 greaterfreeport.com/events

Rockford-Freeport Illinois

Kennel Club Days

September 29-30 rockford-freeportillinoiskennelclub.org

October

Autumn Leaf Run

October 5 Freeportparkdistrict.org

Oakdale Fall Festival October 5 freeportparkdistrict.org

Wine and Witches October 10 greaterfreeport.com/events

Train of Terror

Silver Creek Train Museum October 12,19, 26 thefreeportshow.com

BIPOC Initiative

October 19-December 27 freeportartmuseum.org

Bootiful Saturday October 26 greaterfreeport.com/events

Trick or Treat Trail

October 26 Freeportparkdistrict.org

Ongoing Events

November

Jewelry, Gem, Fossil & Mineral Show

Eagles Club November 9-10 nwilrockclubfrpt.blogspot.com

Stephenson County Historical Society Craft & Gift Show November 22-24 Stephcohs.org

Mistletoe Walk November 23 Greaterfreeport.com/events

Fever River Railroad Open House November 19-20 feverriver.org

December

Shop Small Saturday December 7 greaterfreeeport.com/events

Breakfast with Santa Silver Creek Train Museum December 7 thefreeportshow.com

Santa Visits Rafters December 15 raftersrestaurant.com

Elk’s Milk Christmas Eve December 24 Lena Brewing Company lenabrewing.com

Freeport Farmer’s Market

7:30 – 11 am

4-October 26 CVS Parking lot, South St.

Pretzel City Winefest

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Accountants

Benning Group, LLC

50 W. Douglas Street, Suite 300 Freeport (815) 235-3157 benninggroup.com

Freidag Associates

50 W. Douglas St #400 Freeport (815) 235-3950 freidag.com

Goley’s Accounting Service, P.C. 6 E. Main Street 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., Suite 300 Rockford (815) 233-1512 wipfli.com

Advertising & Marketing

Big Radio

See Media for more information.

Cherry Signs 1665 Burckhardt Lane Freeport (815) 232-5982 cherrysigns.net

Elliott Graphix

See Art, Photography & Graphic Design for more information.

Exchange Street Printery

See Retail for more information.

Flight Radio Studio Production Company

See Media for more information.

Freeport Press

See Retail for more information.

Lamar Outdoor Advertising 5101 Hwy 51 South Janesville (800) 362-9442 lamar.com

M45 Marketing 524 W Stephenson St., Suite 100 Freeport (815) 232-2121 m45.com

New Millenium Directories 324 First Avenue Sterling (815) 626-5737 bigprintphonebook.com

Northwestern Illinois Radio Fellowship 2525 W. Stephenson Street Freeport (815) 232-6158 1069WHRDFM.com

Sarah Flashing Creative + Consulting 1525 S. Forest Road Freeport (630) 484-1855 sarahflashing.com

WIFR-23

See Media for more information.

WQRF-TV

See Media for more information.

WREX-13

See Media for more information.

Ag Services

Bowen Oil Co PO Box 26 Orangeville (815) 789-4248

Gretta’s Goats

See Health & Beauty for more information.

In Grown Farms LLC2

See Manufacturers for more information.

Maple Grove Farms 10584 Illinois Route 75 Davis (815) 238-1327

NuMark Credit Union 3S555 Winfield Rd Warrenville (630) 821-7251 numarkcu.org

Pearl Valley Farms

See Food Processors & Distributors for more information.

Prairie State Tractor LLC 724 Youngs Lane 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

Architectural Design

Christopher Fye + Associates, PC Freeport (815) 233-2215 fyearch.com

Willett, Hofmann & Associates

See Engineers for more information.

Art, Photography & Graphic Design

American Garage Art

See Clothing & Shoes for more information.

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 for more information.

Elliott Graphix 653 W. Stephenson Street Freeport (815) 291-3209 elliottgraphix.net

EP 2

2252 W Galena Freeport (815) 618-8056 ep2craftsandmore.com

Exchange Street Printery

See Retail for more information.

Freeport Art Museum 121 N Harlem Ave Freeport (815) 235-9755 freeportartmuseum.org

Freeport Press

See Retail for more information.

Jen Sacia Photography 2322 N Conger Rd Pecatonica (815) 985-1492 jensacia.com

Jim Readeker Video Production 1550 W. American St. Freeport (815) 233-5768

Kurt Koester Studio 26 W. Main Street Freeport (815) 232-5812 kurtkoesterstudio.com

M45 Marketing

See Advertising & Marketing for more information.

Mighty Richland Players Dessert Theater 203 West High Street Orangeville (815) 819-1310 mightyrichlandplayers.org

Sarah Flashing Creative + Consulting, LLC

See Advertising & Marketing for more information.

Zealous Art Studio & Tattoo 653 W. Stephenson Street Freeport (815) 616-5230 zealousartstudio.com

Attorneys

Anthony V. Coon 10 N. Galena, #210 Freeport (815) 235-2212

Elliott, Trainor & Weller, P.C. 1005 W. Loras Drive Freeport (815) 233-1022 etwlawyers.com

Fishburn Whiton Thruman, LTD 8 E Stephenson Freeport (815) 235-2511 fishburnlaw.com

Mahoney & Mahoney, LLC.

109 W. Main St. Freeport (815) 656-4600 mahoneymahoney.com

Plager, Krug, Bauer, Rudolph & Stodden, Ltd. 10 N. Galena Ave. Suite 300 Freeport (815) 235-1212 plager-law.com

Randall J. Manus Attorney at Law

50 W. Douglas Suite 810 Freeport (815) 235-7470 manuslawoffices.com

Automotive Sales and Rental

Bocker Auto Group See Automotive Service & Retail for more information.

Freeport Cycle & Machine 1345 Business Rte. 20E Freeport (815) 232-9191 freeportcycle.com

Freeport Ford See Automotive Service & Retail for more information.

J.H. Barkau & Sons, Inc. 200 N. Stephenson Street Cedarville (815) 563-4812 barkau.com

Knowlton Motors/Mark V Rentals 1017 South West Avenue Freeport (815) 233-5505

Automotive Service & Retail

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

Baumgartner Automotive 534 Lily Creek Road Freeport (815) 233-9000 baumgartnerautomotive.com

Bocker Auto Group 801 E. South Street Freeport (815) 235-2121 bockerautogroup.com

Bowen Oil Co

See Ag Services for more information.

Elite Towing & Recovery 1754 N Henderson Rd. Freeport 1-815-275-1797 Elitetowingandrecovery.com

Freeport Cycle & Machine

See Automotive Sales and Rental for more information.

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

J.H. Barkau & Sons, Inc. See Automotive Sales and Rental for more information.

Knowlton Motors/Mark V Rentals See Automotive Sales and Rental for more information.

Mary’s License Service 1470 S. Galena Avenue 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, LLC

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 Restaurant for more information.

Eagle’s Club - FOE 679 Fraternal Order of Eagles 679 See Clubs & Organization for more information.

Elks Lodge 617 See Clubs & Organization for more information.

Ensign Jade Acres 7111 W Dublin Rd Freeport (847) 417-9496 ensignjadeacres.com

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

Building & Construction Services

A+ Restoration General Contracting 721 Heathcliff Ct Davis (779) 208-5382

B & C Garage Door 1755 South Walnut Road Freeport (815) 238-0591 bandcdoor.com

Campos Construction, Inc. 1201 12th Street Rockford (815) 394-1414 camposconstruction.net

Civil Constructors

2283 Rt 20 E., PO Box 750 Freeport (815) 235-2200 helmgroup.com

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

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Freeport Banner Construction, Inc. 125 W. Factory Street 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 Road 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 Avenue Freeport (815) 235-7766 hiesterconstruction.com

IBEW Local Union 364 - LMCC See Electricians & Plumbers for more information.

Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning See Heating & Cooling for more information.

Mechanical Inc

2279 Rte 20 E., P O Box 690 Freeport (815) 235-1955 mechinc.com

The Morse Group Inc., 500 W South St Freeport (815) 266-4200 themorsegroup.com

Northwestern Illinois Contractors Association 5290 Nimtz Rd. Loves Park (815) 494-3453 nicaillinois.com

Oak Leaf Construction and Electrical See Electrician & Plumbers for more information.

Pleasant Valley Construction 9966 Route 78 South Mt. Carroll (815) 947-2820

QuickCuts Tree Care LLC See Home Improvement for more information.

R & S Builders Supply 207 1st Ave., PO Box 661 Forreston (815) 938-2211

Sherwin-Williams 1609 S. West Avenue 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

Watson & Kap 410 W. Roosevelt Freeport (847) 977-1255

Willett, Hofmann & Associates See Engineers for more information.

Winter Construction Inc. 1840 S. Walnut St. Freeport (815) 235-1234 winterconstruction.com

Winter Design, Inc. See Architectural Design for more information.

Building Security Stephenson County Crime Stoppers See Social Services & Agencies for more information.

Stewart & Associates Inc 50 West Douglas St. Suite 1200 Freeport (815) 235-3807 bwstewart.com

Business & Economic Development

Better Business Bureau 810 E State Rockford (815) 963-2222

Greater Freeport Partnership 110 W. Main St. Freeport (815) 233-1350 greaterfreeport.com

Housing Authority of Freeport See Residential Services for more information.

Lena Economic Development Corporation 636 N. Quail Dr Lena (815) 238-7071

Small Business Development Center See Business Consultant for more information.

Business Consultant

Amilkar Granados 304 N Chicago Ave, Apt. 101 Fr (779) 200-4439

EB5Investors.com 2151 Michelson Dr. Suite 290 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

Northwestern Illinois Contractors Association See Building & Construction Services for more information.

Rock River Energy Services 2047 S. Illinois Route 2 Oregon (815) 732-4603 rockriverenergyservices.com

Small Business Development Center 3301 N Mulford Rd Woodward Technology Center Rockford (815) 921-4076 rockfordsbdc.org

The Workforce Connection See Schools & Education & Training for more information.

Willett, Hofmann & Associates See Engineers for more information.

Caterers

Benchwarmers

See Restaurant for more information.

Cimino’s See Restaurant for more information.

Hilldale Deli

See Restaurant for more information.

Rapped with Smoke BBQ See Restaurant for more information.

The Rafters See Restaurant for more information.

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 Lane Freeport (815) 233-9004 crossroadscn.com

Faith Center Freeport 203 W. Pleasant Freeport (815) 978-0715 faithcenterfreeport.org

Grace Episcopal Church 10 S. Cherry Avenue 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 Street 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 Avenue Freeport (815) 235-1322 allamericancleaninginc.com

Bowen Carpet Dry Forreston 815-797-9741 Bowencarpetdry.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

Six Point Services 202 Butternut Dr (815) 9908937

Stewart & Associates Inc See Building security for more information.

Clothing & Shoes

American Garage Art 30 W Spring Street Freeport (815) 291-8299 americangarageart.com

Bargain Maxx See Retail for more information.

Blain’s Farm & Fleet See Retail for more information.

Brown’s Shoe Fit 1528 S. West Ave Freeport (815) 232-7615 freeportbrowns.com

Elliott Graphix

See Art, Photography & Graphic Design for more information.

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.

Lena Mercantile

See Retail for more information.

Sports Recreation & Apparel

See Retail for more information.

Twice As Nice Consignments

See Retail for more information.

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

Freeport Little League PO Box 674

Freeport (815) 238-2314

quickscores.com/fll

Freeport Moose Lodge 162 601 South Street

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/

Eagle’s Club - FOE 679

Fraternal Order of Eagles 679

1200 W Galena Avenue

Freeport (815) 232-5615 freeporteaglesfoe679.com

Elks Lodge 617

608 W. Stephenson Street

Freeport (815) 297-9508 elks.org

Freeport Area Church Cooperative See Social Services & Agencies for more information.

Freeport Area International Visitors Council 1251 W. Stephenson St Freeport (815) 541-5660 freeportareainternationalvisitors.org

Freeport Art Museum See Art, Photography & Graphic Design for more information.

Freeport Community Public School Fund c/o State Bank PO Box 778

Freeport (815) 233-2462

Freeport Golden ‘’K’’ Kiwanis 1413 Mark Drive

Freeport (815) 233-9283 facebook.com/ FreeportGoldenKKiwanis

Freeport Lions Club 2225 Mallard Dr. Freeport (815) 235-0834 freeportlionsclub.blogspot.com

Friends of the Freeport Masonic 532 York St Freeport (815) 990-3483

Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation 50 W. Douglas Suite 1002 freeport (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 for more information.

Highland Community College Foundation See Schools & Education & Training for more information.

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 Drive Freeport (815) 235-5318 littlecubsfield.com

Madonna Renewal Center 1209 South Walnut Avenue Freeport 815-297-8287 madonnarenewalcenter.org

NAACP 1113 W Meadows Dr. Freeport (815) 291-6401 naacpfreeport.org

Ride the Rail PO Box 213 Dubuque (563) 451-9724 ridetherail.org

Salvation Army Freeport, The 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 Democrats 15 N. Chicago Ave Freeport (815) 801-5760 stephensoncountydemocraticparty. com

Stephenson County Fair Association 2250 S. Walnut Freeport (815) 235-2918 stephensoncountyfair.org

Steph. Co. Republican Central Commitee PO Box 22 Freeport

The Foundation for Northwest Illinois 1525 S Forest Rd., Suite 200 Freeport (815) 801-3035 freeportcf.org

United Way of NW Illinois 524 W Stephenson St., Suite 101 Freeport (815) 232-5184 uwni.org

Commercial Rentals

Big John Portable Toilets 800 E Washington St Oregon (815) 946-2813 bigjohnusa.com

Harmon Center 107 W. Main Street Freeport (815) 297-1778

The 524 Building 524 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 233-3400 loopnet.com/Listing/524-WStephenson-St-Freeport-IL/4248326/

The Exchange 223 S. Chicago Ave. Freeport 815-255-3804

The Idea Space Business Suites & Co-Working 1525 S. Forest Rd. Freeport 815-618-8808 Ideaspacecoworkng.com

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

The Meadows

1888 S. West Ave. Freeport 920-621-1493

US Property 916 S Arcade Ave. Freeport 1-402-805-4136

Commercial Supplies & Services

Behr Iron & Metal, an Alter Company 1100 Seminary St. Rockford (815) 987-2706 altertrading.com

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 for more information.

Spigot Networks, Inc. 524 W. Stephenson St. Suite 360 Freeport (815) 297-0870 spigotnetworks.com

Stewart & Associates Inc

See Building security for more information.

Consignment

Amity Society of Freeport Inc. See Schools & Education & Training for more information.

Twice As Nice Consignments

See Retail for more information.

Dentist

Freeport Family Dental LLC 981 W South St Freeport (815) 235-5174 freeportfamilydental.com

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 & Plumber

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

IBEW Local Union 364 - LMCC 6820 Mill Rd. Rockford 815-980-7318 bew364.org

Oak Leaf Construction and Electrical 10902 N Wachlin Rd. McConnell (815) 821-2673

Schofield Plumbing 1003 Longhorn Ct Freeport (815) 232-5735 schofieldplumbing.net

Electronics & Appliances

Rite-Way Furniture & Appliance See Home Furnishings for more information.

Russell Cellular Verizon See Telecommunications for more information.

750 Kiwanis Drive, Suite 209 Freeport, IL 61032 815-235-4621

Employment Agencies

Willett, Hofmann & Associates 10 N Galena Ave., Suite 150 Freeport 815-232-3506 willetthofmann.com

Financial Services

Adam Breedlove Financial Advisor Edward Jones 1719 S. West Avenue Freeport (815) 235-3118 edwardjones.com

Cash Store 1872 S. West Avenue Freeport (815) 232-3558 cashstore.com/local/payday-loansfreeport

Chris Folmar Financial Advisor 640 W. South Street #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

GreenState Credit Union

510 Park Crest Dr Freeport (815) 235-6137 mwbonline.com

H & R Block See Accountants for more information.

Heights Finance Corporation 322 N. Park Blvd. Freeport (815) 232-2228 heightsfinance.com

Integrity Financial Services, Inc. 223 S. Chicago Ave., Suite 101 Freeport (815) 232-8000 integrityfinance.org

524 W. Stephenson Suite #216

Spherion Staffing Services 213 E. Stephenson Street spherion.com

Engineers Fehr Graham 101 W. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 235-7643 fehr-graham.com

Loeffler Wealth Management 311 E. South Street Freeport (815) 326-9037 LWMIL.com

Lucas Group CPAs + Advisors See Accountants for more information.

Midwest Investment Services P O Box 689 Freeport 815-235-2400

Nelson Financial 773 W. Lincoln Blvd., Suite 306 Freeport (815) 235-9907 nelsonfinancialservices.net

Northwestern Mutual 1252 Bell Valley Rd., Suite 100 Rockford (815) 291-0997 ryanwalton.nm.com

Savant Wealth Management

1011 Loras Dr., Suite B Freeport (815) 297-0400 savantwealth.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 for more information.

Thomas Edler, Country Financial 632 W. South Street Freeport (815) 232-6145 facebook.com/southstreetgroup

Trina Bankord Andersen - Edward Jones

750 Kiwanis Dr., Suite 209 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 PO Box 30 Freeport (815) 235-5151 usbank.com

Wells Fargo Advisors 524 W Stephenson St Ste B1 Freeport (815) 297-9550 wellsfargoadvisors.com

Zan Naqvi Edward Jones 50 West Douglas Suite 800 Freeport (815) 232-1154 edwardjones.com

Fitness and Wellness

Athletico Physical Therapy

See Health Care for more information.

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., Ste 10 Freeport (815) 297-2058 freeportmartialarts.com

Pretzel City CrossFit and Fitness Center

101 S. Liberty, Second floor Freeport (815) 275-1913 pretzelcitycrossfitil.com

Progressive Fighting Concepts See Schools & Education & Training for more information.

Rise with Robin Yoga 1256 W. Stover Street Freeport (785) 556-1815 facebook.com/robinlynndole

Your Core Being

107 W. Main Street Freeport (815) 297-1545 yourcorebeing.com

Food Processors & Distributors Adkins Energy, LLC See Manufacturers for more information.

Berner Food & Beverage 2034 E. Factory Road Dakota (815) 563-4222 bernerfoodandbeverage.com

Gretta’s Goats See Health & Beauty for more information.

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 Street Freeport (815) 232-7819 mrsmikes.com

Pearl Valley Farms 968 South Kent Road 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

Flachtemeier Monument Company 1108 S. West Ave. Freeport (815) 235-2312 freeportmonuments.com

Oakland Cemetery & Mausoleum 2619 W. Pearl City Road Freeport (815) 297-9999 oaklandcemetery.org

Walker Mortuary, Ltd 321 W. Main Street 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 Street Suite 310 Freeport (815) 235-8012 facebook.com/FreeportTownship/

Jazmine Wingert, Stephenson County Clerk 815-235-8289 co.stephenson.il.us

State Representative John Cabello 815-974-0090 repcabello.com

State Representative Tony McCombie 815-632-7384 repmccombie.com

State Senator Andrew Chesney 50 W. Douglas Street Stewart Centre, Suite 1001 Freeport (815) 232-0774 repchesney.com

Stephanie Helms-Steph. Co. Treasurer 50 W. Douglas St., Suite 503 Freeport (815) 235-8264

Grocery & Food

Cub Foods, Inc. 1512 S. West Ave Freeport (815) 233-1100 cub.com

G&M Distributors, Inc. 1425 Franklin Grove Road Dixon (815) 288-4463 gmdist.com

Harbach Meats Co.

See Food Processors & Distributors for more information.

Health & Beauty

Bargain Maxx See Retail for more information.

Essential Infusions Plus 604 N Main St. Rochelle (815) 4142024 essentialinfusionsplus.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 St., Suite #4 Freeport (815) 238-4564 restoreandmoreiv.com

Rootz & Branchez See Shopping - Other for more information.

Health Care

Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village 659 E Jefferson Freeport (815) 232-6181 presencehealth.org

Athletico Physical Therapy 2725 IL Route 26 S St., Suite D Freeport (815) 235-1600 athletico.com

Best in Sight 980 W. South Street Freeport (815) 235-3466 visionsource-bestinsight.com

Castor Home Nursing

417 E Third Street 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/

Essential Infusions Plus See Health & Beauty for more information.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Family Health Quest

640 W. South St., Suite 1 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 Ministerial Alliance

18 W. Stephenson St., Suite 8 Freeport (815) 821-5378

Healthcare Plus 524 W Stephenson St Suite 200

Freeport (815) 239-0404 hcpcaregivers.com

HearingLife

2725 Illinois Route 26 S Unit E

Freeport (815) 233-3277 hearinglife.com

Heritage Woods of Freeport

See Retirement Communities for more information.

Hulsebus-Gehlsen Chiropractic

630 S. Terra West Freeport (815) 235-7858 freeportchiro.com

Lena Living Center

See Retirement Communities for more information.

Liberty Village of Freeport

See Retirement Communities for more information.

Lifeline Coalition PO Box 568 Freeport (815) 232-5433 lifelinecoalition.org

M3 Insurance

See Employment Agencies for more information.

New Horizons Counseling Center 34 N. Whistler Avenue Freeport (815) 235-6171 newhorizonscounselingcenter.com

Oakley Courts Assisted Living & Memory Care

See Retirement Communities for more information.

Parkview Home of Freeport

See Retirement Communities for more information.

Right Angle Caring Connection Freeport (815) 297-7619 rightanglecaring.com

Rock River Valley Blood Center 461 E. South Street Freeport (815) 232-5663 rrvbc.org

Rosecrance, Inc. 1631 S. Galena Avenue, Freeport (815) 387-5639 rosecrance.org

Sinnissippi Centers, Inc. 524 W Stephenson, Suite 340 Freeport (815) 516-8898 sinnissippi.org

SSM Health Monroe Clinic Medical Group 1301 S Kiwanis Dr Freeport (815) 235-1406 monroeclinic.org

Stephenson County Health Dept. & AOK All Our Kids Network 10 W Linden Freeport (815) 235-8271 co.stephenson.il.us/health/

The Answer Physical Therapy at Fitness Lifestyles 641 Stephenson Street Freeport (815) 233-2292 answerphysicaltherapy.com

The Way Chiropractic 641 W Stephenson St., Suite 3 Freeport (815) 238-9629 thewaychiro-freeport.netlify.app

Walnut Acres (formerly Stephenson Nursing Center)

See Retirement Communities for more information.

WinnPrairie

See Retirement Communities for more information.

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 for more information.

Everything Home 1261 W. Galena Avenue Freeport 1-815-801-0022

Lena Mercantile See Retail for more information.

Rite-Way Furniture & Appliance 20 E. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 235-4911 ritewayfreeport.com

Slumberland Furniture 305 W. South St. Freeport (815) 233-2300 slumberland.com

Twice As Nice Consignments

See Retail for more information.

Home Improvement

Blain’s Farm & Fleet See Retail for more information.

Boss Carpet One 461 E South Street 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 for more information.

Oak Leaf Construction and Electrical See Electrician & Plumbers for more information.

QuickCuts Tree Care LLC 1407 Bolkinwood Dr Freeport (815) 616-1506

Saunders Insulation 7383 N. Scout Camp Rd. Apple River 815-238-0500 saundersinsulation.com

Sun n Us Solar 1400 E Touhy Ave., Suite 255 Des Plaines (847) 404-1447 sunnussolar.com

Watson & Kap

See Building & Construction Services for more information.

Hotel/Motel

Baymont Inn & Suites (NNDYM FP, Inc.) 1060 Riverside Drive 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 Avenue Freeport (815) 232-7100 freeport.hamptoninn.com

Insurance

Allstate Insurance (815) 207-2943 agents.allstate.com/danielle-fredettefreeport-il.html

Bussian Insurance Agency LLC 218 W. Exchange St. Freeport (815) 235-6107 bussianinsurance.com

Cimino Health Insurance

500 W South St., Ste 2 Freeport (815) 821-4038 familyhealthexperts.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 Street Suite 1 Freeport (815) 235-7717 dimondbros.com

Doug Walker - Country Financial 224 W Galena Ave Freeport (815) 232-4570

224 W. Galena Ave.

Freeport, IL 61032 815-232-4570

Countryfinancial.com/douglas.walker

Fruth-Simmer Insurance Agency

13 E Stephenson St Freeport (815) 232-8514 fruthsimmer.com

Gallagher Insurance & Risk Management 2900 W. Pearl City Road Suite 101

Freeport (815) 233-0213 ajg.com

Healthcare Solutions Team

500 W. South Street Freeport (815) 242-4777 healthcaresolutionsforeveryone.com

Integrity Financial Services, Inc.

See Financial Services for more information.

Jewell Insurance

20 W Main St Freeport (815) 232-7726 jewellinsurance.org

M3 Insurance

See Employment Agencies for more information.

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 for more information.

State Farm Insurance & Financial Services

PO Box 4306

Rockford (630) 940-6014 statefarm.com

State Farm Insurance - Jon Spachman

251 W. South Street 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

TRICOR Insurance (formerly Holman/ Dahms Insurance Agency)

404 N. West Ave. Freeport (815) 232-4914 holmandahmsins.com

Trina Bankord Andersen - Edward Jones

See Financial Services for more information.

Interior

& Exterior Design

Ben Franklin Custom Framing

See Art, Photography & Graphic Design for more information.

Dave DeMeester Landscaping & Lawn Service 4111 Becker School Rd Freeport (815) 235-3100

Floor to Ceiling Store

See Retail for more information.

Freeport Glass Company, Inc.

See Residential Services for more information.

Jewelry

Frank Jewelers 19 E. Stephenson St. Freeport (815) 235-3169 frankjewelers.com

Lena Mercantile

See Retail for more information.

Luecke Jewelers 10 E. Main Street Freeport (815) 233-0013 lueckejewelers.com/freeport/

Swank & Mercier Boutique 1 E. Spring St. Freeport (815) 238-5088 facebook.com/swankandmercier/

Logistics

Logistics Degree 4018 Balsam Fir Ln Spring, TX LogisticsDegree.net

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

Behr Iron & Metal an Alter Company 1100 Seminary St Rockford (815) 987-2755 Altertrading.com

Berner Food & Beverage See Food Processors & Distributors for more information.

CoreFX Ingredients, LLC 12495 North Pleasant Hill Rd. Ste 800 Orangeville (773) 271-2663 corefxingredients.com

Danfoss

580 N. Henderson Road Freeport (815) 233-4200 Danfoss.com

In Grown Farms LLC2

3597 E Colby Rd Freeport (563) 204-6372 ingrownfarms.com

Inertia Machine PO Box 858 730 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

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

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 Road 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 Street Freeport (815) 312-3172 flightradioWQJT.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

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

Music Related

Re-Spun Records & Resale

24 West Stephenson Street Suite B Freeport (815) 275-4937

Personal Services (beauty, etc.)

Ashley Jackson Beauty 6 E. Stephenson Street Freeport (815) 235-1090 ashleyjacksonbrows.com

Contemporary Hair Studio

840 Meadows Dr. Freeport (815) 232-2900

Jet Beauty Mart

See Health & Beauty for more information.

JK Salon

1868 S West Ave Freeport (815) 235-1090 jksalonfreeport.com

Optimal Skin Care

624 Terra West Dr., Suite 4 Freeport 815-291-2622 optimalskincare.net

Progressive Fighting Concepts

See Schools & Education & Training for more information.

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

Your Core Being

See Fitness and Wellness for more information.

Zealous Art Studio & Tattoo

See Art, Photography & Graphic Design for more information.

Realtors, Apartments

A-1 Agency

224 N. Cherry Avenue Freeport (815) 232-0915

a-1agencyrealtor.com

Choice Realty

718 W. Stephenson Freeport (815) 235-2111 choicerealtyfreeport.com

Harmon Center See Commercial Rentals for more information.

Heilman Properties 516 W. Clark Street Freeport (815) 233-9644 heilmanproperties.com

Lake Carroll Association 3-200 Association Drive

Lake Carroll (815) 493-2552

lakecarrollassociation.com

Liberty Village of Freeport See Retirement Communities for more information.

NextHome First Class 123 N. Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 541-5557 nexthomefirstclass.com

Northwest Illinois Alliance of Realtors 1717 W. Church St., Suite 2 Freeport (815) 235-3068 northwestillinoisalliance.realtor

O’Mara Moving & Storage 1240 S Adams Freeport (815) 232-2512 omaramoving.com

ReMax Property SourceGolden Girlz Team 2 W. Stephenson Street Freeport (815) 297-1778 callgoldengirlz.com

Tamara Ruter; Keller Williams Realty Signature 4201 Galleria Dr Loves Park (815) 718-4483 TamaraSoldYourHome.com

Welcome Home NW Illinois 300 E. Main Street Lena (815) 291-8149 NorthwesternIllinoisHomes.com

Recreation, Parks & Entertainment

Freeport Club, The 1614 South Park Boulevard Freeport 815-232-1165 freeportclub.com

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 Street Freeport (815) 233-3000 freeportpubliclibrary.org

Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation

See Clubs & Organizations for more information

Lindo Theatre/ Classic Cinemas 115 S. Chicago Freeport (815) 233-0025 classiccinemas.com

Mighty Richland Players Dessert Theater

See Art, Photography & Graphic Design for more information.

Park Hills Golf Course 3240 W. Stephenson Freeport (815) 235-3611

PHK Bicycles

See Retail for more information.

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 Road Lena (815) 369-5513 wolfhollowgolf.net

Residential Services

A+ Restoration General Contracting See Building & Construction Services for more information.

Dave DeMeester Landscaping & Lawn Service

See Interior & Exterior Design for more information.

Freeport Disposal 735 N Van Buren Freeport (815) 233-5644 gillsfreeportdisposal.com

Freeport Glass Company, Inc. 214 E. Main St. P.O. Box 661 Freeport (815) 235-7375

Gitz-Meier Remodeling Contractors, Inc.

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Housing Authority of Freeport 1052 W Galena Freeport (815) 232-4171 freeporthousing.org

R & S Builders Supply

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Sherwin-Williams

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Six Point Services

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Watson & Kap

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Retail

B & C Garage Door

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Bargain Maxx 1271 W. Galena Freeport facebook.com/bargainmax

Ben Franklin Custom Framing

See Art, Photography & Graphic Design for more information.

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 for more information.

Bowen Oil Co

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Brown’s Shoe Fit

See Clothing & Shoes for more information.

Carpets by Kuniej, LTD.

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Cookie Jar, The 12 E. Stephenson Street Freeport (815) 232-4759

Dave DeMeester Landscaping & Lawn Service

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Deininger’s Floral Shop 1 W Main Freeport (815) 232-6191 deiningerfloralshop.com

Elliott Graphix

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Exchange Street Printery 15 W Exchange St. Freeport (815) 238-5923 exchangestreetprintery.com

Everything Home 1261 W. Galena Avenue Freeport 1-815-801-0022

Floor to Ceiling Store 701 E. South St. Freeport (815) 233-5667 floortoceilingfreeport.com

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Frank Jewelers

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Freeport Fast Stop Express

See Automotive Service & Retail for more information.

Freeport Lincoln Mall 1255 W. Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 233-2174

Freeport Press 1031 W. Empire. PO Box 916 Freeport (815) 232-1181 freeportpress.net

Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois

850 N. Church Street Rockford (815) 965-3795 goodwillni.org

Harbach Meats Co.

See Food Processors & Distributors for more information.

Hometown Trophies & Embroidery

140 W. Main Street

Lena (815) 369-9185 hometowntrophy.com

Ian Boutique

18 W Stephenson St., Suite 5 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 Avenue Freeport (815) 233-0600 NGWtoday.com

PHK Bicycles

205 N. Adams Street Freeport (815) 616-8081 phkbikes.com

Quiet Souls

18 W Stephenson Street Suite 202 Freeport (815) 616-8934.

Rite-Way Furniture & Appliance

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Rootz & Branchez

101 W. Main St. Freeport (815) 616-5422 rootzandbranchez.com

Russell Cellular Verizon

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Sherwin-Williams

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Slumberland Furniture

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Sports Recreation & Apparel

7 E. Main Street Freeport (815) 801-7767 sportsrecreationandapparel.com

Sugarbaker’s Cocktail Lounge 141 W Railroad St. Lena (815) 238-6583 sugarbakersboutique.com

The Exchange

223 S. Chicago Ave. Freeport (815) 255-3804

The Meadows/Source Commercial Real 5936 Seminole Centre Court Suite 100 Fitchburg (920) 621-1493

Twice As Nice Consignments 8 W Stephenson Freeport (815) 297-8861 mytwiceasnice.com

Wagner’s Business Products 10-18 West Main Street Freeport (815) 232-6171 wagnersbp.com

Restaurant

312 Beef & Sausage 1726 S. West Ave Freeport (815) 616-8553 312beef.com

Benchwarmers 2143 W. Galena Avenue Freeport (815) 232-9393

Beltline Café and Catering 325 W. South Street Freeport (815) 232-5512 facebook.com/Beltline-CafeCatering-148865671827213/

Big O’s on the Hollow 1931 Rt 75 East Freeport (815) 616-8543 bigosonthehollow.com

Capybara Café 100 E. Douglas St. Freeport (815) 656-2480

Cimino’s 421 Challenge St. Freeport (815) 235-8700 mamaciminospizza.com

Cookie Jar, The See Retail for more information.

Culver’s of Freeports 1690 Dirck Dr. Freeport (815) 297-1440 culvers.com/restaurants/freeport

Eilert’s 1100 W. Galena Ave. Freeport (815) 235-5105

Generations Brewing Company 1400 S. Adams Street Freeport (815) 616-5941 generationsbrewing.com

Higher Grounds Coffee 1709 S. West Ave Freeport (815) 297-9441 highergrounds-coffee.com

Hilldale Deli 30 W. Stephenson Street Freeport (815) 616-8049 hilldaledeli.com

Kentucky Fried Chicken 50 W. Douglas Suite 1101 Freeport (815) 232-7315 kfc.com

La Patrona Mexican Cantina & Grill 1725 S. Ihm Blvd1 Freeport (815) 624-0101

Landmark Restaurant 1 E Main St. Freeport (815) 235-1006 facebook.com/ LandmarkFamRestaurant/

Lena Brewing Co. 9416 W. Wagner Road

Lena (815) 369-2588 lenabrewing.com

Lena Mercantile See Retail for more information.

Manny’s Four 1121 W Empire St Freeport (815) 232-7992 mannyspizza.net

Mort’s Bar & Grill 114 S. Chicago Freeport (815) 233-1214

The Muse on Cedar Creek 395 W. Cedarville Rd Freeport (708) 752-5949 museoncedarcreek.com

Olivo Taco 330 College Ave. Rockford (815) 9098343 olivotaco345.com

Our Journeys Cafe and Boba Shop LLC 1231 W Galena Avenue Freeport (916) 990-3582 journeyscafeandbobashop.com

Papa Murphy’s 1713 S West Ave Freeport (815) 233-7272

Pizza Hut/Wing Street 1640 Willard Drive Freeport (815) 235-8039

Prairie Pub and Gaming 1597 S Adams Ave Freeport (815) 310-1627

The Rafters 9416 W Wagner Rd Lena (815) 369-5330 raftersonline.com

Rapped with Smoke BBQ 644 W Chestnut Freeport (815) 238-8929

Riverside 7 Family Restaurant 1669 Willard Dr Freeport (815) 232-7787 m.facebook.com

This Is It Eatery See Caterers for more information.

Union Dairy 126 E. Douglas Street Freeport (815) 232-7099 theuniondairy.com

Wendy’s c/o King Enterprises 50 W. Douglas Suite 1101 Freeport (815) 232-8938 wendys.com/home

Retirement Communities

Heritage Woods of Freeport 1500 S. Forest Road Freeport 1-815-801-3900 hw-freeport-slf.com

An Affordable Assisted Lifestyle Commununity for the Older Adult

Lena Living Center 1010 S. Logan St. Lena (815) 369-4561 lenaliving.com

Liberty Village of Freeport 2170 Navajo Drive Freeport (815) 233-2400 libertyvillageoffreeport.com

Meadow Ridge/Prairie Ridge 1730 Hance Freeport (815) 297-9140

Oakley Courts Assisted Living & Memory Care 3117 Kunkle Blvd Freeport (815) 233-5129

Parkview Home of Freeport 1234 S Park Blvd Freeport (815) 232-8612 parkviewhome.org

Walnut Acres (formerly Stephenson Nursing Center) 2946 S. Walnut Freeport, IL 61032 (815) 235-6173

WinnPrairie 1545 S. Forest Road Freeport (815) 656-4800 winnprairie.com

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

Children’s Dyslexia Center - NW IL

See Clubs & Organization for more information.

Children’s Hands On Museum of NW Illinois

See Clubs & Organization for more information.

Columbia College of Missouri At Highland Community College

2998 W. Pearl City Rd. Freeport (815) 599-3585 ccis.edu/Freeport

Dakota CUSD 201

400 Campus Dr. (844) 632-5682

Dakota School District

400 Campus Dr Dakota (815) 505-5753

Freeport School Dist. #145

501 E. South Street Freeport (815) 232-0300 freeportschooldistrict.com

Girl Scouts of Northern IL Freeport Service Center

See Clubs & Organization for more information.

Highland Community College

2998 W Pearl City Road Freeport (815) 235-6121 highland.edu

HCC Business Institute

2998 W. Pearl City Road 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 for more information.

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.php?u=https

Regional Office of Education #8

27 S. State Ave. Suite 101 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 Drive 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

Deininger’s Floral Shop

See Retail for more information.

EP 2

See Art, Photography & Graphic Design for more information.

Harmon Center See Commercial Rentals for more information.

Hometown Trophies & Embroidery See Retail for more information.

Lena Mercantile

See Retail for more information.

Pretzel City Paper

See Retail for more information.

The Meadows/Source Commercial Real Estate

SeeRetail for more information.

Social Services & Agencies

CONTACT of Northern Illinois PO Box 83 Freeport (815) 233-4357 nicontact.org

Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary See Clubs & Organization for more information.

Deer Ridge Retreat

3085 W. Forest Rd. Freeport (815) 543-6250 drmretreats.org

Freeport Area Church Cooperative 514 S. Chicago St. Freeport (815) 233-0435 faccfreeport.com

Freeport Public Library Foundation See Clubs & Organization for more information.

Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois See Retail for more information.

Hope WINS 33 North Whistler Avenue Freeport (815) 238-3467 hopewinswhatineedtosucceed.com

Malcolm Eaton Enterprises 570 West Lamm Road Freeport (815) 235-7181 malcolmeaton.org

Northwestern IL Community Action Agency 27 State Ave/, Suite 102 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 PO Box 695 10 N. Galena Avenue, Suite #120 Freeport (815) 233-7282 co.stephenson.il.us/VACSC.asp

VOICES of Stephenson County 565 North Turner Avenue Freeport (815) 235-9421 voicesofsc.org

YWCA Northwestern Illinois 4990 East State Street Rockford (815) 968-9681 ywcanwil.org

Telecommunications

Comcast Business 6244 Mulford Village Drive Rockford (847) 857-0670 xfinity.com/local/il/rockford/6244mulford-village-drive.html

Computer Dynamics of Northwest Illinois L.L.C.

See Computer, Copiers & IT Services for more information.

Nationwide Inbound Inc

50 W. Douglas St., Suite 1200 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 for more information.

U.S. Cellular 2705 IL Route 26 South Freeport (815) 232-1650 uscellular.com

Transportation Air/ Ground

Albertus Airport 1255 E. Airport Rd. Freeport

Ameresco, Inc 10 S. LaSalle St. #3450 Chicago (508) 598-3190

Elite Travel, LLC. 50 W. Douglas - Main Floor Freeport (815) 232-7777 freeporttravelnetwork.com

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

Quality Transport 1555 IL Route 75 East, Suite 6 Freeport (815) 245-6149 qualitytransportco.com

Veterans’ Assistance Commission of Stephenson County See Social Services & Agencies for more information.

Utilities Ameresco 10 S. LaSalle Chicago 508-598-3190

ComEd 123 Energy Avenue Rockford (815) 233-4100 comed.com

Nicor Gas

216 S. Liberty Avenue Freeport (888) 642-6748 nicorgas.com

Stateline Solar

See Building & Construction Services for more information.

Vets & Pets

Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary See Clubs & Organization for more information.

Dog House Salon, The 1320 S. Harlem Ave. Freeport (815) 297-3723

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

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

Website Design Adobe 345 Park Avenue San Jose (408) 753-5826

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Sarah Flashing Creative + Consulting, LLC

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