Freeport
In the heart of the Midwest, Freeport has a history of innovation, a highly-skilled workforce, award-winning healthcare and a focus on continuous learning. This forward-looking community embraces qualities that make the city unique and champions ideas toward progress.
Population: 25,638 (2010 Census)
President: Jodi Miller, 815-232-8200
School: Freeport School District #145
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UTILITIES
Water: City of Freeport
Sewer: City of Freeport
Electric: ComEd
Gas: Nicor
Telecommunications: Mediacom, Frontier, T6, AT&T, MCI, Sprint
Sanitation/Recycling: Gills Freeport Disposal, Moring Disposal
COMMUNITY DETAILS
Freeport is a city with a rich and vibrant history that welcomes new concepts and innovation. Embracing collaboration, new ideas and diversity, the city celebrates what is being created today for future generations. Freeport is home to Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurial expertise and manufacturing infrastructure to employ and provide for the community.
AWARDS AND NOTABLES
- Home to the second Lincoln-Douglas Debate and site of the historic “Freeport Doctrine“. Freeport is also honored to be included in the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area celebrating the life and times of the 16th US President.
PARKS AND RECREATION
- The Freeport Park District maintains more than 800 acres of park land including Krape Park, Read Park, Oakdale Nature Preserve and Taylor Park.
- The Freeport Art Museum holds the collection of famed businessman, W.T. Rawleigh, along with other resident and traveling exhibits.
- The Freeport Art Plaza is being completed as a cultural hub for Downtown Freeport activity and leisure.
- The 17-mile Jane Addams Trail winds along the northern edge of Freeport with a beautiful trail head at Tutty’s Crossing in Downtown Freeport.
- The Pecatonica River flows adjacent to the Jane Addams Trail making it a leisure destination for paddling enthusiasts.
- Freeport Public Library is a beacon to the value of continuous learning located in downtown.
- Winneshiek Theater is the country’s oldest continuously running amateur theater.
- The Children’s Hands-On Museum has a mission to inspire all children and families to learn, explore, and create through interactive experiences.
BUSINESS & INDUSTRIES
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Exploring Global Opportunities: Highlights from the 2nd Annual International Business Forum December 17, 2024 On December 12, businesses from across Illinois gathered at Loves Park City Hall for Representative John M. Cabello’s 2nd Annual International Business Forum. This event provided an exceptional opportunity to expand horizons, develop new relationships, and explore untapped international markets. The forum, held from 1 to 4 pm, featured honored dignitaries from Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Portugal, and Taiwan. These […]
It is Who You Know December 11, 2024 In a world where available information compounds almost daily, it is hard to ever consider yourself an expert in any topic. Businesses and industries do their best to stay on top of what most closely affects them and then lean into other sources to fill in these gaps in knowledge. The resources available to the Partnership are no different. However, […]
Celebrating 2024 & Preparing for 2025 December 4, 2024 It’s the beginning of December which has us all reflecting on the year that is almost over, preparing for 2025, and planning holiday celebrations and gifts. If you are planning to show your appreciation for your staff, co-workers, MVP clients, or friends and family, we encourage you to consider a gift that is both highly personalized and very easy to […]
From Surviving to Thriving – Doing Makes All the Difference November 26, 2024 The business landscape in the City of Freeport and Stephenson County is transforming, thanks to the incredible dedication of our existing businesses, the energy of new investors, the positivity of our residents, and the proactive leadership of our local government. Together, we are gradually building an exciting and hopeful future where opportunity thrives, and our community flourishes. The Greater Freeport […]