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Ridott

Cedarville

Birthplace of Jane Addams, Cedarville is easily accessible along Highway 26 just four miles north of Highway 20. The village welcomes travelers with tree-lined streets and small town charm. 

Population: 164 (2010 Census)

President: Kim Kopp, 815-232-2624

School: Freeport School District #145, Dakota School District

View: ESRI Summary Report

 

UTILITIES

Water: Village of Ridott

Sewer: Village of Ridott

Electric: ComEd

Gas: Nicor

Telecommunications: Mediacom, Frontier, T6 Broadband, Sand Prairie Wireless, Aero Inc.

Sanitation/Recycling: Gills Freeport Disposal

Ridott Community Data

 

COMMUNITY DETAILS

The Village of Ridott is a rural village for small town tastes. Just 1.3 miles north of Highway 20, it is perfectly situated for easy access to larger cities from the comfort and quiet of rural life.

 

PARKS AND RECREATION

  • Lincoln Park, located on the northern edge of town, has a park shelter, playground, and nature trail.
  • The Pecatonica River runs just one mile north of town for recreational paddling and fishing.

 

BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES

  • Stephenson Service Company
  • Ridott Corners
  • RL Halbin & Sons
  • Backeberg Signs

Key Industries

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Healthcare

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Construction, Plumbing, Heating, & Service

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Private Label Food Manufacturing

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Workforce & Manufacturing Roundtable March 27, 2024 Freeport, greater freeport partnership, Manufacturing, Stephenson County, workforce This is not the first (nor, I suspect the last) time I will use this platform to talk about the importance of manufacturing in Stephenson County. In fact, in 2022, 35 percent of the county economy was supported directly or indirectly by manufacturing, totaling $2.8 billion in total annual economic output and $317.1 million in salaries and benefits. There are […]
E-N-G-A-G-E  March 19, 2024 greater freeport partnership We all want GREAT things and this is how they happen!   Improvement in any area of our community is a result of the initiative and energy of many people. Complaining into the void of social media does not make progress – engaging with other like-minded people in the community does.  Example: Pretzel Pickers  Three years ago, a group of residents […]
Spring Break Staycation in Stephenson County March 18, 2024 Whether you have just a few days or a whole week to enjoy, why not turn your spring break into an unforgettable staycation right her in Stephenson County? The perfect break from ordinary can be found without straying too far from home. Krape Park: Nature’s Playground Start your staycation at Krape Park, with a fantastic variety of activities and a […]
Women’s History Month 2024 March 13, 2024 Ashley Huffines, freeport public library, greater freeport partnership, Women's History Month 2024 The Greater Freeport Partnership honors the commemoration of Women’s History Month with a special feature from Ashley Huffines, executive director of the Freeport Public Library. When I think about Women’s History Month in 2024, and this year’s theme, “Women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion,” I can’t help but think about advocacy in the library world. Throughout the ten […]