Rock City
Located on Route 75 near Lake Summerset, Rock City offers its residents simple, small-town living with convenient connection to Freeport and Beloit, WI.
Population: 315 (2010 Census)
President: Charles Halbleib, 815-865-5316
School: Dakota Community Unit School District #201
View: ESRI Summary Report
UTILITIES
Water: Village of Rock City
Sewer: Village of Rock City
Electric: ComEd
Gas: Nicor
Telecommunications: Mediacom, Frontier, T6 Broadband, Sand Prairie Wireless, Aero Inc.
Sanitation/Recycling: Gills Freeport Disposal
BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES
- Rock City Tap
- Rock Run Peddler
Key Industries
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Freeport Selected to Participate in National Program for Downtown Revitalization and Economic Resilience February 19, 2026 freeport il, Stephenson County Freeport – Freeport is one of four cities to have been selected to participate in the 2026 national cohort to advance downtown revitalization and economic resilience. The program, Recast Leaders, is an initiative of Recast City that has successfully energized downtown revitalization and economic resilience in more than 200 cities in 44 states over 11 years. The other three cities […]
Black History Month moves us forward February 18, 2026 The Partnership is honored to commemorate Black History Month with a guest column from William Brown of High Hope Freeport. Black History Month is more than a celebration. It is a call to remember, to repair, to build, and to move forward together. Its original purpose was to correct what had been erased: the achievements, struggle, leadership, and global impact […]
From Freeport to Everywhere: A simpler way to reach 350+ destinations with RFD + American Airlines Landline November 5, 2025 Freeport, Stephenson County Families and businesses across Stephenson County have a new, easier way to start a trip. American Airlines, operated by The Landline Company, connects Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to American’s global network through Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)—all on a single American itinerary that you book on AA.com or the American app. You begin your journey right here in our […]
Guest Columnist Kim McIver – Native American Heritage Month November 5, 2025 Freeport, quiet souls, Stephenson County The Partnership is honored to commemorate Native American Heritage Month with a guest column from Kim McIver of Quiet Souls in Freeport. Kim is also an Illinois Road Scholar and award-winning Ojibwa author from the White Earth Reservation in northwest Minnesota. We asked Kim a few questions to provide a better understanding of Native culture. As most of you know, November is […]