Winslow

This state-border town enjoys the natural beauty of the driftless area with close proximity to the recreational Pecatonica River.

Population: 338 (2010 Census)

President: Leroy Wernet, 815-367-2655

Email: villageofwinslow@gmail.com

School: Lena-Win School District

View: ESRI Summary Report

Winslow Community Data

UTILITIES

Water: Village of Winslow

Sewer: Village of Winslow

Electric: ComEd

Gas: Nicor

Sanitation/Recycling: Gills Freeport Disposal

COMMUNITY DETAILS

Come visit Winslow, which is located on State Route 73 north of Lena.
Winslow is home to Paradise Cove, an artesian water source, found in 1927 when the village dug a new well. Now the excess water flows out of the supply building through pipes into a nearby creek. A man-made waterfall is an often visited site within Paradise Cove. The city uses this as their water source, and the public is welcome to come fill as many containers as they want from the spigot next to the pump house.

AWARDS AND NOTABLES

Cedarville is the birthplace of social activist Jane Addams, the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize winner

PARKS AND RECREATION

Winslow Township Park
Paradise Cove

BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES

Cory’s Pub & Grub
Community Bank
Bowen Oil Co.
Bobber’s Tap
Mitek Corporation

Key Industries

Healthcare

Construction, Plumbing, Heating, & Service

Private Label Food Manufacturing

Stephenson County Major Employers

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