STEPHENSONall in COUNTY ILLINOIS 2019
VISITING STEPHENSON COUNTY Page 7
STEPHENSON COUNTY LIVING Page 23
Rebecca Motley Executive Director, Greater Freeport Partnership
One of the strengths of Stephenson County is its diversity. Stephenson County offers a diversity rare in so many cities of our size. We have a diverse population in terms of race, religion, family background and more. We have an economic diversity with successful and growing businesses in manufacturing, agribusiness, professional services and retail. That economic diversity allows for a variety of employment, shopping and recreation options that help to make this such an interesting community. Our diversity of viewpoints and backgrounds ensure that new ideas and concepts will find a receptive audience. This diversity makes Stephenson County a stronger, more vibrant place to live, work and play. Business Office 27 W. Stephenson St, Freeport, IL 61032 | 815-233-1350
Visitors Center 4596 US Highway 20 East, Freeport, Illinois 61032 800-369-2955 | 815-233-1357 [email protected] | www.greaterfreeport.com TABLE OF CONTENTS VISITING STEPHENSON COUNTY...... 7 STEPHENSON COUNTY LIVING...... 23 Family Attractions...... 8 Stephenson County Towns...... 26 Historical Places & Soldier Memorials...... 9 WORKING STEPHENSON COUNTY...... 28 Craft Beer & Local Wine...... 10 MAPS...... 29 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES...... 17 PLACES TO STAY...... 30 Golf Courses...... 18 PLACES TO SHOP...... 32 Trekking the Trails...... 19 PLACES TO EAT...... 38 Parks & Trails...... 20 EVENTS & FESTIVALS...... 44 More Adventures...... 22 PARTNERSHIP MEMBERS...... 47
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welcome
Jodi Miller Mayor of Freeport
Freeport is a city with a rich and vibrant history. From the site of the second Lincoln Douglas debate to the rich manufacturing history, from century-old businesses like The Union Dairy to the Stephenson County Historical Society and everything in between, Freeport is a city that honors and respects its history. But what makes Freeport special is that we are a historical community who looks to the future and always strives to move forward! We aren’t afraid of new concepts, such as combining organizations to form the Greater Freeport Partnership and we embrace collaboration, new ideas and newcomers! I am excited about the history we are creating today for future generations! I am proud to call Freeport my home!
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• Jane Addams, women’s rights pioneer and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, was born in Cedarville. • On August 27, 1858, the most significant of the historic Lincoln-Douglas debates took place in Freeport. While Douglas won the election and retained the senate seat, his answer to a question on slavery, known as “The Freeport Doctrine” alienated the South, split the Democratic Party and helped enable Lincoln to win the Presidency in 1860. • Actor Calista Flockhart, movie columnist Louella Parsons, Harlem Globetrotter Deacon Davis, founder of BET, Robert Johnson, Presidential assassin Charles Guiteau and NFL star Preston Pearson were all born in Freeport. • Three Native American tribes are indigenous to Stephenson County: the Sac, the Fox and the Winnebago. • Freeport is the home to the oldest Carnegie Library in Illinois and one of the first designed by Chicago architectural firm Patton and Miller. It is now where Freeport City Hall is located. • Pearl City is believed to have got its name from a story about a resident named Daniel Ditzler and his finding several pearls along the Yellow Creek in the late 1880’s. The story says he sold one for $800 and used the money to build a new house. It is believed that some of his descendants still have some of the pearls that Ditzler found. No other pearls were ever found in the Yellow Creek after Ditzlers’ finds. • The number of breweries in Freeport in the 1890s rivaled those in Milwaukee. • The Winneshiek Playhouse, in Freeport, is the oldest continuously operating amateur theater in the country.
• Freeport got its name because William “Tutty” Baker, one of the first settlers in the area, used to provide travelers a free ferry across the Pecatonica River. It is nicknamed “Pretzel City” because of the large number of German residents and breweries who served pretzels. • Krape Park is the only park in the world that is a palindrome (spelled the same backwards as forewards.) • Henney Automobiles in Freeport made 4 cars for President Harry Truman. • The Freeport Art Museum has one of Illinois’ largest collections of ethnic artifacts outside of Chicago’s Field Museum. • Sliced cheese was invented in Freeport in 1940 at a Kraft Cheese plant.
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Stephenson County creates the perfect atmosphere where nature meets nostalgia. The beautiful landscape, welcoming communities and rich historic places boast enthusiasm for all ages. Whether you are planning your first trip to Stephenson County, have been to the area before, or call the county your home, there are new attractions and experiences to enjoy every year. Your mode of relaxation could be dining with friends, breaking a sweat, or enriching your mind, and Stephenson County has several stops for you.
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CHILDREN’S HANDS-ON MUSEUM FERGUSON FINE ARTS CENTER LINDO THEATRE 1237 West Galena Avenue, Freeport Highland Community College 115 South Chicago Avenue, Freeport www.chomnwil.com 2998 West Pearl City Road, Freeport 815-233-0413 815-599-3718 www.classiccinemas.com CRITTER CAMP www.highland.edu Open Daily 824 Church Street, German Valley Open for performance & exhibition www.crittercamp.org MIGHTY RICHLAND PLAYERS Open by appointment FEVER RIVER RAILROAD 203 West High Street, Orangeville $10/person 815-979-9646 815-819-1310 www.feverriver.org www.mightyrichlandplayers.com DOUG FIREBAUGH OBSERVATORY Call for hours Open by performance 2892 West Stephenson Street, Freeport Donations appreciated 815-291-3072 RUN-A-MUC ACRES www.plants.org FREEPORT ART MUSEUM 3063 Becker School Road, Freeport Open May-October 121 North Harlem Avenue, Freeport 815-266-1737 1st & 3rd Saturdays 8 pm 815-235-9755 Open Labor Day-Halloween Free to public, donations appreciated www.freeportartmuseum.org 10 am-6 pm Open Tue-Fri, 10 am-5 pm, EILERT’S TEE BOX Sat Noon-5 pm SKATE STATION 1100 West Galena Avenue, Freeport Free, but donations appreciated 7016 US Highway 20 West, Lena 815-235-5105 815-232-7344 www.eilerts.com FREEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY www.skatestation.com Open Mon-Sat 11 am-Midnight 100 East Douglas Street, Freeport Open November-April: Fri 7-10 pm, Sun 11 am-7 pm 815-233-3000 Sat 1:30-4 pm, 7-10 pm, Sun 1:30-4 pm www.freeportpubliclibrary.org May-October: Call for hours 4 SEASONS BOWLING CENTER Open Mon-Thu 9 am-8 pm 1100 West Galena Avenue, Freeport Fri 9 am- 6 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm WINNESHIEK PLAYERS 815-235-6145 228 West Clark Street, Freeport www.BowlFreeport.com FRIENDS FOREVER 815-232-7023 Open Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu Noon-10 pm HUMANE SOCIETY DOG PARK www.winneshiekplayers.org Wed 9 am-10 pm, Fri 9 am-Midnight 966 Rudy Road, Freeport Open by performance Sat Noon-Midnight 815-232-6164 www.friendsforeverhs.org Open Dawn to Dusk
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ALL VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK LENA WATER TOWER SILVER CREEK & STEPHENSON OF STEPHENSON COUNTY Main Street, Lena RAILROAD ANTIQUE STEAM TRAIN 2850 South Walnut Road, Freeport Open Daily & SILVER CREEK MUSEUM www.avmpsc.org 2954 South Walnut Road, Freeport Open Daily Dawn to Dusk LINCOLN DOUGLAS DEBATE SQUARE 815-235-2198 114 East Douglas Street, Freeport www.thefreeportshow.com BLACK HAWK WAR MONUMENT www.lincoln-douglas.org Open May-October on select holidays 14109 West Monument Road, Kent Open Daily and weekends, 11 am-4 pm; Open Dawn to Dusk Train departs on the hour LINCOLN THE DEBATER STATUE Train: Adults $8, Children under 12 $2 CEDARVILLE HISTORICAL MUSEUM Taylor Park Museum: Adults $4, Children under 12 Free 450 West Second Street, Cedarville 900 East Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-563-4202 Open Daily Dawn-10:30 pm STAGECOACH TRAIL www.cedarvilleareahistoricalsociety.org Trail begins at intersection of Open May-October Sat & Sun 1-4 pm MCCONNELL AREA HISTORICAL Hwy 20 and Galena Road, Lena Ages 12 and over, $3, Members free SOCIETY MUSEUM Open Daily 202 East Main Street, McConnell GARNHART’S OLIVER MUSEUM 815-821-2428 STEPHENSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 6372 Edwardsville Road, German Valley Open April-December (except Sept) Galena & Stephenson Streets 815-362-6531, 815-238-3044 2nd Saturday of Month, 1-4 pm www.vietnowfreeport.com Open by appointment Free, but donations appreciated Open Daily
GERMAN VALLEY OLD RIVER SCHOOL STEPHENSON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM HISTORIC DISTRICT HISTORICAL MUSEUM 805 Church Street, German Valley Bounded by the Pecatonica River 1440 South Carroll Avenue, Freeport www.gvmuseum.org in Freeport at Brick Avenue, 815-232-8419 Open June-October Galena Avenue, Clark Street www.stephcohs.org Last Sunday of Month, 1-4 pm Open Daily Open Wed-Sun; Noon-4 pm Free, but donations appreciated Adults $8, Children 6 & Up, $4 ROCK RUN COUNTY HISTORICAL Group tour discount available JANE ADDAMS BURIAL SITE SOCIETY MUSEUM Cedarville Cemetery 107 North Main Street, Rock City WINSLOW HISTORICAL Mill Street, Cedarville 815-865-5665 SOCIETY MUSEUM Open Dawn to Dusk Open by appointment, Free to public 606 Bridge Street, Winslow Open Apr-Oct; 2nd Saturday of Month LENA AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM 10 am-3 pm or by appointment 427 West Grove Street, Lena Free Open June-September Saturday 1-4 pm or by appointment Suggested Donations Visitor and Community Guide 2019 www.greaterfreeport.com 9 CRAFT BEER and local wine
FAMOUS FOSSIL VINEYARD & WINERY 395 West Cedarville Road, Freeport 815-563-4665 www.famousfossilwinery.com Open June-December 11 am-6 pm, January-May: Wed-Sat 11 am-6 pm, Sun Noon-5 pm
GENERATIONS BREWING COMPANY 1400 South Adams Avenue, Freeport 815-616-5941 www.generationsbrewing.com Open Sun (May-September) Noon-5 pm, Tue-Thu 3-10 pm, Friday 3-11 pm, Sat Noon-11 pm
LENA BREWING COMPANY 9416 West Wagner Road, Lena 815-369-2588 www.lenabrewing.com Open Tue-Fri Noon-9 pm, Sat 11 am-9 pm, Sun11 am-6 pm
WISHFUL ACRES FARM & BREWERY 4679 North Flansburg Road, Lena 815-990-2380 www.wishfulacresfarm.com Open Fri 4-9 pm, Sat Noon-9 pm, Sun Noon-5 pm
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OUTDOOR adventures
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PARK HILLS GOLF COURSE 3240 West Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-235-3611 www.parkhillsgolfcourse.com
WOLF HOLLOW GOLF COURSE 6546 North Shippee Road, Lena 815-369-5513 www.wolfhollowgolf.net
BRUSH CREEK GOLF COURSE 2001 West St. James Road, Orangeville 815-789-4042 www.brushcreekgolf.com
THE FREEPORT CLUB 1614 South Park Boulevard, Freeport 815-232-1165 www.freeportclub.com
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DAKOTA NATURE TRAIL OAKDALE NATURE PRESERVE RICHLAND CREEK WETLANDS & Main Street, Dakota 4433 South Cranes Grove Road, Freeport COVERED BRIDGE 815-449-2019 815-235-6114 101 North Ewing Street, Orangeville Open Dawn to Dusk www.freeportparkdistrict.org 815-789-4416 Open Dawn to 10:30 pm www.villageoforangeville.com EVANGELINE FOREST WALK TRAIL Open Dawn to Dusk West McKimmy Street, Davis PECATONICA RIVER WATER TRAIL 815-865-5792 Stephenson County STEPHENSON-BLACK HAWK TRAIL 815-369-5351 Lena JANE ADDAMS RECREATIONAL TRAIL www.pecriver.org 815-369-5351 Freeport to Wisconsin www.paddlethepec.com www.lenaparks.org www.janeaddamstrail.com Open Sunrise to Sunset Open Dawn to Dusk TUTTY’S CROSSING TRAILHEAD 250 East Stephenson Street, Freeport Open Dawn to Dusk
Visitor and Community Guide 2019 www.greaterfreeport.com 19 PARKS & TRAILS BALL DIAMOND BASKETBALL CONCESSIONS FISHING HIKING ICE SKATING PICNIC AREA PLAYGROUND SHELTER TENNIS VOLLEYBALL SKATE PARK OTHER BEN MILLER PARK 865 Church Street, German Valley 815-362-3671, Open Dawn to 10 pm X X X X X X X
CEDARVILLE SKATE PARK 430 West Washington Street, Cedarville 1/2 mile blacktop 815-563-4302, Open Dawn to Dusk X X X X X X walking path
DAKOTA PARK Main Street, Dakota 815-238-9259, Open Dawn to Dusk X X X X X Nature Trail
DODDS PARK 404 Walnut Street, Lena 815-369-5351, Open Dawn to Dusk Bag Toss, www.lenaparks.org X X X X X X X X X Horseshoes
HIDEAWAY PARK Hiking trails, 8800 West Block Road, Pearl City small boat launch, 815-443-2845, Open Dawn to Dusk X X X cross-country skiing
JAYCEES PARK 615 Country Lane Drive, Lena 815-369-5351, Open 6 am to 10 pm www.lenaparks.org X X X X Soccer
KENT PARK Kent Road, Kent 815-443-2485, Open Dawn to Dusk” X X X X
KRAPE PARK 1799 South Park Boulevard, Freeport Carousel, mini golf, 815-235-6114, www.freeportparkdistrict.org duck pond, 3 mile Open Dawn to 10:30 pm, Amenities til 8 pm X X X X X X X X X path, waterfall
LAKE LE-AQUA-NA STATE PARK Boating, sledding, 8542 North Lake Road, Lena cross-country skiing, 815-369-4282, Open 5 am-10 pm hunting, camping, www.dnr.state.il.us X X X X X equestrian trails
LINCOLN PARK 1 Lincoln Parkway, Ridott 815-541-3017, Open Dawn to Dusk X X X
LIONS PARK Splash Land Aquatic 609 North Schuyler Street, Lena Center, mini golf, 815-369-5351, Open 6 am-10 pm frisbee golf, www.lenaparks.org X X X X X X X X flower gardens
MEMORY PARK NORTH Salisbury Street, Davis 1/4 mile walking 815-865-5792, Open Dawn to Dusk X X X X X path
OAKDALE NATURE PRESERVE 133 acres, 4433 South Cranes Grove Road, Freeport 4 miles of trails, 815-235-6114, Open Dawn to 10:30 pm cross-country skiing, www.freeportparkdistrict.com X X meeting center
PEARL CITY PARK 321 West South Street, Pearl City 815-443-2485, Open Dawn to Dusk X X X X X X X
20 www.greaterfreeport.com Visitor and Community Guide 2019 POLEHILL PARK BALL DIAMOND BASKETBALL CONCESSIONS FISHING HIKING ICE SKATING PICNIC AREA PLAYGROUND SHELTER TENNIS VOLLEYBALL SKATE PARK OTHER 110 East Provost Street, Lena 815-369-5351, Open 6 am to 10 pm Waterfall, Sandbox, www.lenaparks.org X X X Horseshoes
READ PARK 1122 South Burchard Avenue, Freeport Family Aquatic 815-235-6114, Open Dawn to 10:30 pm Center, fountains, www.freeportparkdistrict.org X X X X X X X X X outdoor hockey
SCHUDT PARK 212 Schudt Street, Waddams Grove 815-369-5351, Open 6 am to 10 pm www.lenaparks.org X X X X
TAYLOR PARK 900 East Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-235-6114, Open Dawn to Dusk www.freeportparkdistrict.com X X X X X X X X X X
VAN RADEN MEMORIAL PARK Church Street, German Valley Lake Baalton, 815-362-3671, Open Dawn to 10 pm X X X X Veterans Memorial
WINSLOW TOWNSHIP PARK Mitek Plaza, Winslow 815-367-2723, Open Dawn to 10 pm X X X X X X X
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ARTESIAN WELL AT PARADISE COVE Southwest edge of Winslow along Indian Creek, Winslow www.winslow-illinois.com Open 7 am-8 pm
LITTLE CUBS FIELD 1160 West Empire Street, Freeport 815-235-5318 www.littlecubsfield.com Field Open May-October 10 am- 7pm
THE SPORTSPLEX 2800 Walnut Road, Freeport Open April-October Dawn to Dusk
22 www.greaterfreeport.com Visitor and Community Guide 2019 STEPHENSON COUNTY living
Stephenson County is a unique and wonderful place to live. In the rural communities of a few hundred people like Rock City and German Valley to larger communities like Lena and Freeport, we have booming businesses and livable communities that should appeal to almost anyone. Located near major metropolitan areas of Rockford, Madison, Dubuque, Milwaukee and Chicago, Stephenson County offers easy access to shopping and entertainment, both within the county and nearby. Trails, natural areas, and parks are featured throughout the county and in every municipality. Stephenson County offers great natural beauty, a thriving business environment and safe, welcoming communities. Visitor and Community Guide 2019 www.greaterfreeport.com 23
STEPHENSON COUNTY towns
26 www.greaterfreeport.com Visitor and Community Guide 2019 CEDARVILLE GERMAN VALLEY PEARL CITY Cedarville is a quiet village located about Home to the former Pleasant Prairie Situated on Illinois Route 73, West of 10 minutes north of Freeport, where just Academy, German Valley offers a quiet, Freeport, Pearl City is home to many over 700 people call home. The birthplace small town setting in a bucolic northern friendly citizens, small businesses and runs of social activist and Nobel Prize winner Illinois rural setting. along the Yellow Creek River. This quaint Jane Addams, Cedarville is steeped in Population: 449 village offers a small school environment history and small-town charm. President: Mark Jewell, 815-807-7741 while still providing numerous educational Population: 741 School: Forrestville Valley School opportunities for students and many President: Shawn Cox, 815-563-4302 District #221 opportunities to start a business in a School: Freeport School District #145 small-town setting. Population: 838 President: Robert Knoup, 815-443-2871 LENA Schools: Pearl City Community Unit School DAKOTA Lena is home to an award-winning school District #200, Eastland Community Unit Originally laid out in 1857 once the railroad district, active park district, library district, School District #308 was extended, Dakota’s rural landscape emergency services, multiple homes of www.villageofpearlcity.com and authentic midwestern atmosphere will worship and business services to support make you feel right at home in this country all essential family needs. Lena’s rural setting. In 2017, Dakota’s school district setting, low cost-of-living and commitment earned a spot on the “Top 100 School to high quality of life make it an excellent RIDOTT Districts in Illinois” List. option for your next home. Originally named Cochranville, Ridott was Population: 506 Population: 2,912 renamed in 1863 after the township and President: Tim Last President: Dennis Bergman, 815-369-4016 an early settler. Ridott is located on the School: Dakota Community Unit School School: Lena Community Unit east side of Stephenson County just north District #201 School District #202 of Route 20. www.villageoflena.com Population: 164 Village of Lena 815-369-4016 President: Kim Kopp, 815-232-2624 Schools: Dakota Community Unit School DAVIS District #201, Pecatonica Community Unit Located between Route 75 and Lake School District #321, and Summerset, Davis was named for founder ORANGEVILLE Freeport School District #145 S.J. Davis, when the railroad was extended Nestled along the banks of the Richland to that point in the 1850s Creek in Northwest Illinois, Orangeville is Population: 677 an excellent place to raise a family, open President: Bradley C. Meinert a business or simply visit for a day trip ROCK CITY School: Dakota Community Unit School or weekend getaway. In addition to its Located on Route 75, near Lake District #201 picturesque landscape, this town just two Summerset, Rock City offers its residents miles south of the Wisconsin border hosts simple, small town living with convenient many local attractions and events including connection to Freeport and Beloit, WI. the Jane Addams Trail, the Brush Creek Population: 315 FREEPORT Golf Course, Orangeville’s annual Firemen’s President: Charles Halbleib, 815-865-5316 The county-seat of Stephenson County Festival, the Summer Concert Series and Schools: Dakota Community Unit School and the largest community in the much more! District #201 county, Freeport was originally known Population: 793 815-865-5247 as Winneshiek. Now nicknamed Pretzel President: Mike Siedschlag, 815-789-4416 Village of Rock City 815-865-5247 City due to the large number of German School: Orangeville Community Unit brewers and bakers it used to have, School District #203 Freeport was the location of a Lincoln- Douglas debate, famous for the “Freeport WINSLOW Doctrine.” Freeport has a strong business This state border town enjoys the natural and manufacturing history, a vibrant beauty of the driftless area with close downtown, and an active music and arts proximity to Lena, Freeport, and Monroe, scene. WI. Winslow children attend an award- Population: 25,628 winning school district. Mayor: Jodi Miller Population: 338 School: Freeport School District #145 President: Michael Milliken, 815-367-2655 www.cityoffreeport.org [email protected] City of Freeport 815-235-8200 School: Lena Community Unit School District #202
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In Stephenson County, there is a time for work and a time for play – and our residents know how to do both well! In one of the most beautiful parts of Illinois, Stephenson County promotes small-town pride and patronage to support our businesses of all types and sizes.
Home to a highly diverse business community, Stephenson County provides work and career opportunities in insurance, manufacturing, healthcare and the food industry, among others. Freeport is a community that places a high value on hard work and nurtures entrepreneurs through the Greater Freeport Partnership. The area can also count numerous Fortune 500 companies as employers including Honeywell, Newell Brands, MetLife and Titan Tire. This wide range of opportunities makes Stephenson County an attractive career and job market.
If you could choose to work anywhere, why not make it in a scenic area where you can live comfortably and enjoy access to the same business amenities as larger markets. High-speed internet access and easy entry to Highway 20 makes it almost effortless to be on your way to a corporate headquarters in a larger city when necessary. Stephenson County communities offer the highlights of a small-town lifestyle with the opportunity to connect with the “big city” just a short drive away.
28 www.greaterfreeport.com Visitor and Community Guide 2019 GOVERNMENT LISTINGS STEPHENSON COUNTY FREEPORT COMMUNITY CIRCUIT CLERK – NATE LUY PUBLIC SCHOOL FUND BLACKHAWK HILLS 15 North Galena Avenue, Freeport PO Box 778, Freeport REGIONAL COUNCIL 815-235-8266 815-235-6114 815-625-3854 www.co.stephenson.il.us www.blackhawkhills.com FREEPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT #145 STEPHENSON COUNTY BOARD 501 East South Street, Freeport CITY OF FREEPORT 50 West Douglas Street, Freeport 815-232-0300 524 West Stephenson Street, 815-235-8389 www.freeportschooldistrict.com Freeport www.co.stephenson.il.us 815-235-8200 HCC BUSINESS INSTITUTE www.cityoffreeport.org STEPHENSON COUNTY 2998 West Pearl City Road, Freeport FARM BUREAU 815-599-3677 FREEPORT PARK DISTRICT 210 West Spring Street, Freeport www.hccbusinessinstitute.com 1122 South Burchard Drive, 815-232-3186 Freeport www.stephensoncfb.org HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE 815-235-6114 2998 West Pearl City Road, Freeport www.freeportparkdistrict.org STEPHENSON COUNTY HEALTH 815-235-6121 DEPARTMENT & AOK ALL OUR KIDS www.highland.edu FREEPORT TOWNSHIP NETWORK 524 West Stephenson Street, 10 West Linden, Freeport KETTERING UNIVERSITY ONLINE Freeport 815-235-8271 220 North Smith Street, Palatine 815-235-8012 www.aok-nwil.org 855-418-0201 online.kettering.edu HOUSING AUTHORITY OF FREEPORT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION 1052 West Galena Avenue, Freeport 2998 West Pearl City Road, Freeport REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION 815-232-4171 815-235-4125 27 South State Avenue, Freeport www.freeporthousing.org 815-599-1408 www.roe8.com STATE REPRESENTATIVE ANDREW CHESNEY TRI-COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 50 West Douglas Street, Freeport 2900 West Loran Drive, Freeport 815-232-0774 EDUCATION 815-233-1876 www.repchesney.com www.tricountychristian.org CAREERTEC STATE SENATOR BRIAN STEWART 2037 WEST GALENA AVENUE, WILLOWGLEN ACADEMY OF IL 50 West Douglas Street, Freeport FREEPORT 701 West Lamm Road, Freeport 815-232-0774 815-232-0709 815-233-6162 www.senatorstewart.com www.careertec-il.org
SMALL BUSINESS COLUMBIA COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2998 West Pearl City Road, Freeport 308 West State Street, Rockford 815-235-8200 815-316-4300 www.ccis.edu www.rockfordchamber.com
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Whenever you stay in Stephenson County, we make sure to offer the setting and amenities you are looking for in your home-away-from-home. Whether you are looking for a friendly hotel atmosphere or campground with plenty of activities, check out these fine establishments when you are traveling in and around the county. The friendly staff at each location are excited to welcome you and be your host to our area.
30 www.greaterfreeport.com Visitor and Community Guide 2019 TOWN HOUSE MOTEL Open Year Round HOTELS/MOTELS 1156 West Galena Avenue, Freeport LENA KOA 815-232-2191 10982 US Highway 20, Lena COUNTRY INN & SUITES www.thetownhousemotel.com 815-369-2612 BY CARLSON www.lenakoa.com 1710 South Dirck Drive, Freeport Open April 1-November 1 815-233-3300 WEST MOTEL www.countryinns.com/freeportil 2084 West Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-232-4188 WINSLOW VILLAGE PARK www.westmotelfreeport.com CAMPGROUND HAMPTON INN Illinois Route 73, Winslow 109 South Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-291-5282 815-232-7100 Open May 1-October 1 www.freeport.hamptoninn.com CAMPGROUNDS BAYMONT INN & SUITES 1060 Riverside Drive, Freeport EMERALD ACRES CAMPGROUND II 815-599-8510 3351 South Mill Grove Road, Pearl City www.baymontinns.com/freeport 815-443-2550 RETREAT CENTER www.emeraldacrescampground.com SUPER 8 Open May 1-October 15 MEMORY LANE CRAFTING RETREAT 1551 South Sleezer Home Road, Freeport 10006 North Rote Road, Orangeville 815-232-4455 LAKE LE-AQUA-NA STATE PARK 815-979-3025 www.super8.com 8542 North Lake Road, Lena www.memorylanecraftingretreat.com 815-369-4282 www.dnr.state.il.us www.reserveamerica.com for reservations
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32 www.greaterfreeport.com Visitor and Community Guide 2019 ABET BOOKS AND GAMES BOSS CARPET ONE COUNTRY GIRL FLORAL & GIFTS 15 West Stephenson Street, Freeport 461 East South Street, Freeport 411 W. Meadows, Freeport 815-821-4911 815-599-0303 815-599-8552 www.bosscarpetonefreeport.com AJ’S LENA MAID MEATS CUB FOODS, INC 500 West Main Street, Lena BROWN’S SHOE FIT 1512 South West Avenue, Freeport 815-369-4522 1528 South West Street, Freeport 815-233-1100 www.ajslenamaidmeats.net 815-232-7615 www.cub.com www.freeportbrowns.com ALWAYZ COOKIES DEININGER’S FLORAL SHOP 3019 West Greenfield Drive, CAMELOT COSTUMES LLC 1 West Main Street, Freeport Freeport 1321 South Demeter Drive, Freeport 815-232-6191 815-599-0305 815-233-1861 www.deiningerfloralshop.com
AMERICAN GARAGE ART CARPETS BY KUNIEJ, LTD. DE LUNA FINE ART GALLERY 30 West Spring Street, Freeport 1308 South Armstrong Avenue, 2 W. Main Street, Freeport 815-291-8299 Freeport 815-616-5101 www.americangarageart.com 815-232-9060 www.art.delunaweb.com www.carpetsbykuniej.com AMITY’S ATTIC DEMEESTER FLOWER SHOP, 22 West Main Street, Freeport CEDARVILLE ART GLASS GREENHOUSES & LAWN CARE 815-232-8581 60 North Stephenson, Cedarville 1706 S. Baileyville Road, Freeport 815-563-4601 815-235-2606 ANNE’S GARDEN CENTER www.demeestersinc.com 903 West Galena, Freeport CELIA’S GIFTS AND ANTIQUES 815-232-7920 7790 Highway 20, Eleroy DEVOE FLORAL www.annesgc.com 8115-233-0146 216 W. Main Street, Lena 815-369-5549 BARKAU CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM THE CHEESE MARKET www.flowersbyparis.com OF FREEPORT 700 West South Street, Freeport 700 East South Street, Freeport 815-232-9034 THE DOG HOUSE SALON 815-232-5141 1320 South Harlem Avenue, www.barkaucdjr.com CHRISTIAN SUPPLY CENTER Freeport 23 East Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-297-3723 BAUMGARTNER AUTOMOTIVE 815-233-1418 524 Lily Creek Road, Freeport www.freeportchristiansupply.com DOWN ON THE FARM 815-233-9000 TOYS AND MORE www.baumgartnerautomotive.com CHRISTY’S TREASURES & GIFTS 502 South Schuyler Street, Lena 243 East South Street, Dakota 815-369-4444 BEST IN SIGHT 815-449-2170 www.downonthefarmtoys.com 980 West South Street, Freeport 815-235-2466 THE CLOTHES BIN AND GIFT SHOP ELITE DESIGN TEAM SALON & DAY SPA www.visionsource-bestinsight.com 15 East Stephenson Street, Freeport 401 Meadows Drive, Freeport 815-235-1168 815-232-3669 BLACK DIAMOND MUSIC www.elitedesignteam.com STUDIO & SALES THE COOKIE JAR 1329 East South Street, Freeport 12 East Stephenson Street, Freeport ENGEL’S JEWELRY AND CLOCK REPAIR 815-233-0118 815-232-4759 136 West Main Street, Lena www.blackdiamondmusicstore.com 815-369-2212 CORK & KEG LIQUORS BOCKER AUTO GROUP 1823 South West Avenue, Freeport FLUEGEL’S CLOTHING AND 801 East South Street, Freeport 815-990-8150 EMBROIDERY 815-235-2121 www.corkkegliquors.com 146 West Main Street, Lena www.bockerautogroup.com 815-369-2015
Visitor and Community Guide 2019 www.greaterfreeport.com 33 FAIRWAY FORD LINCOLN FREEPORT BICYCLE COMPANY HARBACH MEATS CO. 555 West Meadows Drive, Freeport 120 South Chicago Avenue, Freeport 6444 US Highway 20 West, Freeport 815-232-6868 815-235-2014 815-232-7807 www.myfairwayford.com www.freeportbicycles.com www.harbachmeats.net
FLAIR HAIR BOUTIQUE FREEPORT CYCLE & MACHINE HOGBACK HAVEN MAPLE FARM 14 East Stephenson Street, Freeport 1345 Business Route 20 East, Freeport 13800 N. Hogback Road, Orangeville 815-275-4281 815-232-9191 815-291-9440 www.flairhairboutique.com www.freeportcycle.com www.hogbackhardwoods.com
FLOOR TO CEILING STORE FREEPORT LINCOLN MALL HOME TOWN TROPHIES & MORE 701 East South Street, Freeport 1255 West Galena Avenue, Freeport 140 West Main Street, Lena 815-233-5667 815-233-2174 815-369-9185 www.floortoceilingfreeport.com www.hometowntrophy.com GEMORIFICS FOSLER ART GALLERY 840 West Meadows Drive, Freeport HORIZON LIQUORS, INC. 18 West Stephenson Street, 815-232-0005 27 West Walnut Avenue, Freeport Freeport 815-650-2499 479-220-9492 GENERATIONS BOUTIQUE 21 South Chicago Street, Freeport J.H. BARKAU & SONS INC FRANK JEWELERS 815-297-7050 200 North Stephenson Street, 19 East Stephenson Street, Freeport Cedarville 815-235-3169 GOODWILL INDUSTRIES 815-563-4812 www.frankjewelers.com OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS 1102 East South Street, Freeport 2030 West Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-232-5017 815-232-7642 www.barkau.com www.goodwillni.org
34 www.greaterfreeport.com Visitor and Community Guide 2019 JET BEAUTY MART KNOWLTON MOTORS/ THE MILL FURNISHINGS AND DESIGN 5 West Stephenson Street, Freeport MARK V RENTAL 9416 W. Wagner Road, Lena 815-235-3445 1017 South West Avenue, Freeport 815-369-5300 815-233-5505 www.millfurnishings.com JENNINGS CARDS AND CURRENCY 214 W. Main Street, Freeport LENA MERCANTILE COMPANY MRS. MIKE’S POTATO CHIPS 815-235-4030 101 West Railroad Street, Lena 70 East Monterey Street, Freeport 815-369-9955 815-232-7819 JIFFY LUBE www.lenamercantile.com www.mrsmikes.com 311 East South Street, Freeport 815-233-5322 LUECKE’S ANTIQUE MALL MY FRIEND’S CLOSET www.jiffylube.com 10½ East Main Street, Freeport 511 West Lena Street, Lena 815-233-0021 815-369-4527 JOANN FABRICS AND CRAFTS www.lueckejewelers.net 1611 South West Avenue, Freeport NATURAL WATER GARDENS 815-232-0011 LUECKE JEWELERS 1866 Browns Mill Road, Freeport 10 East Main Street, Freeport 815-235-7663 K & J TAN STUDIO 815-233-0013 www.nwgponds.com 311 East South Street, Freeport www.lueckejewelers.net 815-541-1512 NATURE’S WAY NUTRITION CENTER MATTRESS BY APPOINTMENT 1212 West Galena Avenue, Freeport K & T GREENHOUSES 1249 West Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-232-4532 AND LANDSCAPING 815-291-9841 5943 Burr Oak Road, Freeport ODDS AND ENDS 815-235-7989 MEGZ COUNTRY CHEESE, INC. 18 South Chicago Avenue, Freeport www.ktgreenhouse.net 420 Illinois Route 75, Davis 815-908-173 815-865-5516
Visitor and Community Guide 2019 www.greaterfreeport.com 35 PHK BICYCLES ROCK RUN PEDDLER SPORTS RECREATION & APPAREL 205 North Adams, Freeport 207 West Jefferson Street, Rock City 7 East Main Street, Freeport 815-616-8081 815-865-5969 815-801-7767 www.phkbicycles.bike www.sportsrecreationandapparel.com ROYAL OAKS ANTIQUES PICKER’S PLACE & COLLECTIBLES STEPHENSON SERVICE COMPANY 7836 US Highway 20 West, Eleroy 101 East Spring Street, Freeport 410 South Hancock Street, 815-291-0142 815-235-7870 Freeport www.royaloaksantiques.com 815-235-7400 PRETZEL CITY PAPER www.stephensonfs.com 1031 West Empire Street, Freeport SHERWIN WILLIAMS 815-232-1181 1609 South West Avenue, Freeport STRANDS www.pretzelcitypaper.com 815-235-3101 9 West Stephenson Street, Freeport www.sherwin-williams.com 815-990-9354 PRETZEL CITY SHOP 9 East Stephenson Street, Freeport SHOE CARNIVAL STUDIO 218 SALON AND SPA 815-233-7300 1605 South West Avenue, Freeport 218 West Main Street, Freeport 815-233-5373 815-233-0640 THE RED BARN 9426 West Wagner Road, Lena SHOPKO SUGARBAKERS BOUTIQUE 815-369-5322 555 West South Street, Freeport 130 West Main Street, Lena 815-232-1800 815-369-9990 RITE-WAY FURNITURE & APPLIANCE www.sugarbakersboutique.com 20 East Stephenson Street, Freeport SLUMBERLAND FURNITURE 815-235-4911 305 West South Street, Freeport www.ritewayfreeport.com 815-233-2300 www.slumberland.com
36 www.greaterfreeport.com Visitor and Community Guide 2019 SWANK & MERCIER TWICE AS NICE CONSIGNMENTS WAGNER’S BUSINESS PRODUCTS 1 East Spring Street, Freeport 8 West Stephenson Street, Freeport 10 West Main Street, Freeport 815-238-5088 815-297-8861 815-232-6171 www.wagnerhouseil.com/ www.mytwiceasnice.com www.wagnersbp.com swank-mercier TWICE AS NICE HOME WALL OF YARN SWEETIE ME 24 East Stephenson Street, Freeport 14 West Stephenson Street, Freeport 115 West Railroad Street, Lena 815-616-8546 815-616-8402 608-347-9090 www.mytwiceasnice.com www.wallofyarn.com
SWING N SPLASH UNIQUELY YOURS QUILT SHOP WAL-MART 3553 IL Highway 26 South, Freeport 12530 Highway 26 North, Orangeville 2545 IL Route 26 South, Freeport 815-232-2601 815-789-4344 or 608-558-5158 815-232-8120 www.swingnsplash.com www.uniquelyyoursquilting.com WENGERS SPRINGBROOK CHEESE T AND D TOY & HOBBY VANDERHEYDEN FURNITURE 12805 N. Springbrook Road, Davis 116 South Chicago Avenue, Freeport & FLOORING 815-865-5855 815-232-1419 9105 Highway 20, Lena 815-369-2224 YELLOW CREEK QUILT DESIGNS TEELEE POPCORN INC www.vhomeinteriors.com 140 South Main Street, Pearl City 101 West Badger, Shannon 815-443-2211 815-864-2244 VOICES BOOK NOOK www.yellowcreekquiltdesigns.com Lincoln Mall TORKELSON CHEESE COMPANY 1233 West Galena Avenue, Freeport YOUR CORE BEING 9453 Louisa Road, Lena 815-821-2665 107 W. Main Street, Freeport 815-369-4265 www.voicesofsc.org 815-297-1545 www.torkelsoncheese.com
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If your stomach begins to grumble while touring the attractions of Stephenson County, we have a selection for you at every turn. Whether you crave burgers and fries, or something more ethnic and eclectic, our restaurants, pubs, and cafés are here to serve you in comfort and style.
38 www.greaterfreeport.com Visitor and Community Guide 2019 312 BEEF & SAUSAGE CANNOVA’S FAMILY AFFAIR CAFÉ 116 W Douglas Street, Freeport 1101 West Empire Street, Freeport 2061 West Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-616-8553 815-233-0032 815-232-2133 www.312beef.com www.cannovasfreeport.com FIESTA EN CANCUN 9 EAST COFFEE THE CEDAR INN 1735 South West Avenue, Freeport 9 East Stephenson Street, Freeport 4747 Illinois Route 26 North, Freeport 815-235-5200 815-233-7300 815-563-5014 www.9eastcoffee.com THE FREEPORT CLUB CHINA BUFFET 1614 South Park Boulevard, Freeport AMIGOS 1797 South West Avenue, Freeport 815-232-1165 306 North Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-235-2234 815-233-0503 THE GARDEN DELI CIMINO’S 1793 South West Avenue, Freeport APPLEBEE’S 421 Challenge Street, Freeport 815-235-3913 1802 South West Street, Freeport 815-235-8700 www.gardendelifreeport.weebly.com 815-233-1815 www.mamaciminospizza.com www.applebees.com HIGH NOON SALOON & EATERY COACH’S BAR & GRILL 323 West High Street, Orangeville ARBY’S 621 West Lena Street, Lena 815-789-4695 1884 South West Avenue, Freeport 815-369-2222 www.maushauspubgrill.com 815-235-6100 www.arbys.com COUNTRY JUNCTION HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE 1669 Willard Drive, Freeport 1709 South West Avenue, Freeport ASIA CAFÉ 815-235-7197 815-297-9441 2725 IL 26 Highway South, Freeport www.highergrounds-coffee.com 815-235-1588 CULVER’S 1690 Dirck Drive, Freeport HAPPY WOK BEACH’S SUPPER CLUB 815-297-1440 1264 West Galena Avenue, Freeport 11369 West Galena Road, Lena www.culvers.com 815-297-1566 815-369-4630 DAIRY QUEEN GRILL N CHILL HILLDALE DELI BELTLINE CAFÉ 651 West South Street, Freeport 30 West Stephenson Street, Freeport 325 West South Street, Freeport 815-232-1235 815-616-8049 815-232-5512 www.dairyqueen.com www.hilldaledeli.com
BENCHWARMER’S DON’S OASIS ICHIBAN SPORTS BAR & GRILL 519 North West Avenue, Freeport 2019 West Galena Avenue, Freeport 2143 West Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-233-9385 815-232-7734 815-232-9393 www.ichibanfreeportil.com www.benchwarmers1.com DONUTS DELITE 1892 South West Avenue, Freeport IMPERIAL PALACE BIG O’S ON THE HOLLOW 815-233-1627 CHINESE RESTAURANT 1931 Route 75, Freeport 1735 Ihm Boulevard, Freeport 815-616-8543 DUNKIN DONUTS 815-233-5944 www.bigosonthehollow.com 1811 West Avenue, Freeport www.imperialpalacefreeport.com 815-616-8277 BOBBER’S RIVER TAP www.dunkindonuts.com IRON HORSE TAP 612 Bridge Street, Winslow 137 West Railroad Street, Lena 815-291-2486 EAGLE’S NEST / THE EAGLES CLUB 815-369-9714 1200 West Galena Avenue, Freeport BOURBONS ON MAIN 815-232-5615 JIMMY JOHN’S 109 South Galena Avenue Freeport 1737 South West Avenue, Freeport 815-656-2183 EILERT’S COCKTAILS 815-232-3278 1100 West Galena Avenue, Freeport www.jimmyjohns.com BURGER KING 815-235-5105 1830 South West Avenue, Freeport JOE’S PIZZA 815-232-0050 ELKS LODGE 21 West Stephenson Street, Freeport www.bk.com 608 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-235-3596 815-297-9508 www.joespizzaoffreeport.com CAFÉ 217 ESPRESSO & BAKERY 405 West Schuyler Street, Lena 815-291-7829
Visitor and Community Guide 2019 www.greaterfreeport.com 39 JUMPIN JOE’S SPORTS PUB & GRILL PIZZA HUT/WING STREET SPRING GROVE FAMILY RESTAURANT 1100 West Galena Avenue, Freeport 1428 West Galena Avenue, Freeport 1521 South West Avenue, Freeport 815-235-6145 815-235-3733 815-233-3181 www.pizzahut.com KFC STARBUCKS 420 North Harlem Avenue, Freeport PRETZEL CITY PUB 780 West South Street, Freeport 815-232-7315 1350 West Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-990-7232 www.kfc.com 815-232-6911 www.starbucks.com
LA MICHOACANA MONARCA PUB 219 SUBWAY 220 West Stephenson Street, Freeport 219 East Stephenson Street, Freeport 1028 West Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-616-8427 815-616-5068 815-235-7827 www.subway.com LANDMARK FAMILY RESTAURANT THE RAFTERS 1 East Main Street, Freeport 9416 West Wagner Road, Lena SUBWAY 815-235-1006 815-369-5330 1890 South West Avenue, Freeport www.raftersonline.com 815-235-7821 LENA MERCANTILE EATERY www.subway.com 101 West Railroad Street, Lena RIDOTT CORNERS TAVERN 815-369-9955 1862 South Rock City Road, Ridott SUBWAY 815-235-2451 102 South Schuyler Street, Lena LITTLE JOHN’S TAP 815-369-4500 147 South Main Street, Pearl City ROCK CITY TAP www.subway.com 815-443-2818 106 North Main Street, Rock City 815-865-5609 TACO BELL LOGAN’S 1882 South West Avenue, Freeport 1805 South West Avenue, Freeport ROSATI’S PIZZA 815-232-8226 815-232-4592 2725 IL Route 26 South, Freeport www.tacobell.com www.logansfreeport.com 815-656-2296 www.myrosatis.com THIS IS IT EATERY MANNY’S PIZZA 16 North Chicago Avenue, Freeport 1726 South West Avenue, Freeport ROUTE 20 BAR & GRILL 815-616-5449 815-232-7992 2051 North AYP Road, Freeport www.mannyspizza.com 815-233-0560 THOMAS’ CAFÉ THREE ELEVEN 311 West High Street, Orangeville MARIA’S PIZZA ROUTE 75 BAR AND GRILL 815-789-4523 922 West Galena Avenue, Freeport 320 East Main Street, Dakota 815-233-0777 815-449-9000 TWO EAGLES 18 East Main Street, Freeport MCDONALD’S ROUTE NO. 73 BREW & CHEW 815-233-4556 1300 West Galena Avenue, Freeport 201 South Main Street, Pearl City 815-235-2610 815-443-3222 UNION DAIRY www.mcdonalds.com 126 East Douglas Street, Freeport ROYAL PUB 815-232-7099 MCDONALD’S 306 North Park Boulevard, Freeport www.theuniondairy.com 1710 South West Avenue, Freeport 815-235-4015 815-235-4825 www.theroyalspot.com WAGNER HOUSE www.mcdonalds.com 1 East Spring Street, Freeport SAPORITO’S PIZZERIA 815-232-4408 MORT’S BAR & GRILL 222 West Railroad Street, Lena www.wagnerhouseil.com 114 South Chicago Avenue, Freeport 815-369-4400 815-233-1214 www.saporitospizza.com THE WAYSIDE SALOON 1802 North Crossroads Lane, Freeport PAPA MURPHY’S SHAWNEE TAP 815-233-6292 1713 South West Avenue, Freeport 904 East Shawnee Street, Freeport 815-233-7272 815-232-3735 WENDY’S www.papamurphys.com 1689 Willard Drive, Freeport SLURP & BURP 815-232-8938 PIZZA HUT/WING STREET 4319 South Loran Road, Loran www.wendys.com 1640 Willard Street, Freeport 815-443-2765 815-235-3733 www.pizzahut.com * Bold denotes Partnership member
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EVENTS and festivals
Every day is a great day to enjoy time in Stephenson County, but planning your trip during an event or festival can be especially memorable! The wide variety of events throughout the year means there is something for every audience to enjoy. Whether attending live performances at one of our historic theaters, exploring our museums and historic sites, or experiencing our annual festivals such as Cruise Night, Paint the Port, Lena Fall Festival, Pretzel City Brewfest, Pretzel City Winefest, or Music on Chicago, we are your destination for entertainment.
New events are also being planned all the time! For a complete schedule of activities, visit greaterfreeport.com/events.
44 www.greaterfreeport.com Visitor and Community Guide 2019 February 3 May 4 June 15-16 Wine & Cheese Tasting Cruisin For A Cause: Father’s Day Celebration: Freeport Art Museum Annual Lions Club Car Show Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad www.freeportartmuseum.com Union Dairy, Freeport Antique Steam Train Rides Silver Creek Museum, Freeport March 2 May 10 www.thefreeportshow.com Kiwanis Annual Pancake Perennial Plant Sale & Sausage Day Stephenson County Historical June 16- July 28 Freeport High School Cafeteria Museum, Freeport Music Under the Stars www.freeportkiwanis.org www.stephcohs.com Krape Park, Freeport www.freeportparkdistrict.org March 2 May 18 Moonlight Serenade Pretzel City Winefest June 23 Masonic Temple, Freeport Downtown Freeport Dairy Days Parade and Family Day www.highland.edu www.greaterfreeport.com Union Dairy, Freeport www.theuniondairy.com March 7 May 26 Annual World Arts Festival Sausage Fest June 29 Freeport High School Rafters Restaurant, Lena Cedarville Summer Celebration www.fsd145.org www.raftersonline.com Cedarville
March 16 May 26-27 July 4 St Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl Memorial Day Celebration: Independence Day Celebration: Throughout Freeport Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad Antique Steam Train Rides Antique Steam Train Rides March 16-17 Silver Creek Museum, Freeport Silver Creek Museum, Freeport Depot Stove Gang Train Show www.thefreeportshow.com www.thefreeportshow.com Lena Elementary School www.trains.com June 2 July 5 Taste of Lena Music on Chicago: March 16-17 Downtown Lena The Jimmys featuring Ryan & Joe Trio Stephenson County Home Show Chicago Avenue, Downtown Freeport Highland Community College June 7 www.greaterfreeport.com Music on Chicago: April 7 Island Jack featuring Spotted Dog July 6 Freeport Choral Society Chicago Avenue, Downtown Freeport Light the Night Fireworks Spring Concert www.greaterfreeport.com Stephenson County St. Johns United Fairgrounds, Freeport Church of Christ, Freeport June 7-9 German Valley Days July 9-13 April 13 German Valley Stephenson County Fair Stephenson County Fiber Art Fair www.germanvalleydays.com Stephenson County Cedarville Village Hall Fairgrounds, Freeport June 9 www.stephensoncountyfair.org May-October Annual Ice Cream Social Freeport Farmers Market Stephenson County Historical July 27 Exchange Street Freeport Museum, Freeport FAM Picnic in White Saturday 8 am–Noon, Tuesday 3-6 pm www.stephcohs.com Location is a secret! www.freeportartmuseum.com May-October June 22 HCC Farmers Market Stephenson County Ag Breakfast August 2 2998 West Pearl City Road Stephenson County Music on Chicago: Lot C , Freeport Fairgrounds, Freeport Sunset Strip featuring FreeFall Wednesday 3-6 pm www.stephensoncfb.org Chicago Avenue, Downtown Freeport www.greaterfreeport.com
Visitor and Community Guide 2019 www.greaterfreeport.com 45 August 2-4 September 7 November 15 Annual Threshing & Antique Show Cruisin’ to the Dairy Car Show Rhythm and Brew for the Arts Stephenson County Union Dairy, Freeport Wagner House, Freeport Fairgrounds, Freeport www.theuniondairy.com www.freeportartmuseum.com www.stephensoncountyfair.org September 14 November 15-17 August 4 Pretzel City Brewfest Victoria Mansion Freeport Choral Society Pops Concert Downtown Freeport Holiday Craft and Gift Show Krape Park, Freeport www.greaterfreeport.com Stephenson Historical Society www.freeportparkdistrict.org Museum, Freeport October 5-6 www.stephcohs.com August 10 Fall Harvest Demonstration: Cruise Night Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad November 18 Downtown Freeport Antique Steam Train Rides Freeport Choral Society www.greaterfreeport.com Silver Creek Museum, Freeport Advent Concert www.thefreeportshow.com St. Johns United Church of Christ, August 10-11 Freeport Winslow Antique Days October 12,19, 26 Winslow Train of Terror November 24 Stephenson County Antique Mistletoe Walk, Downtown Freeport August 24 Engine Club, Freeport www.greaterfreeport.com Lincoln-Douglas Debate www.thefreeportshow.com Commemoration December 10 Debate Square, Freeport November 9-10 Cedarville Historical Society Jewelry, Gem, Fossil & Mineral Show Holiday Program August 24 Highland College, Freeport Cedarville Village Hall, Cedarville Colby Smith Memorial 4-Mile Classic www.highland.edu www.cedarvilleareahistoricalsociety.com St. Thomas Church, Freeport www.colbysmithmemorialrun.com
August 24 Pearl City Boulevard Bash Pearl City www.pearlcityboulevardbash.com
August 31-September 1 Labor Day Celebration: Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad Antique Steam Train Rides Silver Creek Museum, Freeport www.thefreeportshow.com
September 1 Art in the Park Krape Park, Freeport www.artinthepark.com
September 1 Pickle Fest Rafters Restaurant, Lena www.raftersonline.com
September 6-8 Lena Fall Festival Downtown Lena
46 www.greaterfreeport.com Visitor and Community Guide 2019 PARTNERSHIP MEMBERS HEALTHCARE Awender Audiology Affordable Hearing Healthcare 750 Kiwanis Dr #200, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 990-4894 awenderhearing.com
Awender Family Dental 624 Terra West Dr, Ste 2, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-7484 awenderfamilydental.com
Brian LeBaron, LCPC 773 W. Lincoln Blvd, Ste 201, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 541-4207
Children’s Dyslexia Center - NW IL 305 W. Stephenson, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 801-1274
Chiro-Works 1019 W. Galena Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-2225 chiro-works.com
Connect Hearing 1816 S. West Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-2535 connecthearing.com
Dr. Eric Luke, Chiropractor 319 Main St, Pecatonica IL 61063 (815) 239-9090 drericluke.com
Family Health Quest 640 W. South St, Ste 1, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-2301 familyhealthquest.com
FHN 1045 W. Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 599-6000 fhn.org
Freeport Dental 1450 S. West Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 656-4060 freeportdental.net
Freeport Family Chiropractic 455 W. Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-4217 freeportfamilychiro.com
George L. Walker Orthodontics 804 W. Stephenson, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-7476 drwalker.com
Grunewald Chiropractic & Natural Medicine 1120 S. Park Blvd. Ste 1, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-2254 grunewaldnaturalmedicine.com
Hartog and Reedy Dentistry 981 W. South St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-5174 hartogandreedydentistry.com
Healthcare Solutions Team 500 W. South St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 266-4244 healthcaresolutionsforeveryone.com
Hulsebus-Gehlsen Chiropractic 630 S. Terra West, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-7858 freeportchiro.com
Monroe Clinic 1301 S. Kiwanis Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-1406 monroeclinic.org
Optimal Skin Care Mary Awender Licensed Esthetician 624 Terra West Dr, Ste 4, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 291-2622 optimalskincare.net
OSF HealthCare System 5666 E. State St, Rockford IL 61108 (815) 395-4900 osfhealthcare.net
Schardt Orthodontics 773 W. Lincoln Blvd, Ste 206, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-7223 schardtortho.com
Star Ambulance/Assisted Mobility 3155 US Rte 20 West, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-0912 starambulancefreep.wixsite.com/ starambulance1
The Answer Physical Therapy at Fitness Lifestyles 641 Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-2292 answerphysicaltherapy.com
Witte Massage Therapy and Skincare 18 W. Stephenson St, Ste 9, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 291-5816 wittemassageandskin.abmp.com
REAL ESTATE 524 Building 524 W. Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-3400
A-1 Agency 224 N. Cherry Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-0915 a-1agencyrealtor.com
Century 21 Affiliated 640 W. South St, Ste 2, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 297-1778 c21affiliated.com/aubra
Choice Realty 718 W. Stephenson, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 616-5311 choicerealtyfreeport.com
Christensen Home Town Realtors 15 N. Van Buren, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-7355 freeporthometown.com
Heilman Properties 516 W. Clark St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-9644 heilmanproperties.com
HomeStart 307 W. Main, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-6197 nwhomestart.org
Jim Bangs-RE/MAX Town Lake & Country Freeport IL 61032 (815) 275-7390 jbangs.illinoisproperty.com
Keller Williams Realty Signature 4201 Galleria Dr, Loves Park IL 61111 (815) 315-1111 kwrealtysignature.com
Key Realty 22 S. Chicago Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-0043 keyrealtyus.com
Oak Brook Trail Condominium Association 2936 W. Acorn Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-7988
Preferred Real Estate of Illinois 750 S. Kiwanis Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-1333 preferredrealestateofillinois.com
Realtor Association of Northwestern IL 24 W. Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-3068 ranwil.com Up-to-date as of 3/15/19. List includes members not listed elsewhere in the Visitor and Community Guide Visitor and Community Guide 2019 www.greaterfreeport.com 47 Rolling Prairie Apartments 1746 Dirck Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-0060
Sweet Home Rentals / Sally A. Brashaw 1870 Indian Springs Ct, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 499-7400
Westport Village Apartments, LP 26 Greenfield Cir, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-2403
Winter & Associates Inc. 320 N. Park Blvd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-6060 winter-associates.com
FINANCIAL Adam Breedlove
Edward Jones Financial Advisor 1719 S. West Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-3118 edwardjones.com
Associated Insurance Group Inc. 14 S. Chicago Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-0547 ainsgofillinois.com
Benning Group, LLC 50 W. Douglas St, Ste 801, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-3157 benninggroup.com
Bussian Insurance & Bussian Realtors 218 W. Exchange St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-6107 bussianinsurance.com
Cash Store 1872 S. West Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-3558 cashstore.com/local/ payday-loans-freeport
Chris Folmar Financial Advisor 640 W. South St #4, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 616-5955 edwardjones.com
Citizens State Bank 102 W. Main St, Lena IL 61048 (815) 369-4524 csbnow.com
Country Financial - South Street Group 632 W. South St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-1001 facebook.com/southstreetgroup
Dimond Bros Insurance Agency, Inc. 660 W. Stephenson St, Ste 1, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-7717 dimondbros.com
Doug Walker - Country Financial 224 W. Galena Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-4570 representatives.country financial.com/douglas.walker
Edward Jones Financial Advisor 1000 Kiwanis Dr, Lower Level, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-4621
Forreston State Bank 996 W. Fairview Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-2711 fsbil.com
Freidag Associates 50 W. Douglas St, Ste 400, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-3950 freidag.com
Fruth-Simmer Insurance Agency 13 E. Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-8514 fruthsimmer.piici.net
Gallagher Risk Management 2900 W. Pearl City Rd, Ste 101, Freeport IL 61032 (formerly Stout Insurance Agency and Williams Manny Insurance) (815) 618-3184 wmanny.com
Goley’s Accounting Service, P.C. 6 E. Main St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-1062
H & R Block 630 W. South St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-3217 hrblock.com
H. B. Wilkinson Title Company Inc. 216 W. Exchange St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-2511 hbwtitle.com
Heights Finance Corporation 322 N. Park Blvd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-2228 heightsfinance.com
Holman/Dahms Insurance Agency 404 N. West Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-4914 holmandahmsins.com
IHT Wealth Management 2900 W. Pearl City Rd, Ste 103, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 656-4121 ihtwealthmanagement.com/ staff/gregory-d-ike-eicher
Integrity Financial Services, Inc. 773 W. Lincoln Blvd, Ste 202, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-8000 rockyzuberbuhler.com
Laurel A. Rudolph, CPA 5996 W. Burr Oak Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-6490 larudolphcpa.com
Lucas Group CPAs & Advisors 524 W. Stephenson St, Ste 200, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-9610 beggintipplamm.com
Lucas Group Financial Advisors 524 W. Stephenson St, Ste 200, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-9610 btlcapital.com
M.A. Schindler & Associates, Ltd 206 S. Galena Ave, Ste 80, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-4026 facebook.com/ MowrySchindlerAssociatesLtd
McLinn Insurance Agency 311 E. South St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-6141 mclinninsurance.com
MetLife 500 MetLife Way, Freeport IL 61032 (314) 525-9270 metlife.com
Midland States Bank 1753 S. West Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 297-1888 midlandsb.com
Midwest Community Bank 510 Park Crest Dr, PO Box 689, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-6137 mwbonline.com
Nelson Financial 773 W. Lincoln Blvd, Ste 306, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-9907 nelsonfinancialservices.net
One Main Financial 1888 S. West Avenue, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-9001 springleaffinancial.com
Producers Financial Group Midwest 50 W. Douglas St, Ste 702, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-0121 pfgm.net
48 www.greaterfreeport.com Visitor and Community Guide 2019 RCL Investment Properties 1683 Barberry Cir, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-5067
Savant Capital Management 1011 Loras Dr, Ste B, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 297-0400 savantcapital.com
Saxer Accounting Services, LLC 303 N. VanBuren, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-1422 saxercpa.com
Security Finance 423 W. South St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 297-1679 security-finance.com/freeport
Security First Title Co 205 W. Stephenson, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-2900 sftconline.com
Sentry Insurance 1125 Kiwanis Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 599-3300 sentry.com
Smith Insurance & Financial 206 S. Galena Ave, Ste 90, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-5900
State Bank Freeport 1718 S. Dirck Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 297-0900 statebankfreeport.com
State Farm Insurance - Alan Holder 404 W. Galena Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-1500 alanrholder.com
State Farm Insurance - Jon Spachman 251 W. South St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-2171 statefarm.com/agent/US/IL/Freeport /Jon-Spachman-VGFCW1YS000
State Farm Insurance - Steve Johnson 1650 S. Sleezer Home Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-2173 stevejohnsonagent.com
State Farm Insurance - Ted Frits 523 N. Brewster, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-5210 tedfrits.com
Superior Car Credit 1404 W. Galena, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-7799 superiorcarsonline.com
T B & B Accounting & Tax Service, Inc. 1006 S Locust Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-1028 tbbaccounting.com
UNION Savings BANK 223 W. Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-0800 unionsavingsbank.com
US Bank 50 W. Douglas, PO Box 30, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-5151 usbank.com
Wells Fargo Advisors 524 W Stephenson St, Ste B1, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 297-9550 wellsfargoadvisors.com
World Finance Corporation 1850 S. West Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-8159 worldacceptance.com
NON-PROFIT & RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS ABWA Jane Addams Chapter PO Box 157, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-4839
Amity Society of Freeport Inc. 511 S. Liberty Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-0015 amitysocietyoffreeport.org
Bethany United Church of Christ 2341 W. Stephenson, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-5722 bethanyuccfp.org
Boys & Girls Club of Freeport & Stephenson 511 S. Liberty, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-1600 bgcfreeport.org
Catholic Diocese of Rockford 555 Colman Center Dr, Rockford IL 61125 (815) 399-4300 observer.rockforddiocese.org
CONTACT of Northern Illinois PO Box 83, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-4357 nicontact.org
Crossroads Community Church 1668 Crossroads Ln, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-9004 crossroadscn.com
Faith Center Freeport 203 W. Pleasant, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 978-0715 faithcenterfreeport.org
Freeport Area Church Cooperative 514 S. Chicago St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-0435 faccfreeport.com
Freeport Area International Visitors Council (815) 541-5660 freeportareainternationalvisitors.org
Freeport Chapter Vietnow 463 N. Trunck Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-7954 vietnowfreeport.org
Freeport Church of the Brethren 777 W. Pleasant St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-1938 brethren.org/church/6110-freeport
Freeport Community Foundation 524 W. Stephenson St, Ste 102, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 801-3035 freeportcommunityfoundation.org
Freeport Golden ‘’K’’ Kiwanis 1413 Mark Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-9283 facebook.com/ FreeportGoldenKKiwanis
Freeport Lions Club 2225 Mallard Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-0834 freeportlionsclub.blogspot.com
Freeport Little League PO Box 674, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 238-2314 quickscores.com/fll
Freeport Noon Kiwanis PO Box 334, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 449-2550 facebook.com/FreeportNoonKiwanis
Freeport Noon Rotary PO Box 208, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-4772
Freeport Pregnancy Center 222 W. Exchange St, Ste 111, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-5433 freeportpregnancycenter.org
Freeport Public Library Foundation 100 E. Douglas St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-3000 freeportpubliclibrary.org/ freeport-public-library-foundation
Friends Forever Humane Society 966 Rudy Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-6164 friendsforeverhs.org
Visitor and Community Guide 2019 www.greaterfreeport.com 49 Girl Scouts of Northern IL Freeport 1834 S. West Ave, Ste 21, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-8777 girlscoutsni.org
Grace Episcopal Church 10 S. Cherry Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-4422 gracechurchfreeport.org
HCC Alumni Association 2998 W. Pearl City Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-6121 highland.edu/foundation/alumni
Highland Community College Foundation 2998 W. Pearl City Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 599-3406 highland.edu/foundation
Immanuel Lutheran Church & School 1964 W. Pearl City Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-3511 ourgodwithus.com
Kiwanis Freeport Lincoln Douglas Club PO Box 608, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-4336 freeportkiwanis.org
Lake Carroll Association 3-200 Association Dr, Lake Carroll IL 61046 (815) 493-2552 lakecarrollassociation.com
Lincoln Douglas Society PO Box 58, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-2255 Lincoln-Douglas.org
Madonna Renewal Center 1209 S. Walnut Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 297-8287 madonnarenewalcenter.com
Mt. Calvary C.O.G.I.C. PO Box 743, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-4021 mtcalvaryfreeport.com
Norman C. Sleezer Youth Home 1401 S. Sleezer Home Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-8336 sleezeryouthhome.org
Northwestern IL Community Action Agency 27 State Ave, Ste 102, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-3141 nicaa.org
Open Bible Day Care & Learning Center 3800 W. Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-7216 freeportopenbible.com
Presence Saint Joseph Campus 659 E. Jefferson, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-6181 presencehealth.org
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 2700 W. Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-4911 princeofpeacefreeport.com
RAMP, Inc. 2155 W Galena Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-1128 rampcil.org
Rock River Valley Blood Center 461 E. South St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-5663 rrvbc.org
Senior Resource Center 206 E. Stephenson, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-9777 seniorresourcecenter.net
Society of St. Vincent de Paul 229 W. Washington Pl, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-8271
Sojourn House 565 N. Turner, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-5121
St. John UCC 1010 S. Park Blvd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-2824 stjohnuccfreeport.org
Steph. Co. Republican Central Commitee PO Box 22, Freeport IL 61032
Stephenson County Crime Stop PO Box 786, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 238-7316 sccrimestop.com
Stephenson County Fair Association 2250 S. Walnut, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-2918 stephensoncountyfair.org
Stephenson County Habitat for Humanity Inc. 524 W. Stephenson St, Ste 238, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 801-3078 stephensoncountyhabitat.org
The Salvation Army Freeport 106 W. Exchange St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-7639 usc.salvationarmy.org/freeport
The Workforce Connection 2155 W. Galena, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 395-6688 theworkforceconnection.org
United Presbyterian Church 302 W. Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-3159 upcfreeport.org
United Way of NW Illinois 524 W. Stephenson St, Ste 101, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-5184 uwni.org
Veterans’ Assistance Commission 10 N. Galena Ave, Ste 120, of Stephenson County PO Box 695, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-7282 co.stephenson.il.us/VACSC.asp
VOICES of Stephenson County 1401 Crestwood Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-9421 voicesdv.org
MANUFACTURING Berner Food & Beverage 2034 E. Factory Rd, Dakota IL 61018 (815) 563-4222 bernerfoods.com
Danfoss 580 N. Henderson Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-4200 Sauer-Danfoss.com
Devansoy Inc. 10010 N. Rock City Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (712) 792-9665 devansoy.com
Fischer Excavating, Ready Mix & Stone 1567 N. Heine Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-3232 fischerexcavating.com
G&M Distributors 1425 Franklin Grove Rd, Dixon IL 61021 (815) 288-4463 gmdist.com
Heavy Equipment Services, Inc. 2290 US Business Rte 20 East, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-7131 helmgroup.com
Inertia Machine 730 S. Hancock Ave, PO Box 858, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-1619 inertiamac.com
Loberg Excavating, Inc. 12268 W. Sabin Church Rd, Pearl City IL 61062 (815) 443-2874 lobergexcavating.com
Mechanical Inc 2279 Rte 20 E, PO Box 690, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-1955 mechinc.com
Modern Plating 701 S. Hancock, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-3111 modernplating.com
50 www.greaterfreeport.com Visitor and Community Guide 2019 Mrs. Mike’s Potato Chips/The Altona Co. 70 E. Monterey St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-7819 mrsmikes.com
Nuestro Queso 752 N. Kent Rd, Kent IL 61044 (877) 794-2525 hcmakers.com
Precision Drive and Control, Inc. 1650 S. Galena Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-5000 precisiondrive.com
Proto-Cutter 1555 Hwy 75 East, Ste 1, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-2300 protocutter.com
R & S Builders Supply / Steve Lehne Owner 207 1st Ave, PO Box 661, Forreston IL 61030 (815) 938-2211
R Squared Construction 35 N. Commercial Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-7433 r2components.com
Seaga 700 Seaga Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 297-9500 seaga.com
STAR Manufacturing Divison of STAR Forge 1801 S. Ihm Blvd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-7750 starmfg.com
Titan Tire Corporation of Freeport 3769 Hwy 20 East, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-6221 titan-intl.com
Tri Star Metals, LLC 611 W. Lamm Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-1600 tristarmetals.com
Willett, Hofmann & Associates 10 N. Galena Ave, Ste 150, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-3506 willetthofmann.com
Winter Construction Inc. 1840 S. Walnut St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-1234 winterconstruction.com
SERVICES & OTHER 180 Management 116 E. Fuller, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 238-9724 facebook.com/180management
2HB Human Resources & Benefits Solutions 1515 S. Meridian Rd, Rockford IL 61102 (815) 977-3496 2hbsolutions.com a5 Branding & Digital 1 N. LaSalle, 47th Floor, Chicago IL 60602 (312) 706-2529 a5inc.com
Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership 1500 S. West Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-3200 aarons.com
Above and Beyond Associates LLC 14236 Lovers Spring Rd, Lanark IL 61046 (815) 493-2310 aboveandbeyondassociates.com
Adkins Energy, LLC 4350 W. Galena Rd, PO Box 227, Lena IL 61048 (815) 369-9173 adkinsenergy.com
Advanced Technologies 430 Challenge St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 297-1771 advancetechnologies.net
Aero Group, Inc. 120 E. Clark St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-3387 aeroinc.net
Alber Towing and Recovery 128 E. Douglas, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-5353 albertowing.com
All American Cleaning & Restoration, Inc. 1819 S. West Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-1322 allamericancleaninginc.com
All In One Office Cleaning 810 S. Park Blvd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 821-4844
All Star Construction 548 W. Empire St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 275-3015
Altman Automotive Inc. 1621 Sleezer Home Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-3835 facebook.com/altmanautomotive
Andy’s Livery 56 W. Lancaster, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 541-2833
Auto Repair Specialists 3358 IL Rte 26 South, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-3994 autorepairspecialistsinc.com
Autoclinic, Inc. 21 W. Main St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-1767 autoclinic.mobi
B & C Garage Door 1755 S. Walnut Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 238-0591 bandcdoor.com
Big Radio PO Box 807, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-7191 wekz.com
Bill George Plumbing & Heating 705 Brad Mar Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-5378 billgeorgeplumbing.com
Bomar Heating & Cooling 444 Meadows Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-1622 bomarheating.com
Bowen Oil Co PO Box 26, Orangeville IL 61060 (815) 789-4248
Brian Heiler Appliance Repair 807 S. Adams Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-5920
Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home 306 W. Galena, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-0613 burketubbs.com
Butitta Brothers Automotive Service 1334 W. Galena Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-7165 butitta.com
Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens 2514 IL Rte 26 S, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-2167 chapelhillfreeport.com
Cherry Signs 1665 Burckhardt Ln, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-5982 cherrysigns.net
Civil Constructors 2283 Rte 20 E, PO Box 750, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-2200 helmgroup.com
Comcast Business 4450 Kishwaukee St, Rockford IL 61109 (224) 229-4464 business.comcast.com
Comfort Keepers 1013 Loras Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 275-4550 comfortkeepers.com/office-198
Computer Dynamics of Northwest Illinois 451 W. South St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-2641 computerdyn.com Visitor and Community Guide 2019 www.greaterfreeport.com 51 Computer Tutor 1661 W. Canyon Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 275-7155 freeportct.com
Conno Co. 1028 IL Rte 26 N, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-7789 connorco.com
Culligan Water Conditioning 1591 S. Sleezer Home Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-7186 culliganfreeport.com
Dakota Plumbing 204 E. Main St, PO Box 105, Dakota IL 61018 (815) 449-2481
Dave DeMeester Landscaping & Lawn Service 4111 Becker School Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-3100 davedemeesterlandscaping.com
Deer Ridge Retreat 3085 W. Forest Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 543-6250 drmretreats.org
Dreibelbis + Fairweather Photography 213 1/2 W. Main St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 275-6621 dplusfstudio.com
E.C.D. Builders and Remodelers 313 S. East, PO Box 425, Orangeville IL 61060 (815) 821-1671
Eagle Point Solar 900 Jackson St, Ste 108, Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 582-4044 eaglepointsolar.com
Elite Travel, LLC. 50 W. Douglas, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-7777 freeporttravelnetwork.com
Elliott & Trainor, P.C. 1005 W. Loras Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-1022 etpclaw.com
Elliott Graphix 653 W. Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 238-8374 elliottgraphix.net
Farmers Ins. Group/Lynn Kempel Agency 1255 W. Empire, Ste 7, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 297-9900 farmersagent.com/lkempel
Faulkner’s Construction , Inc. 2031 Winchester Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-5546 faulknersconstruction.com
Fehr Graham 221 E. Main St, Ste 200, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-7643 fehr-graham.com
Fishburn Whiton Thruman, LTD 8 E. Stephenson, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-2511 fishburnlaw.com
Fitness Lifestyles 641 W. Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-2292 fitnesslifestyles.net
Flachtemeier Monument Company 221 W. Galena Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-2312 freeportmonuments.com
Fosler Solar, LLC 703 E. South St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 656-4440 foslersolar.com
Freeport Animal Hospital 321 E. South St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-4916 freeport-animal-hospital.com
Freeport Banner Construction, Inc. 125 W. Factory St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-1204 bannerconstruction.net
Freeport Flite Center 1255 E. Airport Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-1078 facebook.com/albertusairport
Freeport Glass Company, Inc. 214 E. Main St, PO Box 661, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-7375
Freeport Health Club/FHC + Plus 18 W. Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-0066 freeporthealthclub.com
Freeport Industrial Roofing, Inc. 3507 IL Rte 26 South, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-5350 freeportindustrialroofing.com
Freeport Insurance Center 646 W. Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-4121 freeportInsurance.com
Freeport Recycle Store 1287 W. Galena Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 297-7506
Freeport Seamless Gutters & Siding 3821 N. Tower Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-5079
Furst-McNess Company 120 E. Clark St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-6151 mcness.com
FurstStaffing 112 S. Main St, PO Box 171, Stockton IL 61085 (815) 656-4490 furststaff.com
Gary’s Collision & Customs 304 E. Washington St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 291-2876 garyscollision.com
Gates Collision Centers 555 W. Meadows Dr #2, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-5400 gerbercollision.com/location/ freeport-il
Gill’s Freeport Disposal 735 N. Van Buren, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-5644 gillsfreeportdisposal.com
Gitz-Meier Remodeling Contractors, Inc. 4497 S. Park Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-9690 gitzmeier.com
Hammer It Construction 1583 Adams, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 291-2667 hammeritconst.com
Hiester Construction Inc. 1073 S. Arcade Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-7766 hiesterconstruction.com
Holland and Sons, Inc. 724 Youngs Ln, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-1216 hollandandsons.com
Hughes Resources 217 W. Exchange St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-2000 hughesresources.com
Inky Printers 122 N. Van Buren Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-3700 inkyprinters.net
Integra Business Systems, Inc. 3030 Forest View Rd, Rockford IL 61109 (815) 397-0660 gointegra.com
Jansen Heating, AC and Electrical 4341 Rolling Hills, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 262-4373 jansenhvac.com
Jim Readeker Video Production 1550 W. American St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-5768
Jitterbug Events 406 W. Dewey St, Freeport IL 61032 (630) 362-2171 jitterbugevents.com
52 www.greaterfreeport.com Visitor and Community Guide 2019 The Journal-Standard 50 W. Douglas, Ste 900, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-1171 journalstandard.com
Krogull Catering PO Box 643, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-7712
Kurt Koester Studio 26 W. Main St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-5812 kurtkoesterstudio.com
Lamar Outdoor Advertising 5101 Hwy 51 South, Janesville WI 53546 (800) 362-9442 lamar.com
Lemanski Heating and Air Conditioning 1398 S. Armstrong, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-4519 lemanskihvac.com
Lessman Catering 23-102 Brighton Ct, Lanark IL 61046 (815) 493-2015
LetsTHRIVE360 455 W. Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 541-1695 letsthrive360.com
Lisa Schickert Smith Designs 524 W. Stephenson St, Ste 360, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 656-2445 LisaSchickertSmith.com
Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning 1860 S. Walnut Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-6166 loescherhvac.com
M&M Construction Freeport IL 61032 (815) 821-2336
M45 Marketing Services 524 W. Stephenson St, Ste 100, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-2121 m45.com
Malcolm Eaton Enterprises 570 W. Lamm Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-7181 malcolmeaton.org
Manpower 524 W. Stephenson, Ste 216, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-0951 manpower.com
Marco 898 Featherstone Rd, Rockford IL 61107 (815) 962-4990 marconet.com
Mary’s License Service 1470 S. Galena Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-2566
MAS Roofing Siding & Decking 3198 Lily Creek Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-7883 masroofing.com
Mibrow Bar LLC 655 W. Elk St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 662-5771 mibrowbar.com
MRM Small Business Consulting 133 N. Bolton Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 275-4095
Nationwide Inbound Inc 50 W. Douglas St, Ste 1200 Freeport IL 61032 (800) 345-4797 nationwideinbound.com
Navigate Power Solutions 2211 N. Elston Ave #309, Chicago IL 60614 (312) 224-8252 navigatepower.com
New Horizons Counseling Center 34 N. Whistler Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-6171 newhorizonscounselingcenter.com
New Millenium Directories 1630 S. Galena Ave, Ste B, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-5797 bigprintphonebook.com
Northwestern Illinois Radio Fellowship 2525 W. Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-6158 1069WHRDFM.com
Northwestern Service Co. 503 Gusty Trail, Pearl City IL 61062 (815) 801-1148
Oakland Cemetery & Mausoleum 2619 W. Pearl City Rd, PO Box 637, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 297-9999 oaklandcemetery.org
O’Mara Moving & Storage 1240 S Adams, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-2512 omaramoving.com
Park Plaza Associates, LLC 331 W. Thornton Ave, St. Louis MO 63119 (314) 862-5557 central-realty.com
Peace of Mind Online Freeport IL 61032 (815) 990-6177 peaceofmindonline.net
Perfection Property Restoration 1745 Ihm Blvd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-0908 callperfection.com
Plager, Krug, Bauer & Rudolph, Ltd. 10 N. Galena Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-1212 plager-law.com
Pleasant Valley Construction 9966 Rte 78 South, Mt. Carroll IL 61053 (815) 947-2820
Pretzel City Kitchens 1 E. Spring St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 908-0224 facebook.com/pretzelcitykitchens
Pro Lawn & Sport 3310 IL Route 26 S, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-6370 prolawnandsport.com
Quality Auto Body, Inc. 101 N. Adams, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-2218 qualityautobodyinc.net
Quality Transport PO Box 461, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-6149 qualitycarriersinc.com
Randall J. Manus Attorney at Law 50 W. Douglas, Ste 810, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-7470 manuslawoffices.com
Randy’s Electric 701 Country Ln, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-3665
Rock River Energy Services 2047 S. Illinois Rte 2, Oregon IL 61061 (815) 732-4603 rockriverenergyservices.com
Roto Rooter Sewer & Drain 6904 Forest Hills Rd, Loves Park IL 61111 (815) 282-8800 rotorooter.com
Rowe’s Plumbing & Heating 902 S. Park Blvd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-9884 rowesplumbing.com
Sanitary Cleaners 130 E. Exchange St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-5115 sanitarycleanersfreeport.com
Sarah Flashing Creative 814 W. Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (630) 484-1855 sarahflashingcreative.com
Schemmel Powerwashers 571 Sierra Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 414-9274 schemmelpowerwashers.com
Schofield Plumbing 1003 Longhorn Ct, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-5735 schofieldplumbing.net
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Shockey & Cox LLC 208 W. Stephenson St, Ste 101, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-2507 shockeyandcox.com
Sjostrom & Sons 1129 Harrison Ave, PO Box 5766, Rockford IL 61125 (815) 226-0330 sjostromconstruction.com
Sounds of Good News Production PO Box 1132, Rockford IL 61105 (815) 914-1493 soundsofgoodnews.com
Spherion Staffing Services 213 E. Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-1722 spherion.com
Spigot Networks, Inc. 524 W. Stephenson St, Ste 360, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 297-0870 spigotnetworks.com
Sport Clips 2725 IL Rte 26 South, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 599-1227 sportclips.com/IL403
Stagecoach Event Center 446 E. Hickory, Apple River IL 61101 (815) 492-1320 stagecoacheventcenter.com
Stateline Solar 837 W. Jefferson Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 580-3011 statelinesolar.net
Stewart & Associates Inc 50 W. Douglas, Ste 1200, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-3807 bwstewart.com
Synqronus Communications 910 17th Ave, Monroe WI 53566 (608) 325-1471 synqronus.com
TCC Wireless (d/b/a T-Mobile) 175 S. Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale IL 60108 (815) 616-8034 tccmobile.com
Tender Loving Care 1633 S. Galena, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-1401 tlcanimalhospitalfreeport.net
The Morse Group Inc. 500 W. South St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 266-4200 themorsegroup.com
Tim’s Auto Care 504 W. Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-9655 timsautocare.com
Toni’s Plumbing Service, Inc. 200 W. Jackson, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-3754 tonisplumbing.com
TPR Chicago Inc/T-Mobile 2026 W. Galena Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 616-8034
Two Men And A Truck/Kevcor Services Inc. 7206 N. Alpine Rd, Loves Park IL 61111 (815) 633-3600 twomenandatruck.com
Walker Mortuary, Ltd 321 W. Main St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-2136 walkermortuary.com
WCCI Radio 316 Main St, Savanna IL 61074 (815) 273-7757 wcciradio.com
WIFR-23 2523 N. Meridian Rd, Rockford IL 61101 (815) 987-5300 wifr.com
William E. Sisler - Attorney 10 N. Galena, Ste 210, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 616-5016 williamsislerlaw.com
Winter Design, Inc. 1840 S. Walnut Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 801-5333 winterdesigninc.com
Wipfli LLP 4949 Harrison Ave, Ste 300, Rockford IL 61125 (815) 233-1512 wipfli.com
WQRF/WTVO-17 1917 N. Meridian Rd, Rockford IL 61101 (815) 963-5413 mystateline.com
WREX-13 10322 Auburn Rd, Rockford IL 61105 (815) 335-2213 wrex.com
YMCA 2998 W. Pearl City Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-9622 freeportymca.org
YWCA Northwestern Illinois 4990 E. State St, Rockford IL 61108 (815) 316-6126 ywca.org/rockford
Zealous Art Studio & Tattoo 653 W. Stephenson St, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 616-5230 zealousartstudio.com
SENIOR CENTERS Heritage Woods 1500 S. Forest Rd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 801-3900 hw-freeport-slf.com
Lena Living Center 1010 S. Logan St, Lena IL 61048 (815) 369-4561 lenalivingcenter.com
Liberty Village of Freeport 2170 Navajo Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-2400 libertyvillageoffreeport.com
Meadow Ridge/Prairie Ridge 1730 Hance, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 297-9140 lssi.org
Oakley Courts Assisted Living 3117 Kunkle Blvd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 233-5129 oakleycourts.com
Parkview 1234 S. Park Blvd, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 232-8612 parkviewhome.org
Pearl Pavilion 900 S. Kiwanis Dr, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-6196
Stephenson Nursing Center 2946 S. Walnut, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-6173 stephensonnursingcenter.org
WinnPrairie 1525 S. Forest Rd, Ste 200, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 656-4800 winnprairie.com
Woodridge Estates 2284 W Galena Ave, Freeport IL 61032 (815) 235-3818
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