Freeport, Illinois

About Freeport

Set in the northern part of Illinois, Freeport is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 23,140.

Officially, Freeport is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.87 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,949 residents per square mile.

📰 Freeport News Today

• Beverly A. Fransen Obituary Oct 9, 2026 Walker Mortuary · Oct 9
• Illinois 75 bridge work in Freeport begins Aug. 20 - illinois-department-of-transportation.prezly.com illinois-department-of-transportation.prezly.com · Aug 18
• Freeport Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• Steven D. Shippy Obituary Sep 25, 2026 Leamon Funeral Homes · Sep 25
• Paul Gale Obituary (1944 - 2026) - Freeport, IL - Sauk Valley News Legacy | Obituary · Oct 2

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Illinois headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Freeport Unique

• One of 10 places in the US named Freeport — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 23,140.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Freeport

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Freeport

• Applebee's — american
• La Patrona Mexican Cantina & Grill — mexican
• Maria's Pizza — pizza
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• 312 Beef and Sausage — american
• 9 East Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Amigo's — mexican
• Asia Cafe — asian
• Beltline Cafe

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Freeport Art Museum · Museum
• Stephenson County Historical Museum · Museum
• Boat Rental · Attraction
• Deluna Fine Art Gallery · Art gallery
• Eleventh Frame Arcade · Arcade

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Freeport

• Bidwell Park reviews ★
• Freeport Prairie Nature Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Indian Gardens · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Krape Park reviews ★
• Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square reviews ★
• Pecatonica Prairie Trail · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Read Park reviews ★
• Taylor Park reviews ★
• Third Ward Park reviews ★
• Winter Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Freeport

• Blackhawk Elem School
• Career & Tech Educ Consortium
• Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
• Center Elem School
• Empire Elem School
• Freeport Alternative High Sch
• Freeport High School
• Freeport Middle School
• Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
• Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
• RAP Freeport

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Fhn Memorial Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Freeport

🏘️ Nearby Communities