City of Freeport IL - City Hall

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This page is not being monitored to respond to any comments, questions, or direct messaging. Welcome to the City of Freeport, Illinois, also known as "Pretzel City USA." The pretzel became the trademark for Freeport when the Billerbeck Baker, which was established in 1869, flooded Freeport with pretzels! The city and surrounding area offer a wide variety of attractions and recreation opportunities.

What are your ideas for making it easier to walk or bike to school in Freeport? The City is working on a Community Trave...
09/10/2026

What are your ideas for making it easier to walk or bike to school in Freeport? The City is working on a Community Travel Plan, which will identify improvements for streets and crossings that will make it safer and more comfortable for Freeport families to walk and bike to school and around town.

We’re currently seeking community input through an online survey and interactive map. Use the links below to share your ideas and learn more!

Survey: bit.ly/FreeportSRTSsurvey

Interactive Map: bit.ly/FreeportSRTSmap

Learn more: bit.ly/FreeportSRTS

Happy Birthday City Manager Boyer!
09/10/2026

Happy Birthday City Manager Boyer!

Freeport residents and invested community members are invited to share their input on the next City budget as City of Fr...
09/10/2026

Freeport residents and invested community members are invited to share their input on the next City budget as City of Freeport staff prepare the City’s budget for fiscal year (FY) 2027.

The public is invited to attend a public input meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 21, in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 314 W. Stephenson Street. City Manager Rob Boyer and Finance Department staff will recap the budget process before meeting attendees will be able to share their thoughts on the presented budget.

The City’s 2027 budget timeline extends to November with the final document to be approved in December 2026.

SIX FLOODWAY PROPERTIES SET FOR DEMOLITION:At the September 8 City Council meeting, the demolition and asbestos abatemen...
09/09/2026

SIX FLOODWAY PROPERTIES SET FOR DEMOLITION:

At the September 8 City Council meeting, the demolition and asbestos abatement of six properties was approved by council and will be funded by the FEMA Floodway grant program and the Neighborhood Housing Fund and is in line with the Strategic Plan of supporting a Safe and Inclusive Community as well as Effective Land Use. Fischer Excavating will complete four of the demolitions with Alber & Son Earthworks performing the other two.

Properties pictured in order: 78 S. Hancock, 225 N. Wilbur, 111 S. Ho**er, 911 E. Jackson, 37 S. Mary, 31 S. Ho**er

The City of Freeport congratulates Curt Suttman, I.T. Director, on 15 years with the City!Curt works hard to ensure the ...
09/09/2026

The City of Freeport congratulates Curt Suttman, I.T. Director, on 15 years with the City!

Curt works hard to ensure the City is running smoothly behind the scenes. He helps make all Council meetings available through broadcast, manages the enormous amount of digital storage amongst all City departments, ensures proper installation of emergency communications systems and so much more.

Thank you Freeport Fire for your dedication to this community.
09/09/2026

Thank you Freeport Fire for your dedication to this community.

HAPPY LABOR DAY!City Hall is closed today but will return to normal business hours Tuesday, September 8.
09/07/2026

HAPPY LABOR DAY!
City Hall is closed today but will return to normal business hours Tuesday, September 8.

Voting has now ended and a winner has been chosen.🔥 FINAL ROUND OF VOTING 🔥Your top 5 photos in the 2026 City photo cont...
09/04/2026

Voting has now ended and a winner has been chosen.
🔥 FINAL ROUND OF VOTING 🔥

Your top 5 photos in the 2026 City photo contest all have the chance to win it this year! It comes down to your vote! The rules are simple: find your favorite, "like" the photo here on Facebook, and the winner will get their photo hung in the City Hall lobby for a year, a shoutout on social media, and a piece in our October Newsletter!

Voting ends Monday, September 7 at 12:00 a.m.

09/03/2026

Please join us in remembrance on 9-11-26 at Freeport Central Fire Station, with services beginning promptly at 8:30am.

As parking is limited, we are requesting that those who are able, please park across the street at Slumberland and walk across the street.

(Thank you for allowing us the use of your parking lot.)

Voting for this round has ended.💥VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE!💥The 2026 City Photo Contest is now down to YOUR vote! The rules...
09/01/2026

Voting for this round has ended.
💥VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE!💥

The 2026 City Photo Contest is now down to YOUR vote! The rules are simple: find your favorite, "like" the photo here on Facebook, and the 5 photos with the most "reactions" will move on to the final round of voting that will begin Friday, September 4!

*voting will end at 12:01 a.m., September 4*

Address

314 W. Stephenson Street , Suite 200
Freeport, IL
61032

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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