links to our government offices, budgets, maps, & contact
Stephenson County Board
The full County board meetings are typically held on the third Thursday/monthly at the Stephenson County Courthouse. Please check the link below for potential changes, times, and agendas.
County Board members also participate in Committee meetings, which are typically held the 2nd full week of the month.
Committees include
- Administration Committee
- Court Services
- ETSB/911
- Finance and Procurement
- Nursing Center
- Planning and Development
- Public Property and Safety
- Public Works
Link to Agendas and Minutes
Link to the Democratic County Board Members Bios
Link to Board Members and their contact information
Link to the Stephenson County Budget
Freeport County Board Precincts & Districts Map Link
Rural Stephenson County Precincts & Districts Map Link
Walnut Acres is a County-owned public Nursing Home in Stephenson County. Click here for information about the controversy to Privatize, an issue the Stephenson County Democratic Party is strongly against.
Freeport Police Beat Meetings
The Freeport Police Department holds community beat meetings at 6:30 p.m. at the Freeport Public Library, located at 100 E. Douglas Street.
For further information, the schedule and maps click here and here:
https://www.facebook.com/freeportpd
According to the Journal Standard, “The move is intended to enhance community engagement and incorporate technology into the meetings.”
Freeport City Council
City Council meetings Link to Agendas and Minutes
Link to the Democratic Freeport City Council Members Bios
Link to all City Official's and Elected City Council Contact information
Link to Freeport Ward maps
Link to upcoming City meetings
Not sure which ward you live in?
Visit the City of Freeport's online Ward map to find your ward and City Council representative at:
Freeport Township
Freeport Township Supervisor and Assessor's Office: So What Do We Actually Do?
Link to the Township website
Link to Township Trustees' contact information
Link to Calendar of Events for Freeport Township
Regional Board of Education
What does the Regional Office of Education Do?
Regional Board of School Trustees
Regional Office of Education (ROE) Annual Reports
Freeport School District 145
Freeport Park District
Freeport Park District website
Link to Park Board meeting dates
Link to Park Board agendas
Link to Park District Commissioners and Contact Information - Terms are for six years
Link to Park Board Members supported by the Democratic Party
Board members and their terms:
Sally Petersen -2023-2029
Denise McIlwain -2021-2027
Dana Stewart -2003-2009, 2009-2015, 2015-2021, 2021-2027
George Yarzak, 2005-2007 Filled an unexpired Term, 2007-2013, 2013-2019, 2019-2025 and 2025-2031
Debbie Schwartz - 2011-2017, 2017-2023, 2023-2029
Highland Community College District 519
Highland Community College website
When Trustee terms expire:
April 2025
Jim Endress and Shawn Boldt
April 2027
Sarah Kuhlemeier and James Rhyne Jr.
April 2029
Doug Block, Pennie Groezinger, Mary Kaufman
State
Democratic Statewide Office Holders
Key State Executive and Legislative Achievements
Illinois State Budget - 2024
Illinois Department of Commerce Link
State Senate District 45 Map Link
State House District 89 Map Link
State House District 90 Map Link
Unclaimed money or property in Illinois - The State Treasurer is holding more than 5 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs. Property is returned at no cost with the proper identification.
Illinois Dept Of Insurance Helps Illinois Life Insurance Consumers Collect More than $8 Million in Unclaimed Funds
Chicago – It’s Life Insurance Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) has already helped life insurance consumers collect more than $8 Million this year from lost or unclaimed policies, using our Life Policy Locator. It’s a free tool available on the IDOI website that anyone may use to find out if they are the beneficiary of a deceased relative’s lost or missing life insurance policy or annuity contract.
“Families deserve to receive the benefits that their deceased loved one provided for their financial security,” said IDOI Director Dana Popish Severinghaus. “In Illinois, insurance companies must attempt to find the beneficiaries of deceased policyholders when life insurance or annuity proceeds remain unpaid, and our life policy locator service helps simplify that search process. We urge consumers to follow the instructions available on our website to begin the search for their share of unclaimed insurance benefits.”
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) reports that millions of dollars in life insurance benefits remain unclaimed each year.
You can check for unclaimed life insurance policies at these sites:IDOI: Life Policy Locator
Illinois State Treasurer: https://icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/National
Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Life Insurance Policy Locator: Life Insurance Policy Locator (naic.org)
If you need additional assistance, you can contact the Illinois Department of Insurance at DOI.LifePolicyLocator@illinois.gov or call (866) 445-5364
MEDIA CONTACTCaron.Brookens@Illinois.gov
Attachments
Federal
Elections for the majority of Federal offices are held on the even years.
Federal Branches of Government Link
Federal Budget Infographic Link - 2022
Democratic Federal Office Holders
US Representative 16th District Map Link
US Representative 17th District Map Link
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Guidebook
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Maps Dashboard
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is Delivering in Illinois & Stephenson County
Illinois Dept of Commerce
Their mission is to provide economic opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, and residents that improve the quality of life for all Illinoisans.