Welcome to Village of Forreston Village of Forreston... A Place to Call Home!

The Village of Forreston is located in Forreston Township, in the northwest corner of Ogle County.  It is about 12 miles south of Freeport and 20 miles north of Dixon which provides diverse attractions, shopping, theaters, and recreational activities.  Forreston is located in a rich agricultural area.  Forreston is a small town with beautiful old store front businesses, good schools, and affordable housing.

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Recent News

IEPA Public Notification

2/21/2023

ATTENTION FORRESTON WATER CUSTOMERS

Beginning in February 2023, the Village will be completing a water meter project including the purchase and installation of roughly 660 new, radio-read water meters to their replace aging and outdated meters.

The total project is estimated to cost $242,103.22...

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Public Notice

9/19/2022

Village of Forreston board meetings will now be held at the New Village Hall, 301 N Walnut Ave starting October 3rd, 2022.

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Leash your Critters!

8/20/2020

Reminder, per Village Code 5-3-4 ANY animal that LEAVES the premisis of its owner MUST be on a leash.  Be it a dog, cat, rabbit, or turtle. We have received many complaints regarding roaming cats....

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