Freeport, IL

Freeport is a small town located in DuPage County, Illinois. The population of Freeport was 10,872 as of the 2010 census. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area.

Freeport has a long history as a center for commerce and industry. The town was founded in 1837 by Peter Fonda and John Johnston, two Irish immigrants who had arrived in America only a few years earlier. Freeport's early economy was based on the production of wheat and other agricultural products. However, over time the town developed into an important commercial center due to its location at the intersection of several major transportation routes.

Today, Freeport is still an important commercial center, but it has also become known for its many luxury homes and estates. Many of these homes are situated on large tracts of land that have been purchased by wealthy individuals or families who want to live in close proximity to all the amenities that Freeport has to offer.