Village of Cherry Valley

What Village of Cherry Valley does

The Village of Cherry Valley is a municipal corporation located in Winnebago County, Illinois, operating under a President-Trustee form of government. Founded in 1857, it provides a standard suite of local government services to suburban residents and businesses within Rockford's metropolitan area, including police protection (with a UAS drone program), public works, water utility management, parks and recreation, zoning and permitting, and economic development. The Village President (David Schroeder) and six elected Trustees govern the entity, with day-to-day operations led by Village Administrator Jim E. Claeyssen and department heads including the Chief of Police, Public Works Director, Village Clerk, and Treasurer.

The Village employs 11-50 staff across two locations (Village Hall at 806 E. State Street and the Public Works facility at 7407 Vandiver Road in Rockford). Its technology stack is conventional for small municipalities: Collector Solutions and Locis for water billing, Payment Service Network for impound and parking fees, Paylocity for HR/recruiting, and a Revize CMS for the public website. There is no public API, no mobile app, and no disclosed AI or machine learning capabilities.

Revenue is generated through ad valorem property taxes, water utility billing, business district taxes, permit and license fees, traffic and parking fines, document fees (FOIA), and rental income from Baumann Park facilities. The Village does not publish a revenue figure but operates on a municipal budget funded by these recurring and transactional streams. Recent strategic activity has focused on territorial expansion (two annexations in 2024), economic development (new Cherry Valley Business District in 2025), and adoption of a compliant police drone program under the Illinois Drones as First Responders Act.

Name

Village of Cherry Valley

Legal name

Village of Cherry Valley

Website

https://cherryvalley.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1857

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Village of Cherry Valley is a municipal government in Winnebago County, Illinois, providing police, water utility, public works, parks, zoning, and permitting services to its residents and local businesses under a President-Trustee form of government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAA

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAF

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAD

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Water utility distribution
• Public safety administration
• Municipal permits and licensing
• Parks and recreation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cherry Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: AD Valorem property taxes levied annually to fund village operations and services
2. Water Utility Billing: Water service fees billed to residents with options for direct debit payment
3. Traffic and Parking Fines: Revenue from traffic citations and parking tickets processed through Winnebago County Circuit Clerk
4. Permits and Licenses: Fees collected for various permits including building, zoning, liquor, solicitation, and special event permits
5. Business District Taxes: Taxes established for Cherry Valley Business District to support economic development

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Village of Cherry Valley is a municipal government providing statutory local services to residents and businesses within its incorporated limits, including police protection, water utility distribution and quality monitoring, public works (snow removal, street maintenance, stormwater compliance), parks and recreation (Baumann Park, Appell Dog Park, community events), permits and licensing (building, zoning, liquor, solicitation, special events), and economic development support. Administration is delivered through a President-Trustee governing board, Village Administrator, and four operational departments.

Product overview

The Village of Cherry Valley provides a comprehensive suite of municipal government services through its integrated civic platform. Core offerings include the Police Department (law enforcement, crime prevention, traffic enforcement), Public Works & Water (water quality management, infrastructure maintenance, stormwater compliance), and Recreation Programs (park facilities, community events, shelter rentals). Administrative services encompass building permits, zoning, liquor licenses, FOIA requests, and economic development support. The village operates under a President-Trustee form of government with departments including Police, Public Works, Administration, and various committees for planning, zoning, finance, and public safety.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Police Department Services Full-service law enforcement providing emergency response, crime prevention, traffic enforcement, vacation property checks, juvenile record expungement assistance, and community policing programs for village residents and businesses.
• Public Works & Water Services Municipal infrastructure management including water testing and quality monitoring, street snow removal, park maintenance, stormwater management (MS4 compliance), and emergency on-call services for village residents.
• Recreation Programs and Park Facilities Community recreation including Baumann Park shelter rentals (Pavilion and Large Gazebo), Appell Dog Park, 4th of July Parade, Street Dance, National Night Out, Fall Fishing, Halloween Parade/Trunk-or-Treat, and Santa events for village residents and visitors.
• Permits & Forms Administration Administrative services for residential and commercial building permits, zoning permits, driveway permits, liquor licenses, solicitation permits, special event permits, video gaming licenses, FOIA requests, and employment applications.
• Economic Development Services Business development support and information services for small businesses and corporations, including zoning information, demographics, and contact with the Planning and Development Committee for entities operating within village limits.
• Water Quality Reports (Consumer Confidence Reports) Annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR) documenting water quality testing results, contaminants detected, and compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act standards, published from 2020 to 2025 for village water customers.
• Police Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Program Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program for public safety, operating under the Illinois Drones as First Responders Act with published deployment logs and policy documentation for transparency.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Greater Rockford Auto Auction (GRAA)minorOthersImpound lot partner for vehicle storage and release following police impounds. Located at 5937 Sandy Hollow Rd, Rockford, IL 61109. Handles vehicle release upon payment of administrative tow fees.
• Sosnowski Szeto, LLPcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVillage Attorneys providing legal counsel including Attorney Roxanne Sosnowski, Attorney Aaron Szeto, Attorney Sara Biesterfeldt, and Attorney Laura Goding
• C.E.S., Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVillage Engineering Firm represented by Adam Bunge providing engineering services for village infrastructure and development projects
• Fehr GrahamminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm providing special projects services for the village
• Winnebago County Non-Emergency Dispatch CentercoreOthersDispatch services for non-emergency police calls at (815) 282-2600; after-hours calls to main line are redirected here
• Rock River DisposalcoreOthersGarbage collection services for village residents at (815) 965-2489
• Four Rivers (formerly Rock River Water Reclamation District)coreOthersSewer services for village residents at (815) 387-7400
• Commonwealth Edison (ComEd)coreOthersElectric utility services available at 1-800-334-7661
• Nicor GascoreOthersNatural gas services at 1-888-642-6748
• Six Flags Hurricane HarborminorOthersRegional water park attraction at 7820 CherryVale North Blvd, Cherry Valley, open Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Valley OrchardminorOthers35-acre family-owned orchard at 811 E State Street with u-pick apples, berries, and homemade products including cider and donuts
• CherryVale MallminorOthersRegional shopping mall in Cherry Valley with commercial development and business district connections
• Cherry Valley Fire DepartmentcoreOthersFire protection services at 815-332-5382, website www.cvfpd.com
• Winnebago County 17th Judicial Circuit CourtcoreOthersCourt system handling traffic citations, orders of protection, and legal proceedings related to village police matters

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/intent/tweet?url=http://cherryvalley.org
• Facebookfacebook.com/CherryValleyPoliceDepartment

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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