The Village of Machesney Park is a growing, family friendly community of more than 23,000 residents on the north side of the Rockford region. The area is well known for its attractive residential setting along the Rock River. Situated in what is known as the Illinois Stateline region, the Village is well positioned for convenient access to Chicago, Madison and Milwaukee, via the I-90, I-39, IL Route 173, and IL Route 2, all of which meet in Machesney Park. Machesney Park is known for its friendly expanding business community, reputable schools, access to recreation (including Rock Cut State Park), and access to regional transportation with a newly constructed interchange at I-39/90 and expansion of IL Route 173 to four lanes. While the Machesney Park area is rooted in history, the Village is relatively young only having incorporated into a Village in 1981. Its neighborhoods range from modest post WWII era housing, to newly constructed waterfront homes with boat access to the Rock River. The Village has experienced great success with a newly developed commercial corridor along IL-173 & IL-251, which includes several big box retailers, as well as smaller retailers and various local businesses.