Since incorporated in 1865, the Town of Cortland has been characterized by hometown living in a warm community atmosphere.  Nestled in rural DeKalb County, Cortland is located along Illinois Route 38 and Somonauk Road.  Cortland is unique from neighboring villages and cities because it is an Incorporated Town. Cortland is the third largest Town in Illinois, with only the Towns of Cicero and Normal having a greater population.

Town of Cortland website

The Town of Cortland is a participating municipality in the DeKalb County Enterprise Zone. Please visit our Enterprise Zone and Incentives pages for additional information.

Cortland Enterprise Zone Map

SITES & BUILDINGS

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ECONOMIC PROFILE PAGES

Cortland DCEO brochure 2016

Retail Sales Trends

Housing

EDUCATION

DeKalb School District #428

ISBE School Report Card

County Education Statistics