Concerns rise over future of Walnut Acres Nursing Home in Freeport

FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — The Stephenson County Board met and discussed the future of Walnut Acres Nursing home Wednesday night.

The board received a letter of intent from a buyer interested in purchasing the building, which would turn it from a public nursing home to a private nursing home.

This raises concerns in the city and among the board members. District D member Bill Hadley said he is against selling the building. He said he thinks the topic should be put to a referendum for voters to decide the future…

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