FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2023 CONTACT: Ray Richmond, (779) 238-0234 ROCKFORD, Ill. – It is with great excitement and enthusiasm the Winnebago County Veterans Assistance Commission announces it has named Jesus Pereira as the new Superintendent for the Winnebago County Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC). Pereira was appointed to the positi...

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. -  Winnebago County invites the community to attend the Second Annual "Cutting the Red Tape" event on Wednesday, November 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the UW Health Sports Factory. Representatives from Winnebago County Government, Rockford Park District, Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), City of Rockford Government,...

 Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2023 Contact:Prafull Soni Winnebago County Highway Dept. Office: (815)319-4028 Fax: (815)319-4001 ROSCOE ROAD - TURN LANE CONSTRUCTION Construction of a left turn lane on Roscoe Road will start on Monday, October 9th, 2023. This work is part of a residential development and it consists of pavement w...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2023 Contact: Danielle Grindle Phone: (815) 319-4233 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. – In an effort to improve the safety of the public and employees at the Winnebago County Administration Building, additional security measures will go into effect next week. Beginning Monday, October 2, ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 28, 2023 Contact: Danielle Grindle Phone: (815) 319-4233 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. – Winnebago County Board Members voted to approve the $67.9 million general fund budget to pass a balanced fiscal year budget for 2024. "It's imperative that we provide the funding needed to not onl...

Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2023 Contact: Mike Ackerman Winn. County Highway Dept. (815) 319-4029 LEECH ROAD CLOSURE  The Winnebago County Highway Department will be closing Leech Road between Campbell Road and Rte. 70 for culvert pipe repairs. The work is scheduled to start on Monday, September 18th through Tuesday, Se...

Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 14, 2023 Contact: Andy Limberg Winnebago County Highway Dept. Office: (815) 319-4018 Fax: (815) 319-4001 Pavement Patching & Resurfacing will take place at the intersection of Riverside Boulevard and Owen Center / Central Avenue. The work is scheduled to begin on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Tra...

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. – Effective September 18, 2023, Illinois will become the first state in the nation to abolish cash bail. Under a landmark ruling, the state Supreme Court upheld the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act, which abolishes cash bail and specifies procedures judges must use to impose pretrial detention. On behalf of the Chairman's Offic...

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2023  Contact: Sean Von Bergen  Winnebago County Highway Dept.  Office: (815) 319-4000  Fax: (815) 319-4001  BEST ROAD RESURFACING Best Road will be closed to traffic at various locations starting on Monday September 18, 2023, for roadway pipe culvert replacements between IL Route 7...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 23, 2023 WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. – Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow announces that petition packets for established party candidates running for local offices at the March 19, 2024 General Primary Election are now available in-person or online. Petition packets are available for Democratic and Republican Party candida...

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. - Extreme heat is expected in Winnebago County from Wednesday, August 23 through Thursday, August 24. The National Weather Service predicts heat indices of 110 to 115, with heat staying around in the evening hours.  Ways to Stay Cool Temporary cooling centers are open across Winnebago County for those in need o...

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  August 15, 2023  Contact: Mike Ackerman  Winn. County Highway Dept.  815-319-4029 WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. -- The Winnebago County Highway Department will be replacing a pipe culvert on Osborne Road at the intersection with Montague Road. The work is scheduled to start on Thursday, August 17th , a...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. – The Winnebago County Supervisor of Assessment's office will be mailing approximately 120,000 Property Assessment Notices to Winnebago County taxpayers this week in order to inform them of their 2023 property assessment valuation. In addition to the mailing, all tax parcels within the County will have t...

 Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2023 Contact: Mike Ackerman Winn. County Highway Dept. (815) 319-4029 Seal Coating (Chip Seal) Winnebago Road from US 20 to Saunders Road Saunders Road from Winnebago Road to Telegraph Road Cunningham Road from Central Avenue to Meridian Road The above listed roads will be under construction for ...

ROCKFORD, IL — The Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board (WCCMHB) is hosting three open house events designed to gather public comment on the development of its next three-year Strategic Plan. Dates for the open houses are: • Thursday, August 10 • Wednesday, August 16 • Wednesday, August 23 All open houses will be held from 5:30 – 6:45 PM ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 21, 2023 Chairman & Mayor's Youth Leadership Council Wraps Up The Year and Seeks New Youth Leaders For 2023-2024 School Year Winnebago County, IL - The Chairman and Mayor's Youth Leadership Council (YLC) congratulates its five (5) graduating senior members and seeks new members for the 2023-2024 school year. Applicat...

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. – The Winnebago County Board Office proudly announces that County Board Chairman Joseph Chiarelli has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the National Association of Regional Councils, which serves as the national voice for regions by advocating for regional cooperation as the most effective way to address a variety ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  July 13, 2023 Contact: Andy Limberg  Winnebago County Highway Dept.  Office: (815) 319-4000  Fax: (815) 319-4018  Belvidere Road Resurfacing Belvidere Road from Main Street in the village of Roscoe to IL Route 173 will be under construction starting on Monday July 24, 2023. The work will consist of sh...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  July 12, 2023  Contact: Mike Ackerman Winn. County Highway Dept. (815) 319-4029  Seal Coating (Chip Seal) • McCurry Road from White School Road to Hononegah Road  • White School Road from Prairie Hill Road to McCurry Road  • Prairie Hill Road from IL-251 to County Line Road  The above listed...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 06, 2023 Contact: Mike Ackerman Winn. County Highway Dept. (815) 319-4029 Seal Coating (Chip Seal) Roscoe Road from Chicory Ridge Way to IL-251 Gleasman Road from IL-2 to Roscoe Road McCurry Road from Hononegah Road to IL-251 The above listed roads will be under construction for seal coating (chip seal) and temporary...