IDOT will host a virtual public meeting April 9 to discuss proposed U.S. 20 improvements in Winnebago County, including ...

Judge Erin Hannigan has won her Democratic primary election battle with School Board President Paul Carpenter.

Winnebago County homeowners will see no change to their property assessments from the State of Illinois' equalization process this year, as the state found the county's overall property assessments to ...

Winnebago County Board member Freddy De La Trinidad wins over challenger Isidro Barrios in the March 17 primary.

Health officials warm residents to take precautions.

Health officials say Powassan virus has been detected in ticks for the first time in Winnebago County. The virus is spread to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ROCKFORD, IL — Winnebago County is planning a $1.7 million expansion of the Juvenile Detention Center to add a mental health suite ...

The Winnebago County Jail achieved a perfect score on its annual Illinois Department of Corrections inspection. The facility received a 100% compliance rating, reflecting its commitment to safety, ...

NOTE: The above package is from Sept. 2025. This week’s report was positive infections in ticks, not humans. For the first ...

Health officials say ticks in Winnebago County tested positive for Powassan virus. Learn symptoms to watch for and how to ...