Press Releases

Press Release: Party Bike Tours Now Available!
Get ready to pedal into fun with Pedal Bike Ride, the newest addition to Winnebago and Byron’s entertainment scene.
Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing a Rockford Post Office
ANTHONY JOHNSON robbed a Post Office a block from his home in Rockford.
Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Indicted in Chicago on Drug, Firearm, and Material Support of Terrorism Charges
“The indictment of El Chuta should leave no doubt that this Administration is going to aggressively pursue transnational criminal organizations,” said U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros.
2026 0302 Madigan Creek Restoration Project - Phase 1 Public Hearing - Second Announcement
Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT March 2, 2026 Contact:Sean Von Bergen Winnebago County Highway Dept. Office: (815)319-4034 Fax: (815)319-4001 MADIGAN CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT – PHASE I PUBLIC HEARING The Winnebago County Highwa
3-2-2025 City Council Highlights
FREEPORT, IL — Highlights from the March 2, 2026 Freeport City Council meeting include the ratification of a new contract for the IAFF union and preparations for a busy road construction season. IAFF Contract The International Association of Fire Fighte
Rockford Man Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
STEPHEN CANFIELD possessed images of child pornography on his cell phone and in a Dropbox account.
March 2026 Newsletter
Link to March Newsletter IN THIS EDITION: New Fire Chief Sworn-in Public Works Department Receives OSHA Recognition Library Names New Executive Director Reminder for Woody Debris Drop-Off     Disclaimer:  Links on this page may take you to page
Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking a Minor in Chicago Suburb
KENNARD CAMERON faces a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years in federal prison and a maximum of life.
Tommy Schaefer Is Returned to Chicago To Face Federal Charges for the 2014 Murder of U.S. Citizen in Bali, Indonesia
Schaefer is alleged to have conspired with Heather Mack to kill Mack’s mother in 2014.
2026 0225 Open House Public Meeting -S. Perryville Rd. Improvements
Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2026 Contact: Carlos Molina Winnebago County Highway Dept. Office: (815) 319-4000 Fax: (815) 319-4001 OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC MEETING S. PERRYVILLE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS (HARRISON AVENUE TO E. STATE STREET) Th
Winnebago County Woman Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud for Stealing Funds From a Booster Club
SHONDRA MCLARTY embezzled the money from the Tumbling and Acro Boosters Club in Rockford.
Welcome to the Best Brains Family - Streamwood
Best Brains Learning Centers further expands as Best Brains Streamwood, which prepares to open on March 13. Owner Prerna Awasthi has been working with the Franchise Success team for over 6 months to make her dream of learning center ownership a reality an
Department of Justice Selects U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago As Leading Prosecutorial Partner on Trade Fraud Task Force
The Trade Fraud Task Force will pursue enforcement actions against parties who seek to evade customs laws or smuggle prohibited goods into the U.S.
Octobotic Corporation Announces Planned Spin-Out of Alive Advisor Atlas Platform and Signs LOI with NYSE-Listed SPAC
Advancement of Atlas AI Phase II Positions Platform for Scalable Global Expansion [PR.com]
2026 0223 Madigan Creek Phase I - Bell School Road Lane Closure
Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2026 Contact: Sean Von Bergen Winnebago County Highway Dept. Office: (815)319-4034 Fax: (815)319-4001 South Bell School Road Bike Path and Lane Closure The southbound outside lane of Bell School Road and the m
2026 0220 Madigan Creek Restoration Project – Phase 1 Public Hearing
Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2026 Contact: Sean Von Bergen Winnebago County Highway Dept. Office: (815)319-4034 Fax: (815)319-4001 MADIGAN CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT – PHASE I PUBLIC HEARING The Winnebago County Highway Department (WCHD)
Two Individuals Arrested in Connection With Undercover Federal Firearm Investigation in Chicago Suburbs
MATTHEW BARRAZA and EDWIN MORENO are charged with illegally possessing machine guns.
Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Coordinating Hundreds of Meth Shipments From California to Chicago
KEITH R. MCCORMICK was one of five people convicted of drug conspiracy.
State-wide Exam for Board of Review to be held in Lake County
Winnebago County, IL. — The Illinois Department of Revenue, will administer a State-wide Board of Review Exam at 9:00 a.m., on May 8th, 2026 at the Lake County Central Permit Facility, Room 2220, located at 500 W. Winchester Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048.
Creator Talent Management Agency Aruna Talent Reports Six-Figure Client Results as Creator Economy Hits $250B
Aruna Talent, a US-based creator talent management agency, announces significant growth as the global creator economy surpasses $250 billion, according to Goldman Sachs Research. The full-service agency provides dedicated talent managers, professional eng