Press Releases

2024 Photo Contest
The City of Freeport’s inaugural Photo Contest is now open for submissions! Share up to three of your best photos that adhere to the contest guidelines. The submission deadline is August 31. Stay tuned for the public poll in early September, where y
Federal Judge Sentences Chicago Man to 40 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking Several Children
LENNIE PERRY used websites such as Backpage and Facebook to advertise commercial sex acts and recruit young victims to work for him.
2024 0801 Winnebago Township Announces Weldon Rd. Closure for Resurfacing
Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2024 Contacts: Aaron Rowley 815/335-2401 Winnebago Township Highway Commissioner Vir Patel 815/319-4033 Winnebago County Highway Department Weldon Road Closure Winnebago Township announces that resurfacing on
Rockford Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for the Production of Child Pornography
GARY WILSON solicited boys through gaming systems such as Xbox and PlayStation.
Author K. L. Dempsey’s New Book, "Still Waters of Round Lake," Follows an FBI Agent Who is Determined to Solve the Cold Case of Four Missing Teens in His Hometown
Recent release “Still Waters of Round Lake” from Page Publishing author K. L. Dempsey is a gripping novel that centers around retired FBI profiler Brad Davis, who revisits his hometown only to find himself drawn into an old mystery surrounding the dis
Author Kory Mikesell’s New Book, “Did Hitler Die on a Golf Course? And Other Silly Things My Students Said,” Chronicles Hilarious Moments from the Author’s Classroom
Recent release “Did Hitler Die on a Golf Course? And Other Silly Things My Students Said” from Page Publishing author Kory Mikesell is a delightful collection of jokes, questions, and musings said by the author’s students throughout his time as a te
2024 0729 Seal Coating Edwardsville Rd., Montague Rd. & Pecatonica Rd.
 Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2024 Contact:Mike Ackerman Winn. County Highway Dept. 815/319-4029 Seal Coating (Chip Seal) Edwardsville Rd. from Pecatonica Rd. to Klinger Rd. (Seward Township) Montague Rd. from Conger Rd. to Spielman R
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Author Jose Zayas’s New Book, "A Tribute to My Pain," is a Poignant Collection of Reflections on the Author’s Struggles, Regrets, and Redemption Throughout Life
Recent release “A Tribute to My Pain” from Newman Springs Publishing author Jose Zayas is a powerful series that offers a raw and introspective exploration of personal struggles. Through evocative prose and poignant reflections, Zayas invites readers
Two Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Using U.S. Postal Service Arrow Keys To Steal Mail in Chicago
The defendants were convicted as part of “Operation Broken Arrow,” a federal investigation into the theft of mail using stolen arrow keys.
Indiana Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Trafficking Guns From Indianapolis to Chicago
Disrupting illegal firearms trafficking is a centerpiece of the Department of Justice’s cross-jurisdictional strike force aimed at reducing gun violence.
Author Vicki Lynn Dague’s New Book, "Thoughts of Life," is a Fascinating and Engaging Assortment of Poems Reflecting Upon the Author’s Everyday Observations
Recent release “Thoughts of Life” from Covenant Books author Vicki Lynn Dague is a compelling series of poems that invites readers into the intimate realm of everyday reflections. Through heartfelt verses and poignant imagery, Dague delicately capture
siffron® Announces Employee Equity Ownership Program
siffron, in partnership with The Riverside Company, recently announced the launch of an employee equity ownership program, naming all employees immediate owners of the organization. The program is powered by Ownership Works, a nonprofit organization that
Blackhawk Blvd to close July 30 for railroad crossing replacement.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Illinois 2 (Blackhawk Boulevard) in South Beloit will be closed at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing beginning Tuesday, July 30. The closure will […]
2024 0724 Seal Coating Cunningham Rd. and Klinger Rd
 Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2024 Contact:Mike Ackerman Winn. County Highway Dept. 815/319-4029 Seal Coating (Chip Seal) Cunningham Rd. from Meridian Rd. to Elida St. (Village of Winnebago and Winnebago Township) Klinger Rd. from US-
Rockford Man Sentenced to Six and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
GREGORIO BACINO possessed on his cell phone more than 1,000 sexually explicit images and videos of minors.
Chicago Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Robbing Cell Phone Stores Throughout Illinois
JOHNATHAN BYARS and his co-conspirators carried out six robberies and two attempted robberies of cell phone stores.
Commercial Leasing Firm Bowers Law, LLC Relaunches as Bowers Hill, LLC with the Addition of Partner Carrie Hill
Bowers Law, LLC announced today that Carrie Hill has joined the firm, which is relaunching as Bowers Hill, LLC. The boutique law firm, which represents landlords and tenants in commercial office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use projects, also advises ow
Winnebago County Board of Review Exam and Appointment(s)
Date: July 22nd, 2024 Topic: Winnebago County Board of Review Exam and Appointment(s) Contact: Supervisor of Assessments, Tom Hodges | (815) 319-4468 |
Expired: Invitation for Bids for Demolition of the Garden Hotel
This Bid Opportunity has closed