Press Releases

Federal Judge Sentences Rockford Man to More Than Five Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms
RENARD MACKLIN illegally possessed an AR-15 rifle and a semiautomatic handgun, both of which were loaded.
Canadian Wonderland - The Largest Canadian Cultural Festival Outside of Canada Celebrates All Things Canuck
Canadiana Fest celebrates the art, music, food (and beer), sports and most of all the spirit of kindness Canadians are known featuring their 3 founding cultures of Indigenous, French and British heritage. Meet Rick Green of the Red Green Show -the iconic
CrossRealms International Achieves Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security Certification
Chicago-based CrossRealms International, a cybersecurity firm, announces achieving the prestigious Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security designation. This certification strengthens their existing Microsoft ecosystem and empowers them to deliver advance
Angelica Arambula Named Woman of the Month for September 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Angelica Arambula of Chicago, Illinois, has been named Woman of the Month for September 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This prestigious distinction acknowledges her outstanding contributions and achieveme
2024 0910 Moate Road Shoulder Paving
 Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 Contact: Bharath Mandula Winnebago County Highway Department Office: (815) 319-4022 Fax: (815) 319-4001 MOATE ROAD SHOULDER PAVING Work will begin on Thursday, September 12, 2024 on the shoulder pa
The Other 9/11: New Film Streaming on PBS Celebrates Religious Harmony
This September, while most Americans remember 9/11 as a day of mourning, many will commemorate the “Other 9/11,” when in 1893 the world came together to celebrate the diversity and unity of all faiths for the first time. The First World’s Parliament
Vote By Mail information to be distributed to County voters
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. – Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow informs Winnebago County residents that per Illinois Election Code (10 ILCS 5/19-2) election offices across the state are now mandated to send all registered voters a Vote By Mail (VBM) applica
Remembrance Ceremony to be held at Winnebago County 9/11 Emergency Responders Memorial
This year the community is invited to the Winnebago County 9/11 Emergency Responders Memorial to observe the 23rd anniversary of 9/11. There will be a brief ceremony and wreath placement near the steel beams followed by a moment of silence. The gathering
Lisa’s Clarinet Shop Named One of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses
U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO - 100 list honors 100 businesses exemplifying growth and innovation across the nation. [PR.com]
Public Works Newsletter Fall 2024
To view the full newsletter, click here. In this edition: Adams Avenue Updates Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Water and Sewer Construction Crew Spotlight Leaf Season is Approaching
Former Chief Operating Officer of Covid-19 Testing Kit Company Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Federal Prison for Embezzling $1.85 Million
DENNIS W. HAGGERTY, JR. issued payments from the company’s bank account for services and goods that were never provided.
Residential Neighborhood Sign Program
QUILT and Community Partners Announce "Broadband Access for Brighter Futures" to Drive Innovation, Digital Equity, and Community Well-Being
QUILT, a nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the digital divide in underserved communities, is proud to launch "Broadband Access for Brighter Futures" in collaboration with leading community-based organizations and corporate partners. This initiat
09-03-24 City Council Highlights
NEW SYSTEM PASSED BY COUNCIL FOR WINTER PARKING; BUDGET MEETING NOTES FREEPORT, IL — Highlights from the September 3, 2024 Freeport City Council meeting include the change to winter parking and notes from a budget public input meeting held at City Hall.