Winnebago County, IL

Federal Indictment Charges Foreign National with Illegally Possessing Firearm in Chicago; Gun Used to Fire Shots Near Border Patrol Agents During Operation Midway Blitz
The indictment accuses HECTOR GOMEZ of possessing the gun in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago.
Year in Review: U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago Cracked Down on Crime While Implementing Significant New Policies and Initiatives in Productive 2025
Federal criminal indictments were up 34% compared to last year.
Man Pleads Guilty to Destroying Rockford Restaurant by Arson
JAMES PURIFOY started the fire and fraudulently pocketed $305,400 in insurance money.
City Launches Funding Programs to Support Business Associations
The City of Rockford’s Community and Economic Development Department announced today the launch of the Business Association Grant (BAG) Program and Business Association Development Grant Engagement (BADGE) Program.
$31 Million Awarded to City of Freeport for New Well and Cleaner Drinking Water
FREEPORT, IL – The City of Freeport has been awarded $31 Million through the Illinois EPA’s Emerging Contaminants grant and forgivable loans to build out Well #12 and continue to improve water quality in Freeport. Portions of this funding were awa
Meet Sammy in the City: The Tiny Yorkie Bringing Big Smiles
Sammy in the City is a tiny Yorkshire Terrier with a big personality and an even bigger mission: bringing joy to people everywhere. At six years old, Sammy has grown into one of Chicago’s top pet influencers, captivating a community of over 370,000 foll
Christmas Tree Recycling
Christmas Tree Collection: Rock River will provide free collection and disposal of Christmas trees each year at no additional cost to residents during the first two weeks of January each year.The post Christmas Tree Recycling appeared first on City of Be
6th Street Waterway Improvements
Please click here for more information regarding the 6th Street Waterway Improvements.The post 6th Street Waterway Improvements appeared first on City of Belvidere.
Bitcoin Trend in 2026 is Difficult to Predict, and Investors Prefer Poain Staking, Which Does Not Require Constant Monitoring
As of December 26, 2025, Bitcoin price is $89,050. Market cap is $1.776 trillion, while 24-hour trading volume reaches $32.71 billion. Due to the enormous difference in institutional predictions for 2026 which vary from $150,000 to $250,000, combined with
Five Defendants Indicted on Federal Firearm Charges for Allegedly Trafficking Firearms in Chicago
“We will work hand-and-glove with our law enforcement partners to arrest and prosecute anyone who violates our firearm laws," said U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros.  
Chicago Woman Who Threw Incendiary Device onto Neighbors’ Porch Sentenced to Nearly Three Years in Prison on Federal Hate Crime Charge
ANA M. HERNANDEZ wanted her Venezuelan neighbors to leave their residence.
Versa Announces Launch of Versa Management Services to Expand Customer Support and Property Solutions
The growth of Versa will allow the ability to provide full spectrum support tailored to the evolving needs of property owners and investors. [PR.com]
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Members and Associates of Violent Chicago Street Gang for Racketeering Conspiracy Involving 13 Murders
Among the violence charged in the indictment were shootings on a CTA bus and at a funeral.
Y&T Technology Development Co., LTD. Enhances PCB Assembly Capabilities With Advanced Manufacturing Infrastructure
Y&T Technology Development Co., LTD. announced continued enhancements to its PCB assembly capabilities through investments in advanced manufacturing equipment and expanded production capacity. The company supports a broad range of PCB fabrication and asse
Federal Jury in Chicago Convicts Man of Laundering Money for Mexico-Based Drug Trafficking Organization
DAVID BERGER laundered illicit cash proceeds from a Mexico-based drug trafficking organization.
U.S. Postal Service Employee Indicted for Alleged Workers’ Compensation Fraud
GRACIELA VENEGAS allegedly pocketed $51,776 in augmented work comp benefits to which she was not entitled.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man on Terrorism and Arson Charges for Lighting Train Passenger on Fire and Setting Chicago City Hall Ablaze Days Earlier
LAWRENCE REED, 50, of Chicago, was indicted on terrorism and arson charges.
Rockford Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses
CORNELL FINLEY possessed loaded guns to protect his drug trafficking operations.
Federal Inmate Sentenced to Life Term in Connection with Murder of Fellow Inmate
HOUSTON CLYDE stabbed his cellmate to death while incarcerated at the U.S. Penitentiary in Thomson, Ill.
National Van Lines Delivers Holiday Cheer with Aspire Partnership
Employees and agents “play Santa” by donating and delivering gifts to individuals with disabilities in Aspire’s Community Homes. [PR.com]