Winnebago County, IL

Man Sentenced to a Year and a Half in Federal Prison for Covid-Relief Fraud
SAMUEL W. JACKSON engaged in fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (EIDL).
Chicago Grocery Store Owner Sentenced to Three and a Half Years in Prison for Fraudulently Redeeming SNAP and WIC Benefits
YOUSEF ABU ALHAWA defrauded the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children ("WIC").
Federal Prison Inmate Sentenced to Life Term for Murdering Fellow Inmate Due to His Religious Faith
“Antisemitic violence has no place in our society,” said U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros.
Whiteside County, Ill. Man Sentenced to More than Eight Years in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine
THOMAS DUGGER distributed meth in 2021.
United States Attorney’s Office in Chicago Creates New Section to Prosecute Criminal Healthcare Fraud Violations
"The newly created section that I’ve launched will bring greater focus, efficiency, and impact to our efforts in this important program area," said U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros.
Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison for Covid-Relief Fraud
CHRISTOPHER SCOTT used the fraud proceeds to make personal purchases at luxury retailers.
Man Sentenced to Four and a Half Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearm in Chicago Residence Full of Children
BRANDON JOHNSON illegally possessed the gun in a residence on Chicago’s Near West Side.
2025 0820 Belvidere Road Bridge Over I-90 Closure
Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2025 Winnebago County Highway Dept. 815-319-4000 BELVIDERE ROAD BRIDGE OVER I-90 CLOSURE The Illinois Tollway will be closing the Belvidere Road bridge over I-90 to all traffic, starting on Monday, August 25th 2
2025 0807 Bridge Deck Sealing Various Locations
Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2025 Contact:Andy Limberg Winnebago County Highway Dept. Office: (815)319-4018 Fax: (815)319-4001 Bridge Deck Sealing Various Locations Bridge decks will be sealed at the following locations: Alpine Road Bridge o
2025 0804 Swanson Road Culverts Replacement
 Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2025 Contact:Andy Limberg Winnebago County Highway Dept. Office: (815)319-4018 Fax: (815)319-4001 Swanson Road Pipe Culverts Replacement Pipe culverts will be replaced on Swanson Road between Perryville Roa
2025 0804 S. Pecatonica Road Construction
Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 04, 2025 Contact: Bharath Mandula Winnebago County Highway Department Office: (815) 319-4022 Fax: (815) 319-4001 SOUTH PECATONICA ROAD CONSTRUCTION Work will start on South Pecatonica Road on Monday August 11, 2025,
Winnebago County Receives State Grant to Address Co-Occurring Disorders Among Justice-Involved Individuals
July 30, 2025 Rockford, IL – The Winnebago County Chairman's Office of Criminal Justice Initiatives has been awarded a grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) to support the Addressing Co-Occurring Disorders for People Inv
2025 0729 Swanson Road Pipe Culvert Replacement
Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2025 Contact:Andy Limberg Winnebago County Highway Dept. Office: (815)319-4018 Fax: (815)319-4001 Swanson Road Pipe Culvert Replacement Pipe culverts will be replaced on Swanson Road between N Second Street (IL 25
2025 0722 Pecatonica Road Culvert Replacement
Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2025 Contact:Andy Limberg Winnebago County Highway Dept. Office: (815)319-4018 Fax: (815)319-4001 Pecatonica Road Culvert Replacement Pipe culverts will be replaced on Pecatonica Road between US 20 and 12th Street
2025 0618 Moate Road Resurfacing
 Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 18, 2025 Contact: Bharath Mandula Winnebago County Highway Department Office: (815) 319-4022 Fax: (815) 319-4001 MOATE ROAD RESURFACING The Resurfacing of Moate Road will begin on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, between
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2025 0520 Meridian Road Bridge Over Pecatonica River Closure
 Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2025 Contact: Mike Ackerman Winn. County Highway Dept. 815-319-4029 Meridian Road Bridge Over Pecatonica River Closure Meridian Road will be closed between IL Rt.-75 and Shirland Road for emergency repairs on
2025 0509 White School Road Closure
Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2025 Contact: Mike Ackerman Winn. County Highway Dept. 815-319-4029 WHITE SCHOOL ROAD CLOSURE White School Road between Rockton Road and Prairie Hill Road will be closed starting on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 for a Cul
2025 0507 Mulford Road & Linden Road Resurfacing
Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2025 Contact:Andy Limberg Winnebago County Highway Dept. Office: (815)319-4018 Fax: (815)319-4001 Mulford Road & Linden Road Resurfacing Work will start on Mulford Road & Linden Road on Monday, May 12, 2025.
2025 0507 Kishwaukee Road Widening
Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2025 Contact: Andy Limberg Winnebago County Highway Dept. Office: (815)319-4018 Fax: (815)319-4001 Kishwaukee Road Widening Construction will start on Kishwaukee Road, between Airport Drive and Beltline Rd., on Mond