Winnebago

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Winnebago County woman arrested after ex-husband allegations

Police, fire and courts

A Winnebago County woman was arrested after allegedly stalking and threatening her former husband.

Winnebago County Illinois DeskSep 26, 2026

News · Illinois

Winnebago County man sentenced to 42 years in prison

Police, fire and courts

A Winnebago County man received a 42-year prison sentence in a case involving theft from a Rockford business.

Winnebago County Illinois DeskSep 15, 2026

News · Illinois

Solar-farm lawsuits span Will, Grundy and Winnebago counties

Around town

Legal cases in three Illinois counties could influence how solar-farm projects are handled in the future.

Winnebago County Illinois DeskSep 6, 2026