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Timeline unclear as IDOT addresses structure issues with Kishwaukee Bridge

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Of all the bridges over state roads in the Winnebago County region, only one is in critical need of repair, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. The ...

Winnebago County to consider establishing a 0.5% sales tax

A large structural deficit in Winnebago County is sparking the conversations about implementing the sales tax.
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Longtime MC Steve Summers celebrates 40 years at Winnebago County Fair

Steve Summers has been the master of ceremonies for the Winnebago County Fair pageants since the 1980s, and was honored as the 2025 Fair Person of the Year for his dedication and contributions to ...
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Thief Makes Off With $10K Winnebago in Grand Junction, Police Seek Public’s Help

Grand Junction police search for suspect who stole a mint green 2013 Winnebago camper worth $10K over July 4 holiday. Crime ...

Here are the Top 10 public golf courses within 40 miles of Rockford, Illinois

Here is a list of the top public golf courses within 40 miles of Rockford. Rankings are based on online ratings and player ...
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Winnebago County Board supervisor debates resolution process ahead of proposal to draft sales tax ordinance

A proposed 0.5% sales tax in Winnebago County is causing controversy before an official ordinance has been drafted.
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See the Columbia County cabin Confederacy President Jefferson Davis helped design

Francois LeRoi and his fur trade cabin, which Davis helped redesign for the military in the 1820s, will be celebrated this ...

815 Day, CeeLo Green and more among 38 things to do this weekend in the Rockford area

The weekend brings 815/Rockford Day events, the 53 rd Annual Poplar Grove Airport Fly-In, Harlempalooza and Polish Fest, ...