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Winnebago Co. Board Member Forced to Step Down
A Winnebago County board member who has been asked to give up his seat for over a year, will finally step down, but not by choice.
The Bachman family of Winnebago has now settled its lawsuits against Winnebago County.
Illinois Judges Fight Teen Drinking and Drugs
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens aged 15 to 20 and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one-third of fatal teen crashes involve alcohol.
Winnebago Co. Motorcycle Crash Victim Identified
The extent of Paulson's injuries resulted in him being air-lifted to emergency care.
SVHS Football vs the Indians of Winnebago
This Friday night, the Cards of SVHS take on the Winnebago Indians in an exciting conference football match-up. This is a much anticipated game, with the Indians 4-1 and the Cards 5-0. The only loss Winneabo has this year is to Richard-Burton. Last week, Winnebago lost a key player in their match-up against Oregon, so it will be interesting to see ...
Winnebago Fatal Motorcycle Accident
A motorcyclist was killed in a two vehicle accident early Sunday Morning. It happened near the intersection of Trask Bridge and Goeke Roads.
Time for FVC to go to 14 and add Hampshire
When the Fox Valley Conference expanded to 13 schools by taking on Woodstock North, the league's leaders knew it would only be a matter of time before a 14th school would be added to the mix.
Police on Scene of Life-Threatening Motorcycle Crash in Winnebago Co.
Emergency responders are on the scene of a serious motorcycle accident in Winnebago County.
Unemployment rate for county declines in July
DeKALB – The DeKalb County unemployment rate declined in July for the first time in 10 months, according to preliminary numbers released Thursday by the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
Gloria Visel works on a damaged statue of Our Lady of Fatima at her...
Gloria Visel works on a damaged statue of Our Lady of Fatima at her workshop in Winnebago, Ill.
Teen killed in motorcycle accident in Winnebago Co.
A 19-year-old is dead after his motorcycle slammed into a truck just south of Winnebago.
Leta s hear more on Winnebago choice
Dacia Dennis had several excellent points in her May 29 letter to the editor titled “Choosing out-of-town agency sends wrong message.” It would be very informative to receive a reply from the Whiteside County Board on their criteria for choosing a Winnebago County agent instead of a local individual.
Members of the Northern Illinois Jeep Alliance represented the four-wheel drive community in a big way at the annual Memorial Day parade in Pecatonica, Illlinois.
A Look at Illinois Swine Flu Cases
The tally, as time goes on, will show largely the most serious cases because doctors are following the state's recommendation to test only severely ill patients.
17th Illinois Judicial Circuit Court to Honor Jurors
In celebration of Juror Appreciation Week, the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court will hold a reception torecognize jurors for their service in Winnebago and Boone Counties.

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