Winnebago County News Archives

The Bachman family of Winnebago has now settled its lawsuits against Winnebago County.

Ita s happening every day. More and more teachers are bringing their personal agenda into the classroom and now many are learning a lesson from behind bars.

Daneille Hatfield, 20, of Streamwood, died Friday from injuries she sustained in an Oct.

Cindie Reshel got a housewarming party three years after she bought her house. Thanks to a federal home weatherization program, she just got a new furnace, insulation in her attic, a chimney repair and other help, all for free.

STERLING – Two men spearheading a new faith-based program for former inmates and their families are former sex offenders, both of whom are still on probation and one of whom is a registered sex offender.

Patriots Gateway Community Center was awarded a $23,400 grant to offer Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs .

With increasing influenza activity, there is the increasing prospect for more serious health consequences," said Mike Bacon, public health administrator, of the Winnebago County Health Department.

On October 20, 2009 the Durand Illinois Police Department was contacted and advised of possible inappropriate sexual contact between a female teacher at Durand High School and a male student.. The Durand Department asked the Winnebago County Sheriffa s Department to conduct a criminal investigation.

"I'm shocked, I don't know what to say about that," says Durand High School Senior Megan Musselman.

Before a packed house, the board voted 27 to 1 in support of an ordinance allowing wind farms in Winnebago County.

Those concerned residents fired questions at local prosecutors Tuesday night trying to find ways to protect themselves from that registered sexual predator.

Dixon Police Brittany M. Rice, 20, of Dixon; Friday in the 400 block of Everett Street; warrant – forgery; taken to Lee County Jail.

ROCKFORD – Autopsy results for an 8-month-old Sterling boy will not be available until late December, according to the Winnebago County coroner's office.

The Winnebago County Coroner says 78-year-old James Hoyt of Rockford died just before midnight.

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.

This week, Jeffery Turner got some good news that his little girl Sophia is OK. But there's still lots of work ahead before she's back in the United States.

ATTORNEYS FOR MARK ANTHONY BARMORE'S LEGAL GUARDIAN SAY THE FAMILY FILED THE CIVIL SUIT AS A WAY TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT THE AUGUST 24TH INCIDENT.

There are 55,000 students in Winnebago County in need of the H1N1 flu vaccine. As county health officials strategize how to dole out the doses, they're also working to persuade parents that the soon-to-arrive vaccines are safe.

A Winnebago County judge has sentenced a 29-year-old Chicago resident to 55 years in prison for first-degree murder in a fatal Rockford shooting more than two years ago.

The Winnebago County Health Department announces today that one crow, found in Rockford 61109 Zip Code area, has confirmed positive for West Nile Virus.

Winnebago County authorities are hoping a unique skill will help them identify a homeless man whose skeletal remains were found back in May.

A motorcyclist was killed in a two vehicle accident early Sunday Morning. It happened near the intersection of Trask Bridge and Goeke Roads.

The Salvation Army's 2009 Koats for Kids collection drive is underway. The drive is to collect and distribute warm winter coats for needy children in the Winnebago County area.