There are seven inmates sentenced to jail in Winnebago County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending May 13.
There are two inmates sentenced to jail in Boone County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending May 13.
Illinois Senator Steve Stadelman announced in a news release on May 1 that Winnebago County would receive over $50,000 in funding for local tourism organizations.
Sen. Dave Syverson is speaking out against the push for Illinois to become a sanctuary state, claiming it is putting "undue pressure" on the state's budget as the cost of the state's free healthcare for undocumented immigrants spirals.