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On September 30, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began cleanup at the Illinois Cabinet Co. site (at 2525 11th St) in Rockford, Illinois to remove asbestos-contaminated debris. The project is expected to take about 4 months to complete.
Your health and safety are important! Stay away from this site. Review the U.S. EPA fact sheet here (Spanish).
Learn more and stay updated on this project at the U.S. EPA webpage here.
There is an Extreme Cold Warning in effect for our area starting late tonight until noon tomorrow (1/23). Please take steps to protect people, pets,
The Winnebago County Health Department is observing the Presidents’ Day holiday on Monday, February 16, 2026. To contact the Winnebago County Health Department about a
Did you know that every 3 days a baby in Illinois dies in their sleep? The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is pleased to provide
