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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.
The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) encourages residents to take steps to prevent tick bites and watch for symptoms of illness after being outside in
For the first time, ticks from Winnebago County have tested positive for Powassan virus. There is no vaccine for Powassan virus which can lead to
Due to the winter weather conditions, please do not come to the Winnebago County Health Department on Monday, March 16. The building is closed for
