Illinois Prisons Say No New Inmates, Winnebago County Affected
Instead of closing the door on inmates, the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), citing the large numbers of COVID-19 infections, has closed the door to new inmates.
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Sheriff Caruana Lifts 'No Wake' Ban From Rock River
The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department, ComEd, and the Rock River Homeowners Association will continue to monitor river levels.
Bag Ban at Winnebago County Courthouse Takes Effect Monday
We were told by Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana that having to chop $4.3 million from his department would mean plenty of layoffs and cutbacks. The "bag ban" that begins Monday, October 23rd at the Winnebago County Courthouse is an example.
Sheriff Gary Caruana Discusses the Budget Controversy on WROK
There's been a lot of ink spilled and voices raised over the topic of budget cuts and their effect on the Winnebago County Sheriff's office. This morning, Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana joined us on the WROK Morning Show to give his thoughts.
Rains and Rising River Levels Means Another Bad Weekend for Boaters on the Rock
Mother Nature has been in foul mood this summer, and with the recent (and upcoming) weather conditions, it appears that Rockford area boat owners are taking it on the chin again.
Good News For Rock River Boaters As We Head Into the Weekend
This summer, Mother Nature has been treating this area pretty much the same way a baby treats a diaper--heavy saturation with dangerous floating debris. This weekend, however, it looks like we're getting a break.