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An open letter to members of the Winnebago County Board

By Sally and Bill Hoff Seward Township residents Editor’s note: The first of the following two e-mails was sent to all members
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October 21, 2009 | Also published in News> Winnebago County News | 1 Comment

County board creates chief pilot position, wind farm ordinance laid over after last-minute changes

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer During the Oct. 8 Winnebago County Board meeting, board members debated whether to authorize a service
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October 14, 2009 | Also published in News> Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Other news and notes from the Oct. 8 Winnebago County Board meeting

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Ordinances The board approved an increase, from $4.50 to $10, for the children’s waiting room fee. Board members
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October 14, 2009 | Also published in News> Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Winnebago County receives federal funds for Drug Court

From press release Chief Judge Janet R. Holmgren is pleased to announce that Winnebago County has been awarded a three-year
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October 7, 2009 | Also published in News> Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Operation Migration urges Winnebago County to protect whooping crane migration route

Editor’s Note: The following letter was forwarded to The Rock River Times by the Natural Land Institute. Please see our
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September 30, 2009 | Also published in News> Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Wendy Owano to replace Pete MacKay

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Republican Wendy Owano was appointed Sept. 3 to fill the unexpired term of Pete MacKay (R-5),
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September 9, 2009 | Also published in News> Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Stables, fee increases approved

ν News and notes from the Aug. 27 Winnebago County Board meeting By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer After a two-week layover, the
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September 2, 2009 | Also published in News> Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Supervisor of assessments: Don’t wait for tax bill, complain now

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Bev Campion, Winnebago County’s supervisor of assessments, announced assessment notices were mailed Aug. 13 to about
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August 19, 2009 | Also published in News> Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

County voters to elect new forest preserve commission next year

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer In November 2010, Winnebago County voters will have more choices to make when casting their ballots. Aug.
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August 19, 2009 | Also published in News> Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Belvidere attorney to run as Green Party candidate for Illinois Attorney General

David F. Black, an attorney from Belvidere, has announced a second run for Illinois Attorney General on the 2010 Green
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August 12, 2009 | Also published in IL State News> News> Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

City, county to vote on OTB relocation

· News and notes from the Aug. 10 Rockford City Council meeting Aug. 10, the Rockford City Council unanimously passed a
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August 12, 2009 | Also published in News> Rockford News> Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Rodeo controversy rides again—county tightens reins

Cattle and horse rancher Enrique Jaime calls them private parties, but Winnebago County officials say Jaime continues to host rodeos
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August 5, 2009 | Also published in News> Winnebago County News | 1 Comment

First proposed amendment to 2030 plan set for Aug. 13 vote

· Other news and notes from the July 23 Winnebago County Board meeting, MacKay retires An ordinance to amend the county’s 2030
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July 29, 2009 | Also published in News> Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

County offers to accept suburban Chicago garbage at discount—Trash, or treasure?

In a voice vote July 23, the Winnebago County Board gave the nod for William Charles, Ltd., to offer space
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July 29, 2009 | Also published in News> Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

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