Winnebago County Board approves funding for Sheriff’s Office radio replacement
The Winnebago County Board voted unanimously to fund a $2.6 million radio replacement program for the sheriff’s office, despite allegations of unethical and illegal purchasing practices.
A routine equipment upgrade for the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office has become the subject of a formal complaint, after a retired deputy chief alleged the department violated purchasing laws while pursuing a multimillion‑dollar radio replacement project.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office has issued a statement to address sightings of a U.S. Homeland Security helicopter landing at Hard Rock Casino on Thursday. "The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office is aware of a social media page circulating information in the Rockford area," the statement read.…