Leaders seek restoration of powers to Winnebago County Board Chairman

Leaders seek restoration of powers to Winnebago County Board Chairman

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara and Loves Park Mayor Greg Jury are joining forces in hopes of restoring powers to the Winnebago County Chairman that were stripped from the position during the tenure of prior Chairman Frank Haney. In 2019, after a contentious relationship with the County Board, Haney sued in federal court, claiming the board passed several ordinances that stripped him of powers, including the ability to speak …

Leaders to call for restoring powers in Winnebago County Board Chairman

Winnebago County leaders will call for re-expanding the role of Winnebago County Board Chairman after certain powers were stripped in 2019.

City and village leaders call for Winnebago County Board to restore some of the chairman's authority

Winnebago County Board Chairman Joe Chiarelli speaks on Thursday, April 10, 2025, during a groundbreaking for Crusader Community Health’s sixth clinic. The clinic is at Linden and Alpine roads in Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current) By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — A coalition of city and village leaders from around Winnebago County are calling for the County Board to restore some of the authori…

The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors Meeting for 4/15/25 (LIVE)

The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday beginning at 9am. You can hear the meeting live by clicking on the link below: www.winnebagocountyiowa.gov/streaming/  The proposed agenda is as follows: 1. Consider for approval minutes and agenda. 2. 9:00 A.M. Public Hearing for Winnebago County Budget for Fiscal Year 2026. 3. Consider for approval Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. 4. Discussion, with possible action, salvage yard property …