About Us:

Nestled in north-central Illinois, Winnebago County is a community on the rise. The County covers 520 square miles, has a population of 295,266 and 122,144 parcels.

Residents and visitors will find the region to offer ample opportunity to get involved and make a difference. With a strong sense of ownership and responsibility, this is a community loved by many who are taking the initiative to be a part of developing and implementing solutions. 

There's no shortage of entertainment offerings, with an award-winning parks system, outstanding sports facilities, professional sports, diverse national and local restaurants, craft breweries, festivals, live music, musuems, symphony, theater, dance, and more! 

Our aerospace, manufacturing, healthcare, and robotic industries (for example) represent significant investment by the private-sector corporate citizens who have chosen to do business in this County, reinvest millions in the local economy, and partner with one another as well as public and not-for-profit agencies to develop, train, and employ a local workforce.