Winnebago County
Government AdministrationIllinois, United States501-1000 Employees
Winnebago County is a mid-sized county government located in Rockford, Illinois. It serves a population of about 295,300 residents, making it one of the more populous counties in the state. Operating within the government administration sector, the county provides local governance and public services to residents in the Rockford region. In October 2025, the county launched an online alert system designed to protect notaries from document fraud. Earlier efforts include the development of Pretrial Data Dashboards and partnerships with community organizations to expand public information and services.