Winnebago County Departments

Below is a list Winnebago County departments along with a brief description. Once you find the department you are looking for click the department link for more information.

Departments

17th Judicial Court
general administrative authority within the circuit, subject to the overall administrative authority of the Supreme Court.

Adult Probation
supervises adults and enforces court orders

Animal Services
Animal Services helps animals find homes. We also take care of lost animals within the community.

Auditor
The County Auditor's Office reviews all claims against the County, approves all purchase orders, and maintains a continuous internal audit of all County departments and financial systems.

Board of Review
The Board of Review is responsible for the review and evaluation of assessment complaints.

Building
Issues permits for new construction, additions, remodeling, replacement, repair and performance inspections.

Children's Safe Harbor
The neutral exchange center offers safety and manages potential conflict when parents are exchanging their children for court ordered visitation.

Circuit Clerk
The circuit clerk processes and keeps all court records. Collects all court costs, filing fees, fines and any other costs assessed by the court. Assist circuit and associate judges in the daily functions fo the court.

Coroner
The coroner conducts investigations to determine the cause and manner of death, pursuant to the Illinois state statute.

Corrections/Satelite Facility
Corrections/Satelite Facility

County Board Members
County Board Members

County Board Office
Run day to day administration duties for Board Chairman and County Board Members.

County Chatter
Winnebago County Newsletter

County Clerk
Computes tax rates based on levies and assessed valuations. Processes marriage license and other vital records.

Department of Information Technology
It is the purpose of the Winnebago County Department of Information Technology to be of maximum service to its internal and external customers

Emergency Closings for Winnebago County Government
Information on closings for Winnebago County Government

Equal Opportunity Office
Monitors contractors.

Facilities Management
Provide maintenance for Winnebago County buildings.

Finance Department
The Finance Department performs accounting functions including payroll processing, accounts payable, and general ledger accounting among other duties.

Forest Preserve District
Provide recreational opportunities at sites throughout the county. The preserve also has three 18-hole golf courses, Atwood Homestead, Ledges and Macktown.

Health Department
Provides services designed to protect, promote, and maintain the health of all winnebago County residents.

Highway Department
Maintains county roads, assists the county's 14 township highway commissioners and other municipalities in maintaining their highways and roads.

Housing Authority
The W.C.H.A administers Section 8 vouchers and administers the Hope IV program.

Human Resources
Services include recruitment, selection, orientation and training of current and potential county employees.

Jury Commission
Determines the eligibility of prospective jurors from a combined listing of drivers and voters in Winnebago County.

Juvenile Detention Center
Responsible for the care, custody and supervision of all minors (children charged with crimes committed before their 17th birthday) held in secure custody.

Juvenile Probation
Provide supervision to individuals who have been ordered by the court to abide by certain conditions as part of a sentence.

Kids' Place
A safe and peaceful place for children of parents and guardians who have business in the courthouse.

Public Defender
Represents individuals involved in cases in various areas. Trial attorneys are responsible for representing clients assigned to them by the court.

Purchasing and Risk Management
Handles all loss prevention, insurance, safety programs and purchasing for the county.

Recorder
The library of land records for Winnebago County.

Regional Office of Education
Responsible for various administrative functions involving education.

Regional Planning and Economic Development
Establishes plans for the county's physical and community development in the unicorporated areas with the advice and consent of the county board.

River Bluff Nursing Home
River Bluff is a licensed skilled nursing facility. Provide skilled and intermediate nursing care. Certified for participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Rockford Municipal Employes Credit Union


Sheriff's Department
Provide law enforcement and correctional services to the citizens of Winnebago County.

State's Attorney
State's Attorney office has county-wide jurisdiction to prosecute various criminal offenses of adults and juveniles.

Supervisor of Assessments
Assists taxpayers with all property tax exemptions and inquiries regarding the tax cycle.

Treasurer
Responsible for collection, receipt, investment, and disbursement of county funds.

Veterans Assistance Commission
Provides assistance for shelter, personal hygiene and utilities for honorably discharged veterans of Winnebago County.

Veterans Memorial Hall
Dedicated to the Veterans of Winnebago County

Weed & Seed
focusing on reducing crime in high crime areas by buildng a network through information sharing and neighborhood watch groups

Win-CART
Public information and referral phone line. Connecting citizens with Governmental agencies and elected officials.

WinGIS
A cooperative intergovernment agreement for the purpose of coordinating, creating staffing, funding and maintaining a comprehensive geographic information system for Winnebago County.

Winnebago County Going Green
To create, support and enhance green initiatives in Winnebago County

Zoning Planning & Mapping
Assist citizens with a better understanding of zoning ordinance provisions. Provide a formalized process for initiating lawful changes in land use.