Winnebago Police Department - Illinois

06/08/2026

🚨 REGIONAL TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚨

The Village of Winnebago will not be directly impacted by road closures associated with the IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford race on Saturday, June 14; however, residents traveling throughout the Rockford area should expect increased traffic and roadway restrictions in portions of the region.

💡 PRO TIP: Download the free Waze app before race day.

Waze provides real-time traffic updates and can help drivers navigate around road closures and congestion by suggesting alternate routes. If you plan on traveling in or around Rockford on June 14, having the app ready can help save time and avoid delays.

Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and be aware of increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic associated with the event.

We encourage everyone to support the athletes and organizers as they showcase our region during this exciting event!

PRO TIP: Download the free Waze app before race day to help navigate road closures and traffic impacts during the IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford race on June 14. Waze updates in real time and can help drivers find alternate routes around closed streets, making it easier to get where you need to go throughout the day. If you're planning to travel around Rockford on race day, having Waze ready to go can save time and reduce frustration.

06/08/2026

⏰ Another week comes to a close. Before calling it a night, take a minute to complete your 9PM Routine and help keep Winnebago a safe place to live. 🔒

06/07/2026

⏰ It's almost 9 PM. Wallets, purses, electronics, fi****ms, and garage door openers should not be left in unattended vehicles overnight. Complete your 9PM Routine before heading to bed. 🔒

06/06/2026

⏰ It's Friday night and almost 9 PM. Before heading out or turning in for the evening, take a minute to complete your 9PM Routine. Your future self will thank you. 🔒

06/05/2026

⏰ It's 8:45 PM. Have you started your 9PM Routine? Take a quick walk outside and make sure your vehicle doors are locked and valuables are out of sight. 🔒

06/04/2026

🎉 National Night Out 2026 🎉

Just a reminder of the Village of Winnebago Police Department for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM!

National Night Out is a great opportunity for residents to come together, meet their local first responders, connect with neighbors, and strengthen the partnerships that help keep our community safe.

This year's event will feature:

🚔 Meet your local police officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel
🐕 K-9 Demonstration
🚗 Classic Car Show
🌭 Free food for all attendees
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities and community engagement

We would also like to invite local businesses and organizations to participate by setting up a booth to showcase their services, products, and community involvement. This is a great opportunity to connect with residents and support a positive community event.

If your business or organization is interested in participating, please contact Lt. Haff via email [email protected]

We look forward to seeing everyone on August 4th for an evening of fun, food, and community spirit!

06/04/2026

🔒 THE 9PM ROUTINE IS BACK 🔒

As warmer weather arrives, we often see an increase in vehicle burglaries and other property crimes throughout the region. Many of these incidents are crimes of opportunity and can be prevented with a few simple habits.

The Village of Winnebago Police Department is bringing back the 9PM Routine.

Every night at 9:00 PM, take a few moments to:

🔒 Lock your vehicle and home doors
👀 Observe your surroundings and report suspicious activity
💰 Conceal valuables and remove them from plain view
🚪 Keep garage doors and windows secured

A few simple steps each night can help protect your property and make our community a more difficult target for criminals.

Join us in making the 9PM Routine part of every evening.

06/03/2026

A good reminder from our partners at the Sheriff Winnebago County. Keep an eye out this evening as we bring back the posts.

LOCK IT BEFORE YOU LEAVE IT! The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office reminds residents to always lock their vehicles, whether parked at home, work, or while running errands. Unlocked vehicles are often easy targets for thieves looking for wallets, purses, electronics, loose change and other valuables. Remember to lock your doors, close all windows, remove all valuables from sight, take your keys with you and report any suspicious activity.

05/28/2026

Great tips from our friends over at the Belvidere Police Department.

If You Become a Victim of the Grandparent Scam Please Do the Following:
• Contact your local police department immediately.
• Notify your bank or credit card company.
• Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
• Report internet-related crimes to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at IC3.gov.
• Tell family members and friends so others can avoid becoming victims.

05/27/2026

Officer Jeff may have won the inflatable race, but chasing down Dr. Baker in a pig costume might have been a little too on the nose for a police officer… 🐷🚓😂

SRO Spelman gave it his best effort, but Dr. Baker made a successful escape this time around. We’re not saying the pig costume gave her extra speed, but we also can’t rule it out.

The pursuit finally came to an end after Dr. Baker took a dramatic tumble at the end — thankfully with plenty of laughs from everyone watching. We’re happy to report there were no injuries, no reports taken, and no citations issued to runaway pigs. 😂

Huge shoutout to the staff for always making the end of the school year so much fun for the students!