Winnebago County Receives $150,000 In State Grants For Infrastructure

ROCKFORD – Winnebago County has received two state grants totaling $150,000 to help fund infrastructure improvements, including work at the Juvenile Detention Center. State Rep. Tony McCombie helped secure the funding through the Illinois Jobs Now capital construction program. County Board Chairman Joseph Chiarelli said the grants will help pay for needed facility improvements while reducing the burden on local taxpayers.