Winnebago Police Department
108 West Main Street, Winnebago, IL 61088
24/7 Non-Emergency 815-282-2600
Protecting and Serving Since 1854.
Village of Winnebago Police Department, Winnebago, Illinois
Latest News
New Changes to Graduated Driver's License Program
The State of Illinois inacted more restrictions on young driver's beginning on January 1st, 2008. The majority of these changes are harsher penalties for violating the curfew hours, passenger limits, and driving under the influence.
The change with the most impact is the night-time driving restrictions. This does not limit the hours your child may be outside of your residence, but it does limit the hours that thier driver's license is valid. After 10pm Sunday - Thursday and 11pm on Friday and Saturday night a 16& 17 year old's drivers license is no longer valid. If stopped by a police officer after hours, a young driver could lose their license for a month.
For more information, download the FACT SHEET fromt the Illinois Secretary of State's Office. You may also call the Administration office between 8am and 2pm at 815-335-2351 and speak with Dana. She has been researching the changes for the office and is more than happy to answer your questions.
Crimestoppers Money Available
On the weekend of June 15th, the Dylan Mastroianni Memorial Park was vandalized. The rear seat of part of a piece of playground equipment was taken off and tops of trees were damaged. Crimestoppers is currently offering a cash reward of up to $1000 for any information that leads to the arrest of the individuals responsible for this damage. Call Crimestoppers at 815-963-STOP or The Winnebago Police at 815-995-2351.
On the weekend of June 15th, the Dylan Mastroianni Memorial Park was vandalized. The rear seat of part of a piece of playground equipment was taken off and tops of trees were damaged. Crimestoppers is currently offering a cash reward of up to $1000 for any information that leads to the arrest of the individuals responsible for this damage. Call Crimestoppers at 815-963-STOP or The Winnebago Police at 815-995-2351.
Help Us Police Memorial Park!
Now that summer is here and school is out, the police have received more complaints than ever regarding inappropriate behavior at Memorial Park located at the corner of Benton St. and Main St. There have been several reports of vulgarity, profanity, and other actions that detract from the family setting the Village works hard to maintain. While the Village is not out to drive these young adults from the park, the park was intended for a safe place for all ages, and this is what we intend to restore.
Officers have been directed to spend more time patrolling the park and speaking with both parents and kids about what type of behavior is and is not acceptable at a community park. Vulgarity and profanity will not be tolerated, nor will aggressive or threatening actions towards others. Officers will also focus on enforcing the park closing time of 10:30 pm. We encourage parents and other young adults to report such actions at the park by immediately walking across the street and informing the Village Office or calling the Police Non-Emergency Line of 815-282-2600. When an officer or member of the police department staff is available, somebody will come speak to those who cannot conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at the park.
However, we cannot be at the park 24/7, and that is why we need your help. If you feel comfortable speaking to those who are behaving inappropriately, inform them that this is a community park and meant for children to enjoy. Tell them that their actions are detrimental to the other children playing. Do not yell, swear, or threaten, and never let the confrontation get physical. If you do not feel comfortable speaking to them, please notify somebody at the Village Office immediately. It is not our intention to solely arrest, to cite, or to threaten, but to teach the young adults proper park etiquette.
Now that summer is here and school is out, the police have received more complaints than ever regarding inappropriate behavior at Memorial Park located at the corner of Benton St. and Main St. There have been several reports of vulgarity, profanity, and other actions that detract from the family setting the Village works hard to maintain. While the Village is not out to drive these young adults from the park, the park was intended for a safe place for all ages, and this is what we intend to restore.
Officers have been directed to spend more time patrolling the park and speaking with both parents and kids about what type of behavior is and is not acceptable at a community park. Vulgarity and profanity will not be tolerated, nor will aggressive or threatening actions towards others. Officers will also focus on enforcing the park closing time of 10:30 pm. We encourage parents and other young adults to report such actions at the park by immediately walking across the street and informing the Village Office or calling the Police Non-Emergency Line of 815-282-2600. When an officer or member of the police department staff is available, somebody will come speak to those who cannot conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at the park.
However, we cannot be at the park 24/7, and that is why we need your help. If you feel comfortable speaking to those who are behaving inappropriately, inform them that this is a community park and meant for children to enjoy. Tell them that their actions are detrimental to the other children playing. Do not yell, swear, or threaten, and never let the confrontation get physical. If you do not feel comfortable speaking to them, please notify somebody at the Village Office immediately. It is not our intention to solely arrest, to cite, or to threaten, but to teach the young adults proper park etiquette.