Winnebago County IL Board 10/8/2026

At its October 8, 2026 meeting, the Winnebago County Board approved a States Attorney’s Office staffing request, described as filling a lawyer position, and budget amendments tied to grant awards, including a renewed grant of $48,824 for a multidisciplinary response program. The Board also approved a $650,000 settlement involving the River Bluff Nursing Home. In operations-related actions, it approved renewal of the Amwins Group agreement for Medicare supplement and prescription drug benefits and an agreement with Professional Benefit Administrators for dental third-party administration, which was reported to save about $37,000 annually. Other contract-related items included estimated annual savings of $2,500 and an agreement expected to increase annual expenses by $15,000; the transcript does not clearly identify the vendors or agreements. The Board approved a rural transportation vehicle grant passed through at no cost to the county, and amended and approved a Durand-related grant agreement that waives county permit fees up to $2,000 per property, with the village responsible for excess fees.

The Board voted to refer a proposed policy on unfilled and new budgeted positions for FY2027 to the Finance Committee amid discussion of the county’s deficit spending. It also approved a resolution urging the Illinois General Assembly to amend a property-tax law that could expose counties to substantial liability; speakers cited a possible county exposure exceeding $4 million. The recorded actions passed without opposition. No contract numbers were stated.