Winnebago County is located in the northern part of Illinois and is part of the Rockford Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Rockford.

Winnebago County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners. The board consists of 17 members, each representing a district within the county. The board is responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, and making decisions on county programs and services.

The county is also served by a number of elected officials, including a State's Attorney, Sheriff, Coroner, and Clerk of the Circuit Court.

The economy of Winnebago County is largely based on manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. The largest employers in the county are Rockford Health System, Woodward, Inc., and Rockford Public Schools.

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