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Rockford Register Star: Local News, Politics, Entertainment & Sports in Rockford, IL Sections News Sports Entertainment COVID-19 Obituaries E-Edition Cars Jobs Homes Classifieds Subscribe Site Archive 1999-Present 1888-1999 Log in Subscribe Now Winnebago County Jail inmate tests positive for COVID-19 ROCKFORD — A Winnebago County jail inmate has tested positive for COVID-19. The man, in his 40s, has been in custody since March 30, according to the sheriff's department. He is being held on domestic battery charges and for a parole violation from the Illinois Department of Corrections. The inmate was being held in a single cell at the time he became symptomatic. All inmates are screened for COVID-19 upon arrival at the jail, according to the news release. Symptomatic and asymptomatic inmates are isolated from the general population in separate pods... Apr 26 at 4:41 PM 1 -- COVID-19 cases climb, Illinois exceeds testing goal for third straight day Apr 26 at 3:13 PM Sewing guild fixes thousands of outdated face masks for OSF hospitals Apr 25 at 8:01 PM Pritzker highlights mental health needs as COVID-19 cases continue to rise Apr 25 at 2:44 PM Mayor forming 'Rockford Rebounding' working groups Apr 25 at 2:39 PM Smithfield shutdown will hurt Monmouth Apr 25 at 2:31 PM For retired nurse and veteran, another call beckons Apr 25 at 9:54 AM Capitol week in review: Stay-at-home extended, test sites open Apr 25 at 8:01 AM COVID-19 produces mixed results on environment Apr 25 at 12:02 AM Smithfield Foods suspends operations Apr 24 at 4:59 PM Emma Sinclair Keith's 10th Division I volleyball recruit Apr 25 at 9:55 PM New leadership on Winnebago County Board? Hope springs eternal Apr 25 at 3:28 PM Quick Shots: Drafting Love puts Packers in no-win situation Apr 25 at 2:32 PM Coronavirus Isolated and scared: The plight of juveniles locked up during the coronavirus pandemic Posted at 8:06 AM Will students show up for college in fall 2020? Community colleges offer a hint. It isn't pretty. Posted at 7:47 AM These are the 6 new possible symptoms of the coronavirus the CDC added to its list Posted at 7:19 AM Judge eases ballot requirements for 3rd party candidates Apr 26 at 5:42 PM Winnebago County Jail inmate tests positive for COVID-19 Apr 26 at 4:41 PM Sewing guild fixes thousands of outdated face masks for OSF hospitals Updated Apr 25 at 8:01 PM daily E-mail Newsletter Our top news, delivered to your inbox Sign-up for other newsletters Never miss a story Choose the plan that's right for you. Digital access or digital and print delivery. Subscribe Now Sign up for daily e-mails Site Services Support Local Businesses My Profile Live Chat Contact Us Subscriber Services Manage My Digital Account Buy a photo reprint Newspaper Archives Weddings Engagements Anniversaries Work For Us Place an Ad Advertise With Us Pay Your Ad Bill Your Town Belvidere Boone County Cherry Valley Loves Park Machesney Park Your Town Rockford Rockton Roscoe South Beloit Winnebago County Submit content Calendar listing Letter to the Editor Press release News tip © Gannett Co., Inc. 2020. All rights reserved. Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. Rockford Register Star ~ 99 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61104 ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Cookie Policy ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Privacy Policy ~ Terms Of Service ~ Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK Subscribe Now Site Archive Home News Public Safety Government Education Rockford Region State Nation/World Election Columns Shareable Sports High School College Columns Professional Recreation Entertainment Go Life Advice My Last Bite Nightlife Grid Celebrations Crosswords Cryptoquote Sudoku TV Listings TV Guide Calendar Business Local Real estate Star 60 stocks What Rocks Opinion Our View Guest Columns Letters Data All databases State discipline Real estate Obituaries More Photos Videos Calendar Cheap Trick in Hall of Fame Health Directory Transform Rockford Databases Blogs Map: 50 Places in the Rock River Valley Contests Branded Content From Our Advertisers Southern Kitchen Subscriber My Profile E-Edition Transform Rockford e-edition Subscriber Services Manage My Digital Account Subscribe Register Mobile-Friendly Account Management Market Place Business Directory Classifieds Circulars Cars Jobs Homes Advertise With Us Pay Your Ad Bill Digital Marketing Services Feedback Ownership Terms of Use Privacy Policy Gannett Publications © 2015 __SITENAME__ -- SUBSCRIBE TODAY Choose the plan that’s right for you. Digital access or digital and print delivery. Learn More...