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Governance
Since December 2010, the Forest Preserve District has been governed by an independent elected Board of Commissioners. As of December 2024, they include:
Judith Barnard
2203 N. Church St., Rockford, IL 61103
jbarnard@winnebagoforest.org
Jeff Tilly
3150 Durham Court, Rockford, IL 61109
jtilly@winnebagoforest.org
Mike Eickman
11114 Harrison Rd., Rockton, IL 61072 meickman@winnebagoforest.org
Emily Porter
Gloria Lind
1122 Greenwood Ave., Rockford, IL 61107
glind@winnebagoforest.org
Cheryl A. Maggio
6351 Dandbridge Blvd., Rockford, IL 61103
cmaggio@winnebagoforest.org
Jerry Paulson
4601 Paulson Rd., Caledonia, IL 61011
jpaulson@winnebagoforest.org
2025 Schedule of Board of Commissioners Meetings
Every Board Meeting is held at The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County Headquarters, in the Conference Room, 5500 Northrock Drive, Rockford 61103 unless otherwise stated. The meetings begin at 5:30 PM and occur on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County will have a public hearing on
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 5:15p.m. at Forest Preserve Headquarters,
5500 Northrock Drive, Rockford, IL to allow for public testimony regarding the proposed 2025-2026 Annual Budget.
A copy of the budget is on display at the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County Headquarters office or by clicking HERE.
2025 dates:
January 15
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 22
November 19
December 17
If you require assistance while attending our meetings, please call 815-877-6100 or email ewendlandt@winnebagoforest.org no less than 48 hours prior to the Board meeting.
Anyone wishing to address the Board may call 815-877-6100 or email ewendlandt@winnebagoforest.org in advance of the meeting.
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Meeting Agendas
Meeting Minutes
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