Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana believes in cooperation and collaboration. The new continuing education law enforcement program at Rock Valley College is another example.
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By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new program at Rock Valley College helps law enforcement officers continue their education while earning credits for their experience on the job. The college has partnered with the Rockford Police Department and Winnebago County Sher...
Early Voting Starts Today — September 24
Winnebago County residents outside the City of Rockford
Hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Winnebago County Administration Building
404 Elm Street, 4th Floor
Rockford, IL 61101
City of Rockford residents
Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Rockford Board of Elections
301 S. 6th Street
Rockford, IL 61104
Go to:
caruanaforsheriff.com/voter-info/
for information and resources
The IUOE Local 150 has endorsed Gary Caruana Sheriff Gary Caruana.
The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 has endorsed Gary Caruana for Winnebago County Sheriff in the 2026 General Election.
In its endorsement letter, Local 150 highlighted the importance of protecting workers’ rights, maintaining strong and reliable infrastructure, and supporting economic activity and job creation.
IUOE Local 150 represents more than 24,000 working men and women across Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.
Thank you to IUOE Local 150 and President-Business Manager James M. Sweeney for their support.
Law enforcement cannot afford to be static and reactive when it comes to fighting crime.
As your Sheriff, I have advocated for and implemented new technologies and strategies to help us fight crime and protect the public.
I’ll continue taking a proactive approach to keeping Winnebago County safe—giving our deputies the tools they need and adapting to the challenges ahead.
Strong leadership is built through experience—and strengthened by the commitment to keep learning.
Sheriff Gary Caruana has spent his career developing the knowledge, training, and partnerships necessary to lead the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office. Today, he remains committed to bringing proven best practices home and ensuring our deputies have the training and preparation they need to protect Winnebago County.
Winnebago County Board Member Kevin McCarthy is endorsing Sheriff Gary Caruana for reelection.
Through his service on the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, McCarthy has worked directly with the Sheriff’s Office and witnessed the professional organization Gary has built—one that is prepared to answer questions, solve problems, and serve the people of Winnebago County.
We appreciate Board Member McCarthy’s confidence in Gary’s leadership and continued service as Sheriff.
#CaruanaForSheriff
State Representative Joe Sosnowski is supporting Sheriff Gary Caruana for reelection.
Representative Sosnowski points to Gary’s work building strong relationships among our region’s public safety leaders and his thoughtful, responsible approach to decisions affecting the community.
“Winnebago County is better served when our public safety leaders work together rather than operating in silos.”
We thank Representative Sosnowski for his endorsement and confidence in Sheriff Caruana’s leadership.
#CaruanaForSheriff
Sheriff Gary Caruana has earned the endorsement of retired Jo Daviess County Sheriff Kevin W. Turner.
After knowing Sheriff Caruana for more than 10 years, Turner describes him as a knowledgeable, highly professional man of integrity who is always willing to assist fellow sheriffs and other law enforcement agencies.
We thank Sheriff Turner for his confidence and strong support of Gary Caruana’s reelection as Winnebago County Sheriff.
#CaruanaForSheriff
We are proud to announce that Sheriff Gary Caruana has received the official endorsement of the Northern Illinois Landlord Association.
NILA recognizes Sheriff Caruana’s commitment to professional, responsive law enforcement and to protecting the residents, homes, businesses, and neighborhoods of Winnebago County.
“NILA has confidence in Gary Caruana’s leadership and proudly supports his continued service as Winnebago County Sheriff.”
We thank NILA President Todd Johnson and the entire association for their confidence and support.
Sheriff Caruana remains committed to serving our community with Honor, Integrity, and Service.
#CaruanaForSheriff #HonorIntegrityService
Winnebago County Board Member Brad Lindmark, District 4, has endorsed Sheriff Gary Caruana for re-election.
Read Brad’s full endorsement below and learn more about why he supports Gary’s continued leadership as Winnebago County Sheriff.
Thank you to Brad Lindmark for his support and endorsement!
See Gary Caruana’s full and growing list of endorsements at CaruanaForSheriff.com.
#GaryCaruana #CaruanaForSheriff #WinnebagoCounty #Endorsement
Proud to share the endorsement of Illinois House Assistant Minority Leader John M. Cabello.
John was the first elected official to endorse Gary Caruana for Sheriff back in 2013, and more than twelve years later, he continues to stand with Gary because of his proven leadership, integrity, and commitment to public safety.
Thank you, John, for your continued support and confidence in Sheriff Gary Caruana.
Re-elect Gary Caruana for Winnebago County Sheriff.
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Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana believes in cooperation and collaboration. The new continuing education law enforcement program at Rock Valley College is another example.
www.rockrivercurrent.com
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new program at Rock Valley College helps law enforcement officers continue their education while earning credits for their experience on the job. The college has partnered with the Rockford Police Department and Winnebago County Sher...
Early Voting Starts Today — September 24
Winnebago County residents outside the City of Rockford
Hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Winnebago County Administration Building
404 Elm Street, 4th Floor
Rockford, IL 61101
City of Rockford residents
Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Rockford Board of Elections
301 S. 6th Street
Rockford, IL 61104
Go to:
caruanaforsheriff.com/voter-info/
for information and resources
The IUOE Local 150 has endorsed Gary Caruana Sheriff Gary Caruana.
The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 has endorsed Gary Caruana for Winnebago County Sheriff in the 2026 General Election.
In its endorsement letter, Local 150 highlighted the importance of protecting workers’ rights, maintaining strong and reliable infrastructure, and supporting economic activity and job creation.
IUOE Local 150 represents more than 24,000 working men and women across Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.
Thank you to IUOE Local 150 and President-Business Manager James M. Sweeney for their support.
Law enforcement cannot afford to be static and reactive when it comes to fighting crime.
As your Sheriff, I have advocated for and implemented new technologies and strategies to help us fight crime and protect the public.
I’ll continue taking a proactive approach to keeping Winnebago County safe—giving our deputies the tools they need and adapting to the challenges ahead.
Strong leadership is built through experience—and strengthened by the commitment to keep learning.
Sheriff Gary Caruana has spent his career developing the knowledge, training, and partnerships necessary to lead the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office. Today, he remains committed to bringing proven best practices home and ensuring our deputies have the training and preparation they need to protect Winnebago County.
Winnebago County Board Member Kevin McCarthy is endorsing Sheriff Gary Caruana for reelection.
Through his service on the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, McCarthy has worked directly with the Sheriff’s Office and witnessed the professional organization Gary has built—one that is prepared to answer questions, solve problems, and serve the people of Winnebago County.
We appreciate Board Member McCarthy’s confidence in Gary’s leadership and continued service as Sheriff.
#CaruanaForSheriff
State Representative Joe Sosnowski is supporting Sheriff Gary Caruana for reelection.
Representative Sosnowski points to Gary’s work building strong relationships among our region’s public safety leaders and his thoughtful, responsible approach to decisions affecting the community.
“Winnebago County is better served when our public safety leaders work together rather than operating in silos.”
We thank Representative Sosnowski for his endorsement and confidence in Sheriff Caruana’s leadership.
#CaruanaForSheriff
Sheriff Gary Caruana has earned the endorsement of retired Jo Daviess County Sheriff Kevin W. Turner.
After knowing Sheriff Caruana for more than 10 years, Turner describes him as a knowledgeable, highly professional man of integrity who is always willing to assist fellow sheriffs and other law enforcement agencies.
We thank Sheriff Turner for his confidence and strong support of Gary Caruana’s reelection as Winnebago County Sheriff.
#CaruanaForSheriff
We are proud to announce that Sheriff Gary Caruana has received the official endorsement of the Northern Illinois Landlord Association.
NILA recognizes Sheriff Caruana’s commitment to professional, responsive law enforcement and to protecting the residents, homes, businesses, and neighborhoods of Winnebago County.
“NILA has confidence in Gary Caruana’s leadership and proudly supports his continued service as Winnebago County Sheriff.”
We thank NILA President Todd Johnson and the entire association for their confidence and support.
Sheriff Caruana remains committed to serving our community with Honor, Integrity, and Service.
#CaruanaForSheriff #HonorIntegrityService
Winnebago County Board Member Brad Lindmark, District 4, has endorsed Sheriff Gary Caruana for re-election.
Read Brad’s full endorsement below and learn more about why he supports Gary’s continued leadership as Winnebago County Sheriff.
Thank you to Brad Lindmark for his support and endorsement!
See Gary Caruana’s full and growing list of endorsements at CaruanaForSheriff.com.
#GaryCaruana #CaruanaForSheriff #WinnebagoCounty #Endorsement
Proud to share the endorsement of Illinois House Assistant Minority Leader John M. Cabello.
John was the first elected official to endorse Gary Caruana for Sheriff back in 2013, and more than twelve years later, he continues to stand with Gary because of his proven leadership, integrity, and commitment to public safety.
Thank you, John, for your continued support and confidence in Sheriff Gary Caruana.
Re-elect Gary Caruana for Winnebago County Sheriff.
