Winnebago, Illinois
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| Village of Winnebago | |
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| County | Winnebago |
| Government | |
| - Village President | Steve Butler |
| Area | |
| - City | 3.6 km² (1.4 sq mi) |
| - Land | 3.6 km² (1.4 sq mi) |
| - Water | 0.0 km² (0 sq mi) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - City | 2,958 (city proper) |
| - Density | 821.6/km² (2,127.9/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CST (UTC-5) |
| Website: Village of Winnebago | |
Winnebago is a village in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,958 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] Geography
Winnebago is located at (42.265652, -89.240548)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.6 km² (1.4 mi²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,958 people, 1,009 households, and 841 families residing in the village. The population density was 821.6/km² (2,125.3/mi²). There were 1,023 housing units at an average density of 284.2/km² (735.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.14% White, 1.12% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.30% Asian, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.
There were 1,009 households out of which 50.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.9% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.6% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the village the population was spread out with 34.3% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $59,891, and the median income for a family was $62,685. Males had a median income of $44,851 versus $25,817 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,019. About 0.9% of families and 1.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] High School Activities
[edit] Sports
Winnebago High School is possibly best known for its storied Cross Country program. The Boys team has won three IHSA State titles, in 1978, 2002, and 2005. A key member of the latter two championships was Jeremy Stevens, who took the individual State title in 2003 and 2005 and placed second in 2004. The Girls team has been even more successful, winning the team State championship nine times, a state record.
In recent years, the school became recognized for excellence in Boys Basketball as well. Led by West Virginia recruit and 3-time All-Stater Devan Bawinkel, the team placed second in the state in 2004 and 2005.
In 2005-06, Winnebago earned its first trip to state in Boys Soccer, losing in the quarterfinals to West Chicago (Wheaton Academy). The loss ended a school record 19 game unbeaten streak that featured the team outscoring its opponents 85-10 and earned the school the Big Northern Conference championship. It earned another trip to the quarterfinals the following year, again losing in the quarterfinals.
[edit] Academics
Winnebago is also known for its storied history in academic competitions. The Winnebago High School Scholastic Bowl team, led by Hall of Fame coach Karen Niemeier, has won two IHSA State Championships (1993, 1995), one Masonic State title (1994), one National title (1994, The Griffin Experience Scholastic Showdown in St. Louis, now defunct), along with placing third in the IHSA State Finals twice (1994, 2006) and second in the Masonic State Finals once (1993). Winnebago is the only team in IHSA history to defeat The Latin School of Chicago in a State Championship game, having done it to win both the 1993 and 1995 state titles.
The 2005-2006 team, with a record of 71-20, was noted for being the only Class A team to defeat the 2005-06 IHSA Class AA and Masonic State Champion Palatine (Fremd) (62-4 record) and the only Class A team and one of only four teams to defeat IHSA Class AA third place finisher Rockford (Auburn) (86-5 record).
[edit] History
During the 1993-94 school year, a van accidentally went through a wall of the town library. No one was hurt.
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Municipalities and Communities of Winnebago County, Illinois (County Seat: Rockford) |
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| Cities, Towns and Villages | Argyle | Cherry Valley | Durand | Harrison | Loves Park | Machesney Park | New Milford | Pecatonica | Rockford | Rockton | Roscoe | Seward | Shirland | South Beloit | Winnebago |
| Townships | Burritt | Cherry Valley | Durand | Harlem | Harrison | Laona | Owen | Pecatonica | Rockford | Rockton | Roscoe | Seward | Shirland | Winnebago |
| Airports | Chicago/Rockford International Airport |
