Mr. Christmas lights up the night

At precisely 5:15 p.m. Thanksgiving evening, a 20 year Roscoe holiday lights tradition will continue.

Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department wins Roscoe Township Historical Society's Heritage Award

On Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 Roscoe Township Historical Society President Laura Zwart presented the Harlem-Roscoe Protection Department with the 2025 Heritage Award at the Cross House. Harlem-Roscoe Fire Chief John Bergeron accepted the award for the department. The RTHS launched the Heritage Enterprise Recognition program in 2021 where the RTHS

Rockton Christmas Walk starts the holiday season next weekend

The event runs from Friday Dec. 5  through Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.

Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025

Field trip into the past, turkey dinners

South Beloit City Council Meeting

Mon Dec 1, 2025, 5:00 pm, South Beloit City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Boulevard, South Beloit IL, 61080

Employee milestones at Forest City Gear

Mark Cunningham has been with the Roscoe manufacturer for 25 years, Keith Tillman for 15 years, and Doug Klitz for 10 years.

Hononegah students learn local history at Rockton Township Historical Society Museum

“Many of the kids didn’t know how old Rockton is. The RTHS does a really nice job with the artifacts."

Jennifer's Recipe: Pumpkin Chai Spiced Bread

This slight twist on regular pumpkin bread is best if you can wait 8 - 12 hours before eating, which is a challenge!

Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

Turkeys from the pizzeria, death notices, Illinois 2 still slow

Death notices for the far Stateline: Nov. 24, 2025

We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.

Paint & Poetry Winter Fun at Roscoe Township Community Center

Wed Dec 3, 2025, 7 - 9 p.m., Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road, Roscoe IL, 61073

Thanksgiving meal giveaway

"I just wanted to give back," says Matt at Pietro's. Meals were available on Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving.