Two remarkable educators earn 2026 Golden Apple Awards, bringing pride to Willowbrook and Hononegah

Hayley Gotzsche and Kelsey Zammuto were selected as 2026 Golden Apple Award recipients.

Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

All-star student, dedicated teachers

Victor Schoonover, educator, artist, and devoted father

Celebration of Life will be held 2-4 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Nature at the Confluence.

Hononegah’s Kylie Simpson Named to 2026 IHSA All-State Academic Team

“The students named to the IHSA All-State Academic Team embody what education-based athletics and activities are all about,” IHSA Assistant Executive Director Stacy Lambert said.

Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

Death notices, South Beloit Fire contract, new forest preserve, what our editors think about at night

Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 17, 2026

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

Details behind the South Beloit contract with Metro Paramedic Services

A three-year, 1.4 million dollar contract will provide one fire chief and three staff per 24-hour shift. Opportunities for paid on-call firefighters to follow.

Editorial: We knew this was coming

When a story touches politics, we brace for the comments. We told you what happened. The reaction became its own story.

Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

Lunch detentions, finest teachers, municipal meetings

Hononegah rolls in Monday night playoff game against Jefferson, 78–47

Early and often the Indians caused turnovers and got buckets against its NIC 10 foe

Lunch detentions follow Hononegah student walkout

Days after a student walkout at Hononegah High School, questions continue to surface regarding disciplinary actions, and communication to families.

Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

Senior Night victory and NIC-10 championship, Municipal meetings this week, Yeti Fest fun