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Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
Golden Apples
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Golden Apples
Golden Apple
Hayley Gotzsche and Kelsey Zammuto were selected as 2026 Golden Apple Award recipients.
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All-star student, dedicated teachers
Celebration of Life will be held 2-4 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Nature at the Confluence.
Hononegah Girls Basketball
“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.
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Death notices, South Beloit Fire contract, new forest preserve, what our editors think about at night
Deaths
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Independent, local information for farthest northern Illinois.
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.
When a story touches politics, we brace for the comments. We told you what happened. The reaction became its own story.
Lunch detentions, finest teachers, municipal meetings
Early and often the Indians caused turnovers and got buckets against its NIC 10 foe
Days after a student walkout at Hononegah High School, questions continue to surface regarding disciplinary actions, and communication to families.
Senior Night victory and NIC-10 championship, Municipal meetings this week, Yeti Fest fun
Annexation, equipment purchases, and a deputy clerk hire are among the items on Monday’s South Beloit City Council agenda.
The Roscoe Village Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Village Hall, 10631 Main St. A Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled immediately following the board meeting.
Rockton leaders have a busy stretch ahead, with multiple meetings scheduled to address redevelopment plans, budget changes, and a proposed multi-use path along Old River Road.
Hononegah celebrated two seniors on Friday, Feb. 13, at home against Harlem.
The yeti made several appearances in Rockton, Illinois during the 2026 Yeti Fest.
Shirland Mathletes, SOBO win, what makes a teacher great?