Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday Oct 8 2026

Dairyhaus and Golden Apple Foundation release a new flavor to Honor Local Teachers, Hononegah Flag Football makes history with their first regional title.

Dairyhäus Partners with Golden Apple Foundation to Launch New Cookie Butter Ice Cream Honoring Local Teachers

Created to celebrate and support exceptional educators across the Stateline.

Regional Champions: Hononegah shuts out Prairie Ridge 32–0 behind dominant defense and explosive Playmaking

Hononegah’s march through the postseason continued Wednesday night as the Indians delivered a complete, overwhelming performance in a 32–0 shutout of Prairie Ridge to claim the IHSA Regional Championship. From the opening whistle, Hononegah’s defense suffocated the Wolves, while the offense executed with precision and poise. This

Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Oct 7 2026

Honest news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit as reported by Rockton-Roscoe News. 9th Annual Jaimie Cox Memorial 5K Aims for 100 More Runners as Community Support SurgesWith crisp fall air settling in and race day approaching, organizers of the 9th Annual Jaimie Cox Memorial 5K are making a

9th Annual Jaimie Cox Memorial 5K Aims for 100 More Runners as Community Support Surges

With crisp fall air settling in and race day approaching, organizers of the 9th Annual Jaimie Cox Memorial 5K are making a final push to reach their goal of 100 additional participants before runners take the starting line on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The annual event, held lakeside with the

Whitman Post Elementary to Host Cultural Night Oct. 21, Celebrating Global Traditions Through Food, Music, and Community

Whitman Post Elementary School is preparing to welcome families for one of its most vibrant and community‑centered events of the year. Cultural Night, a celebration of the diverse traditions represented within the school community, will take place Wednesday, October 21 from 5:00–7:00 p.m., offering free

Book Chats & Snacks Club Returns Oct. 13, Inviting Willowbrook Middle School Wolverines to Read, Relax, and Refuel After School

As fall settles in and students look for ways to connect beyond the classroom, one of the most popular after‑school traditions is back. Book Chats & Snacks, a lively reading club for 5th, 6th, and 7th graders, kicks off its new season on Tuesday, October 13 — blending good books,

Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Oct 6 2026

Hononegah Flag Football punches their ticket to the regional final, elev815 has started their Pumpkin Fundraiser across six community locations.

Hononegah Punches Ticket to the Regional Final, Shuts Out Jefferson 13–0 at McHenry

On a cold Monday evening with the postseason pressure rising, Hononegah delivered the kind of defensive masterpiece that has defined their fall — a 13–0 shutout of Jefferson in the IHSA Girls Flag Football Regional Semifinal. It was physical, disciplined, and exactly the brand of football Head Coach Jason Brunke

elev815 has started their Pumpkin Fundraiser Across Six Community Locations

Pumpkin season has officially arrived across our area, and elev815 has rolled out its annual fall fundraiser with BIG pumpkins now available at all six partner locations. Community members can pick up pumpkins for $7 each or 3 for $20, with proceeds supporting elev815’s scholarship program for local high

Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Oct 5 2026

Celebrate World Teachers' Day Today and all the Community Calendar Events.

Celebrate World Teachers’ Day October 5

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