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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
Roscoe IL
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
Rockton, IL
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
Rockton, IL
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,
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Hononegah Flag Football punches their ticket to the regional final, elev815 has started their Pumpkin Fundraiser across six community locations.
Hononegah High School
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
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
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Hononegah Football Gives Back, Roscoe Community Market is Today from 11am - 3pm,
Hope had a message: You belong here!
The Roscoe Community Market continues to bring together an impressive mix of local vendors from Roscoe and the surrounding Stateline, offering fresh food, handmade goods, home items, art, and unique finds at every event. Held at the corner of Main Street and Bridge Street, the market provides a warm, welcoming
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 10:00 am - 11:00 am, at 1000 Falcon Point Place, Rockton, IL 61072
Here’s what's happening in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit from Rockton-Roscoe News. To read stories you haven’t seen yet, click on any link below. Hononegah Blanks East 41–0 on Homecoming Night, Defense Dominates Under the Lights at Kelsey Field“They’re doing what we’
"They’re doing what we’re asking them to do — you can’t ask for anything else.”
Friday’s blowout was complete from the opening whistle.
Few families have shaped the Talcott Free Library quite like the Keefers. This week, that legacy grew even larger. The Talcott Free Library District has received a $250,000 bequest from the estate of Gayle Keefer, a beloved longtime trustee and community figure who passed away early last year. According
NJHS member Katie Moreu raised funds to help local organization.
Youth Hero Awards are a higher form of valor.