Purple and Gold celebrated the new school year, blending in special moments.

Purple and Gold balloons adorned the entrance to Hononegah Community High School on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, welcoming everyone to the 31st annual Purple and Gold Festival. Earlier in the evening, volleyball games were played inside the field house. Outdoor action started with soccer and girls' flag football. As

Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025

Music, ice cream, lane closures

Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025

Construction, motorcycles, soccer, gears

Rockton man charged with Aggravated DUI Involving Death

Anthony J. Moe was booked into Winnebago County Jail the next morning.

7th annual Jaimie Cox "We're Gonna Ride Again" Motorcycle Rally

The annual fundraising event is held in honor of Jaimie Cox, a Rockford police officer who died in the line of duty November 5, 2017.

Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025

Cool cars, connect with the city manager

"Cheers for gears!" Roscoe's Forest City Gear opens new warehouse in Roscoe

The 5,000 square foot facility expands opportunities in aerospace and defense "locally, nationally, and in outer space."

High Hopes for Hononegah’s Varsity Soccer Team in 2025

Soccer is everything to me.

Village of Rockton bidding fond farewell to Planning and Development Administrator

Tricia Diduch will become Byron's City Administrator. Her final day with the Village of Rockton was August 22, 2025.

Main Street Meat gift basket sells for $1,025 to benefit charity

But you can buy a package of Snack Sticks for $8.95 or a Variety Pack for $39.95.

Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025

Another bridge closed, SOBO football preview, corn roast

Death notices for the far Stateline: Aug. 25, 2025

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