South Beloit
Community cookout held for Rockton Township residents
A "Meat and Greet" was held last Saturday with township residents and township board members.
Adam Neblock
Rockton IL
Locals voice overwhelming support for proposed NorthPointe Neighborhood Hospital
Roscoe Village Trustee Michael Wright, HRFD Chief Kevin Briggs, and others laid out their case for the hospital. Of all speakers, only one spoke against.
Chemtool
The Holian settlement: a deeper dive
With $3.5 million available after expenses and fees, the average payment might be over $500.
Chemtool
Holian Insulation settles for $5.5 million in Chemtool fire
Residents may have an opportunity to receive a payment with Holian who didn’t with Chemtool.
Deaths
Loren Floto was devoted to service
Floto taught at Hononegah and served on the Talcott Library board.
South Beloit
Captain's Galley in South Beloit to celebrate 47th anniversary on Saturday
The restaurant is offering "Buy One, Get One" for 47 cents on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 11am-3pm
South Beloit
Rusty Wheel, Sobo Athletic Club launch monthly meat raffles to support local student athletes
Sunday's meat raffle will include thick-cut bacon, pork loin, 14 pork chops, various sausages, ribeye steaks, ribs, and more.
South Beloit
Off the Docket: South Beloit's decision to demolish Garden Hotel affirmed by appellate court
The long-neglected hotel's owner New Chapter Group, was fined $8,825,500 for 1,657 days of code violations.
Shirland
Behind the scenes of "The Pi Day Pirates"
The Warrior Math Team at Shirland shares their experience publishing a children's book and what they decided to do with the proceeds.
News
Rock Valley College breaks ground on west side downtown campus
RVC Trustee Richard Kennedy shares photos and news about the new campus slated to open in August 2026.
Rockton
Project 101, Part 2: Retirement Boogaloo
Highlighting retirement strategies at Talcott Library, Saturday morning, March 22, 2025
Shirland
Shirland Math Team to publish children's book on Pi Day
Proceeds from the March 14 sale of "The Pi Day Pirates" will benefit St. Jude's Research Hospital.
Rockton
Project 101 hosts first event on financial literacy at Talcott Library
"Are you managing your money? Or is your money managing you?"
South Beloit
I-Pass on Demand Event brings convenience to South Beloit residents
Employees served over 200 residents, averaging only six minutes each.
South Beloit
Fire alarms in South Beloit raise concerns over emergency response
“We need a fire truck to respond to a fire alarm.”
South Beloit
Demolition of South Beloit’s Garden Hotel progresses smoothly
Crews have uncovered previous hotel chain logos, asbestos, and Pabst beer cans.
