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Hononegah High School

Hononegah Blanks East 41–0 on Homecoming Night, Defense Dominates Under the Lights at Kelsey Field

"They’re doing what we’re asking them to do — you can’t ask for anything else.”

South Beloit High School

South Beloit SOBOs Dominate Christian Life/Keith Country Day 70–0

Friday’s blowout was complete from the opening whistle.

Hononegah Golf Sends Boys and Girls Through to Sectionals

Hononegah golf isn’t slowing down as the postseason pressure ramps up. Both the girls and boys programs delivered strong regional performances, punching their tickets to the IHSA Sectional rounds. Girls 2A Regional — Indians Take 2nd, Advance to Randall Oaks Senior Alicia Wallin once again set the tone, grinding out

Hononegah Rolls Into Regional Semifinals With 54–0 Rout of Grayslake North

Hononegah’s girls flag football program opened the IHSA postseason with the kind of statement only a championship-caliber team can make, overwhelming Grayslake North 54–0 in Wednesday’s Regional Quarterfinal. It was a complete dismantling—offense humming, defense suffocating, special teams electric—and the Indians never once let

Hononegah Flag Football

Hononegah Girls Flag Football Rolls Past Hampshire, Finishes Regular Season 17‑2 and NIC‑10 Co‑Champions

The Hononegah Community High School Girls Flag Football team closed out its regular season with a statement win, powering past Hampshire 34–6 to finish 17‑2 overall and 8‑1 in the NIC‑10, earning a share of the conference championship. Behind the steady leadership of sophomore quarterback Layla

Hononegah High School

Hononegah’s Dominic Kasel Captures NIC‑10 Crown With Steady, Clutch Play

Hononegah sophomore Dominic Kasel delivered one of the season’s defining performances this last Friday and Saturday, capturing the NIC‑10 boys individual golf title with rounds of 75‑72, edging Belvidere North sophomore Thatcher Mudowney by a single stroke. Kasel’s two‑day total showcased poise beyond his years

One Book, One Month: The Librarian of Auschwitz Monday, September 28 • 4–5 p.m. • Talcott Free Library

Talcott Free Library invites young readers in grades 6–12 to its next One Book, One Month discussion, featuring The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe. The September pick explores courage, resilience, and the power of books during one of history’s darkest chapters. Students can pick up a copy

Roscoe Community Market continues to grow as a hub for local makers, growers, and neighbors

There’s something special happening at the corner of Main Street and Bridge Street in Roscoe this Sunday, September 27 2026 11am - 3pm. Its a place where fresh produce, handmade goods, and hometown pride come together twice a month. The Roscoe Community Market has quickly become one of the village’

South Beloit Football

South Beloit Throttles Alden‑Hebron 41–10 on a Chilly Fall Night, Behind Chase Herrington’s Four‑Touchdown Showcase

On an overcast, chilly fall night that felt like pure Illinois high school football, the South Beloit SOBOs delivered the kind of performance that shakes a conference race awake. Low 50s at kickoff, pads cracking, and a crowd that never sat down — it all set the stage for a 41–

Hononegah Handles Freeport in NIC‑10 Action, Extending Momentum Behind a Balanced, Physical Effort

Hononegah walked into Friday night’s NIC‑10 matchup against the Freeport Pretzels with confidence, rhythm, and a defense that has been tightening the screws week after week. They walked out with another convincing victory a performance that showcased discipline, physicality, and the kind of identity every contender wants to

Hononegah High School

Hononegah Girls Golf Ends 21‑Year Drought, Captures NIC‑10 Title

The Hononegah Community High School girls golf team can call itself NIC‑10 Conference Champions for the first time since 2005

Hononegah Girls Flag Football Blanks Harvard 61–0 in Non‑Conference Rout at Kelsey Field

Hononegah Community High School delivered its most lopsided victory of the season Thursday night, overwhelming Harvard 61–0 in a non‑conference matchup at Kelsey Field. The win showcased the depth, speed, and precision of a roster firing on all cylinders. Sophomore quarterback Layla Demke and junior quarterback Taylor Passmore

Hononegah

Hononegah Girls Flag Football Clinches Conference Title with 19–6 Road Win at Freeport

Hononegah earned this title.

Rockton Police Chief Completes Executive Leadership Training

Rockton Police Chief Justin Jobst has recenly completed the 30th Annual New Chiefs of Police Program, an intensive executive‑level training held September 15–18, 2020, in East Peoria, Illinois. The program, titled “Enduring, Surviving and Thriving as a Law Enforcement Executive,” was hosted by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training

Hononegah Girls Flag Football Dominates Boylan in 38–7 Win at Kelsey Field

Under the lights at Kelsey Field on Monday evening, the Hononegah Indians delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, overpowering Boylan Catholic 38–7 to move to 14–2 overall and 7–1 in the NIC‑10. From the opening series, Hononegah controlled the pace, the field

Nate Blakeman’s Eagle Scout benches find a home in South Beloit — and a community celebrates his craftsmanship, character, and family support

The kind of project that reminds a community what service looks like came to life this earlier this month, thanks to South Beloit’s own Nate Blakeman, who completed a standout Eagle Scout project that is already making an impact. Nate built and donated a set of sturdy, beautifully crafted

Hononegah Football

Hononegah Outlasts Guilford 17–14 Friday Night

Under the bright lights of Kelsey Field, the Hononegah Indians rediscovered their rhythm Friday night, grinding out a 17‑14 victory over Rockford  Guilford High School in a tense NIC‑10 showdown that felt as much about redemption as it did about the scoreboard. It was Youth Football Night, and

South Beloit Homecoming Football: Sobos Battle Hiawatha Under Friday Night Lights

27-6 SOBO Football wins on Homecoming night. 2-0 in conference and 22-2 overall, Alden-Hebron/Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy Football up next

Hononegah Girls Flag Football shuts out Guilford 20–0

Hononegah Community High School’s girls flag football team delivered a complete, wire‑to‑wire victory on Tuesday, blanking Guilford 20–0 behind explosive playmaking from Layla Demke, Harper Vanderheyden, Claire Vanschelven, and a swarming defensive unit that controlled the game from the opening whistle. Offense Sets the Tone Early

Hononegah Rolls to 28–6 Win over East, behind Demke’s Three‑TD Night and another All‑Around Showcase from Claire VanSchelven

We’ve got two quarterbacks learning on the job — this is a brand‑new sport, and you don’t get kids coming in with experience. It’s growing from the ground level.”

Roscoe Lions Parade brings Community Pride down Main Street

Main Street will be alive this Sunday morning as the 2026 Roscoe Lions Parade steps off right at 11 a.m., bringing the signature finale Day of the Lions’ 56th Annual Fall Festival to the heart of town. Crowds line the sidewalks shoulder‑to‑shoulder, kids wave from curbside chairs,

Hononegah High School

Hononegah Girls Flag Football Dominates at Round Lake

The Hononegah Indians delivered a couple statements on Saturday, rolling past Harvard 34‑6 at Round Lake before edging the host Panthers 7‑6 in a defensive slugfest that showcased the team’s grit and balance. Game 1: Hononegah 34, Harvard 6 Hononegah’s offense came out firing. Quarterbacks Layla

Hononegah Football

Hononegah falls in a heartbreaker to Harlem, 27–26 Indians slip to 3–1 as Huskies rally late to stay perfect in NIC‑10

Hononegah controls early, Harlem takes over late.

Paul Nolley returns to Roscoe for a Community Townhall Tuesday Sept 15 2026 at 6:30p in the Roscoe Township Community Center.

Join Paul and your neighbors for a Town Hall in Roscoe!

Hononegah High School

Hononegah Boys Soccer Lets 2–0 Lead Slip, Settles for 2–2 Draw With Harvard

"We had an excellent practice yesterday. Guys seemed ready to play today. We came out strong", Coach Mike Fasula said