Hononegah School District
A Golden Finish, A New Beginning
Roanoke is going to capitalize on his incredible upside.
Harold Bone
A self-described sports evangelist, Harold Bone is committed to finding stories behind-the-box scores and discovering engaging sports content. Contact Harold via email at harold@roscoenews.com.
Roscoe, IL
SBA Opens Low‑Interest Disaster Loans for April 17th Storm‑Affected Residents and Businesses
The Village of Roscoe announced this week that the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved low‑interest federal disaster loans for those impacted across northern Illinois.
Rockton, IL
Rockton Earns Bird City Status, Strengthening Its Conservation Efforts
Our commitment to nature continues to grow as we learn more about the habitats around us,” Village Board President John Peterson said.
2026 High School Graduates
Congrats to Hononegah Senior Aubrey Hartweck for going to SCAD
About this series: Tori Imrie created several images for college-bound seniors from Hononegah Community High School, where she has taken a leading role in designing and developing a variety of creative projects like these. Tori Imrie has designed and allowed us to share these with our community. Thank you Tori
2026 High School Graduates
Congrats to Senior Jordan Hudson for going to Rock Valley College
About this series: Tori Imrie created several images for college-bound seniors from Hononegah Community High School, where she has taken a leading role in designing and developing a variety of creative projects like these. Tori Imrie has designed and allowed us to share these with our community. Thank you Tori
2026 High School Graduates
Congrats to Hononegah Senior Eleanor Fane for going to Marquette University
About this series: Tori Imrie created several images for college-bound seniors from Hononegah Community High School, where she has taken a leading role in designing and developing a variety of creative projects like these. Tori Imrie has designed and allowed us to share these with our community. Thank you Tori
2026 High School Graduates
Congrats to Hononegah Senior Landon Sumner for going to Northern Illinois University
About this series: Tori Imrie created several images for college-bound seniors from Hononegah Community High School, where she has taken a leading role in designing and developing a variety of creative projects like these. Tori Imrie has designed and allowed us to share these with our community. Thank you Tori
2026 High School Graduates
Congrats to Hononegah Senior Emma Caver for going to Johns Hopkins University
About this series: Tori Imrie created several images for college-bound seniors from Hononegah Community High School, where she has taken a leading role in designing and developing a variety of creative projects like these. Tori Imrie has designed and allowed us to share these with our community. Thank you Tori
Rockton River Market
Piper Kei brings their rockin' classics from the 70's & 80's to opening week at Rockton River Market
"So much fun!", says McKenna Faith Winters.
Hononegah High School
Jordan Dimke commits to continue her athletic and academic career at the University of Illinois Springfield
Elite competitor who is always playing to win
2026 High School Graduates
Congrats to Hononegah Senior Tessa Meyers for going to University of Iowa
About this series: Tori Imrie created several images for college-bound seniors from Hononegah Community High School, where she has taken a leading role in designing and developing a variety of creative projects like these. Tori Imrie has designed and allowed us to share these with our community. Thank you Tori
Rockton, IL
Rampage roll to 72–0 win, stay perfect in NLFL Play
Zero points allowed through three games for the Rock River Rampage
Rockton, IL
Rampage look to stay perfect in Saturday night showdown
The Rock River Rampage return to the Rockton Athletic Fields on Saturday, May 16 2026 at 6 p.m., carrying the momentum of a dominant 2–0 start and the swagger of defending NLFL champions. Through two weeks, the Rampage have been nothing short of overwhelming, outscoring opponents 78–0
Downtown Rockton
Rockton Pelican Fest returns Saturday May 16 with a full day of family fun, wildlife encounters, and downtown activities
Rockton’s spring season officially takes flight on Saturday, May 16, 2026 as Rockton Pelican Fest returns —bringing families, bird lovers, and curious visitors together to celebrate the annual migration of the American White Pelicans along the Rock River. The free, family‑friendly festival runs 10 a.m. to 4
Roscoe, IL
Limitless Energy: Local card show brings community together in Roscoe
It's a chance to support our local youth, discover new hobbies, and perhaps even find that elusive, rare card on Saturday May 16, 2026 in Roscoe.
Dancing
Local dancers bring “The Wizard of Oz” to life at Rockford Woman’s Club Theatre
It teaches you so much more than dance.
Hononegah Football
Hononegah continues the football pipeline to Carroll University
Brothers Aiden and Brady Jarvis are headed to Carroll University in the fall of 2026 to play football.
Rockton, IL
Fifth Down: Patrick Rollette — a Rampage veteran built on heart, hustle, and a whole lot of Stateline football
“I’d sneak the TV on and watch all the late games growing up. I played it every chance I got—outside or on a video game.”
Sports
Rampage open season with 20–0 shutout, signaling football’s return to the Rockton-Roscoe and South Beloit area
Hackett elevated over a smaller defender, pulling down a leaping touchdown grab that ignited the Rampage sideline and the home crowd. It was the first score of the season — and it felt like a statement.
Deaths
Jerry Francis Poplawski Obituary
Jerry Francis Poplawski, 88, of Rockton, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, after a short stay at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Beloit. Jerry was born on Sunday, November 21, 1937, in Edgar, Wisconsin, the son of Theodore and Margaret (Janick) Poplawski. Jerry graduated in 1955, from Marshfield High
Everyone is invited. Everyone is welcome. And everyone is encouraged to come celebrate the arrival of spring at the Rockton May Day Faerie Festival.
Whether you’re bringing kids, meeting friends, or simply looking for a reason to enjoy the outdoors, Settlers Park will be the place to be this Saturday.
Hononegah Girls Basketball
Hononegah’s Brunke Earns IBCA 4A Coach of the Year, Credits Players, Mentors, and Family for the Journey
It is a reflection of incredible hard‑working players and staff members I have been blessed with.
Hononegah High School
Castelli captures 16U state freestyle title, extending Hononegah’s rising wrestling legacy
Hononegah sophomore Bella Castelli has won the 16U 135‑pound state freestyle wrestling championship.
Roscoe Middle School
No Limits, All Heart: Roscoe Middle School Braves Roll Into IESA State
What do you get when you mix two 8th graders, two 7th graders and two 6th graders. Normally, I would say it would be chaos or some newer version of the 6/7 trend. However, the Roscoe Middle School Braves bowling team got a great mix of talent, teamwork, hometown
South Beloit, IL
Beloit Man Found Dead in Wooded Area in South Beloit; Coroner Says Natural Causes Suspected
Officials emphasized that no immediate signs of foul play were found at the scene.
