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Hononegah Football
Friday night’s opener wasn’t just a football game—it was a test of patience, focus, and adaptability. A long lightning delay stretched halftime into an hour‑and‑a‑half sit‑and‑wait session, turning the NIC‑10 opener into a mental battle as much as a physical one.
Hononegah Community High School will welcome students, families and the community to its annual Purple & Gold Fest on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The event begins at 5 p.m. at Hononegah High School, 307 Salem St. in Rockton. Admission is free. Thursday’s schedule * 5:00–5:45 p.
I want them to feel like RUMC is their home.
He wasn’t just tall on the mound — he stood tall in moments that mattered.
Little ones jumped into the “hot seat” with wide eyes, getting their first taste of what it feels like to be behind the controls of the vehicles they usually only see racing down the street.
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Hononegah freshman Football Player Jack Koeller finished his youth playing career by earning an All-State Honor.
Roscoe, IL
A brief scare at the Thornton’s Gas Station on Willowbrook Road Wednesday afternoon.
If you were anywhere near Old River Road on Saturday night, you felt it — that unmistakable crackle of small‑town football energy, the kind that turns a summer Saturday into a community event. The inaugural I‑39 Bourbon Bowl delivered on every ounce of hype, pairing the Freeport Lions and
Please join us on Tuesday, August 4th from 5:00pm-7:30pm for National Night Out! Enjoy FREE food and prizes! We hope to see you there! 14879 Dorr Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080
Families described the theft as “a gut punch".
South Beloit, IL
For South Beloit residents, the message is simple: their fire department is responding quickly, communicating openly, and working hard to earn — and keep — the trust of the community.
Late‑night disturbance at Porter Park escalated into a firearm being discharged early Saturday morning, though no injuries were reported.
Hononegah High School
Castelli did all of this while recovering from a torn UCL
Rockton, IL
This title continues a long-standing tradition in our region — a lineage of championship-caliber football that stretches across generations and programs.
Hononegah High School
“Don’t only encourage and lead now, do it 10 years down the line.”
Crews arrived early on Tuesday, July 14, along Roscoe Road and Gleasman Road between IL Route 2 and Owen Center Road.
Rockton, IL
The Rock River Rampage didn’t just win their opening-round NLFL playoff game Saturday night — they authored a full-on demolition. Rampage 58, Central Wisconsin Wolves 0. That’s not a typo. That’s a statement. From the opening whistle at the Rockton Athletic Field, the Rampage played like
Summerpalooza blends everything that makes Rockton shine—local businesses, local music, local history, and the people who make this village feel like home.
A new commemorative brick now rests on the memorial patio in front of Harlem‑Roscoe Fire Department Station 1, placed earlier this week in honor of firefighter John Morgan, whose dedication and compassion left a lasting mark on the department and the community he served. The brick, engraved with John’
The Rock River Rampage are turning Saturday night’s playoff opener into something even bigger than football. As the Rampage get set to host the Wolves in the first round of the NLFL playoffs, the organization is rolling out a special surprise for its youngest fans — a two‑bike giveaway
A Hononegah High School student is being honored for outstanding leadership and service. On July 7, the Roscoe VFW presented Lucy Berry with a plaque recognizing her as Girl Scout of the Year, celebrating her completion of the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award. Berry devoted 110 volunteer hours to a
South Beloit, IL
Illinois maintains some of the nation’s strictest fireworks regulations.
Organizers say the goal is simple: ensure every young learner begins the year prepared, supported, and excited for school.
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Young volleyball players will have a chance to sharpen their volleyball skills at the upcoming South Beloit SOBOS Volleyball Camp, held at South Beloit High School. The two‑day camp offers separate sessions for different grade levels, giving students focused instruction and a fun summer training opportunity. Students entering 5th