Roscoe, IL
Update: Heavy Police Presence in Roscoe Leads to Additional Charges
Two police vehicles were damaged during the incident.
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Roscoe, IL
Heavy Police Presence reported at Route 251 and Hononegah Road in Roscoe Thursday evening
Route 251 and Hononegah Road in Roscoe was the scene of Heavy Police Presence Thursday evening.
Hundreds Turn Out for Kinnikinnick's First-Ever STEAM Night
Throughout the school, children raced from station to station exploring robotics, engineering challenges, coding activities, LEGO building, 3D printing demonstrations, creative arts projects and interactive science experiences.
Cultural Night Brought the World to Whitman Post Elementary School Wednesday Evening.
Families explored cultures, traditions and foods from around the globe during a celebration of diversity and inclusion
Whitman Post Elementary to Celebrate Diversity at Cultural Night
Event to feature performances, cultural displays, food trucks and family activities
Roscoe, IL
Pictures from the Village of Roscoe Trick or Treat Event at Porter Park on Oct 17 2026
Please share these on social media and anyone who is in the pictures. Thank you to everyone who said Yes to getting their picture taken by the Rockton-Roscoe News.
Hononegah will have an opening round bye for the IHSA 2026 6A Football Playoffs
Dominic Cattictore has played incredibly well as a first year transfer to the Hononegah program.
Hononegah High School
Hononegah Stands Tall as they surge past Belvidere North 38–15, Closing out an 8–1 Season With a Statement
I love how they came out with the energy they had in the second half.
Hononegah High School
Under the Lights: Hononegah’s Fight to the Finish.
Hononegah’s historic run met a harsh, unforgiving end Friday night in Villa Park /Willowbrook High School, where undefeated Prospect imposed its will from the opening whistle and never let go. The Knights—who entered the IHSA Girls Flag Football State Quarterfinal at 19‑0—played like a team intent
Hononegah High School
IHSA State Quarterfinal Preview
Hononegah vs. Prospect Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 • 6 p.m. • Willowbrook High School, Villa Park, IL
Hononegah Claims the Sectional Championship, Outlasts Crystal Lake Central 13–7 — State Quarterfinal Bound
Been an incredible run, built on grit, depth, and a defense that refuses to blink.
Homebound Delivery Service Available for South Beloit Residents
Contact the South Beloit Library (815) 389-2495 for more information.
Hononegah High School
Hononegah Blanks Boylan 56–0 on an Emotional Night for Coach Zimmerman
I’m excited about the playoffs and the opportunities we have. I’ve really enjoyed being with my coaching staff and these players, Hononegah Community High School Head Football Coach Brian Zimmerman.
Tom Berube, 83,of Roscoe passed away on September 14, 2026
Tom Berube passed away in his home in Roscoe, IL, on September 14, 2026, at the age of 83. Tom was a lover of life, making people happy & helping others. A Life Sponsor of Ducks Unlimited, a very active committeeman & member. Tom & his wife Char owned &
Rockton, IL
Dairyhäus Partners with Golden Apple Foundation to Launch New Cookie Butter Ice Cream Honoring Local Teachers
Created to celebrate and support exceptional educators across the Stateline.
Regional Champions: Hononegah shuts out Prairie Ridge 32–0 behind dominant defense and explosive Playmaking
Hononegah’s march through the postseason continued Wednesday night as the Indians delivered a complete, overwhelming performance in a 32–0 shutout of Prairie Ridge to claim the IHSA Regional Championship. From the opening whistle, Hononegah’s defense suffocated the Wolves, while the offense executed with precision and poise. This
Hononegah High School
Hononegah Punches Ticket to the Regional Final, Shuts Out Jefferson 13–0 at McHenry
On a cold Monday evening with the postseason pressure rising, Hononegah delivered the kind of defensive masterpiece that has defined their fall — a 13–0 shutout of Jefferson in the IHSA Girls Flag Football Regional Semifinal. It was physical, disciplined, and exactly the brand of football Head Coach Jason Brunke
elev815 has started their Pumpkin Fundraiser Across Six Community Locations
Pumpkin season has officially arrived across our area, and elev815 has rolled out its annual fall fundraiser with BIG pumpkins now available at all six partner locations. Community members can pick up pumpkins for $7 each or 3 for $20, with proceeds supporting elev815’s scholarship program for local high
Celebrate World Teachers’ Day October 5
We see you. We appreciate you.
Hononegah High School
You Belong Here: Stateline Community Unites for the 2026 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Hope had a message: You belong here!
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