Harold Bone

Hononegah Girls Flag Football falls on the road at Harlem, 35–12, in Wednesday NIC‑10 matchup

Hononegah Community High School Girls Flag Football falls on the road at Harlem, 35–12. Indians record i 9-2 overall and 4-1 in the NIC-10

Hononegah Grit to Lambeau Lights: Kurt Smith Walks On at Notre Dame

The highly anticipated matchup kicks off at 6:30 p.m. this Sunday, Sept. 6, and will be broadcast nationally on NBC and Peacock.

Rockton, IL Flag Football

A Day of Extremes: From Fireworks to Shutouts, Hononegah Community High School Flag Football Delivered Every Emotion

Saturday’s stretch was a masterclass in the unpredictable nature of High School Flag Football.

Brody Sendele’s Six Touchdowns Power Hononegah Past Jefferson in a Gritty Friday Night Clash 50-7

Friday nights under the halogen lights of the NIC-10 always brings a special kind of electricity, but this week's clash demanded an extra reservoir of grit from everyone on the sideline. The physicality of this contest against a well-coached Jefferson squad will be talked about well

HARLEM‑ROSCOE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT urges families to build and practice home Evacuations Plans

The Harlem‑Roscoe Fire Protection District is reminding residents of something simple, essential, and too often overlooked: a practiced home evacuation plan can save lives long before firefighters arrive. In a community that values preparedness and neighbor‑to‑neighbor support, the district’s latest safety message underscores the importance of

Harlem-Roscoe Fire District

Meet the Red Shift: Harlem‑Roscoe Firefighters Keeping the North Side Safe

The Harlem‑Roscoe Fire Protection District is shining a well‑deserved spotlight on one of its frontline crews — the Red Shift team at Station 3 — a group of firefighters and EMTs who cover the north side of the district and stand ready around the clock to respond when the community

Hononegah Poms Recently Announce 2026 Varsity Dance Captains

These captains aren’t just dancers. They’re tone‑setters. Culture‑builders.

Hononegah Community High School's undefeated run keeps going on Monday night, with the latest chapter a decisive 28-0 win over Belvidere North.

The 5’10” first‑year star has now totaled seven touchdowns and six interceptions over her last three games.

Hononegah Flag Football

Hononegah Girls Flag Football Rolls Past Sycamore, Edges Huntley in Saturday Tri‑Event

Demke, Vanschelven lead explosive offensive day; defense racks up turnovers as program momentum grows

Hononegah Football

Hononegah overwhelms Auburn 63–14 in NIC‑10 home opener

From the opening whistle, Hononegah played like a team intent on setting the tone for the season.

Breaking News

Breaking News - Endangered Runaway 15 year old Kiella Patterson

If you have any information on Kiella's whereabouts, please contact the Roscoe Police Department via phone (815-623-7338) or via email (apodgorny7813@roscoeil.gov)

Roscoe, IL

Celebrate National Dog Day with Your Four-Legged Friends Across Rockton, Roscoe & South Beloit

We don’t need much of an excuse to celebrate the pups who make our homes happier and our community a little friendlier.

Hononegah High School

Alicia Wallin continues to shine, capturing RCC Invite title with a 77

Some athletes announce themselves with a single moment. Others keep proving it, season after season, round after round. For Roscoe’s own Alicia Wallin, elite golf has become her calling card — and she added another impressive chapter to her young career by firing a 77 at Rockford Country Club to

Business

Forest City Gear Honors Mark Garey as He Retires After 27 Years of Service

Forest City Gear an industry-leading manufacturer of fine- and medium-pitch custom gears, Forest City Gear is proud to celebrate the retirement of Mark Garey after 27 years of dedicated service to the company. Garey joined Forest City Gear in August 1999 as a member of the Secondary Machining

K9 ZORO, Beloved Winnebago County Sheriff’s K9, Dies After Sudden Illness

K9 ZORO served from September 24, 2021 to August 24, 2026

Hononegah Football

Hononegah gets a Gritty Week 1 Win with Weather Delays, New Faces

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 Purple & Gold Fest Set for Thursday

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.

New Youth Director Brings Energy, Purpose, and a Heart for Service to Roscoe United Methodist Church

I want them to feel like RUMC is their home.

South Beloit’s Ace Richard Carlson Signs with Rock Valley College to Play Baseball

He wasn’t just tall on the mound — he stood tall in moments that mattered.

National Night Out Brings Thousands Together Across Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit

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.

Sports

Hononegah Freshman Jack Koeller Earns All-State Honors as an RRL Junior Indian, Impresses Coaches with Relentless Play

Hononegah freshman Football Player Jack Koeller finished his youth playing career by earning an All-State Honor.

Roscoe, IL

Smoke Investigation Quickly Resolved at Roscoe Thornton’s

A brief scare at the Thornton’s Gas Station on Willowbrook Road Wednesday afternoon.

Rock River Rampage Roll 34-0 over the Freeport Lions

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

Join the South Beloit Police Dept for National Night Out at VFW Post 11019 - South Beloit

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

Federal Case, Rockton Woman Sentenced in Booster Club Theft

Families described the theft as “a gut punch".