Cruise Night at Historic Attractions Museum
Vintage car-lovers kicked off the first Cruise Night of the season at Historic Attractions Museum in Roscoe, Illinois.
Jean Seegers
Jean Seegers has been a local journalist in the Roscoe/Rockton area for more than 20 years. She has lived in the Rockford area most of her adult life but was born and grew up in Darlington, WI.
Roscoe
Sebastian's Cafe officially opens with Village of Roscoe ribbon-cutting
Sebastian's, a family-style cafe, officially opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Roscoe
Roscoe VFW Post 2955 reminds us of the meaning of Memorial Day
VFW members and the community of Roscoe pay tribute to those who sacrificed to keep our country safe.
VetsRoll brings veterans home from the trip of a lifetime
Over 400 weary and happy veterans, Rosie the Riveters, assistants, medical team and bus drivers returned from the 2025 VetsRoll Trip of a Lifetime on Wednesday, May 21.
Roscoe
New owners of Poison Ivy Pub: "We bought a bar"
The new manager is planning daily specials and outdoor expansion for the Roscoe landmark.
Roscoe
Roscoe Trustees show their appreciation to Public Works Department
Sharon Sima, wife of Trustee Mike Sima, baked chocolate chip cookies.
Roscoe
Roscoe Community Market is back at Louie’s
Sunday market events, the next one on June 8, will be held at Louie's twice every month as weather permits.
Veterans
210 veterans on their way home after a journey of a lifetime
On the evening of May 21, the 10 buses will arrive back in Beloit from DC.
Roscoe
Family-style restaurant opening soon in Roscoe
The grand opening is Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 9:30 am.
Roscoe
Original art work, a book fair, and ice cream at Stone Creek and Ledgewood Schools
Stone Creek and Ledgewood Schools held a tasty fine arts festival on May 7, 2025.
Roscoe
RUMC Garden Club hosting annual Plant & Tool Sale
At Saturday's sale, hundreds of perennials, annuals, succulents, and veggie plants grown by the Garden Club themselves.
Roscoe
Fiber enthusiasts flock to opening of A Skein Away
The eclectic store in Roscoe is filled with everything a knitting/ crocheting enthusiast could wish for.
Roscoe
Roscoe Middle School presents Fine Arts Festival
Roscoe Middle School's spring music and art program was held April 23, 2025.
Roscoe
Workshops begin process of bringing changes to Roscoe
Business owners are pinpointing what would make Roscoe a great place to live and work and what strategies and developments would draw businesses and families to the community.
Deaths
Remembering Steve Cofoid
Cofoid was coach, assistant principal, and athletic director at Hononegah.
Features
Sharon Hecox: Bring her a problem and let her solve it
Sharon Hecox is Executive Director of the Stateline Mass Transit District.
Roscoe
Big Man on Campus at Stone Creek School
Seven year old Jameson Monge was Principal for a Day at Stone Creek Elementary School in Roscoe.
Features
Jalen Ponder: fulfilling a dream and moving on
The creator of Drive 815 is heading to San Francisco to become a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley and Associates.
Features
Gayle Haab wins 2025 Golden Apple Foundation Jan Jones Service Award
Haab taught for 35 years and serves on the Hononegah school board.
Roscoe
What’s cookin’ in Roscoe? Roscoe Restaurant Week
Seven Roscoe restaurants are featuring specials during Roscoe Restaurant Week.
Features
Honoring HRFD Firefighter of the Year
Lieutenant Ryan Donner was recently chosen by fellow firefighters as Firefighter of the Year for Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department.
Features
Carthage College students gain first-hand knowledge through J-Term experiences
College students from Roscoe, Rockton and South Beloit spent January learning in Latin America.
Election
Meet Bob Nowicki: candidate for Roscoe Township Supervisor
Bob Nowicki is seeking reelection for a second four-year term.
Election
Meet Eric Flohr: candidate for Hononegah Community High School Board
Flohr is seeking a second term in the HCHS School Board election.
Golden Apple
Ledgewood Elementary teacher Jackie Weerda claims a Golden Apple
Visitors surprised her with the award while she was reading to her kindergarteners.
