Roscoe, IL
Roscoe trustees approve a long list of liquor licenses and ordinances at Dec. 6 Village meeting
Two trustees voted against the 2022 property tax levy and the Townhomes of White Oak project.
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.
Rockton, IL
New gift and consignment shop opens in downtown Rockton
Truly Treasured Gift N Thrift sells gently-used, clean clothing, vintage and handmade gifts.
Roscoe, IL
Remembering Pearl Harbor in Roscoe
The Roscoe VFW commemorates Pearl Harbor with a ceremony at Riverside Park.
Rockton, IL
The best pancakes in town: at the Rockton Christmas Walk
Proceeds from the breakfast, which had record attendance, will benefit Wimpy's Fund.
Rockton, IL
Dueling Pianos return to entertain capacity crowd at American Center
During the sold-out performance, guests in Christmas sweaters bid on festive baskets.
Roscoe, IL
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Chief Don Shoevlin retiring at the end of the year
The public will celebrate Chief Shoevlin's retirement on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe trustees approve White Oak Townhouses subdivision at Hawks Point
Trustees also took an initial vote in favor of a new ten-year contract with Waste Management.
Roscoe, IL
Countdown to Christmas begins Thanksgiving Eve when Mr. Christmas lights up the night
Last year, Luis added 1,500 new Christmas lights and 14 new trees.
Roscoe, IL
Remodeling and recovery at R&L Ceramic Studio
After the problems of 2022, Linda Littlejohn of R&L Ceramics in Roscoe will soon begin a new life.
Rockton, IL
Stephen Mack Middle School Class Act brings down the house
This year's assembly was about heroes, both make-believe and real.
Roscoe, IL
Village of Roscoe yearly financial audit yields very favorable results
Other business: Stateline Mass Transit, recent construction, and proposed developments
Roscoe, IL
elev815 delivers thank you baskets to first responders
Business volunteers delivered eight gift baskets to fire and police for South Beloit, Rockton, and Roscoe.
South Beloit, IL
VetsRoll is rolling again after three-year hiatus
Almost 100 veterans traveled by bus to Washington DC, courtesy of VetsRoll.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Nutrition offers healthy and delicious options
The locally-owned supplement store also serves delicious beverages, made to order.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah event helps high school students consider manufacturing careers
Trade schools and community colleges are increasingly offering hands-on learning in a variety of fields.
Rockton, IL
HD Jameson House and elev815 host multi business event
The event highlighted six small businesses.
Roscoe, IL
New development and properties under review at Roscoe meeting
Developers want to build 27 duplexes between Bluestem and Prairie Rose Drive.
Roscoe, IL
A beautiful day for a Halloween party at Porter Park
Families enjoyed Halloween festivities at Porter Park in Roscoe, Saturday, Oct. 22.
Roscoe, IL
Harlem Roscoe Fire District celebrates Fire Protection Week and welcomes new fire chief
Kids sat in the fire trucks, slid down the fire pole, and helped put out a simulated fire.
Roscoe, IL
Fire departments in Roscoe and Rockton commemorate Fire Prevention Week
Fire fighters not only fight fires, they regularly visit schools and organizations.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe is buying a aerial bucket truck in 2023 for $153,857
Also, the Village will get bids for trash hauling and put up lights on the roofs.
Rockton, IL
Shoppers find lots of great “stuff” at Vintage Shop Hop
The twice-yearly shopping spree is an opportunity to spend a few hours or a whole day checking out bargains.
South Beloit, IL
Remembering Jack
A parade was held in honor of what would have been Jack Baumann's fifth birthday.
South Beloit, IL
Local artist balances creativity, family, faith and lifestyle
Barker's sculptures from rural South Beloit are installed in nearly every state.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe seeking three grants to improve the Village
One grant would cover 80% of the cost to develop a streetscape on Main Street.
