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.
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
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.
Roscoe, IL
It's Vintage Shop Hop for Fall 2022!
A dozen stores in Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit are participating.
Roscoe, IL
A busy night at Roscoe Village meeting
And a special meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 6:30 p.m.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe, neighboring police join Major Crash Assistance Team/MCAT
Local police will use data and forensics to determine the cause of fatal crashes.
Rockton, IL
Photos: Hononegah Homecoming Parade 2022
The parade began at Race Street in Rockton and ended at the high school.
Roscoe, IL
Stateline Chamber hosts ribbon-cutting at Strategic Wealth Management
A reception was held at Firehouse Pub following the ribbon-cutting.
Rockton, IL
Photos: Hononegah student groups paint homecoming windows in Rockton
This week marks the 100th anniversary of Hononegah Community High School.
Roscoe, IL
Live R.E.A.L. to host benefit at The District
Proceeds will help prevent substance use deaths.
Roscoe, IL
Photo Highlights: Roscoe Fall Festival 2022
Dozens of children, many in costumes, walked in the Kiddie Parade in the Roscoe Fall Festival
Roscoe, IL
Road reconstructions underway in Roscoe
Discussed: permanent LED lights along the roof and an expansion of Porter Park
Roscoe, IL
Taking a step back to the 1970s: Synergy Collective
Synergy Collective offers an eclectic array of handmade boho clothing, macramé, crystals, candles, music bowls, décor, and creative workshops and classes.
Rockton, IL
The long journey from Russia to Rockton
Cathy Suchoski's refugee family lived in Argentina before moving to Illinois.
Roscoe, IL
Mural installation underway in Roscoe
The Roscoe mural is expected to be completed by the end of August.
Roscoe, IL
The Cassioppis: a family of wrestlers, with chickens, in Roscoe
The boys, then the girls, kept winning wrestling medals. So, Olympics, anyone?
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe trustees narrowly vote to continue Saturday trick-or-treating
Roscoe trustees also cleared the way for the 112th Fall Festival.
