Roscoe, IL
Roscoe celebrates National Night Out
National Night Out in Roscoe was presented by police, fire and village officials.
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.
South Beloit, IL
South Beloit mayor and school district leader ready for retirement
Ted Rehl was Prairie Hill superintendent and South Beloit mayor.
Roscoe, IL
A long road from the Fiji Islands to Roscoe
Singh fell in love with America and now owns a healthcare business in Roscoe.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe approves paving, a police drone, a mural, a bridge, and festivals
The Board of Trustees may vote to reduce fees for the Chicory Ridge garage sales.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Village trustees remotely consider remote work policies
The Committee of the Whole also talked about trick or treat hours.
Roscoe, IL
Elev815 spotlights 3R’s Learning Materials Center
The store also sells educational toys and manipulative items.
Rockton, IL
Dinner on the prairie
A sumptuous fundraising dinner was held at Nygren Wetland and Preserve.
Roscoe, IL
Drones on the horizon for Roscoe Police Department
Trustees also approved plans for a mural plus parking restrictions on N. 2nd St.
Roscoe, IL
VFW Post 2955 in Roscoe are winners of 2022 Buddy Poppy competition
Both entries will be in the national competition on July 18 in Kansas City, MO.
Rockton, IL
Drive 815 now open for movies under the stars
Coming next to the Rockton drive-in: Sonic 2 - July 2 and Jungle Cruise - July 16.
Roscoe, IL
Food and Fun at Taste on Main
Music at Taste on Main was provided by 95.3 The Bull and a local DJ.
Roscoe, IL
Trustees discuss progress on mural installation in downtown Roscoe
Also: Taste on Main, parking along frontage roads, and refuse containers
Roscoe, IL
The Gathering at Macktown and Rockton Historical Society Garage Sale round out busy weekend in Rockton
Besides Old Settlers Day, Rockton hosted The Gathering at Macktown and the Rockton Historical Society garage sale.
Roscoe, IL
Snowdrift Coffee – not your usual morning brew
The founders of Snowdrift Coffee Roasting chose the slower-paced lifestyle of Roscoe to start their coffee roasting business.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe EAT ONE 5 debuts with “Taste on Main”
EAT ONE 5 promotes Roscoe businesses in the 815.
Rockton, IL
Looking back on Old Settlers Days
Old Settlers Day has blossomed into one of the Midwest’s biggest summer music events.
Rockton, IL
Rockton kicks off River Market for the summer season
Vintage Vinyl opened the Rockton River Market season with crowd-pleasing music.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah INCubator Program ends year with Pitch Night
Five groups of student entrepreneurs were selected to pitch their business ideas to local funders.
Roscoe, IL
At Memorial Day tribute, Roscoe VFW Post 2955 remembers those who gave their lives
Roscoe VFW Post 2955 presented a memorial program at the Roscoe Cemetery,
Roscoe, IL
Scholarships from elev815 came by special delivery
A six-vehicle caravan took scholarship checks to fourteen graduating students.
Shirland, IL
Shirland School robotics team wins global competition
The middle school team placed first among 250 students from five countries.
Rockton, IL
Pelicans everywhere during Rockton’s Pelican Fest
Why do hundreds of pelicans stop in the Rockton area each year? No one really knows.
Roscoe, IL
Plans unveiled for downtown Roscoe improvements
Soon to come: road improvements and maybe a mural
Rockton, IL
All about Fiber Weekend at Macktown
A busy Mother’s Day weekend with flax spinning, bobbin lace, and 1830's musical instruments.
Roscoe, IL
A pedestrian bridge and food truck event on the horizon in Roscoe
Also: the Village trustees discussed a large mural and security cameras to prevent vandalism
