Roscoe, IL
Trustees discuss progress on mural installation in downtown Roscoe
Also: Taste on Main, parking along frontage roads, and refuse containers
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, 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
Roscoe, IL
It’s a go for Roscoe Township Community Center
Construction gets underway later this month, despite higher-than-expected costs.
Roscoe, IL
Upstream Fish Company truck makes a stop at Roscoe Village Hall
The food truck serves fish tacos, crab cakes, fish & chips, and fish sandwiches.
Rockton, IL
Elev815 welcomes After the Vine wine boutique and Live R.E.A.L Foundation
Both have become assets to the Rockton and Roscoe communities.
Roscoe, IL
Creative Minds-Big Thinkers: making and marketing by kids
Presenting 3D-printed catapults and cars, plus virtual reality. Next: summer camp
Roscoe, IL
3R’s is chock full of learning options
Now in Roscoe, 3R’s Learning Materials Center has made learning fun since 2005.
Roscoe, IL
Preparations begin for Roscoe UMC Serenity Garden
The memorial garden is on track to open in early summer.
Roscoe, IL
Everybody loves Pickles
In Pickles the Clown's new venture - minus the costume – she weaves sparkly strands into hair.
Roscoe, IL
RUMC Spring Bonfire event open to all on Saturday
The public is invited for a hot dog and s’mores, lively music, and a ground-breaking ceremony.
Roscoe, IL
Ryan Sarver: newest member of Roscoe Police
Sarver was a paramedic with Harlem-Roscoe Fire for the last 11 years.
Roscoe, IL
Photos: Easter Egg Hunt at Leland Park
The annual Lion’s Club Easter Egg Hunt was held on Easter Sunday.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe VFW members and Peter the Bunny host annual Easter party
The VFW's annual Easter Egg Hunt, divided by age group, was held on Saturday, April 16.
