Rockton, IL
Area teachers collect Golden Apples
Award winners from Willowbrook and Hononegah will be honored at a May banquet.
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
“Best Road Trip Ever” brings shoppers to area
Vintage Shop Hop is a twice yearly, self-guided road trip through 400 shops.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe VFW presents awards to young patriots
The theme of this’s years VFW essay contest was “How I can be a good American.”
Rockton, IL
Statue to honor Hononegah Community High School namesake
Hopefully the statue of Hononegah will be completed by the fall of 2022.
Roscoe, IL
Accolades for Harlem-Roscoe Fire Chief Don Shoevlin
Plans to celebrate Chief Shoevlin's accomplishments had to be canceled last year - twice.
Roscoe, IL
Serenity Memorial Garden at Roscoe Methodist Church becomes a reality
Serenity Memorial Garden will be available to the whole community.
Rockton, IL
Carly LaMay signs letter of intent to play basketball at Rock Valley College
Carly had played basketball for Coach Watkins's teams before.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Police Department adds three new officers
The Village also approved road improvements and a contract with "Text My Gov."
Roscoe, IL
Village of Roscoe may add splashpad to Leland Park, move Fall Festival to Riverside Park
Also discussed: COVID leave, police equipment, and Public Works parking.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah senior golfer Cade Bastian signs letter of intent for University of Dubuque
The Rockton senior stands out not just as a golfer but as a hard worker.
Roscoe, IL
Harlem-Roscoe Fire crew rescues deer from icy river in Riverside Park
All in a day’s work: the fire department named the rescued deer "Betty White."
Rockton, IL
Haley Warren signs Hononegah's first letter of commitment of 2022
The basketball stand-out will play at Lewis University.
Rockton, IL
Yeti Fest is coming! Yeti Fest is coming!
The winter celebration will be Feb. 9-12 in downtown Rockton.
Rockton, IL
Rockton approves new police vehicle, eyes $1 million grant for streets
The Village of Rockton also discussed wastewater and yetis.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe trustees wrap up the year with final approval of 2022 appropriations
The trustees disagreed about payments to Stateline Mass Transit District.
Roscoe, IL
Creative Minds-Big Thinkers Fair: STEM Academy pre-Christmas open house
Stateline STEM Academy's open house in Roscoe had everything from painted rocks to catapults and wind-up cars.
Roscoe, IL
A delicious Brunch with Santa
The staff of Perfectly Seasoned Catering are busy this holiday season, including feeding Santa's guests at The Twisted Tulip on Saturday.
Roscoe, IL
Harlem-Roscoe Fire District demonstrate the real spirit of Christmas
The Harlem Roscoe Firefighters Association has been donating to families at Christmas for over 40 years.
Rockton, IL
Home on Hayloft moves to Main Street in Rockton
Home on Hayloft is a warm and inviting little vintage store in Rockton, IL.
Rockton, IL
Rockton-Roscoe News reporters visit Hononegah journalism class
The Hononegah journalism students interviewed the Rockton-Roscoe News reporters.
Roscoe, IL
Scenes from Hometown Holiday
Photos from Hometown Holidays Christmas Celebration in Roscoe, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021
Roscoe, IL
Reduced employee health insurance contributions approved at Roscoe Village meeting
Also discussed: how much to pay for mass transit and new projects for 2022
Roscoe, IL
Remembering Pearl Harbor 2021
Roscoe VFW Post 2955 observed Pearl Harbor Day at the Rock River.
Rockton, IL
Opening night of Rockton Christmas Walk featured music for everyone, from rollicking piano duos to “Rocky Mountain High” folk songs
Christmas in Rockton is a time for sharing and for music of all kinds.
Rockton, IL
Final part of drug awareness series presented by Live R.E.A.L.
Representatives said it's possible to recover from addiction and even overdoses.
