Roscoe, IL
Countdown to Christmas begins Thanksgiving Eve when Mr. Christmas lights up the night
Luis Roldan's Christmas trees inspired other displays in Roscoe and Rockton.
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
Village of Roscoe Board ponders new projects for 2022 budget
Topics included park and road extensions, staff benefits, and even murals.
Roscoe, IL
Liquor license renewal fees in Roscoe will be reduced by 50% in 2022
The Roscoe Police has three new officers and the Village will get a new truck.
Rockton, IL
Santa’s Attic is packed with Christmas goodies at garage-sale prices
Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 is the last day of the sale in Rockton.
Rockton, IL
A beautiful addition to Talcott Library – well worth the wait
The renovated Talcott library is a seamless connection between old and the new.
Roscoe, IL
“It’s not going to get you high.” Elev815 members learn about the health benefits of CBD
Your CBD Store is in the Schnuck's shopping center, next to Great Clips.
Rockton, IL
Village of Rockton buys Sonoco property on Rock River, may build a restaurant or hotel
For now, the land will be used as an overflow parking lot.
Rockton, IL
Rockton Village Trustees approve emergency repairs to Well #9
Trustees also supported outdoor seating at Al’s Main Street Tap.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah Education Manufacturing Connection lays out proposed goals
Hononegah students will help Regal Cutting Tools redesign their tool-hauling fixtures.
Roscoe, IL
Stateline Mass Transit District finds a new home
The agency now has twice as many busses and a larger office in Roscoe.
Roscoe, IL
Striving to make Village of Roscoe a place of peace and safety
13 full time officers and one part-time officer serve on Roscoe’s police force.
Roscoe, IL
Audit shows the Village of Roscoe is in very good financial shape
Trustees also discussed the congestion at Culver’s Restaurant.
Roscoe, IL
Boutique Pilates Studio opens in Main Street Square
“I felt this was the time to start a business. I wanted to see if I could do it.”
Roscoe, IL
Harlem Roscoe Fire Department hosts Fire Prevention Week activities
Kids slid down the slide, learned how to use a firehose, and colored pictures.
Roscoe, IL
Village of Roscoe orders equipment now, since the wait may be two years
The board authorized snow plows, police vehicles, and a land donation.
Roscoe, IL
Learning the ancient art of cross stitching right here in Roscoe
The main focus of Just One More Stitch is teaching - and always one to one.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Village Liquor Commission decides not to suspend a liquor license
An owner said the four liquor ordinance violations were not intentional.
Rockton, IL
JR Finally Studio and Gallery brings creativity and art to Main Street in Rockton
Visitors can browse artwork by local artists, take a class, or just have a chat.
Rockton, IL
Fun and games for all at fourth annual Great Rockton Race
Teams hurried through downtown Rockton in a modern-day scavenger hunt,
Rockton, IL
Photos: Hononegah Homecoming Parade 2021
The HCHS homecoming parade ran through Main Street in Rockton.
Roscoe, IL
Stateline YMCA sponsors annual Stone Bridge 1/2 Marathon & 5K
Aged 6 to 74, the runners ran either three or thirteen miles.
Rockton, IL
HCHS students kick off homecoming week with storefront paintings
Homecoming activities will prevail all through the week of Sept. 27 for Hononegah CHS.
Rockton, IL
Living through the heartbreak of drug addiction
At the “Get Real About Drugs” program, Bev Pomering shared her personal story.
Roscoe, IL
Get your shopping bags ready, gals, the Vintage Shop Hop is just around the corner
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Rockton, IL
Hononegah Nations will host “Get Real About Drugs” program
“Don’t fall into thinking drug addiction is just a teen thing,” says Bev Pomering.
