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.
Jean Seegers
An award-winning reporter, 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
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,
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.
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
