Rockton, IL
Students' eyes opened through international experiences this January
Students from Rockton and Roscoe went overseas through the J-term program at Carthage College.
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
Nancy Johnson taught exercise classes at the Roscoe YMCA
Memorial service and visitation will be Friday morning, March 22, 2024.
Rockton, IL
For Brent Soderberg, music was his life
Visitation will be Saturday afternoon, March 9, 2024, followed by a celebration of life.
Roscoe, IL
Area residents get to know the candidates
Three candidates spoke at the Roscoe event, for Winnebago County county board and coroner.
Roscoe, IL
Gary Powalish enjoyed life to the max
Celebration of Life will be Monday, March 11, 2023.
Roscoe, IL
Peter Powell had a long career as a writer and communications director
Celebration of life will be Saturday morning, February 24, 2024, in Rockford, IL.
South Beloit, IL
Barbara Pizzolato was passionate about helping others
Services and dinner will be held Monday evening, March 4, 2024
Roscoe, IL
Marcy Hanson was a loyal UW Badger fan
A Celebration of Life will take place in June 2024.
Roscoe, IL
Family tragedy leads to fulfilling career
Nick Sommer of COUNTRY Financial recently purchased the Melodie Broege Insurance building on Main Street Roscoe.
South Beloit, IL
Saundra Page Strote was passionate about reading
“Grandma Chickie” also loved old-school Nintendo video games and Sudoku puzzles.
Roscoe, IL
A familiar face steps in as Roscoe Village Administrator
Josef Kurlinkus had been Roscoe’s village attorney since 2009.
Rockton, IL
Candy sushi? Really? Talcott Library has the recipe.
Talcott Free Library in Rockton, IL hosts a variety of monthly teen programs.
Rockton, IL
Ken Gill was a cameraman at WGN and Chicago Cubs games
Services will be Friday morning, Jan. 19, 2024, at Heritage Baptist Church, Roscoe, IL.
Roscoe, IL
Scott Sanders leaves a big footprint on the Village of Roscoe
The former Roscoe village administrator will become a client manager at Fehr Graham.
Roscoe, IL
Sharon Grosch worked hard all her life
Celebration of life will be Saturday afternoon, January 27, 2023, at the Roscoe VFW.
Roscoe, IL
Harlem-Roscoe Fire makes very special delivery to families in need
Harlem-Roscoe Fire delivered Christmas gift boxes to 53 children and 32 adults on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
Roscoe, IL
Chief Jamie Evans is laid to rest
The funeral on December 18, 2023 was attended by many law enforcement and community members.
Rockton, IL
Anthony Cellitti was the ultimate professional and family man
Celebration of Life will be Saturday, January 6, 2024.
Roscoe, IL
Remembering Chief Jamie Evans
Visitation and funeral will be Sunday afternoon, December 17, 2023 for the former Roscoe police chief.
Roscoe, IL
Hometown Holidays: sights and sounds
More photos from Roscoe's annual Christmas celebration on Dec. 9, 2023.
Roscoe, IL
VFW Post 2955 honor those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor
About a dozen members of the VFW Post in Roscoe, IL are World War II veterans.
Roscoe, IL
“A Very Merry Christmas Pop-up Shop” at Roscoe Middle School benefits pediatric burn camp
Over thirty small businesses set up booths in the school gymnasium, which supported “Camp I Am Me.”
Roscoe, IL
Restoration continues at Robert Cross homestead
The Roscoe Township Historical Society has worked on the historic 173-year-old house for three years.
Roscoe, IL
It’s Christmas time in the Village
The Village of Roscoe is welcoming the holiday season with the annual Hometown Holiday celebration.
Roscoe, IL
John Bergeron is sworn in as Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District chief
Bergeron has been interim chief since October 2022.
