Rockton, IL
Public Works projects coming to Village of Rockton
The projects will improve the pool and the water system, and limit utility excavation on roadsides.
Marianne Mueller
Marianne Mueller grew up in Roscoe, IL. She is a longtime community volunteer. Mueller's writing journey began more than 20 years ago with Rockton Ramblings. She also writes for The Herald.
Steve Cofoid Hononegah Legend
Steve Cofoid - Hononegah alumnus educator, former athletic director, club supporter
Cheerleaders sat on Kelsey Field, each holding 22 balloons in the school colors, signifying the life of a person who made a difference to everyone he met.
Hononegah High School Purple and Gold 2025
Purple and Gold celebrated the new school year, blending in special moments
Purple and Gold balloons adorned the entrance to Hononegah Community High School on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, welcoming everyone to the 31st annual Purple and Gold Festival. Earlier in the evening, volleyball games were played inside the field house. Outdoor action started with soccer and girls' flag football. As
Rockton, IL
Village of Rockton bidding fond farewell to Planning and Development Administrator
Tricia Diduch will become Byron's City Administrator. Her final day with the Village of Rockton was August 22, 2025.
Hononegah
Hononegah School Board hires Dr. Ehren Jarrett as next superintendent
Hononegah's Board of Education voted to hire Dr. Ehren Jarrett as the next superintendent at their July 2025 meeting.
Rockton, IL
American Legion Post #332 corn boil sees record high attendance
Over 500 people were served in under four hours on Aug. 3 in Rockton, Illinois.
Rockton, IL
Talcott Free Library offers services beyond the shelves
Behind Talcott Free Library is a dedicated team of 15 staff members who uphold its tradition of friendly, helpful service, along with a Board of Trustees who work closely with Library Director Megan Gove. With the 2025 election, new Trustees were sworn in in May and immediately went to work.
Roscoe, IL
New Rotary District Governor raising the bar on goals and vision during her term
Melissa McCormick was previously president of the Rockton-Roscoe Rotary Club.
Rockton, IL
Vicki Lynn named Illinois American Legion Auxiliary Unit Member of The Year
Lynn joined the Auxiliary in October 2017 and hasn't stopped since.
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Rockton Roscoe Rotary Club Rib Fest supports community and education
Our local Rotary Club has served Northern Winnebago County since 1959.
Rockton, IL
Thousands welcome Ironman 70.3 athletes to Rockton
Cheers and cowbells greeted two-wheeled speedy visitors to Rockton.
Shirland, IL
Shirland's sixth Freedom Festival celebrated Fourth of July with spirit
Rain failed to deter the spirit of spectators who lined Shirland's Main Street on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Rockton, IL
Old Settlers Days Festival: special moments captured, memories made
Mega sized crowds poured into Settlers Park in Rockton from June 12-15, 2025.
Shirland, IL
Shirland Wax Museum provided educational fun
Students at Shirland School finished the school year in a creative learning environment as a wax museum came to life on Tuesday evening, May 29 2025. Behind the educational fun, students researched a historical figure or a celebrity, took notes from multiple sources, composed a speech, and then presented it
Hononegah
Committee assignments for Hononegah school board members
Hononegah school board positions are elected, volunteer, and unpaid.
Hononegah
Hononegah swears in reelected school board members
All four incumbents were reelected in the April election and the board is keeping the same officers.
Rockton, IL
New Rockton Village Trustees sworn in, appointments and assignments given
Trustees David Bennington, Sarah Doerflinger, and Jamin Unger are beginning their four year terms.
Rockton, IL
Rockton’s Second Annual Faerie Festival draws 2,000 to Settlers Park
One organizer called the event, "a very fun and colorful digital detox."
Rockton, IL
Pop art at Whitman Post Elementary, space art at Rockton Grade School
Whitman Post Elementary and Rockton Grade School turned their hallways into vibrant galleries during their annual art shows on Thursday, May 8, 2025, celebrating thousands of student-made masterpieces.
Shirland, IL
Shirland School's “The Little Mermaid Jr.” invited audiences to be part of her world
A cast and crew of around sixty students attracted audiences with fun songs, colorful costumes, and catchy dance numbers.
Deaths
Priscilla Gayle Keefer is remembered for her generosity and kindness
No services are planned at this time for the Rockton civic benefactor.
Hononegah
Photos: Hononegah Prom 2025
The Gatsby-themed event was held on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Rockton, IL
Mystical fun coming back to Rockton at May Day Faerie Festival
Rockton's Settlers Park on Saturday, May 3, 2025, will have dancing, music, astrology, henna, and over 30 vendors.
Hononegah
Hononegah HOPE Foundation raises funds and fun with “Touch of the Tropics"
The HOPE Foundation began in 1997 and has provided thousands in grants to the school.
Rockton, IL
Native pride and skills celebrated at Macktown Living History
Indigenous peoples lived over 8,000 years on the Macktown grounds.
