News
Rockton Roscoe Rotary Club Rib Fest supports community and education
Our local Rotary Club has served Northern Winnebago County since 1959.
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.
Rockton
Thousands welcome Ironman 70.3 athletes to Rockton
Cheers and cowbells greeted two-wheeled speedy visitors to Rockton.
Shirland
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
Old Settlers Days Festival: special moments captured, memories made
Mega sized crowds poured into Settlers Park in Rockton from June 12-15, 2025.
Shirland
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
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
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
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
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
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
Native pride and skills celebrated at Macktown Living History
Indigenous peoples lived over 8,000 years on the Macktown grounds.
Hononegah
New ball fields at Hononegah
Weber Field honors the memory of a former student and the history of former teams and coaches at the Rockton IL high school.
Hononegah
Once Upon A Mattress: a heartwarming, humorous hit at Hononegah
Hononegah's spring musical play tells the story of the Princess and the Pea.
South Beloit
Tony Barlow Charity Games net largest donations for local charity
Willowbrook Middle School students won the fierce competition against staff in volleyball and basketball games.
Roscoe
Roscoe Gardening Club planting seeds for the future
Current projects: community garden, scholarships, and much more
Election
Meet the Rockton Township Candidates
Six candidates are running for four Trustee seats in Rockton Township.
Election
Four candidates are running for three trustee seats in the Village of Rockton
The Village President and Village Clerk are running unopposed for reelection.
Election
Seven candidates vying for five seats on Talcott Library Board
Local elections in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Election
Meet Lindsey Swanson: candidate for Kinnikinnick School Board
Swanson is running for a term on the school board.
Election
Meet Bob Geddeis: candidate for Hononegah Community High School Board
Geddeis was appointed to the school board last November and is running for reelection.
