Roscoe, IL
Rotary Rib Fest turned up heat on friendly competition
North Park Fire was voted the "People's Choice" winner.
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.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Township Historical Society seeking antiques for upcoming sale
The Sept. 24-25 sale will benefit the Robert Cross Homestead renovations.
Rockton, IL
Second annual Rockton-Roscoe Rotary Ribfest promises fun for everyone
Five fire departments are serving up ribs at the July 23 event.
Rockton, IL
Village of Rockton moving forward on improvement projects
Rockton limited bar/slots licenses to three and approved outdoor seating for one pub.
Patriotism displayed proudly at 2022 Shirland parade
Volunteers made sure that the parade ran smoothly and at a perfect pace.
Roscoe, IL
Miss Andrea's Dance Factory turns 30, wins at nationals
The dancers emerged from competition as “Grand National Champions."
Rockton, IL
Old Settlers Days carried out traditions of rides, music, food and fun in 2022
Once again, Old Settlers Days 2022 proved one of the top festivals in the Rockford area.
Rockton, IL
Rockton Village Board approves budget, names new Village Collector and Treasurer
Michele Prather is the new Village Collector, now that Corine Hughes is Village Treasurer.
Rockton, IL
Rockton welcomes and names new police chief
Rockton's new Police Chief Matt Hollinger brings 28 years of experience in law enforcement.
Rockton, IL
Rockton Memorial Day events honored and remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice
The parade concluded at the Rockton Township Cemetery.
Rockton, IL
Jack Lovejoy was a community leader in Rockton, Illinois
He was an active lifetime member of the Rockton Lions Club
Rockton, IL
Whitman Post Elementary art show featured “Fantastic Creatures”
Some of the 500 "fantastic creatures" were featured in the "Bestiary."
Rockton, IL
Hononegah graduates receive messages of promising futures
Hononegah held its 2022 graduation on May 28 at the BMO Harris Bank Center.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah seniors presented with scholarships
A total of $66,500 in local scholarships were announced, more than twice as much as 2021.
Roscoe, IL
Fallen police officers honored in memorial service
Among others, the ceremony remembered former Rockton Police Chief Arthur Weston.
Rockton, IL
Dedicated Gail Trail leading the way to imagination, fun and education
Visitors can now read a children's book as they walk through Settlers Park.
Roscoe, IL
Great support shown at fundraiser for two Rockton and Roscoe families
Over $50,000 was raised to help both families pay medical bills and expenses.
Rockton, IL
Rockton Township Historical Society takes a journey back to cemetery restorations
Over seven years, hundreds of gravestones were restored, reset, and cleaned.
Rockton, IL
Volunteers beautify their surroundings during Great American Cleanup
About 16 volunteers in Rockton participated on April 30, plus others on other days.
Roscoe, IL
North Suburban Library patrons visit Nicholas Conservatory's butterfly house
Library staff organized the trip after two years without in-person activities.
Rockton, IL
Retiring teachers given special recognition at Hononegah School Board meeting
Several of the teachers won state awards during their careers.
Rockton, IL
Photos: Vintage Hollywood for Hononegah High School's 2022 prom
Complete with red carpet, the Tebala Events Center hosted the 2022 prom.
Rockton, IL
Rockton American Legion Ladies Auxiliary invites public to upcoming event in support of veterans and deployed service personnel
The "Little Black Dress” event is returning to Rockton on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
Rockton, IL
Nice crowds celebrate with traditional fun at Rockton's Easter egg hunt
Rockton's Easter egg hunt had 3,000 eggs, some of them golden.
Rockton, IL
Story Walk trail to honor memory of former educator and community advocate
"The Gail Trail” will be dedicated for walkers and readers on April 30.
