Rockton, IL
Jack Lovejoy was a community leader in Rockton, Illinois
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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, IL
Whitman Post Elementary art show featured “Fantastic Creatures”
Some of the 500 "fantastic creatures" were featured in the "Bestiary."
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Hononegah graduates receive messages of promising futures
Hononegah held its 2022 graduation on May 28 at the BMO Harris Bank Center.
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Hononegah seniors presented with scholarships
A total of $66,500 in local scholarships were announced, more than twice as much as 2021.
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Fallen police officers honored in memorial service
Among others, the ceremony remembered former Rockton Police Chief Arthur Weston.
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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.
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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.
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Rockton Township Historical Society takes a journey back to cemetery restorations
Over seven years, hundreds of gravestones were restored, reset, and cleaned.
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Volunteers beautify their surroundings during Great American Cleanup
About 16 volunteers in Rockton participated on April 30, plus others on other days.
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North Suburban Library patrons visit Nicholas Conservatory's butterfly house
Library staff organized the trip after two years without in-person activities.
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Retiring teachers given special recognition at Hononegah School Board meeting
Several of the teachers won state awards during their careers.
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Photos: Vintage Hollywood for Hononegah High School's 2022 prom
Complete with red carpet, the Tebala Events Center hosted the 2022 prom.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wagon Wheel Resort remembered at Historical Society event
Beginning as a hamburger stand, the Wagon Wheel became a classic resort.
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Heading into Spring and Easter events in the Stateline
Spring brings egg hunts, the Great American Cleanup, and the Stateline Business Expo.
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Hononegah Board of Education approves new tennis courts but holds off on lights
The question of tennis court lights, which would cost $249,900, goes back to committee.
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Hononegah School Board honors outstanding students and Golden Apple winning teacher
Specifically, the Scholastic Bowl team, Amanda Lawrence, Arun Kumar, Mrs. Jean Chambers
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Nurse recognized for saving life of Roscoe resident
When bartender Lonnie Nelson's heart stopped, nurse Jessica Grann began CPR.
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Wagon Wheel Resort - Rockton, Illinois
Starting as a gas station in 1936, eventually the resort sprawled across 314 acres in northern Illinois.
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Stateline Business Expo promises fun for everyone
Like the first one, the 2022 expo will be held at Hononegah High School.
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Rockton professionals celebrate International Women's Day
Nearly 30 businesses in Rockton are female-owned and operated.
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At Doggie Day Camp, dogs can get quality exercise while having fun
The business offers dog grooming, Doggie Day Camp, and daytime pet sitting.
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Hononegah's Beauty and the Beast reminded audiences that beauty comes from within
More than 50 cast members brought the Broadway show to life.
