South Beloit, IL
Third Annual Rotary Ribfest turning up the heat in friendly competition
Four local fire departments - South Beloit, Beloit, North Park and Rockton - compete to make the best ribs.
Marianne Mueller
Marianne Mueller grew up in Roscoe, IL. A longtime community volunteer, Mueller's writing journey began 25 years ago with Rockton Ramblings. She also writes for The Herald. Her work has been honored by the Northern Illinois News Association.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah High School board meets with feeder district boards
Four school boards from the "Hononegah Nations" feeder districts met on June 21 in the HCHS library.
Rockton Village Board gives reports, takes care of business
The Village of Rockton trustees must approve large purchases and special event applications.
Two police officers celebrated for 20 years of service to Rockton Village
Officer Penny Cure and Sergeant Justin Jobst graduated from the State Police Academy in 2003.
2023 Old Settlers Days festival drew crowds and summer fun for the whole family
Thousands of visitors in four days, thousands donated to local charities
Rockton Lions Club OSD bringing summer fun back to Stateline
Old Settlers Days in Rockton runs Thursday through Sunday, June 15-18.
Hononegah Community High School Students earn honors
Hononegah's Honors Night celebrated student accomplishments in academics, athletics, leadership, and community service.
Rockton, IL
Promising words sent to Hononegah High School graduates toward prosperous futures
In purple gowns, 461 Hononegah students received diplomas on May 27, 2023.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah seniors receive scholarships from 23 organizations
Students were awarded a total of $83,800 in scholarships.
Rockton, IL
Rockton PTO seeks community help to build new playgrounds
Thousands of dollars were donated for Rockton school playground equipment.
Hononegah's H.O.P.E Foundation gives back through teacher grants, helps meet needs in classrooms
Seven teachers at HCHS received a total of $12,879.97 in classroom grants.
Rockton school art show tapped into best of nature
Rockton students from kindergarten through grade 5 took visitors on an art journey to national parks,
