Marianne Mueller

Rockton

Hononegah's adult leaders welcome families at the 30th Purple & Gold Festival

Superintendent and principal introduced board and staff members at the 100 year old school.

Rockton

Miss Andrea's Dance Factory tapping into 33 years of teaching and developing new skills

Owner Andrea Abbott held an open house in Rockton on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024

Rockton

Talcott family reunion: 189 years of Rockton history

After Stephen Mack, Rockton's first permanent settlers were Capt. William Talcott and his son Thomas B. Talcott.

South Beloit

Remembering Tony Barlow - 30 years later

Tony died on Aug. 10, 1994, just one day before his 18th birthday.

Rockton

Village of Rockton hears reports, approves events

At the recent meeting, the board approved two popular events.

Roscoe

Hononegah Forest Preserve celebrates centennial anniversary

The preserve was purchased in 1924, the first in Winnebago County.

Roscoe

Roscoe Gardening Club brings special deliveries to North Pointe Terrace

Fresh bouquets of flowers brightened the day for residents of the Roscoe assisted living facility.

Rockton

Fire departments at Rockton-Roscoe Rotary's Rib Fest are ready to turn up the heat

The Saturday, July 20 fundraiser will pit three fire departments in a friendly rib-cooking competition.

Shirland

Shirland celebrates Fourth of July with fun and festivities

The Shirland Fireworks committee welcomed nice crowds to the Shirland Freedom Festival on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Rockton

Local entrepreneur Ryan Rydell cast on reality TV show "The Blox"

Filming for the episode starts July 2024. It can be seen on Prime Video.

Rockton

Village of Rockton criminalizes stone throwing, reappoints commissioners

Twenty Rockton residents serve on the three commissions.

Rockton

Four days of Old Settlers Days 2024

Each day of the OSD festival, the Rockton Lions Club presented a large check to a different community organization.

Rockton

Rockton Pride: one year later

Rockton Pride is offering a special scholarship and social opportunities.

Roscoe

Roscoe Gardening Club highlights the best of nature

The club's first annual garden walk will be June 15, 2024.

South Beloit

Willowbrook Middle School teacher and coach retires after 35 years

Mr. Mike Rhines has taught 5th and 6th grade in the Prairie Hill School District since 1989.

Rockton

Rockton resident marks World Bee Day

World Bee Day marks Anton Jansa's birthday, May 20, 1734, who pioneered modern beekeeping techniques.

Roscoe

Honoring and remembering those who have lost their lives in the line of duty: 2024 Police Memorial Service

The annual memorial service on May 15, 2024 honored the lives and dedication of fallen officers.

Rockton

Powerful words propel 2024 Hononegah graduates into the future

Cheers and applause filled the BMO Center in Rockford for Hononegah Class of 2024's graduation.

Roscoe

Pour In the Park welcomed 200 beer lovers to Riverside Park in Roscoe

Pour In the Park brought Midwestern spirit to Riverside Park in Roscoe.

Rockton

Photos: Rockton May Day Faerie Festival

This first-time event drew people to Rockton from Rockford, Woodstock, and other communities.

South Beloit

VetsRoll receives over $10,000 from organizations and community

The money helped send over 2,000 veterans to see the sights in Washington DC.

Rockton

Blackhawk Acres residents can connect to Rockton water at no charge

All costs will be covered for those annexing into the Village of Rockton to avoid PFAS chemicals in private wells.

Rockton

Hononegah students gave back to others

This school year, students at Hononegah High School offered their time, caring. and talent.

Rockton

Hononegah celebrates student achievements this school year

Hononegah wrapped up the school year with an impressive display of achievements.

Roscoe

Pour In the Park: Oktoberfest in May at Riverside Park in Roscoe

Billed as Roscoe's first beer fest, it rolls in on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Riverside Park in Roscoe.