Rockton, IL
New Rockton Village Trustees sworn in, appointments and assignments given
Trustees David Bennington, Sarah Doerflinger, and Jamin Unger are beginning their four year terms.
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
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, IL
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, IL
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, IL
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, IL
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, IL
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, IL
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.
Election
Meet Darrell Polfliet: candidate for Hononegah Community High School Board
Polfliet is a first time candidate for a seat on the Hononegah school board.
Golden Apple
Whitman Post Elementary School principal presented with “Outstanding Principal Award”
Mrs. Megan Forsythe has been principal at Whitman Post for 10 years.
Election
Meet Anthony Jenkins: candidate for Hononegah Community High School Board
Jenkins is a first time candidate for a seat on the Hononegah school board.
Election
Meet Joshua Ballard: candidate for Hononegah Community High School Board
Ballard was appointed to the school board last November and is running for reelection.
Roscoe, IL
"Scooby Doo, Where Are You?" RMS cast and crew gives a groovy answer
Two casts of Roscoe Middle School students recreated mysteries from the popular cartoon series.
Rockton, IL
Docent training this week at Rockton Township Historical Society
Anyone interested in sharing Rockton's rich history with the public is invited to Thursday's brief educational session.
Election
Meet Neala Jensen: Talcott Library Board candidate
Neala Jensen is running for a first term on the Talcott Library Board.
