Rockton
Halloween events bringing fun in the Stateline
Whether you like spooky or creepy or not, there's plenty to do in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe.
Marianne Mueller
Rockton
Hononegah Community High School gave back through 2023 Homecoming events
Hononegah High School's 2023 Homecoming Week began on Oct. 10.
Rockton
Last Roar Car Show in Rockton had almost 200 distinctive entries
Proceeds from the show, one of the season's last, goes to charities of the Rockton Lions Club.
Rockton
Campership winners share experiences
Last summer Hononegah Woman's Club sent five local students to camp.
Rockton
Rockton Township discusses billboard, audit, bar, cemetery, bikes, repairs, and tires
A new billboard contract with Lamar Advertising will earn Rockton Township $1,200 a year.
Rockton
Jack Lovejoy Memorial Golf Outing raised $13,231 for scholarships
Nineteen teams, 77 players, came together to play golf on Sept. 9, 2023.
Rockton
Fall events coming to Stateline
Hononegah class reunion, blood drive, living history, and many more fall events
Rockton
Common Ground Pumpkin Festival: two food trucks, two live bands, a helicopter, and pumpkin pie
The event at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Rockton, Illinois will happen on Sept. 30, 2023.
Rockton
Rockton residents react to drag protest expenses
Law enforcement was Rockton's biggest expense during pro- and anti-drag protests.
Roscoe
Roscoe Lions Fall Festival draws good crowds in 2023
Roscoe Fall Festival began in 1910, with the Roscoe Lions Club managing it for the past 53 years.
Rockton
Rockton's Blues & BBQ: education and fun for a good cause
Proceeds from Blues & BBQ supports the Rockton community and the Jaimie Cox Memorial Scholarship.
Rockton
Hononegah school spirit sparked at 2023 Purple and Gold Festival
The event introduced athletes, cheer, dance, band, administration, and faculty.
Rockton
Rockton Police take quick action to save a life, new officer welcomed to Rockton Police Department
Rockton Police are preparing for Blues and BBQ on Sept. 6, 2023 at Settler's Park.
Rockton
Rockton schools unveil new playground equipment
Three Rockton schools now have new, fun, and accessible playground equipment.
Rockton
60th annual Corn Boil welcomes non-stop crowd
Proceeds from the Rockton American Legion Rifle Squad 60th Annual Corn Boil pays for uniforms to honor veterans who have passed away.
Roscoe
Players get muddy to benefit cleaner environments
Mud Volleyball at Roscoe's Riverside Park raised $56,500 for KNIB programs and education.
Rockton
Rockton 7th grader collects 170 pairs of sports shoes to give away
The National Jr. Honor Society applicant from Rockton, Illinois had hoped to hand out 100 pairs at the Beloit YMCA.
Rockton
50 North: changing, expanding, and welcoming
The seniors group welcomes anyone "north" of age 50 to join in their regular activities.
Rockton
Patrons at Talcott Library object to Pride Month books, board member reappointed
The library's drag Q&A event was still on the minds of many at the board meeting.
Rockton
Before school starts, events on the horizon in the Stateline
A closer look at some favorite events coming soon to the Stateline area
Rockton
Rockton Township renames former Greater Rockton Centre, plans future improvements
The Township also discussed a billboard, Capone's Bar, and a former medical facility.
South Beloit
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.
Rockton
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
Rockton Village Board gives reports, takes care of business
The Village of Rockton trustees must approve large purchases and special event applications.
Rockton
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.