Roscoe, IL
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.
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
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, IL
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, IL
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, IL
Village of Rockton criminalizes stone throwing, reappoints commissioners
Twenty Rockton residents serve on the three commissions.
Rockton, IL
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, IL
Rockton Pride: one year later
Rockton Pride is offering a special scholarship and social opportunities.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Gardening Club highlights the best of nature
The club's first annual garden walk will be June 15, 2024.
South Beloit, IL
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, IL
Rockton resident marks World Bee Day
World Bee Day marks Anton Jansa's birthday, May 20, 1734, who pioneered modern beekeeping techniques.
Roscoe, IL
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, IL
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, IL
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, IL
Photos: Rockton May Day Faerie Festival
This first-time event drew people to Rockton from Rockford, Woodstock, and other communities.
South Beloit, IL
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, IL
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, IL
Hononegah students gave back to others
This school year, students at Hononegah High School offered their time, caring. and talent.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah celebrates student achievements this school year
Hononegah wrapped up the school year with an impressive display of achievements.
Roscoe, IL
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.
Rockton, IL
Rockton May Day Faerie Festival: magical and mythical
The event will be held at Settler's Park, Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Rockton, IL
Photos: Hononegah's 2024 prom - "Our Last Summer"
Hononegah High School students celebrated their 2024 prom on Saturday, April 20 at the Tebala Event Center.
South Beloit, IL
Controlled prairie burn near Willowbrook Middle School
South Beloit and Boone County Fire departments staged a prescribed burn at Birds Grove Prairie.
South Beloit, IL
“Kick It For Vic” raises funds for South Beloit man facing cancer
Friends and family will be raising funds on Saturday, April 20, 2024 with chicken, biscuits, and raffles.
South Beloit, IL
One mile of Highway 51 in Beloit renamed "VetsRoll Drive"
Eleven VetsRoll buses with over 200 elderly veterans leave Beloit for Washington DC on May 19, 2024.
Rockton, IL
Stylish fun at HOPE Foundation's “A Touch of Derby Days”
HOPE Foundation's events support Hononegah High School.
