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.
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
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.
Rockton, IL
American Legion honors local youth with Good Deed awards, supports military children on Purple Up Day
The leaders of Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit support April 15 as “Purple Up Day.”
South Beloit, IL
Willowbrook Middle School students and staff emerge equal winners in renamed Tony Barlow Charity Games
The event benefited DEFY Domestic Abuse Beloit.
South Beloit, IL
Willowbrook Middle School students and staff emerge equal winners in renamed Tony Barlow Charity Games
The event benefited DEFY Domestic Abuse Beloit.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah's Addams Family: quirky fun, dramatic moments
The Addams family is what is often described as creepy, spooky and kooky.
Shirland, IL
Shirland's cast and crew set sail on a course of adventure in Disney's Moana Jr.
A cast of 48 students and many adult helpers brought the story of Moana to the Shirland School stage.
Roscoe, IL
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown at Roscoe Middle School: happiness
A talented cast of 19 middle schoolers, some taking on dual roles, worked alongside a full production crew.
Rockton, IL
50 North gets grant to expand opportunities for seniors
Stateline Community Foundation has provided $3,000 for 50 North's senior activities.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah students reflect on Fast Track experience
The two seniors were part of the RAMP leadership program and have been accepted into top schools, despite their disabilities.
Rockton, IL
Galentine's Day party celebrated sisterhood and friendship
The annual ladies celebration in Rockton was complete with fun options.
Rockton, IL
New memories and doses of fun at ninth annual Yeti Fest
Rockton Yeti Fest: for four days it all revolved around yetis.
