Rockton, IL
Rockton Police officer Penny Cure looks back at her 20 year career
Cure retired as school resource officer at Hononegah High School on Dec. 20, 2023.
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
Talcott Free Library board votes to recite Pledge of Allegiance at meetings, receives new flag
In the past, nobody attended library board meetings except the board members.
Rockton, IL
Magic and spirit: Rockton Christmas Walk 2023
The 39th annual Rockton Christmas Walk filled the community with magical holiday spirit.
Rockton, IL
Rockton Lions make holiday season brighter through Wimpy's Fund
Online bidding begins on Friday afternoon, Dec. 1.
Rockton, IL
Tis the season for toy drives, fun events, Christmas music and giving back
A dozen places to find holiday cheer in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe, in this season of giving and celebration.
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Rockton Police Department welcomes new deputy chief
Justin Jobst has served in the Rockton Police Department for 20 years.
Rockton, IL
2023 Rockton Christmas Walk: blending traditions with newer events
Rockton will be bustling with excitement from Dec. 1-3, 2023 as the Rockton Christmas Walk returns.
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Hononegah's A Midsummer Night's Dream earns standing ovation
The play's action took place over the course of one eventful night in the forest.
South Beloit, IL
Bleeding Blue event welcomed Prairie Hill teachers and staff past and present
The Oct. 21 reunion bridged the gap between today's first-year teachers and the one-room schoolteachers of the 1940s.
Rockton, IL
Rockton Fire provides education, protection, and fun
An open house on Oct. 15, 2023 offered fun and education in fire safety to Rockton residents.
Rockton, IL
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.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah Community High School gave back through 2023 Homecoming events
Hononegah High School's 2023 Homecoming Week began on Oct. 10.
Rockton, IL
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.
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Campership winners share experiences
Last summer Hononegah Woman's Club sent five local students to camp.
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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.
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Jack Lovejoy Memorial Golf Outing raised $13,231 for scholarships
Nineteen teams, 77 players, came together to play golf on Sept. 9, 2023.
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Fall events coming to Stateline
Hononegah class reunion, blood drive, living history, and many more fall events
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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, IL
Rockton residents react to drag protest expenses
Law enforcement was Rockton's biggest expense during pro- and anti-drag protests.
Roscoe, IL
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.
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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, IL
Hononegah school spirit sparked at 2023 Purple and Gold Festival
The event introduced athletes, cheer, dance, band, administration, and faculty.
Rockton, IL
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.
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Rockton schools unveil new playground equipment
Three Rockton schools now have new, fun, and accessible playground equipment.
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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.
