Roscoe, IL
Over $75,000 raised at 2023 Torch Run-Polar Plunge in 18th year
The Rockford Region Law Enforcement Torch Run-Polar Plunge was held at Olson Lake in Rock Cut State Park.
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.
Roscoe, IL
The Rockford Region Law Enforcement Torch Run-Polar Plunge was held at Olson Lake in Rock Cut State Park.
Rockton, IL
Birds Grove is Stephen Mack's original settlement (1829-1835) at the mouth of Dry Run, now known as Hononegah Forest Preserve, before founding the Macktown settlement in Rockton.
Rockton, IL
The Village of Rockton is also planning street reconstruction projects on Center and Chapel Streets.
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The event featured snow sculptures, sled dogs, hot cocoa, dancing, and a scavenger hunt.
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The holiday offers a day for ladies to celebrate ladies.
Rockton, IL
Also, Officer Michael Johnson was promoted to the rank of sergeant in the Rockton Police Department.
Rockton, IL
Most of the Stateline's signature events are organized by nonprofit groups.
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Other events: Galentine's Day and Wander at the Wetlands
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Basketball, bowling, cheerleading, dance, swim, wrestling, and robotics
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Workplace Readiness, touch panel displays, parking lot improvements
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A team of teachers worked on plans to improve SAT scores.
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Pastor Robert Demos has already celebrated about a dozen weddings.
South Beloit, IL
Mr. Merel Wilson drives a bus, supervises lunch and recess, helps maintain the school, and more.
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This year Wimpy’s Fund served 96 families and around 200 children in northern Illinois.
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The fourth annual Hometown Holiday Community Celebration lit up the evening of Saturday, Dec. 10.
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One of the best Christmas Walks in recent years - and a lot of people helped.
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Rockton's own annual living "Hallmark Christmas Movie," in pictures
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A variety of Christmas events are scheduled in Rockton and Roscoe in the next few weeks.
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Rockton has over 30 businesses, most of them female or family owned.
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The history of Rockton Christmas Walk dates back to 1984.
Rockton, IL
"In a lot of ways, this play is an admonishment for how we ought to live our lives," says director Christian Frieden.
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Three days of Christmas cheer and action are planned for Dec. 2, 3 and 4 in Rockton.
Rockton, IL
The Wimpy's Fund Auction helps over 100 Illinois families in Rockton, Roscoe, Shirland, South Beloit and Harrison.
Rockton, IL
In the news: fill the bus, first responders, veterans, casino night, and Christmas
Rockton, IL
Rockton hosted at least seven Halloween events this year.