Roscoe, IL

Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 1/8/2023

With sadness we announce several deaths for the Roscoe and Rockton area in recent weeks:

Opinion

Strong spirits: want to be new?

I want to be new, whatever that new looks like. If God does it, I know it will be better.

Roscoe, IL

Roscoe still has the most expensive homes in Winnebago County

The typical home price was $258,203 in Roscoe, $240,489 in Rockton.

Roscoe, IL

A look back at 2022 in Roscoe and Rockton

We review our biggest stories of 2022.

Roscoe, IL

As HRFD Chief Don Shoevlin retires, Chief Patrick Trollop picks up the torch

Dec. 30, 2022 was Don Shoevlin's last day and Patrick Trollop's first day as Fire Chief.

Rockton, IL

Sue Reader was outgoing and the life of every party

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Rockton, IL

Out and about in winter at Macktown Living History

Macktown's historic buildings and grounds will be open from 2 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023

Shirland, IL

Nathan Shockley loved his family and his four-legged best friend

Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.

Rockton, IL

Lynn Lederman owned Guenther Electric in Beloit

Memorial ceremony was Saturday afternoon, Jan. 7, 2023

Opinion

Strong spirits: Don't stay the same!

Do you want to be the same, or be made new?