Senior Hononegah Indian swimmer Avery Miles qualifies for her 4th straight IHSA girls swimming championships
Senior Indians swimmer Avery Miles will swim in the 100 and 200 freestyle at the 2024 IHSA girls swimming championships.
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Learning to live off the land at Willowbrook Middle School
More than thirty 6th graders help care for the gardens and animals.
Hononegah sends 2 runners to the IHSA cross country championships
Juniors Kylie Simpson finished 30th and Landon Samuelson finished 48th at last weekend's championships in Peoria.
Death notices for the Stateline: Nov. 11, 2024
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit.
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Santa's Attic
Friday November 15-16, 2024 9:00am Rockton Township Historical Society, Green and Blackhawk, 529 Green St., Rockton, IL 61072
Trinadora's Musical Potpourri
Friday Nov 15, 2024 5:30 p.m. Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles Street, Rockford
Michael Brown thoroughly enjoyed life
Memorial will be November 14, 2024, at the Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills, California.
Tribute Concert - Hank Williams and Patsy Cline
Saturday November 23, 2024, 3:00pm, Inscape Collective at 201 7th St, Rockford
Strong spirits: love all!
Our call is to love all - even and especially those with whom we disagree, even our enemies.
Ernie Hendrickson - Chicago-Based Americana Phenom
Friday November 29, 2024, 7:00pm, Concerts On The Creek, 4500 Spring Creek Road, Rockford
Demolition of South Beloit’s Garden Hotel progresses smoothly
Crews have uncovered previous hotel chain logos, asbestos, and Pabst beer cans.
Red Barn Golf Course: being a good neighbor despite golf balls
With a $750 fine for each errant golf ball, Red Barn may end up turning its driving range into condos.
Buddy Mondlock - Acclaimed Nashville Songwriter & Musician
Saturday November 16, 2024, 3:00pm, Concerts On The Creek, 4500 Spring Creek Road, Rockford
What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday, Nov 9 - Friday, Nov 15
Many events coming this week to Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Fill the Truck: Toy Drive Event
Saturday December 7 2024 3:30pm, Rockton Fire Protection District, 201 N. Blackhawk Blvd, Rockton, IL 61072
Cross & Crown Lutheran Church Monthly Luncheon
Friday November 15 2024 12:00pm, Cross & Crown Lutheran Church, 7404 Elevator Road, Roscoe, IL 61073
Farthest northern Illinois voter turnout reaches 77%
Winnebago County, apart from Rockford, voted 57% for Donald J. Trump and 41% for Kamala D. Harris.
ComEd Vegetation Management in Roscoe
From the Village of Roscoe
World War II veteran John Rossato honored for his service
John Rossato of Roscoe is among the one percent of remaining World War II veterans.
Annual Turkey Dinner
Thursday November 21 2024 4:00pm, Hunter United Methodist Church, 3315 Hunter Rd., Caledonia, IL 61011
Death notices for the Stateline: Nov. 4, 2024
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit.
Roscoe Gardening Club: Backyard Bee Keeping
Sat Nov 16, 2024 10:00 am, Roscoe Township Community Center 4562 Hononegah Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Village boards to address fitness court grant, Chemtool claims, and property purchases
Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton meeting agendas this week include a fitness court grant and property purchases.
Surviving the Holidays: GriefShare
Sunday November 17 2024 1:00pm, Roscoe Methodist, 10816 Main St, Roscoe, IL 61073
South Beloit
South Beloit came back from Milledgeville with a 52-0 loss to end their football season
For South Beloit, the weather was the best part of Saturday’s game against Milledgeville.
Roscoe
Strong spirits: dying and living
When people said they wanted to follow Jesus, he said, "Count the cost."
Events
South Beloit Recycling
Saturday December 14 2024 9:00am, 624 Eastern Avenue, South Beloit , IL 61080
Events
Veterans Day
Monday November 11 2024
Rockton
Season ends on Kelsey Field for the 2024 Hononegah Indians 40-21 to the Willowbrook Warriors.
2024 Hononegah Indians season ends with a loss to WIllowbrooks 40-21.
Rockton
Hononegah opens the IHSA 7A playoffs at home against Willowbrook (Lake Villa)
“Hononegah has a really good program, and you can tell by the way they have played this year."
Rockton
Skulking into Rockton: Halloween
Halloween events were plentiful throughout the Stateline, but especially in Rockton.
Roscoe
What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday, Nov 1 - Friday, Nov 8
It's all coming to Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton in the next few days.
Events
Rockton Historic Preservation Commission Open House
Wed Nov 13, 2024 7:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Election Day
Tue Nov 5, 2024 6:00 am, Winnebago County Clerk 404 Elm St #104 Rockford IL, 61101
South Beloit
SOBOs varsity girls volleyball take on Rockford Lutheran
As part of hosting this year's volleyball regionals, South Beloit play their hardest against Rockford Lutheran.
Events
Grand Lighted Holiday Parade
Fri Nov 29, 2024 5:00 pm, Downtown Beloit 557 E Grand Ave Beloit WI, 53511
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Holidazzle
Fri Dec 6, 2024 5:00 pm, Downtown Beloit 557 E Grand Ave Beloit WI, 53511
South Beloit
Homecoming Week in South Beloit
The SOBO spirit was higher than ever leading up to their Friday night Homecoming game.
Roscoe
NorthPointe Neighborhood Hospital project faces setback
A proposal to build NorthPointe Hospital didn't get enough votes, but the state board will vote again in January 2025.
South Beloit
South Beloit fails to keep up against West Carroll
Despite their strong offense and defense, the SOBOs faced a loss to the West Carroll Thunder on Oct. 25.
South Beloit
SOBOs cruise to a victory in the opening round of the 2024 1A volleyball postseason
South Beloit wins the opening round of the 2024 1A Volleyball postseason, 25-10, 25-14.
Rockton
Hononegah Indians overmatch the Dekalb Barbs in the 4A IHSA Girls Volleyball playoffs
Bump, Set, Spike worked perfectly for the Hononegah Indians on Tuesday evening in the opening round of the 4A IHSA Girls Volleyball playoffs
Events
Rockton Inn Anniversary Party
Saturday November 9 2024 1:00pm, Rockton Inn Pub Grub & BBQ, 102 E. Main St., Rockton, IL 61072
Events
Teen Movie Matinee - Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them
Fri Nov 8, 2024 3:30 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Talcott Library Teen Advisory Board
Mon Nov 4, 2024 4:00 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Teen Anime Club - Talcott Library
Wed Nov 27 3:30 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Comedy Night at Mustangs
Wed Nov 6 8:00 pm, Mustangs Bar Grill 482 Gardner St South Beloit IL, 61080
Events
Teen Crafternoon: Dried Citrus Ornaments
Fri Nov 15 3:30 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Comedy Night at Mustangs
Wed Oct 30 8:00 pm, Mustangs Bar Grill 482 Gardner St South Beloit IL, 61080