Superheroes fighting bullying at Stephen Mack Middle School
"We need a hero. We need to look beyond superheroes and recognize those in our own communities."
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South Beloit High School’s “Adopt a Senior” program fosters connection and support
Program born from the pandemic continues to connect Sobo students to faculty outside of the classroom
Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Nov. 7, 2025
Music tonight, food drive Sunday
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025
Food drive for Old Stone Church
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025
Read your messages, today's events
Operational Focus: Overlooked leadership skill: Reading your messages
Most communication problems are not failures of intention, they are failures of attention.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025
Death notices, village meetings
Death notices for the far Stateline: Nov. 3, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Live Theater: Clue
Fri-Sun Nov 7-9, 2025 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
Local students share camp experiences with Hononegah Woman's Club
ROCKTON, IL - Every year, the Hononegah Women's Club offers camperships to local students in grades 6 to 11 who live within the boundaries of Hononegah Community High School District. Eligible students can receive funding to attend academic, vocational, or service camps related to fine arts, vocal or
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Nov. 3, 2025
South Beloit meeting, historic chest
Mid-1800's walnut chest now resides at the Macktown Living History Museum
A solid black walnut chest, created by Sylvester Stevens, is virtually unchanged since its construction more than 175 years ago.
RoRo Neighbors Curbside Pick Up Food Drive
November 9, 2025 at 10 am
Paul Nolley for Congress Meet & Greet
Mon Nov 10, 2025, 5-8 pm, Rockton Township Center, 302 W Main Street, Rockton IL 61072
South Beloit City Council Special Meeting
Mon Nov 10 2025, 5:00 pm, South Beloit City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Blvd, South Beloit, IL 61080
Veterans Day Ceremony 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025, 11:00 a.m., South Beloit American Legion, 14879 Dorr Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025
Hononegah playoff, SNAP in northern Illinois, focus adjustment
SOBO's beat the Green Giants 37-6 in I8FA playoff action on Saturday.
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. — Sophomore running back Zane Hagstrom bullied and darted his way through Alden‑Hebron’s defense Saturday, sparking South Beloit to a decisive Level 1 IHSA playoff victory at home. Hagstrom did the bulk of the damage, turning hard inside runs and sharp outside bursts into consistent gains
Indians out of the 6A playoffs -Nazareth Academy 42, Hononegah 13
Head Coach Brian Zimmerman addressed the team after the game, reminding players that the program is a family
Strong spirits: focus
How much do you care about what others think?
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
Challenge for Rockton Food Pantry, South Beloit Volleyball in postseason
Roscoe VFW Veterans Dinner
Thur Nov 6, 2025 4:30 - 7:30 pm, Roscoe VFW, 11385 2nd Street, Roscoe IL, 61073
Music: Emilio Salinas at Poison Ivy Pub
Thu Nov 6, 2025, 6 - 9 pm, Poison Ivy Pub, 5765 Elevator Rd., Roscoe IL, 61073
Meat Raffle Fundraiser at the Rusty Wheel
Sun Nov 9, 2025, 2 p.m., Rusty Wheel Tavern, 529 Blackhawk Blvd, South Beloit IL, 61080
Community steps up as SNAP pause brings added pressure to local food pantries
When SNAP benefits pause in November, Rockton’s Old Stone Church Food Pantry expects more families to need help. But volunteers say they’ve seen time and again how the community steps forward in moments like this.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Treats, Hono in the playoffs, easy cheesy bread
South Beloit Volleyball
South Beloit Volleyball Played with Honor and Grit for the Seven Seniors who ended their careers on Wednesday night.
You set the best record of 27-7, brought home a lot of firsts for little ole South Beloit volleyball
Hononegah Football
Hononegah Seeks First Postseason Step against Nazareth in High-Stakes 6A Playoff Showdown
You can smell playoff football in the air. 0
Recipes
Jennifer’s Recipe: No Knead Cheese Bread
Are there certain foods you’re scared to make because you are afraid they won't turn out?
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025
Turning Point at Hononegah, fire chief for South Beloit
Hononegah
Debate over proposed Turning Point USA club reaches Hononegah board
The Hononegah school board heard mixed reactions to the proposed Turning Point USA club at their Oct. 15 meeting.
Music
Peter Mayer 2025 Stars & Promises Concert
Sat Dec 20, 2025, 7:30 p.m. in the Hononegah PAC, 307 Salem St. Rockton IL 61072
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025
Helping freshmen, out of jail again
South Beloit, IL
"We have a chief ready to go."
The South Beloit Concerned Citizens group highlighted their plan to bring the fire department back to South Beloit. City officials say they are searching for a fire chief.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah sophomores recognized for kindness to incoming freshmen
Last spring, sophomore Student Council leaders began planning to give out 500 goodie bags to new students on the first day of school.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025
Obituaries for farthest northern Illinois
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Oct. 27, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Deaths
Remembering Rick Kinser
His family urges family members to make plans while they still have a voice to advocate for themselves.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Oct. 27, 2025
Rockton street celebration, back in jail
