Victor Schoonover, educator, artist, and devoted father
Celebration of Life will be held 2-4 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Nature at the Confluence.
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Hononegah’s Kylie Simpson Named to 2026 IHSA All-State Academic Team
“The students named to the IHSA All-State Academic Team embody what education-based athletics and activities are all about,” IHSA Assistant Executive Director Stacy Lambert said
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
Death notices, South Beloit Fire contract, new forest preserve, what our editors think about at night
Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 17, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Details behind the South Beloit contract with Metro Paramedic Services
A three-year, 1.4 million dollar contract will provide one fire chief and three staff per 24-hour shift. Opportunities for paid on-call firefighters to follow.
Editorial: We knew this was coming
When a story touches politics, we brace for the comments. We told you what happened. The reaction became its own story.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026
Lunch detentions, finest teachers, municipal meetings
Hononegah rolls in Monday night playoff game against Jefferson, 78–47
Early and often the Indians caused turnovers and got buckets against its NIC 10 foe
Lunch detentions follow Hononegah student walkout
Days after a student walkout at Hononegah High School, questions continue to surface regarding disciplinary actions, and communication to families.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
Senior Night victory and NIC-10 championship, Municipal meetings this week, Yeti Fest fun
South Beloit City Council to meet Monday
Annexation, equipment purchases, and a deputy clerk hire are among the items on Monday’s South Beloit City Council agenda.
Here’s what’s on the agenda for Roscoe trustees this week
The Roscoe Village Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Village Hall, 10631 Main St. A Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled immediately following the board meeting.
What Rockton officials will be discussing in the weeks ahead
Rockton leaders have a busy stretch ahead, with multiple meetings scheduled to address redevelopment plans, budget changes, and a proposed multi-use path along Old River Road.
Dimke and Simpson shine in Senior Night win over Auburn 74–46
Hononegah celebrated two seniors on Friday, Feb. 13, at home against Harlem.
Yeti Fest carved out winter fun for all ages
The yeti made several appearances in Rockton, Illinois during the 2026 Yeti Fest.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026
Shirland Mathletes, SOBO win, what makes a teacher great?
SOBOs force 36 turnovers in 61–15 win over Christian Life
South Beloit opened the IHSA 1A girls basketball postseason with the kind of statement win every coach hopes to see in mid‑February. On a spring‑like Valentine’s Day afternoon — temperatures touching 50 degrees with barely a trace of snow on the ground — the SOBOs delivered a 61–15
Strong spirits: favorite teacher
A great teacher speaks with authority.
JOY Fellowship Senior Lunch & Bingo
Wednesday February 18, 2026 @ Noon, First Congregational Community Church, Roscoe IL
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026
Valentine's Day cupcakes
Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Feb. 13, 2026
Walkout fallout, bunko
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026
Girls basketball championship, today's events
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026
Death notices, blood drive, candidate forum
Hononegah clinches outright NIC‑10 championship with 52–23 win over Boylan
The Rockton, Illinois girls basketball team is 16‑1 in league play after their win on Feb. 10, 2026.
Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 10, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
Reading buddies at Hononegah
Hononegah High School
Photos: Reading Buddies at Hononegah
Rockton’s youngest students read books with Rockton’s oldest students.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Feb. 9, 2026
Hononegah walkout, sixteen swim championships, students who serve
Hononegah High School
How Hononegah students spoke out Feb. 6
One school day. Different reactions. Amidst unrest over immigration, students at Hononegah responded in their own ways.
Hononegah
Hononegah’s reign rolls on: 16 straight NIC‑10 crowns, three firsts to seal the deal
Hononegah boys swim team stands atop the NIC‑10. Call it dynasty, call it dominance, call it what you will — the Indians’ program has become the measuring stick for excellence in our part of the state.
Rockton Ramblings
Hononegah students and staff recognized for helping with Special Olympics and ACT testing
Hononegah students and staff members received well-deserved recognition for teaming up to help others.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026
Flannel, frost, Lady SOBOs, why
Hononegah
Hononegah Jazz Night
Wed Feb 18, 2026 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St, Rockton, IL 61072
Faith
Strong spirits: why did he come?
This is what love looks like. Are you on board?
Rockton Ramblings
Hononegah Booster Club‘s Flannel and Frost event supports athletics and education
The Jan. 31 event provides funds for equipment, uniforms, team travel, and academic club expenses.
South Beloit Girls Basketball
Lady SOBOs win on Senior Day 39-35 over Harvard
Chloe Ayotte (5 points) and McKinney combined for 10 of the team’s 16 fourth‑quarter points, knocking down a pair of threes and sinking pressure free throws.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026
High school basketball, Saturday events, canjo making
South Beloit Boys Basketball
Big 4th quarter propels SOBOs past Hiawatha 66-52.
The win represents more than just another mark in the conference standings.
Hononegah Boys Basketball
Hononegah Indians beat Harlem 62-48 off a second-half scoring burst.
The second half saw Hononegah really come into their own offensively with senior guard Oba Fasalojo scoring in the paint and beyond the arc. Fasalojo led Hononegah with 22 points with four attempts at the line.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Feb. 6, 2026
New vintage mall, plans for Roscoe
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026
Yeti rambling
FREE South Beloit Football Camp
South Beloit FREE Youth Football Camp March 1, 2026
Offseason Youth Football camp at the South Beloit High School Gym. Sunday March 1 2026 1 p - 3p. Parents do need to come in and register their player. The camp is free and open t all players from 4th - 8th grade. Thank you to Laura Redieske for the
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026
Yetis, death notices, library renovation
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 3, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
South Beloit, IL
South Beloit Public Library set for major $526K interior glow-up
The library’s first major interior improvement since 1988 is set for June 1 completion date.
