Roscoe hosts a Hometown Holiday celebration
The celebration is happening Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, from 3 to 6:30 p.m.
Latest
Rocco Cassioppi: new season, new weight
Rocco is now wrestling at 126 pounds for Hononegah High School.
Hononegah boys basketball falls to Guilford 54-45
After the Dec, 11 basketball game, Hononegah boys are now 1-2 in the NIC-10.
Girls basketball: Hononegah 45, Guilford 33 was "best game by far"
The Hononegah Lady Indians outscored the Guilford Lady Vikings on Tuesday Dec 10, 2024.
Experience winter wonder at Nygren Wetland Preserve
Wander at the Wetland: Full Moon Snowshoe & Hike will be Monday, January 13, 2025 under the moon.
A look behind the scenes of Rockton Christmas Walk's rich 40 year history
The Stateline holiday tradition dates back to 1984.
New bar and winter menu launched at Roscoe's Whiskey Hotel Barbecue
That is, its much-anticipated bar service and a smokey winter menu
Death notices for the Stateline: Dec. 9, 2024
We remember those who are no longer with us in South Beloit, Roscoe, and Rockton.
Roscoe VFW Post 2955 commemorates Pearl Harbor Day
More than 80 years later, Roscoe veteran John Rossato placed a wreath in the Rock River in memory of those who died.
Strong spirits: hope
Waiting is hard, but hope helps.
Cross & Crown Lutheran Church Monthly Community Meal
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 12:00 pm, Cross & Crown Lutheran Church 7404 Elevator Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News publishes special holiday print edition for 2024
About 2,000 copies of the full-color eight-page edition will be distributed this month.
Roscoe’s Hometown Holiday & Merry Market
Something new for Roscoe at holiday time: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.
"Don’t Be Next” helping those in need
On Saturday, November 23, 2024, members of the DBN Foundation delivered 100 Thanksgiving turkeys to the Roscoe VFW,l.
Rockton overrules objections against three candidates
The electoral board ruled the candidates can run as independents next spring.
Music: Water'd Down
Fri Dec 13, 2024 6:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Annual Cookie Walk and Craft Show
Sat Dec 14, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m., First Congregational Community Church, 10780 3rd. St Roscoe IL, 61073
Operational Focus: Maintaining employee motivation through the holidays
Part of a series of operational excellence in business
Fire Safety: 3
Roscoe Township Board Meeting
Wed Dec 11 7:00 pm, Roscoe Township 5792 Elevator Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Live Performance: Poe's Cabinet of Holiday Horrors
Sat Dec 14, 2024, 6:30 pm, Inkwell Books & Threads 106A W Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Senior Christmas Luncheon, 50 North
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, 1-3 pm, Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Rd., Roscoe IL 61073
Louie's Ugly Sweater Party with Rock 5
Sat Dec 21, 2024 7:00 pm, Louie's Tap House 5689 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
Death notices for the Stateline: Dec. 2, 2024
We remember those who are no longer with us in South Beloit, Roscoe, and Rockton.
Christmas Eve Blood Drive
Tues Dec 24, 2024, 8:00 am - noon, St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 511 W. Rockton Road, Rockton IL, 61072
News
Meetings this week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit
On the agenda: new pump for Rockton, agreement and budget for South Beloit
News
Once Upon A Winter's Night
This is the 25th anniversary of Peter Mayer's Stars & Promises Christmas tour, coming to Rockton this month.
Features
5 expert tips to keep your skin glowing through harsh northern Illinois winters
Winter in Northern Illinois can be tough on skin. Gold & Glow Lab’s Taliyah Huffman shares 5 expert tips to keep your skin healthy, hydrated, and glowing.
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Fire Safety: 1
Plug only 1 heat-producing appliance into an electric outlet at a time.
News
Saturday, December 14, 2024: all the fun begins at 3:00
Stop by Roscoe Methodist during Hometown Holiday for a bite to eat, music and a snowball fight!
Roscoe
Accused Roscoe bank robber was released from jail the day after his arrest
The judge had ruled the Chicory Ridge resident was neither a flight risk nor a danger to community safety.
Opinion
Strong spirits: in everything?
Being thankful is a decision we make.
Featured
Santa's Attic Half Price Sale
Saturday Dec. 7, 2024 9 am - 4 pm, Rockton Township Historical Society, Green and Blackhawk, 529 Green St., Rockton, IL 61072
Featured
2nd Annual Very Merry Pop Up Shop
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Kinnikinnick School, Roscoe IL
Rockton
Hundreds of children could see a brighter Christmas season through Rockton Lions Wimpy's Fund auction
In 2023, a record high of 134 families received an extra dose of Christmas cheer.
Opinion
Anthony Jenkins Responds to Michael Nolan’s Election Objections
Nolan has raised objections against several candidates, including two for the Hononegah School Board.
Opinion
Michael Nolan Advocates Transparency in Rockton Township Election Process
The objections were heard at a public meeting at the Rockton Township Hall.
Rockton
RDM Foundation generously donates to Rockton American Legion
The $5,000 gift will help all veterans, in memory of a Marine from Rockton.
Roscoe
A rusty old Plymouth finds a permanent home at Historic Auto Attractions in Roscoe
After being underground in Tulsa for 50 years, the classic car was unearthed in 2007.