Rockton, IL
Sue Reader was outgoing and the life of every party
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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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?
Roscoe, IL
Friederike Broge was born in Austria in 1926
Graveside service will be Tuesday morning, Jan. 3, 2023
Roscoe, IL
Park bench on Stone Bridge Trail memorializes Ashley Hardin
Employees of Ecolab wanted to find some way to honor Hardin.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs for Dec. 29, 2022
In the news: fire promotions, university scholarships, and alternatives to pink slime
Rockton, IL
Fatal collision with tree off Shirland Road
Rockton Fire found the driver of the Chevy Tahoe had died.
Rockton, IL
Ice jam causes minor flooding at Riverside Park and maybe Settlers Park
Flooding is also likely for low-lying banks along Edgemere Terrace near Roscoe.
Roscoe, IL
Traffic studies for Love Rd./McCurry Rd. intersection lead to improvements and conclusions
The key finding: traffic on Love Road not yielding to traffic on McCurry Road.
Opinion
Imagine... Christmas...
There is so much about Christmas that demands the use of our imaginations.
Recipes
Jennifer's Recipe: Cranberry Bliss Bars
A blondie with cranberries, white chocolate, and cream cheese frosting. Doesn't that sound blissful?
Roscoe, IL
Virginia Madru: spirited quick wit, delightful dry humor
Funeral services are still pending at this time.
Opinion
Strong spirits: we all want love for Christmas
Acts of love all have their source in the same place.