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 Girls Basketball
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.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
Death notices, South Beloit Fire contract, new forest preserve, what our editors think about at night
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 17, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
South Beloit, IL
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
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.
Newsletter
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
Hononegah
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.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
Senior Night victory and NIC-10 championship, Municipal meetings this week, Yeti Fest fun
South Beloit, IL
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.
Roscoe, IL
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.
Rockton, IL
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.
Hononegah Girls Basketball
Dimke and Simpson shine in Senior Night win over Auburn 74–46
Hononegah celebrated two seniors on Friday, Feb. 13, at home against Harlem.
Rockton Ramblings
Yeti Fest carved out winter fun for all ages
The yeti made several appearances in Rockton, Illinois during the 2026 Yeti Fest.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026
Shirland Mathletes, SOBO win, what makes a teacher great?
South Beloit Basketball
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
Roscoe, IL
Thursday: open hours at the Community Center
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road, Roscoe, IL 61073
Faith
Strong spirits: favorite teacher
A great teacher speaks with authority.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026
Valentine's Day cupcakes
