Opinion

Strong spirits: standards

There are standards for being a follower of Jesus, but the point is not to simply try harder.

Roscoe, IL

Mercyhealth Urgent Care-Roscoe increasing to 12 hours a day, up to 24 hours this fall

Mercyhealth intends to provide round-the-clock urgent care to Roscoe by early fall 2024.

Roscoe, IL

Weekend events in farthest northern Illinois: Friday, Jul 12 - Sunday, Jul 14

Check out these events coming up this weekend in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.

Rockton, IL

Fire departments at Rockton-Roscoe Rotary's Rib Fest are ready to turn up the heat

The Saturday, July 20 fundraiser will pit three fire departments in a friendly rib-cooking competition.

Rockton, IL

Slavka Kohout Button coached champion skaters at the Wagon Wheel

During her 17 years in Rockton, she managed the Wagon Wheel Ice Rink and everything to do with it.

Shirland, IL

Shirland celebrates Fourth of July with fun and festivities

The Shirland Fireworks committee welcomed nice crowds to the Shirland Freedom Festival on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Roscoe, IL

Death notices for the Stateline: July 8, 2024

We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit.

Rockton, IL

Hononegah High School will host police training exercises next week

Local police will conduct armed intruder training with the Illinois State Police.

Opinion

Strong spirits: love and power

For someone you love very much: what would you want them to have?

Roscoe, IL

Poison Ivy Pub in Roscoe is being sued over music licensing fees

The owner of the Roscoe bar and grill sees a lack of transparency and unfair practices toward bars and restaurants.

Roscoe, IL

What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois: Friday, Jul 5 - Friday, Jul 12

In our community calendar, you'll find this week's events in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe.