Deaths
John Akerlund was committed to serving others
A celebration of life will be held later. The family asks for privacy right now.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025
Counting birds, cold front, death notices, village meetings
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Sept. 1, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Sept. 1, 2025
Labor Day, village meetings, weather
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025
Hot discussion, find focus, build a log cabin
Roscoe Fall Festival
Roscoe Lions Fall Festival Schedule Saturday, Sept 6th 2025
It's Saturday of the 2025 Roscoe Lions Fall Festival. Below is the full schedule for the day: 10:30 am Kiddie Costume Parade - See details in the image above 12 pm - 4 pm: Kids' Day on the Midway - $30 buys a wristband good for
South Beloit, IL
Nature At The Confluence to Host Presentation on Food History
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 1 p.m. Nature At The Confluence, 306 Dickop Street, South Beloit, IL 61080
South Beloit Football
Blowout: Eagles fly home after SOBOs victory
A spectacular kick off to South Beloit's football season ends in 46-8, holding Christian Life at zero points for most of the game.
Opinion
Strong spirits: focused
It would be wise to ask ourselves what or who is at the center of my attention.
Will the Town of Beloit terminate fire service in South Beloit?
TOB Fire Chief Pease and TOB Administrator Wellnitz want to terminate the firefighting agreement with City of South Beloit.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025
Purple and Gold, pre-trial hearings
Steve Cofoid Hononegah Legend
Steve Cofoid - Hononegah alumnus educator, former athletic director, club supporter
Cheerleaders sat on Kelsey Field, each holding 22 balloons in the school colors, signifying the life of a person who made a difference to everyone he met.
Hononegah Football
Hononegah opens the 2025 football season on the road against the Auburn Knights
The first game is Saturday August 29, 2025 at noon.
Hononegah High School Purple and Gold 2025
Purple and Gold celebrated the new school year, blending in special moments
Purple and Gold balloons adorned the entrance to Hononegah Community High School on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, welcoming everyone to the 31st annual Purple and Gold Festival. Earlier in the evening, volleyball games were played inside the field house. Outdoor action started with soccer and girls' flag football. As
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025
Music, ice cream, lane closures
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025
Construction, motorcycles, soccer, gears
Rockton, IL
Rockton man charged with Aggravated DUI Involving Death
Anthony J. Moe was booked into Winnebago County Jail the next morning.
