Business
Operational Focus: Why Operations Break During Transitions (and What to Fix First)
Most ops problems don't appear randomly. They show up after something changes.
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Cristy's Canine Academy believes every dog needs a top-notch education
Veterans suffering from depression, traumatic brain injury, and anxiety work with dogs in need of training through a positive reinforcement program - Circle of Change at Ms. Cristy's Canine Academy.
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Norm Alpers, A Passionate Patriot and Educator
Norm joined the Army Reserve Program at the University of Illinois, eventually reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After retiring in 1965, he became a teacher of history and political science at Hononegah.
South Beloit, IL
Catch the Wave Swim Club invites public to interactively learn about water safety
Catch the Wave Swim Club begins their annual Safety Week on Sunday, Sept. 21-27, 2025.
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Baker's Dream: season passed, season to come
Perhaps premature, I am anxious to put my overgrown garden to bed.
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Operational Focus: Is it time to update your company policies?
Policies aren’t “set it and forget it.” Here’s how to keep them relevant, compliant, and effective for your team.
Business
The Real Cost of Toxic Employees
What's the real cost of keeping a toxic employee?
South Beloit, IL
Permaculture Club kids learn how to live off the land
Students at Willowbrook Middle School learn about sustainable living through the Permaculture Club.
Veterans
Vietnam vet stands down after 30 years as VFW Honor Guard
Ed Suchoski has been part of Roscoe VFW Post 2955 Honor Guard since the 1990s.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Community Market is back at Louie’s
Sunday market events, the next one on June 8, will be held at Louie's twice every month as weather permits.
Roscoe, IL
Fiber enthusiasts flock to opening of A Skein Away
The eclectic store in Roscoe is filled with everything a knitting/ crocheting enthusiast could wish for.
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Sharon Hecox: Bring her a problem and let her solve it
Sharon Hecox is Executive Director of the Stateline Mass Transit District.
Roscoe, IL
Big Man on Campus at Stone Creek School
Seven year old Jameson Monge was Principal for a Day at Stone Creek Elementary School in Roscoe.
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Jalen Ponder: fulfilling a dream and moving on
The creator of Drive 815 is heading to San Francisco to become a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley and Associates.
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Gayle Haab wins 2025 Golden Apple Foundation Jan Jones Service Award
Haab taught for 35 years and serves on the Hononegah school board.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Middle School student named 2025 Carson Scholar
The Carson Scholars Fund honors exceptional students with academic excellence and dedication.
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Honoring HRFD Firefighter of the Year
Lieutenant Ryan Donner was recently chosen by fellow firefighters as Firefighter of the Year for Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department.
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Carthage College students gain first-hand knowledge through J-Term experiences
College students from Roscoe, Rockton and South Beloit spent January learning in Latin America.
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Mariner Girl Scout Troop holds Gold Award ceremony
Madelaine Archer received the highest award available to Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts.
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Operational Focus: Resolving Conflict Before It Becomes Chaos
Conflict is inevitable, but how you handle it defines your business.
Hononegah
Former Hononegah superintendent and son team up to release children's book
The process took about a year to create How Elfie the Elf Owl Saved Christmas.
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Rockton Fire Protection District - 2024 Annual Report
The fire district proudly answered 1481 calls for service in 2024.
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Operational Focus: Urgent Task Prioritization
How do you decide what matters when everything feels urgent?
Recipes
Jennifer's Recipe: Perfect Sugar Cookies
For a delicious Valentine's gift, try these cookies - no eggs needed. Thankfully.
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Before the fire: remembering my home in Altadena, California
The Eaton fire burned down my apartment but spared the library.
