Features
Local News Day: Comments from our founding editor, Michael McGinnis
Rockton-Roscoe News began five years ago with no expectation of what it would become.
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Local News Day: Jean Seegers retires after decades of reporting local news for the community
Jean Seegers spent 25 years telling the stories of others. As she tries out retirement, she’s looking back on the people, the stories, and the work that remains part of who she is.
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Local News Day: After 25 years covering local news, Marianne Mueller still reporting across the Stateline
As part of the inaugural Local News Day, Marianne Mueller shares what 25 years in local news have looked like and why she’s still doing the work.
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.
