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What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday, Nov 9 - Friday, Nov 15
Many events coming this week to Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
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Farthest northern Illinois voter turnout reaches 77%
Winnebago County, apart from Rockford, voted 57% for Donald J. Trump and 41% for Kamala D. Harris.
Roscoe
Death notices for the Stateline: Nov. 4, 2024
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit.
Roscoe
Village boards to address fitness court grant, Chemtool claims, and property purchases
Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton meeting agendas this week include a fitness court grant and property purchases.
South Beloit
South Beloit came back from Milledgeville with a 52-0 loss to end their football season
For South Beloit, the weather was the best part of Saturday’s game against Milledgeville.
Roscoe
Strong spirits: dying and living
When people said they wanted to follow Jesus, he said, "Count the cost."
Rockton
Season ends on Kelsey Field for the 2024 Hononegah Indians 40-21 to the Willowbrook Warriors.
2024 Hononegah Indians season ends with a loss to WIllowbrooks 40-21.
Rockton
Hononegah opens the IHSA 7A playoffs at home against Willowbrook (Lake Villa)
“Hononegah has a really good program, and you can tell by the way they have played this year."
Rockton
Skulking into Rockton: Halloween
Halloween events were plentiful throughout the Stateline, but especially in Rockton.
Roscoe
What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday, Nov 1 - Friday, Nov 8
It's all coming to Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton in the next few days.
South Beloit
SOBOs varsity girls volleyball take on Rockford Lutheran
As part of hosting this year's volleyball regionals, South Beloit play their hardest against Rockford Lutheran.
South Beloit
Homecoming Week in South Beloit
The SOBO spirit was higher than ever leading up to their Friday night Homecoming game.
Roscoe
NorthPointe Neighborhood Hospital project faces setback
A proposal to build NorthPointe Hospital didn't get enough votes, but the state board will vote again in January 2025.
South Beloit
South Beloit fails to keep up against West Carroll
Despite their strong offense and defense, the SOBOs faced a loss to the West Carroll Thunder on Oct. 25.
South Beloit
SOBOs cruise to a victory in the opening round of the 2024 1A volleyball postseason
South Beloit wins the opening round of the 2024 1A Volleyball postseason, 25-10, 25-14.
Rockton
Hononegah Indians overmatch the Dekalb Barbs in the 4A IHSA Girls Volleyball playoffs
Bump, Set, Spike worked perfectly for the Hononegah Indians on Tuesday evening in the opening round of the 4A IHSA Girls Volleyball playoffs
Roscoe
Perfect 10: GAR North wins big, coach Rhen loses hair
GAR North athletes earned seven national titles, including a perfect 10 performance.
Roscoe
Barbara Blascoe spent 30 years educating children
A private Celebration of Life will be held in Spring 2025.
Roscoe
Death notices for the Stateline: Oct. 28, 2024
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit.
Rockton
Residents will be able to resubmit Chemtool claims that didn't go through
"This process should capture all those class members," says attorney Dan Flynn.
Rockton
Hononegah gets a 7 seed and will play host to Willowbrook in round 1 of the 7A IHSA football playoffs
In 2023, Hononegah steamrolled the Warriors 44-0 in round 2 of the IHSA football playoffs.
Roscoe
Strong spirits: power
Which do you think is more powerful, love or hate?
Roscoe
Third year for Halloween treats and fun at Porter Park
An estimated one thousand children enjoyed themselves at the Truck or Treat event.
Rockton
Hononegah shares NIC-10 championship as Indians win 44-16 over Belvidere
Hononegah takes care of business and brings home a share of the NIC-10 football title.