Rockton, IL
Pelicans everywhere during Rockton’s Pelican Fest
Why do hundreds of pelicans stop in the Rockton area each year? No one really knows.
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Roscoe, IL
Hononegah Bass Fishing makes top 25 at state championships for 2nd straight season
Hononegah anglers look to bag some big fish while competing for the IHSA Bass Fishing Championships.
Roscoe, IL
Alas, how sweet: Roscoe captivated by beautiful dame's rocket flowers
These invasive lavender flowers are so lovely, who can bear to pull them up?
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs: May 21, 2022
In the news: graduates, go away COVID, and local news makes you nicer
Roscoe, IL
Plans unveiled for downtown Roscoe improvements
Soon to come: road improvements and maybe a mural
Roscoe, IL
Chicory Ridge Subdivision Garage Sale, with details
This weekend, 69 families in Chicory Ridge will hold garage sales at once.
Rockton, IL
Dedicated Gail Trail leading the way to imagination, fun and education
Visitors can now read a children's book as they walk through Settlers Park.
Roscoe, IL
Kicking Off Spring brings dozens of vendors this weekend
The event features vendors who design, create, adorn, blaze, and pickle.
Roscoe, IL
Photos: Celebrating a century at Hononegah Forest Preserve
Hononegah is the oldest of the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs: May 16, 2022
In the news: talent on video, Street Market, village board meetings, pioneer women
Roscoe, IL
News at Roscoe Township
Construction has begun for the Roscoe Township Community Center.
Roscoe, IL
Great support shown at fundraiser for two Rockton and Roscoe families
Over $50,000 was raised to help both families pay medical bills and expenses.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah loses a quarter of its power, students take buses home early
The school's electrical contractor said power should be restored by 5:00 p.m.
Rockton, IL
All about Fiber Weekend at Macktown
A busy Mother’s Day weekend with flax spinning, bobbin lace, and 1830's musical instruments.
Rockton, IL
Beauty and the Beast: maybe the tale really is as old as time
The show runs Thursday through Sunday at Hononegah Performing Arts Center.
Rockton, IL
Rockton Township Historical Society takes a journey back to cemetery restorations
Over seven years, hundreds of gravestones were restored, reset, and cleaned.
Roscoe, IL
Freddie Lincoln (1936-2022) wouldn't want you to be sad about his passing
Fred often visited the VFW, the Navy Club, and the American Legion.
Roscoe, IL
A pedestrian bridge and food truck event on the horizon in Roscoe
Also: the Village trustees discussed a large mural and security cameras to prevent vandalism
Roscoe, IL
Garlic mustard: it's back again
Garlic mustard takes a bite out of our landscape each spring.
Roscoe, IL
Heidi Hofman (1960-2022) loved reading and Japanese Gardens, but also the Bears and Cubs
Visitation will be Saturday morning, May 14, 2022.
Rockton, IL
Volunteers beautify their surroundings during Great American Cleanup
About 16 volunteers in Rockton participated on April 30, plus others on other days.
Rockton, IL
Downtown Rockton locations supporting Mother's Day
Shops, stores and practices that are holding a special Mother's Day meetup to honor the mothers in our area.
Roscoe, IL
Bob Parrott (1950-2022) managed the Belvidere Moose club
Funeral and visitation will be Tuesday afternoon, May 10.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe VFW & RREACH Spring Blood Drive will be Tuesday and Thursday
One out of seven hospital patients need blood and anyone in good health can donate it.
Roscoe, IL
It’s a go for Roscoe Township Community Center
Construction gets underway later this month, despite higher-than-expected costs.
