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Hononegah Flag Football

Hononegah scores 62 in a pair of shutouts as they beat Belvidere North in Flag Football.

A pair of shutouts at Kelsey Field Tuesday night wasn't even the coolest thing.

Roscoe, IL

Roscoe man pleads guilty to bank robbery

Matthew Barnett could face 3 - 7 years in Illinois state prison.

Hononegah School District

Hononegah's flag protocols after the death of Charlie Kirk

While lowering the flags for Sept. 11, the custodial crew didn't get the memo about lowering them on Sept. 12.

Hononegah High School senior Spotlight

2025 Hononegah Senior Soccer Spotlight: Cameron Nelson

Senior Cameron Nelson is the foundation of the defense and a leader for all of his teammates.

Roscoe, IL

Coffee lovers say good-bye to Velvet Robot Coffee Lab

Sunday, September 6, 2025 was Last Call for Velvet Robot Coffee Lab in Roscoe. Faithful customers dropped by for a last cup of Joe.

Roscoe, IL

NSLD welcomes new director Jon Mark Bolthouse

Jon Mark Bolthouse was recently hired as the new director of the North Suburban Library District, serving Loves Park and Roscoe, Illinois.

Roscoe Fall Festival

Photos: Roscoe Fall Festival 2025

The three-day event has been held in Roscoe, Illinois every year since 1910, except for COVID.

Election

Paul Nolley, Hononegah alum, launches campaign for Illinois' 16th congressional district

If elected, it would be the first time a Rockton-Roscoe native would represent Illinois' 16th district.

Roscoe, IL

House fire in Roscoe: how you can help

A Spot Fund has been set up to help the family.

Hononegah Soccer

Changes help Hononegah soccer get moving in the right direction.

Coach Fasula made crucial adjustments to the team’s passing and communication, which paid off.

Events

Cross & Crown Lutheran Church Community Meal

Friday, September 19, 2025, 12:00 Noon, 7404 Elevator Road, Roscoe, IL

Events

Music: McKenna Faith Winters Band at Louie's

Sat Sept 13, 2025, 7:00 pm, Louie's Tap House, 5689 Elevator Rd., Roscoe IL, 61073

Roscoe, IL

North Suburban Library District Director retires after 13 years at the helm

After 13 years as Executive Director of the North Suburban Library District, Mary Petro is retiring and moving on to a post-retirement career as a mental health counselor.

Roscoe, IL

Roscoe Lions Club Fall Festival is just around the corner

Families are looking forward to the annual Fall Festival, September 5, 6, and 7, 2025, at Leland Park in Roscoe, IL.

Roscoe VFW Corn Roast

All you can eat sweet corn at Roscoe VFW Corn Roast

Corn lovers took advantage of the "all you can eat" theme at the annual VFW Post 2955 Corn Roast, Saturday, August 30, 2025.

Deaths

John Akerlund was committed to serving others

A celebration of life will be held later. The family asks for privacy right now.

Events

Antique Sale: Roscoe Township Historical Society

Sat-Sun Oct. 4-5, 2025, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road Roscoe IL, 61073

Events

Roscoe Lions Fall Festival 2025

Fri-Sun Sep 5-7, 2025, 10:00 pm, Leland Park, 5727 Broad Street, Roscoe IL, 61073

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