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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

Roscoe Lions Fall Festival 2025

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

Events

Food Truck Friday: Tamaleland

Fri Sept 5, 2025, 11 am - 2 pm, Bridge Street Parking Lot, 5466 Bridge St., Roscoe IL, 61073

Jaimie Cox Foundation

7th annual Jaimie Cox "We're Gonna Ride Again" Motorcycle Rally

The annual fundraising event is held in honor of Jaimie Cox, a Rockford police officer who died in the line of duty November 5, 2017.

Hononegah

High Hopes for Hononegah’s Varsity Soccer Team in 2025

"Soccer is everything to me."

Roscoe, IL

Main Street Meat gift basket sells for $1,025 to benefit charity

But you can buy a package of Snack Sticks for $8.95 or a Variety Pack for $39.95.

Deaths

William August Butterworth shared his carpentry skills with friends and family

Bill loved to talk to people and help them build and repair furniture.

Hononegah Football

Games to watch on the 2025 Hononegah Football Schedule

Hononegah, as always, is a favorite to sit at the top of the NIC-10 conference.

Roscoe, IL

Roscoe senior disappeared one year ago today

Extensive searches for Gil Wierschke have revealed few clues.

Business

Photos: National Night Out

Meet and greet with the Roscoe Police Department and Harlem Roscoe Fire personnel, plus food, music, raffles, a car show, games and special attractions at National Night Out in Roscoe.