Shirland, IL
Shirland School took audiences to a “Whole New World” in Disney’s Aladdin Jr.
The cast and crew of Shirland School's music department took audiences on a fun adventure as the story of Aladdin unfolded.
Shirland, IL
News from Shirland, Illinois
Dancing
Local dancers bring “The Wizard of Oz” to life at Rockford Woman’s Club Theatre
It teaches you so much more than dance.
Music
Bluegrass roots remain strong in 42nd year of Two Rivers Bluegrass Festival
In Harrison, Illinois, east of Durand, the Two Rivers Blue Grass Festival holds a rich history. This festival started over 40 years ago when Lloyd and Vivian Gaines decided that they wanted a place where people could go to an alcohol free event and listen to bluegrass music. Bluegrass music
Happenings
Back to School Ice Cream Social
Tue Aug 19, 2025 5:30 p.m., Shirland School 8020 North Street Shirland IL, 61079
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Shirland Summer Family Movie Night
Fri Aug 1 2025 8:15 pm, Shirland School, 8020 North Street Shirland IL, 61079
News
Rockton Roscoe Rotary Club Rib Fest supports community and education
Our local Rotary Club has served Northern Winnebago County since 1959.
Shirland, IL
Shirland's sixth Freedom Festival celebrated Fourth of July with spirit
Rain failed to deter the spirit of spectators who lined Shirland's Main Street on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
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Shirland Wax Museum provided educational fun
Students at Shirland School finished the school year in a creative learning environment as a wax museum came to life on Tuesday evening, May 29 2025. Behind the educational fun, students researched a historical figure or a celebrity, took notes from multiple sources, composed a speech, and then presented it
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Two Rivers Bluegrass Festival
Fri-Sun Sep 19-21, 2025 4:00 pm, Coon and Fox Hunters Association of Northern Illinois 12314 Harrison Rd. Harrison IL, 61024
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Shirland School's “The Little Mermaid Jr.” invited audiences to be part of her world
A cast and crew of around sixty students attracted audiences with fun songs, colorful costumes, and catchy dance numbers.
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Behind the scenes of "The Pi Day Pirates"
The Warrior Math Team at Shirland shares their experience publishing a children's book and what they decided to do with the proceeds.
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Shirland Math Team to publish children's book on Pi Day
Proceeds from the March 14 sale of "The Pi Day Pirates" will benefit St. Jude's Research Hospital.
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Two Rivers Bluegrass Festival fits two dozen bands into Harrison, Illinois
About 2,000 music lovers are expected at the three-day festival on September 20-22, 2024.
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Two Rivers Bluegrass Festival
Fri Sep 20, 2024 4:00 pm, Coon and Fox Hunters Association of Northern Illinois 12314 Harrison Rd. Harrison IL, 61024
Shirland, IL
Shirland celebrates Fourth of July with fun and festivities
The Shirland Fireworks committee welcomed nice crowds to the Shirland Freedom Festival on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
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Memorial Day Service
Mon May 27 2:00 pm, Shirland Congregational Church 8179 Forest Preserve Road Shirland IL,
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Shirland's cast and crew set sail on a course of adventure in Disney's Moana Jr.
A cast of 48 students and many adult helpers brought the story of Moana to the Shirland School stage.
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Disney's Moana, Jr. at Shirland School
Fri Mar 15 7:00 pm, Shirland School 8020 North St. Shirland IL, 61079
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Donuts with the Doctor at Shirland School
Thu Aug 31, 2023 7:45 am, Shirland School 8020 North Street Shirland IL, 61079
South Beloit, IL
Third Annual Rotary Ribfest turning up the heat in friendly competition
Four local fire departments - South Beloit, Beloit, North Park and Rockton - compete to make the best ribs.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah High School board meets with feeder district boards
Four school boards from the "Hononegah Nations" feeder districts met on June 21 in the HCHS library.
Happenings
Shirland Memorial Day Services
Mon May 29 2:00 pm, Shirland Congregational Church 8179 Forest Preserve Rd. Shirland IL, 61079
Shirland, IL
Shirland School displayed great musical talent in Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.
A huge audience relived memories of this 1970's award winning Saturday morning educational cartoon.
Shirland, IL
Shirland School music department to present Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.
Only one performance: Thursday evening, April 20, at 7 p.m.
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Matthew Brown was always helping anyone who needed a hand
Visitation will be Saturday afternoon, March 11, 2023
