Election
With the November 3, 2026 General Election approaching, Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow is reminding residents that Vote By Mail (VBM) ballots will begin mailing Thursday, September 24, the first day Illinois election authorities are permitted to send ballots to voters who have applied. Gummow emphasized that voters should not
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Information from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit: produced by the staff of the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News. Rockton Police Chief Completes Executive Leadership TrainingRockton Police Chief Justin Jobst has recenly completed the 30th Annual New Chiefs of Police Program, an intensive executive‑level training held September 15–18, 2020,
Rockton Police Chief Justin Jobst has recenly completed the 30th Annual New Chiefs of Police Program, an intensive executive‑level training held September 15–18, 2020, in East Peoria, Illinois. The program, titled “Enduring, Surviving and Thriving as a Law Enforcement Executive,” was hosted by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training
Under the lights at Kelsey Field on Monday evening, the Hononegah Indians delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, overpowering Boylan Catholic 38–7 to move to 14–2 overall and 7–1 in the NIC‑10. From the opening series, Hononegah controlled the pace, the field
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eagle Scout project complete, Hononegah defeats Guilford, South Beloit Homecoming game is a success.
The kind of project that reminds a community what service looks like came to life this earlier this month, thanks to South Beloit’s own Nate Blakeman, who completed a standout Eagle Scout project that is already making an impact. Nate built and donated a set of sturdy, beautifully crafted
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Final Day of the Roscoe Lions Fall Fetival, Parade at 11 am.
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From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 20, guests are invited to wander through the boutique’s blend of wellness goods, handcrafted items, and calming sensory experiences.
Hononegah Football grinds out a 17-14 victory, South Beloit evens their record to 2-2.
Under the bright lights of Kelsey Field, the Hononegah Indians rediscovered their rhythm Friday night, grinding out a 17‑14 victory over Rockford Guilford High School in a tense NIC‑10 showdown that felt as much about redemption as it did about the scoreboard. It was Youth Football Night, and
27-6 SOBO Football wins on Homecoming night. 2-0 in conference and 22-2 overall, Alden-Hebron/Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy Football up next
Rockton Public Works recognized for saving a life, South Beloit Homecoming Football Tailgate Party tonight.
Public Works employees used quick and decisive thinking while saving a life.
Hononegah Girls Flag Football crushes Guilford 20-0, Medicare Education, VFW Post 11019 Makes History.
Hononegah Community High School’s girls flag football team delivered a complete, wire‑to‑wire victory on Tuesday, blanking Guilford 20–0 behind explosive playmaking from Layla Demke, Harper Vanderheyden, Claire Vanschelven, and a swarming defensive unit that controlled the game from the opening whistle. Offense Sets the Tone Early
Join Strong Tower Advisors at the Roscoe Township Community Center on September 18th from 2:00-3:00 PM for this Educational Session
VFW Post 11019 made history by hosting its first VFW Department of Illinois District 6 meeting. During the gathering, Post Senior Vice Commander Rob McLain was elected and installed as District 6 Junior Vice Commander.
Friday, September 18, 2026 - 7404 Elevator Road, Roscoe
Kent is someone we can always count on to take ownership and put the needs of the team ahead of himself, says Kika Young, President at Forest City Gear.