South Beloit, IL
A three-year contract, 1.4 million dollar contract will provide one fire chief and three staff per 24-hour shift. Opportunities for paid on-call firefighters to follow.
Editorial
When a story touches politics, we brace for the comments. We told you what happened. The reaction became its own story.
Newsletter
Lunch detentions, finest teachers, municipal meetings
Early and often the Indians caused turnovers and got buckets against its NIC 10 foe
Hononegah
Days after a student walkout at Hononegah High School, questions continue to surface regarding disciplinary actions, and communication to families.
Newsletter
Senior Night victory and NIC-10 championship, Municipal meetings this week, Yeti Fest fun
South Beloit IL
Annexation, equipment purchases, and a deputy clerk hire are among the items on Monday’s South Beloit City Council agenda.
Independent, local information for farthest northern Illinois.
The Roscoe Village Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Village Hall, 10631 Main St. A Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled immediately following the board meeting.
Rockton leaders have a busy stretch ahead, with multiple meetings scheduled to address redevelopment plans, budget changes, and a proposed multi-use path along Old River Road.
Hononegah celebrated two seniors on Friday, Feb. 13, at home against Harlem.
The yeti made several appearances in Rockton, Illinois during the 2026 Yeti Fest.
Shirland Mathletes, SOBO win, what makes a teacher great?
South Beloit opened the IHSA 1A girls basketball postseason with the kind of statement win every coach hopes to see in mid‑February. On a spring‑like Valentine’s Day afternoon — temperatures touching 50 degrees with barely a trace of snow on the ground — the SOBOs delivered a 61–15
A great teacher speaks with authority.
Wednesday February 18, 2026 @ Noon, First Congregational Community Church, Roscoe IL
Valentine's Day cupcakes
Walkout fallout, bunko
Girls basketball championship, today's events
Death notices, blood drive, candidate forum
