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South Beloit graduates reflect on past, future

South Beloit graduates reflect on past, future

  By Marianne Mueller Reporter SOUTH BELOIT – Photos of little ones formed into pictures of modern day graduates. Fifty-eight students wearing red and white caps and gowns proceeded into the auditorium of South Beloit High School on Saturday, May 14 in honor of South Beloit High School’s commencement. The […]

 
 

Hononegah Indians close baseball season on win streak

  By Chris Johnson Reporter ROCKTON – The win streak for the Hononegah Indians continued into the close of the 2016 spring sports season. Following victories over Belvidere, Rockford East and Belvidere North High Schools, the Indians pushed their season mark to 25-8 and 15-3 in the NIC-10. Based on […]

 
 

Educational fun highlighted at Birdfest

Educational fun highlighted at Birdfest

  By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Hundreds of visitors hailing from as far away as Milwaukee, Chicago, Dubuque plus local people went on a two day educational adventure at Sand Bluff Bird Observatory in Colored Sands Forest Preserve. Behind all of the excitement was a chance to learn about […]

 
 

Interest in starting tri-town senior activity center is beginning to grow

Interest in starting tri-town senior activity center is beginning to grow

By Jean Seegers Reporter STATELINE – For many years, older residents of Roscoe, Rockton and South Beloit have kicked around the idea of starting a senior activity center in the area. The logistics, time and commitment involved in making it a reality has defeated many proposals. Retired nurse Diane LaForge […]

 
 

South Beloit going out for bids on City Park upgrades

  By Margaret Downing Reporter SOUTH BELOIT – At the May 16 South Beloit City Council meeting, a motion to reconsider waiving “a requirement in bidding through formal public bid procedures” – originally on the May 2 council meeting agenda – for cleaning and asphalt patching – failed for want […]

 
 

Harlem-Roscoe Fire Dept. celebrated EMS Week – May 15-21

Harlem-Roscoe Fire Dept. celebrated EMS Week – May 15-21

STATELINE – Harlem-Roscoe Fire Battalion Chief Jay Alms says, “Harlem-Roscoe Fire has celebrated EMS Week for years with a cookout and recognition of their EMS personnel. This year along with the cookout, the firefighter’s training for the night was a Helicopter Safety Class with React Helicopter landing on the back lot. […]

 
 

Hononegah athlete, honor student signs letter of intent to swim at Augustana

Hononegah athlete, honor student signs letter of intent to swim at Augustana

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Gabrielle Ainsworth will be a member of the Augustana College swimming team next fall.  On Thursday, May 5, the Hononegah senior signed a national letter of intent. Ainsworth has been a member of the HHS varsity swimming team for four years. She has been […]

 
 

Continuing to honor and learn from our veterans

  By Margaret Downing Reporter LOVES PARK – Roscoe resident Doug Scott was recognized at the Harlem High School Vet Project’s “2016 Gala” May 14. Scott was born and raised in Elgin, Ill. He has a pretty clear memory of his time in the Navy. He served as a dive-bomber […]

 
 

Hononegah days away from start of Class 4A Tournament

Hononegah days away from start of Class 4A Tournament

By Chris Johnson Reporter ROCKTON – The Hononegah Indians Boys’ Baseball team is nearing the kick-off point for the Class 4A State Tournament and they are finding themselves still playing at a high level. Over the past week of play, the Indians were challenged, but came out victorious in each […]

 
 

Beyond the Door Boutique welcomes spring with luncheon, fashion show

Beyond the Door Boutique welcomes spring with luncheon, fashion show

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – May Day was celebrated in style as 76 ladies enjoyed a Sunday lunch and fashion show at Tuscan Grill, 5506 Clayton Circle in Roscoe. Wearing the newest spring fashions featuring glam, glitter and lots of color, Amy McCormick, Beth Gliebe, Anita Cosgriff, Heather Trent,and […]

 
 
 
 
 
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