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Hononegah math team earns second place honors at invitational

Hononegah math team earns second place honors at invitational

By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Hononegah High school hosted a math invitational and were one of 13 schools who tested in various mathematics styles on  Saturday, Jan. 30. Mathematicians hailed from Belvidere, Belvidere North, Boylan Catholic, Byron, Grant, Harlem, Hononegah, Huntley, Lutheran, Stillman Valley, Wauconda, Woodstock and Woodstock North. […]

 
 

South Beloit High School class video wins award from First National Bank

South Beloit High School class video wins award from First National Bank

SOUTH BELOIT – First National Bank and Trust Company – (FNBT) recently awarded a South Beloit High School class as the first-round local winner in the “Lights, Camera, Save!” national video contest presented by the American Banking Association (ABA). With rising college student loans, it is more important than ever […]

 
 

Stateline area gas prices continue to stay below $2 per gallon

STATELINE – Average retail gasoline prices in the stateline area have fallen 7.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.73/g as of last Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 139 gas outlets. This compares with the national average that has fallen 6.5 cents per gallon in the […]

 
 

Hendricks family helps fund new heart hospital

Hendricks family helps fund new heart hospital

BELOIT – The Hendricks Family has made a big investment in the future of heart care in the stateline area. Construction is now underway at Beloit Hospital for a state-of-art Heart Hospital and the Hendricks Family Foundation has generously gifted $3 million to this effort. “The new Heart Hospital will […]

 
 

Wander at the Wetland is Winter Fun!

Wander at the Wetland is Winter Fun!

ROCKFORD – Natural Land Institute will host the 6th annual Wander at the Wetland: Full Moon Snowshoe & Hike on Monday, Jan. 25, 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Road, Rockton, Ill. This FREE family themed outdoor winter event is for all ages to enjoy […]

 
 

District gives update on collapse of the Hononegah dome

ROCKTON – Earlier this week, the Hononegah District’s insurance adjuster began the process of assessing the damage to the high school domed athletic facility that collapsed on Tuesday, Dec. 29. There is no confirmation as to when this process will be completed, but it will likely take some time. Forensic […]

 
 

Hononegah High School athletic dome collapses

Hononegah High School athletic dome collapses

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – It’s been 13 years since Hononegah High School’s iconic “marshmallow” was erected. The 59,400 square foot air-filled domed field-house has been home to hundreds of special events, physical education classes, athletic games and tournaments. All that changed Tuesday evening, Dec. 29.  Over a three […]

 
 

Adopt a Book Program adds to Talcott Library collection

Adopt a Book Program adds to Talcott Library collection

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Talcott Library Children’s Librarian Marianne Stenzel retired at the end of the year.  She has been at Talcott Library for over 18 years. Stenzel’s has left a legacy that lives on in many ways. First and foremost is the Adopt a Book campaign that […]

 
 

Ledgewood teachers collect toiletry items for Carpenters Place

Ledgewood teachers collect toiletry items for Carpenters Place

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKFORD – On Tuesday, Dec. 9, teachers, and staff at Ledgewood Elementary School gathered in one of the empty classrooms to begin assembling toiletry bags. Each Christmas season, the faculty and staff designate a group in the area that is in need of assistance. This year […]

 
 

Harlem-Roscoe Fire urges community to ‘Keep the Wreath Red’

Harlem-Roscoe Fire urges community to ‘Keep the Wreath Red’

During the rush and preparation for the 2015 Holiday Season, as more and more decorations and lights appear throughout the district, one particular decoration holds a very important meaning – the wreaths that decorate the Fire Stations are lit with red light bulbs at the beginning of the holiday season. […]

 
 
 
 
 
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