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By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – The grounds at Macktown Living History and Education Center were studded with white tents, and teepees as visitors wended their way down the pathways and encampments during the Gathering at Macktown on Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 24. Stephen Mack and his wife […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter SOUTH BELOIT – At the April 18 South Beloit City Council meeting, commissioners voted to approve a change order for the 2016 Sanitary Sewer Lateral Improvements. A number of residents affected by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency consent decree from 2012, who need new lines run […]
STATELINE – Stateline Mass Transit District (SMTD) took delivery of five new medium duty, handicapped accessible buses last Thursday morning, April 21. The buses are made possible under a State of Illinois 2014 Capital Vehicle Procurement grant for expansion of service. The buses will be temporarily stored at the Beloit […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – A public hearing was held prior to the regular Roscoe Board of Trustees meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday evening, April 19. The hearing was conducted to allow interested persons to speak for or against vacation of an unapproved public alley […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROSCOE – A new business is opening doors to imagination. Something fun and special can be found at 11361 Main St. in Roscoe is Board & Brush Creative Studio. Inside a warm, comfortable and inviting atmosphere awaits visitors who welcome to bring snacks, desserts or beverages […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Thirteen-year-old Jacqueline Golosinski has been riding horses most of her childhood. She always wanted to her own horse and a strange twist of events led to her dream coming true. Jacqueline Golosinski was experiencing wheezing, breathing issues and other health challenges. Her parents tried […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter ROCKTON – The Hononegah Indians boys’ baseball team decided just how much they would be willing to put up with, during the past week of head-to-head showdowns, within the NIC-10. In a Monday, April 11 battle with the Belvidere Bucs, Hononegahgave up one hit and no […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter STATELINE – Roscoe’s boys bowling team rose one place in the standings during the Saturday final round and came in second at the state middle school bowling tournament in Joliet. Harlem’s girls were fifth after the preliminary round on Friday and remained there through Saturday’s finals. […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROSCOE – Roscoe Boy Scout Benjamin Golter’s Court of Honor Eagle ceremony took place at a packed Roscoe Village Hall. “This is a truly great moment, and worthy of celebrating,” said Scout Master Mark Lamonica in a warm welcome. Dave Syverson, Jamie DeMatthew; Senior Accountant for […]
FREEPORT – May 5 is a special day – a day set aside by Congress known as the National Day of Prayer. Millions of Americans will be gathering at town halls, churches, post office flagpoles, and various venues to pray for their nation and their leaders. President George Washington was […]
