Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Rockton Township Community Center, 302 Main St., Rockton, IL 61072

End of June: what’s happening in far northern Illinois

Organizers say the goal is simple: ensure every young learner begins the year prepared, supported, and excited for school.

SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. — South Beloit American Legion Holtz-Hirst Post 288 and VFW Post 11019 came together to serve breakfast for veterans, their families, and community guests at the shared post home located at 14879 Dorr Road in South Beloit.

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I have a recurring thought, a life lesson, an anchor. I’m not sure when it began... This thought has time and again lifted me out of a funk or a potential hole and set me gently on the edge, and then the full safe

The project was one of several that rounded out the school year in the month of May 2026.

Dr. Ehren Jarrett spent time answering specific questions at an extended part of a forum in May 2026.

The event marks the first of several neighborhood picnics all over Roscoe.

Youth sports, chair yoga

Young volleyball players will have a chance to sharpen their volleyball skills at the upcoming South Beloit SOBOS Volleyball Camp, held at South Beloit High School. The two‑day camp offers separate sessions for different grade levels, giving students focused instruction and a fun summer training opportunity.

Students entering

National wrestler, art, weekend events

Show up in a t-shirt, shorts and cleats at the South Beloit Junior High School.

Hole in one

Bella Castelli qualified for the Team Illinois 16U national duals competition in Indiana recently. She won all 7 of her matches. Bella's Team Illinois 16U squad placed 4th in freestyle.

Castelli captures 16U state freestyle title, extending Hononegah’s rising wrestling legacyHononegah sophomore Bella Castelli has

Market, ice cream

Nicki Dawson-Foley recorded a hole-in-one on June 22 2026.

Summer camp

With the Urban Art Studio on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 from 10:00-11:00 am and 1:00-2:00 pm, 4562 Hononegah Road, Roscoe, IL 61073

Hononegah High School Class of '71 - The reunion is on September 18-19, 2026

Thursday June 25th 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Experience these incredible birds of prey while learning about wildlife rehabilitation and conservation.

Bring the family out to 10823 Cleveland Road in Durand, IL

Free Admission. You'll be able to see Hawks, Owls and Bald Eagles up close

Thurs, July 2, 2026, 2 - 6 p.m. at the South Beloit American Legion, 14879 Dorr Road, South Beloit, IL

American Revolutionary soldier

July 13 - 16, 2026, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Life Church, 5910 Elevator Rd, Roscoe, IL 61073

Sunday, June 21, 2026- Liberty Lot, Corner of Bridge St. & Main St. Roscoe, IL

Extravagance, the week, festival, market

Have I ever been overwhelmed with the love of God for me?

Bridge closure, death notices, new school leaders

OSD, death, bowling, veterans,

VFW Post 11019 Commander Tom Dummer thanked the presenters, volunteers, and attendees for helping make the session a success.