Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

News for Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - from Rockton-Roscoe News.

Hononegah rolls in Monday night playoff game against Jefferson, 78–47Early and often the Indians caused turnovers and got buckets against its NIC 10 foeRockton-Roscoe NewsHarold BoneLunch detentions follow Hononegah student walkoutDays after a student walkout at Hononegah High School, questions continue to surface regarding disciplinary actions, and communication to families.Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone

• Today five educators in grades 6 through 12 in Boone and Winnebago County will be surprised by a visit and an award from the Golden Apple Award Foundation. Four of the twenty finalists - Hayley Goetzsche, Amy Kuo, Dana Freedlund, and Kelsey Zammuto - teach in far northern Illinois: at Roscoe Middle School, Kinnikinnick School, Willowbrook Middle School, and Hononegah Community High School.
• This morning: an editorial for subscribers only. When students protested at Hononegah, we reported the news and "the reactions became its own story," writes associate editor Alycia Dioneda Schneedle.

Four local teachers are among 20 finalists for the 2026 Golden Apple Foundation AwardFour of the twenty Golden Apple finalists teach grades 6-12 in Roscoe, Rockton and South Beloit schoolsRockton-Roscoe NewsJean Seegers

This week's municipal meetings

Here’s what’s on the agenda for Roscoe trustees this weekThe 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-Roscoe NewsAlycia Dioneda SchneedleSouth Beloit City Council to meet MondayAnnexation, equipment purchases, and a deputy clerk hire are among the items on Monday’s South Beloit City Council agenda.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAlycia Dioneda SchneedleWhat Rockton officials will be discussing in the weeks aheadRockton 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.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAlycia Dioneda SchneedleCheck the latest forecast from Rockton weatherman Mark Henderson's Weather Hub

In case you missed it

Yeti Fest carved out winter fun for all agesThe yeti made several appearances in Rockton, Illinois during the 2026 Yeti Fest.Rockton-Roscoe NewsMarianne MuellerDimke and Simpson shine in Senior Night win over Auburn 74–46Hononegah celebrated two seniors on Friday, Feb. 13, at home against Harlem.Rockton-Roscoe NewsGavin SweeneySOBOs force 36 turnovers in 61–15 win over Christian LifeSouth 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 61–15Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone

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