Hit the Road
This 3,000-acre state park located just south of Roscoe offers fishing, hiking, and camping around Pierce Lake.
What is Rock Cut State Park?
This 1992 film starring Tom Hanks and Madonna tells the story of the Rockford Peaches, a real-life women’s baseball team.
What is A League of Their Own?
This "Rockford's Own" rock band is famous for the hits "Surrender" and "I Want You to Want Me."
Who is Cheap Trick?
This NFL team plays their home games at Soldier Field and is known for the legendary 1985 "Super Bowl Shuffle."
Who are the Chicago Bears?
This thick, indulgent style of pizza is a Chicago staple, often topped with a heavy layer of sauce.
What is Deep Dish Pizza?
Stretching 6 miles from Roscoe to the Boone County line, this trail follows an old railroad bed and is a favorite for local joggers.
What is the Stone Bridge Trail?
In this classic 80s movie, a high schooler skips class to spend a day at the Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
What is Ferris Bueller’s Day Off?
This annual four-day festival in downtown Rockton features country music stars and is organized by the local Lions Club.
What is Old Settlers Days?
While the high school is in Rockton, the middle school students in Roscoe are known by this "Crusader" mascot name.
What is Kinnikinnick?
A "true" version of this local hot dog includes mustard, relish, onions, tomato, a pickle, and celery salt—but never ketchup.
What is a Chicago-Style Hot Dog?
This massive outdoor holiday event transforms downtown Rockford with a parade, tree lighting, and fireworks.
What is Stroll on State?
Most of the exterior shots for this Kevin McCallister Christmas classic were filmed in Winnetka, Illinois.
What is Home Alone?
This massive multi-genre music festival takes over Grant Park in Chicago every summer.
What is Lollapalooza?
This Rockford-based hockey team serves as the AHL affiliate for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Who are the Rockford IceHogs?
This popular Roscoe spot on Main Street is known for its classic diner vibes, hearty breakfast, and home-style cooking.
What is Sophia's Restaurant?
Located on the Rock River in Roscoe, this park is a popular spot for boat launching and enjoying views of the water.
What is Kelly-Meyers Park?
This 1980 musical comedy features Jake and Elwood on a "mission from God" and features a massive car pile-up in downtown Chicago.
What is The Blues Brothers?
This world-champion drum and bugle corps is based in Rockford and has been a local pride since 1956.
What is the Phantom Regiment?
This high school, serving both Roscoe and Rockton, is a major powerhouse in the NIC-10 conference and features the "Indians" mascot.
What is Hononegah Community High School?
This Rockford-born fast-food chain is famous for its cheddar fries and distinct "shack" style buildings found throughout the area.
What is Beef-a-Roo?
This historic site in Rockton was the home of the area's first white settler and his wife, a Winnebago woman for whom a local high school is named.
What is the Stephen Mack House?
This atmospheric Rockford venue, often called the "Grand Ole Palace," is a historic theater where many teachers attend concerts or shows.
What is the Coronado Performing Arts Center?
This legendary 1978 breakthrough live album by Cheap Trick was actually recorded at a famous venue in Tokyo.
What is Live at Budokan?
This iconic quarter-mile "high-banked" short track in Loves Park held races for 76 years before closing in 2023.
What is the Rockford Speedway?
Since 1932, this local company has been making "the chip with the dancing potato" on the bag, a favorite snack in Stateline teacher lounges.
What is Mrs. Fisher’s Potato Chips?