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Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Celebrity interview, disaster loans, no fines for golfers
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Celebrity interview, disaster loans, no fines for golfers
Dancing
Abby Lee Miller will appear Saturday at Willowbrook Middle School in South Beloit for a dance workshop hosted by Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory beginning at 1 p.m.
Deaths
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Roscoe, IL
The Village of Roscoe announced this week that the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved low‑interest federal disaster loans for those impacted across northern Illinois.
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Bird City, new fire leader
Rockton, IL
The Village of Rockton reversed the ordinance because they found it to be unenforceable.
Rockton, IL
Our commitment to nature continues to grow as we learn more about the habitats around us,” Village Board President John Peterson said.
Independent, local information for farthest northern Illinois.
Our commitment to nature continues to grow as we learn more about the habitats around us,” Village Board President John Peterson said.
Spring is a wonderful time. It is like waking up after a long winter's nap. It seems everything and everyone comes alive when spring arrives . I read somewhere that Spring is nature's way of saying "Let's party!" That just made me smile.
Parades
Today we honor. Always we remember. Forever we are grateful.
Memorial Day, with three parades
News from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - locally sourced in far northern Illinois, brought to you by the Rockton-Roscoe News. Strong spirits: faithWe couldn’t live without the most basic faith.Rockton-Roscoe NewsGary SchwerinThis week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit: May 22, 2026Memorial Day, slashing tuition costs, death
Without the most basic faith, we couldn't even live.
Memorial Day, slashing tuition costs, death notices, focus on graduates
Touch of Nashville
Alumni, staff, and community came out in support of furthering educational opportunities at Hononegah Community High School.
Graduates, death notices, saving money for SOBOs
675 college credits at no cost to families essentially injects money back into the pockets of local parents.