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Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025
Balloons, bluegrass, and best friends
Newsletter
Balloons, bluegrass, and best friends
New Roscoe Business
The balloon bar is on the corner of Main and Bridge in downtown Roscoe, Illinois.
Music
In Harrison, Illinois, east of Durand, the Two Rivers Blue Grass Festival holds a rich history. This festival started over 40 years ago when Lloyd and Vivian Gaines decided that they wanted a place where people could go to an alcohol free event and listen to bluegrass music. Bluegrass music
Features
Veterans suffering from depression, traumatic brain injury, and anxiety work with dogs in need of training through a positive reinforcement program - Circle of Change at Ms. Cristy's Canine Academy.
Newsletter
Halloween bash, death notices, undefeated SOBOs
Deaths
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
South Beloit Football
In front of a packed homecoming crowd under the Friday night lights, the South Beloit SOBOs delivered a commanding 38-8 victory over Abundant Life, improving to 7-0 overall and 5-0 in conference play. The win solidifies South Beloit’s #6 spot in the latest NUIC I8FA rankings, just behind their
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Grocery tax, Village administrator, weekly events
Also hiring: a community outreach/special event coordinator and an economic development coordinator
Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 1-3 p.m. Rockton Township Community Center at 302 Main St., Rockton IL 61072
Lost, 400 yards, Truck or Treat
We all get lost in one way or another. But we need not remain lost.
The running game has been the best part of the Hononegah offense this season. Well, Friday night saw the Hononegah Indians run for net total of 402 yards. Leading the way was senior Tyler Banker with 21 rushes for 165 yards and a TD. As a team Hononegah had 10
It's almost time for the fourth annual Truck or Treat Halloween party at Porter Park.
Fire chief wanted, conference champions, weekend events
This team didn’t just win—they suffocated opponents.
Tue-Wed Oct 14 & 15, 2025, 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
Grocery tax, flag football
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 12:00 p.m. Cross & Crown Lutheran Church, 7404 Elevator Road, Roscoe IL 61073