Adam Neblock - Rockton-Roscoe News

South Beloit, IL

South Beloit Public Library set for major $526K interior glow-up

The library’s first major interior improvement since 1988 is set for June 1 completion date.

Roscoe forum to connect Northern Winnebago voters with 2026 Democratic field

A wide assortment of Democratic Party candidates for federal and statewide seats make their way to Roscoe Township Community Center this Saturday January 31, 2026 from 9:30 to 11:00 am

South Beloit, IL

South Beloit contracts with Metro Paramedic Services to staff South Beloit Fire Department

A public-private partnership with Metro Paramedic Services will allow the city to staff its fire department for three years.

South Beloit High School

Welcome to Fisher Field

South Beloit School District is to dedicate their high school baseball field after retired Superintendent Scott Fisher.

Deaths

Officer James Sanders Obituary

Celebration of life on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Vikings Lanes In South Beloit from 2 - 7 p.m.

Clean water, clear answers: how Rockton and UIC are solving the PFAS puzzle

Village of Rockton and University of Illinois-Chicago team up to reduce risk to PFAS exposure

South Beloit fire chief Scott Fisher resigns

Fisher submitted his resignation after 8 days as fire chief, citing his desire to pre-retire to Alaska.

Village of Roscoe and City of South Beloit could have $90 million of infrastructure projects in the near future

$41 million for Willowbrook projects alone, Willowbrook and Prairie Hill Rd will (finally) get a stop light, Roscoe's Main Street will be overhauled from McDonald to Elevator Road.

"We are Mopar people. It's in our blood."

Roscoe-native and IL-16 Congressional candidate Paul Nolley gave remarks at the UAW Hall in Belvidere upon earning UAW and AFL-CIO endorsements.

South Beloit, IL

Mystery text blast about South Beloit Fire Service prompts denial from City

The city attorney claims their statement wasn't intended to threaten the anonymous sender, something that legal experts had Constitutional concerns about.

Businesses

Sophia brings big city slice to Roscoe: Bridge St. Pizza & Chicken Co. opens

New restaurant includes NY-style pizza, fried chicken, chicken wings, and mac & chick bowls

Rockton, IL

Rockton American Legion prepping for Thanksgiving Day meal

Dinner starts Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, 2 pm

Thanksgiving meal giveaway

"I just wanted to give back," says Matt at Pietro's. Meals were available on Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving.

Golden Apple

Blackhawk Elementary’s Kathy Harms in South Beloit earns Golden Apple nomination in first year back in the classroom

"I want all my students to feel as though they can accomplish anything," says Harms, back in the classroom after 14 years of raising her children

Macktown Living History

Lincoln and Liberty - honoring Lincoln, democracy, and the hands that made a nation whole

"So when people talk about recreating battles, that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is to have lived it."

Sizable turnout for hometown Congressional candidate Paul Nolley

An event with Nolley highlights domestic and foreign policy, including a focus on affordability and healthcare.

Rockton, IL

Rockton American Legion hosting Thanksgiving meal

The event is free for anyone living in Rockton, Roscoe or South Beloit, Illinois.

Chemtool

5,000 claims to process and review - Holian settlement update

Settlement payments are anticipated for first quarter of 2026.

South Beloit High School Adopt a Senior

South Beloit High School’s “Adopt a Senior” program fosters connection and support

Program born from the pandemic continues to connect Sobo students to faculty outside of the classroom

South Beloit, IL

"We have a chief ready to go."

The South Beloit Concerned Citizens group highlighted their plan to bring the fire department back to South Beloit. City officials say they are searching for a fire chief.