A river won't stop Roscoe's first responders
How the Roscoe police department and the Harlem-Roscoe fire district are meeting the Bridge st. closure head on with the help of Rockton police and fire
Adam Neblock
Roscoe, IL
Meet Roscoe Rising in the community.
"If you want to know what's needed you have to know what's wanted."
South Beloit, IL
The Happenings at the 15 June 2026 South Beloit city council meeting
Rusty Wheel fined $1,000, removal of City Administrator language clarified, 14% increase in health insurance, and more engineering expenses to Fehr Graham for sewage work.
Roscoe Township Community Center
Thursday morning games brings people together at Roscoe Township Community Center
Games to learn and play every Thursday. Social time starts at 9ish. Games start around 9:30. Mahjong is next week.
South Beloit School District
How South Beloit schools are slashing the cost of college
675 college credits at no cost to families essentially injects money back into the pockets of local parents.
South Beloit, IL
Tradition returns! The Rusty Wheel hosts Memorial Day pancake breakfast
Monday, May 25, 2026 at 8 AM. Presale tickets are available for at The Rusty Wheel.
South Beloit, IL
The Rusty Wheel to host hot dog eating contest
Monday, May 25, 2026 at 11:15 AM. 10 dollar donation to the SOBO Athletic Club to enter. Winner takes home $500.
South Beloit School District
South Beloit to honor superintendent with field dedication
On Monday, May 11, 2026, retired superintendent Scott Fisher will throw out the first pitch.
South Beloit, IL
Fish fertilizer special use permit passes with vote of 3-1
Next step is for the business to apply for a business license through the City of South Beloit.
South Beloit, IL
South Beloit to reconsider fish fertilizer plan after initial rejection
The proposed location of the fertilizer facility is next to St. Peter Church.
Peace Corps
Stateline RPCVs...take a hike!
Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 3-6 pm at Seward Bluffs Forest Preserve
Chemtool
Holian payments pushed to 2nd quarter
An employee at Analytics Consulting provides an update.
Gardening
Sobo Plant Sale
SBHS students provide easy start to spring gardening this Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11, 2026.
South Beloit, IL
Pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Sobo Athletic Club will host an Easter pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 4th from 8 am - 12 pm at South Beloit High School.
Roscoe, IL
What to do with $850,000 in Roscoe Township?
Roscoe Township board will discuss community center & park enhancements and possibly hiring an architect at a Mar. 11 meeting.
Party leaders surprised by attendance at candidate meet-and-greet
170 people packed Roscoe Township Community Center to hear economic anxiety and public service take center stage at a Democratic candidate meet-and-greet.
Victor Schoonover, educator, artist, and devoted father
Celebration of Life will be held 2-4 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Nature at the Confluence.
South Beloit, IL
Details behind the South Beloit contract with Metro Paramedic Services
A three-year, 1.4 million dollar contract will provide one fire chief and three staff per 24-hour shift. Opportunities for paid on-call firefighters to follow.
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.