South Beloit, IL
Escape to Pearl Lake Resort in South Beloit
The 50-acre lake in South Beloit opened to the public on Memorial Day after four years.
Jean Seegers
Jean Seegers has been a local journalist in the Roscoe/Rockton area for more than 20 years. She has lived in the Rockford area most of her adult life but was born and grew up in Darlington, WI.
Roscoe, IL
Rock Cut E-Bikes in Roscoe: a single charge could take you to Harvard
You could rent an E-bike and ride it across the parking lot onto Roscoe's Kinstone Recreational Path.
Roscoe, IL
Remembering American heroes lost in war
Roscoe VFW Post 2955 organized a parade to the Roscoe Cemetery for a special Memorial Day ceremony.
Roscoe, IL
Homeschool Expo: making homeschooling fun, simple and effective
Vendors showcased educational resources in Roscoe, IL on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
Roscoe, IL
Greg Black had an infectious smile
Services will be Wednesday noon, May 31, 2023
Roscoe, IL
Photos from the Stateline
Photos from Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit
Rockton, IL
Dianne Cottrill devoted her life to caring for others
A mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
Roscoe, IL
Maple Elementary School remembers the Lunch Lady
Visitation and service for Roscoe's Shari Denny will be held Friday evening.
Roscoe, IL
Richard Tuminskas lived a full life
A Celebration of Life will be held July 15, 2023, with the time and place to be announced.
Roscoe, IL
Creative Minds – Big Thinkers
Kids at the Fun Fair made everything from Lego construction equipment to earrings.
South Beloit, IL
Jean Hausvick worked in banking for over 50 years
Visitation will be Friday. May 12, 2023, with funeral Saturday morning.
Rockton, IL
The best time is anytime for Dairyhaus ice cream
Dairyhaus is celebrating 40 years in Rockton, 26 years run by the Murray family.
Roscoe, IL
Ron Peterson was known as Mr. Fix It
Visitation and funeral will be Wednesday afternoon, May 10, 2023
Rockton, IL
Raymond Jones never sat still
Visitation will be Monday afternoon, May 1, 2023, with funeral Tuesday morning.
South Beloit, IL
Ann Miller was a proud homemaker
Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, April 30, 2023.
Roscoe, IL
Allaine Gibson loved her boys and her dog Jackson
Visitation and graveside service will be Thursday morning, April 27, 2023.
Rockton, IL
John Curttright III loved playing his guitar
"And Just Like that, John has left the building."
Roscoe, IL
Two area educators receive Golden Apples for Excellence in Teaching
Two teachers at Stone Creek School in Roscoe and Prairie Hill Elementary School in South Beloit were named as some of the best.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Public Safety Building dedicated to Chief Jamie Evans
In 24 years of service, Evans served Roscoe in every level of law enforcement.
Roscoe, IL
Debra Smrekar left a legacy of art, music, and gardening
Visitation and funeral will be Friday, April 21, 2023.
Roscoe, IL
Family of Ashley Hardin gather in memory of her birthday
Ecolab and their employees wanted to honor the former employee, who was murdered last July.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Township Community Center opens their doors
The Roscoe Township Community Center officially opened Saturday morning, April 15, 2023.
South Beloit, IL
Edmund Skwarlo was a man of many interests and talents
Visitation and funeral will be Friday morning, April 14, 2023.
Roscoe, IL
Sam Hawley sworn in as Roscoe Chief of Police
Hawley was Deputy Chief before he was named Chief of Police.
Roscoe, IL
A new beginning, a new Roscoe Police Chief
Trustees also discussed salaries, road work, zoning, tax abatement, and Memorial Day.
