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Michael McGinnis
Michael graduated from a small Indiana college with a degree in Communications and Theater Arts. He has been served by the Roscoe Post Office since 2018. He formerly lived in Texas and California.
News
Roscoe still has the highest median home prices in Winnebago County, IL
The median home price in Roscoe is $339.9K and $279.9K in Rockton.
Deaths
Death notices for the Stateline: Nov. 18, 2024
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit.
News
Rockton-Roscoe News wins 3rd place in Northern Illinois News Association contest
This was the team's first award, competing against news outlets across the northern part of Illinois.
Events
Bushnell-Wheeler Christmas Open House
Nov. 22-24, 2024, Bushnell-Wheeler Home 542 Wheeler Ave. South Beloit IL, 61080
Events
Rockton Christmas Walk Lighted Parade
Sat Dec 7, 2024 6:00 pm, Downtown Rockton Rockton IL, 61072
Deaths
Death notices for the Stateline: Nov. 11, 2024
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit.
News
New design, new features for Rockton-Roscoe News readers
Subscribers can receive bonus content and other benefits.
News
What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday, Nov 9 - Friday, Nov 15
Many events coming this week to Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Events
40th Annual Rockton Christmas Walk
Fri-Sun Dec 6-8, 2024 6:00 pm, Downtown Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Christmas Day
Wed Dec 25, 2024
News
Farthest northern Illinois voter turnout reaches 77%
Winnebago County, apart from Rockford, voted 57% for Donald J. Trump and 41% for Kamala D. Harris.
Roscoe
Death notices for the Stateline: Nov. 4, 2024
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit.
Events
Roscoe Gardening Club: Backyard Bee Keeping
Sat Nov 16, 2024 10:00 am, Roscoe Township Community Center 4562 Hononegah Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe
What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday, Nov 1 - Friday, Nov 8
It's all coming to Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton in the next few days.
Events
Rockton Historic Preservation Commission Open House
Wed Nov 13, 2024 7:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Election Day
Tue Nov 5, 2024 6:00 am, Winnebago County Clerk 404 Elm St #104 Rockford IL, 61101
Events
Teen Movie Matinee - Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them
Fri Nov 8, 2024 3:30 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Talcott Library Teen Advisory Board
Mon Nov 4, 2024 4:00 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Teen Anime Club - Talcott Library
Wed Nov 27 3:30 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Comedy Night at Mustangs
Wed Nov 6 8:00 pm, Mustangs Bar Grill 482 Gardner St South Beloit IL, 61080
Events
Teen Crafternoon: Dried Citrus Ornaments
Fri Nov 15 3:30 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Comedy Night at Mustangs
Wed Oct 30 8:00 pm, Mustangs Bar Grill 482 Gardner St South Beloit IL, 61080
Events
Concerned Citizens Meeting About South Beloit Fire Services
Thu Nov 14 6:00 pm, South Beloit Businessmen's Association 525 Washington St. South Beloit IL, 61080
Events
Live Music: Rollin' Whiskey
Sat Nov 2 8:00 pm, Louie's Tap House 5689 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073