Businesses
Vintage Shop Hop: grab your friends and hit the road
The shopping event is Friday and Saturday, Mar. 6-7, 2026, with more than 400 shops in both states.
Michael McGinnis
Michael founded Rockton-Roscoe News in 2021 after being laid off from his previous job. Since then, his work has been honored by the Illinois Press Association. He studied communications and theater arts at a small Indiana college.
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Mar. 3, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Election
Meet the candidates for Winnebago County District 7
The results of the Mar. 17 Republican primary will decide who will fill the seat in the November election.
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 24, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 17, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Hononegah
Lunch detentions follow Hononegah student walkout
Days after a student walkout at Hononegah High School, questions continue to surface regarding disciplinary actions, and communication to families.
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 10, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Hononegah High School
Photos: Reading Buddies at Hononegah
Rockton’s youngest students read books with Rockton’s oldest students.
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 3, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Jan. 27, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026
Musical candy, math champs
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Jan. 26, 2026
Three year contract for South Beloit
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
South Beloit baseball field, curiosity
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026
Busy cold weekend
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
Remote learning, help the wildlife, today’s events
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026
Hononegah basketball, bingo for a cause
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026
What DeeDee said, Yeti Fest Treat Trail
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Jan. 20, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026
No blasting for Roscoe, Hononegah sports, local meetings
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
Municipal meetings are scheduled tomorrow across Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026
Questions, conversations
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026
New coffee owners, SOBO basketball
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026
Golden Apple, cleaner water
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Jan. 12, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026
Future for Rockton, Macktown, and Greek food
