Happenings
Music: Bill & Jim
Sun July 27, 2025, 2 - 5 pm, Louie's Tap House, 5689 Elevator Road, Roscoe IL, 61073
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.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, July 20, 2025
Police door service, Chemtool claims website, candidate petition signatures
Notices
Final Call for Involvement in Rockton PFAS Study
University researchers want to study PFAS contamination in the Rockton area.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Mural, live music, kid's fishing
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, July 18, 2025
Downtown-style Main Street, Rib Fest, weekend at the museum
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, July 17, 2025
All-American, Children’s Fishing Day, clothes closet, renaming parks
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
School buses, star athletes, movies under the stars
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
More hospital beds in Roscoe, one less lawsuit
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: July 14, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, July 14, 2025
Village agendas, Bird Club
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Historic home, ice cream, and what does enough mean?
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Ancient canoe, stacked clouds, weekend events
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, July 11, 2025
Big race, kids in nature
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Bad beetles, family nature exploration, outdoor movie
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
More sweets in Rockton, historic walking tour
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Bodacious Bouquets, be kind, get your starter started
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: July 7, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, July 7, 2025
Cannabis infusions, Chemtool settlement
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Reckless weapon, freedom, Holian settlement details
South Beloit, IL
Reckless driver arrested with homemade machine gun
South Beloit Police say one of the firearms had been converted into an automatic weapon.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Holian, mini belly dance, hockey Miracle, Roscoe garden
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, July 4, 2025
Shirland parade, drive in movie by the carload, maybe showers
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, July 3, 2025
Illinois 2 still reduced, cruise night, food pantry, summer camp
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Death notices, OSD, clothes closet
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Civic meetings, commissioners for Rockton, new water equipment, senior pizza
