Roscoe, IL
Chemtool fire: officials claim they're gathering information, not holding it back
The Illinois EPA has oversight over investigation and remediation of the disaster.
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.
Roscoe, IL
Obituary: Scott Anders Gredenius: (1962-2021)
Memorial service will be held Tuesday July 13, 2021 at Broadway Covenant Church.
Roscoe, IL
Chemtool responds to state lawsuit
Lubrizol had said they would handle the Rockton disaster even before getting sued.
Roscoe, IL
Hidden Creek Estates launches softly
The wine bar will be open two days a week, with the venue's grand opening Thursday, July 29.
Roscoe, IL
State attorneys file suit against Chemtool for environmental recovery
The lawsuit wants Chemtool to pay a $50,000 fine for each violation and $10,000 per day.
Happenings
All-Breed Fast Coursing Ability Tests (FastCAT)
Sat Jul 10 1:00 pm, Keiselburg Forest Preserve 5801 Swanson Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe's Avani Joshi ties for 7th place in National Spelling Bee
The National Spelling Bee was last won by an Illinois speller in 1985.
Roscoe, IL
Obituary: Jeffery Michael Evans (1978-2021)
Memorial visitation will be held on Friday morning, July 9
Roscoe, IL
South Beloit quickly approves licenses for wedding venue, declines to approve methadone clinic
Also approved: a Gujarati community picnic and an oversized dispensary sign.
Happenings
Retirement Party for Long-time Rockton President Dale Adams
Sat Jul 10 2:00 pm, American Legion Post 332 221 W Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Village of Roscoe launches 2021 street repairs, under budget, and approves liquor license
Rock Road Companies bids low for street repairs, Lucky 777 gets new owner.
Happenings
Bike the Stone Bridge Trail
Sun Jul 11 2:00 pm, Roland Olson Forest Preserve 9669 Atwood Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Happenings
Stateline Chamber Golf Play Day
Thu Jul 29 8:30 am, Macktown Golf Course. 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Behold the wild blackberry: the sweet, thorny weed
But do you want wild blackberries in your flowerbeds? That is the question.
Happenings
Mud Volleyball - 40th Anniversary
Sat Aug 7 8:00 am, Riverside Park 100 River Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
Village of Roscoe eyes final approval of road bid, special events, new police
Items include road improvements, 111th Annual Fall Festival, Mud Volleyball, and Anna’s Lucky 777.
Roscoe, IL
South Beloit considers liquor licenses for wedding venue
The city also must vote on licenses for any employees who serve alcohol.
Roscoe, IL
Obituary: Shaun Gregory Kraman (1980-2021)
Visitation and service will be Monday at Concordia Lutheran Church.
Happenings
South Beloit City Council Meeting
Tue Jul 6 5:00 pm, South Beloit City Hall 519 Blackhawk Blvd # 2 South Beloit IL, 61080
Happenings
Female Energy Art and Vendor Show in Rockton
Sat Jul 3 11:00 am, The Barn at Rockton 3013 W Rockton Rd. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Female Energy Art and Vendor Show in Rockton
Over 45 local woman-owned businesses, food trucks, drinks, dessert, games and shopping .
Roscoe, IL
Residents invited to complete survey on Chemtool impact
Scientists want to identify potential health effects, if any, of the Chemtool fire in Rockton.
Roscoe, IL
Winnebago County is reviewing traffic study for wedding venue
Hidden Creek Estates is adding finishing touches, hoping to open for business.
Happenings
Independence Day
Mon Jul 4 12:00 pm, Roscoe Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
Rotary Ribfest 2021
Sat Jul 17 12:00 pm, Viking Lanes 210 Oak Grove Ave. South Beloit IL, 61080
