Chemtool
Lubrizol employees in France think they've seen this smoke plume before
A Lubrizol factory in France burned two years before the one in Rockton did.
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
Deep inside Hidden Creek Estates
Roscoe News looks up close at the controversial wedding venue.
Chemtool
Gov. Pritzker sends National Guard to respond to chemical fire in Rockton
Residents evacuated from the area around Chemtool can still seek shelter at Roscoe Middle School.
Roscoe, IL
Hearing for the annexation of Historic Auto Attractions museum to be held Tuesday
The Roscoe museum features more than 75 historic autos belonging to famous people.
Happenings
Public Hearing on the Annexation of Historic Auto Attractions - Village of Roscoe
Tue Jun 15 6:15 pm, Village of Roscoe 10631 Main St. Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe student Avani Joshi moves on to the National Spelling Bee semifinals
This was the third year Joshi was spelling and geography champion at Roscoe Middle School.
Roscoe, IL
Spotlight: Stepping Stones Child's Center celebrates 30 years
Stepping Stones Child’s Center tracks child development milestones and communicates with parents.
Roscoe, IL
South Beloit zoning hearing will move to the firehouse to consider pre-annexation request for Hidden Creek Estates
South Beloit will open its firehouse to make room for next week's zoning meeting.
Roscoe, IL
Village of Roscoe Zoning Board: from chicken coops to historic autos
Yes, each chicken coop in the Village of Roscoe needs individual zoning approval.
Roscoe, IL
Ledges / Legend Lakes Neighborhood Garage Sales June 11-13
More than twenty families near The Ledges will be hosting garage sales this weekend.
Roscoe, IL
Body found Sunday in park has been identified, no threat to public safety
The body found Sunday in a Roscoe park has been identified as Kevin Garrett Bell, age 35.
Roscoe, IL
Kevin Garrett Bell (1986-2021)
Kevin Bell was a horseman, Eagle Scout, sports fan, and active church member.
Happenings
Ledges/Legend Lakes Neighborhood Garage Sale
Fri Jun 11 9:00 am, Ledges/Legend Lakes Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
How to discourage coyotes from visiting your subdivision
To persuade a coyote to go away, experts advise you to shout loudly "Coyote, go away!"
Roscoe, IL
Hamborg Road repairs are completed
The bridge repair crew found the pilings inside the columns were still in good shape.
Roscoe, IL
The Village of Roscoe is not the only Roscoe village
When you search Google for the "Village of Roscoe," Google kindly gives you other choices.
Happenings
Hike at Nygren Wetland
Wed Jun 9 9:00 am, Nygren Wetland Preserve 3190 W. Rockton Rd. Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
Kids With Cob Workshop
Sun Jun 13 1:00 pm, Angelic Organics Learning Center 1545 Rockton Rd Caledonia IL, 61011
Happenings
South Beloit Pre-Annexation Hearing
Mon Jun 21 4:00 pm, Nature at the Confluence 306 Dickop Street South Beloit IL, 61080
Happenings
City of South Beloit Zoning Board of Appeals
Wed Jun 16 6:45 pm, South Beloit Fire Station 429 Gardner St. South Beloit IL, 61080
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Middle School 8th grade graduation - live on YouTube
Commencement ceremonies included two student speakers and the RMS Concert Band
Happenings
"Lunch on Us" at Roscoe Fire Station
Sat Jun 5 11:00 am, Harlem-Roscoe Fire Station #1 10544 Main St. Roscoe IL, 61073-9329
Happenings
Price Park Play Date
Mon Jun 14 3:30 pm, Price Park 7672 Mitchell Rd, Machesney Park IL, 61111
Happenings
Senior Safety Seminar with Keith Wicklund, CPA, AAMS
Tue Jun 15 9:30 am, Honquest Family Funeral Home 11342 Main St. Roscoe IL, 61073
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Roscoe Coffee Talk with Joe
Thu Jul 8 9:00 am, Sophia's Restaurant 5467 Bridge St Roscoe IL, 61073
