Election
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More about the April election in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe, Illinois
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.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025
Bridge closure, play golf, SOBO baseball
Events
Rockton Village Board of Trustees
Tue Apr 1, 2025 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Election
Michael Nolan addresses election petition challenge, transparency concerns in Rockton Township
Michael Nolan is the leader of Gatekeepers, hoping to "re-engage the Church with community, by filling local public office seats with Christians."
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Mar. 26 2025
Library board election, summer internship in Texas
Events
Storyhour at Talcott Library
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 10:00 am, Talcott Free Library,101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2025
Death notices, local dive, no more fresh veggies
Deaths
Death notices for the Stateline: Mar. 24, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Mar. 24, 2025
Two Golden Apples, camperships, restroom mandate
Election
Meet Gayle Haab: candidate for Hononegah Community High School Board
After being appointed to fill a vacancy in 2022, she is now running for a full term.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Mar. 22, 2025
Spelling bee, finding a grenade, retirement strategies
Events
Wednesday Night Comedy
Wed Mar 26, 2025, 8:00 pm, Mustangs Bar & Grill 482 Gardner St. South Beloit IL, 61080
Roscoe, IL
Man finds a grenade, takes it to the Roscoe police, police close Main Street
The Winnebago County bomb squad found that the old hand grenade was "deconstructed and not a threat to the public."
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Mar. 21, 2025
In the newsletter: spring roads, office closing, our death notices
Events
Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thu Mar 27, 2025, 9:00 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street Rockton IL, 61072
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025
Baseball, close battle, hearing postponed, our death notices
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2025
Scooby Doo, students, candidate list, more snow, more townhomes
Events
Open House Honoring Vietnam Veterans
Sat, March 29, 2025, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Roscoe VFW Post 2955, 11385 2nd St, Roscoe, IL 61073
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2025
Chemtool, death notices, fire, school board, Meet The Hotdogs
Deaths
Death notices for the Stateline: Mar. 17, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Events
Live Music: Lola Blu & Full Band
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 8:00 pm, Louie's Tap House, 5689 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025
Windy weather, high school musical, bus expansion, football lawsuit
Lester Peterson was a Rockton trustee
A private Celebration of Life luncheon will be held in Rockton, IL.
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What's happening in the Stateline: Friday, Mar 14 - Friday, Mar 21, 2025
Coming this week: 20 events in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe
Rockton, IL
Analytics Consulting is still analyzing Chemtool claims
The next hearing will be at 1:30 p.m. on May 2, 2025 in Rockford, IL.
