Deaths
Death notices for the Stateline: Mar. 10, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
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.
News
Rockton-Roscoe News Briefs: Monday, Mar. 10, 2025
Shakespeare Day, Quiz Bowl, private eye, today's events
Events
Insights into the Civil War - Rockton Township Historical Society
Mon Mar 24, 2025, 7:00 pm, Rockton Township Historical Society, 529 Green St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Roscoe Travelers Club: Cuba
Mon Apr 14, 2025, 7:00 pm, Inscape Collective, 201 7th Street, Rockford IL
Chemtool
Chemtool explosion: more than a memory
Looking back over 45 months since the massive industrial fire in Rockton, Illinois
News
What's happening in the Stateline: Friday, Mar 7 - Friday, Mar 14
Coming this week: 19 events in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe
News
Rockton-Roscoe News Briefs: Thursday, Mar. 6, 2025
Cross-border shopping, pretrial hearing, yet another hearing, Carnegie Hall
Events
Hononegah Spring Band Concert
Tue Mar 18, 2025, 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Easter Trivia at Roscoe Township Community Center
Mon Mar 24, 2025, 12:00 pm, Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Deaths
Death notices for the Stateline: Mar. 3, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Businesses
Vintage Shop Hop brings best shopping of the year
The shopping event is Friday and Saturday, Mar. 7-8, 2025, with more than 400 shops in both states.
Events
Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thursday Mar 13, 2025, 9:00 am, Old Stone Church 101 East Union Street Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Roscoe Township Board Meeting
Wed March 12, 2025 7 pm, Roscoe Township, 5792 Elevator Road, Roscoe IL, 61073
News
Rockton-Roscoe News Briefs: Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025
Very large tree, TopTracer, Chemtool, Jordan King, being selfless
Rockton, IL
Okay, it looks like Chemtool payments weren't sent in February
A court hearing on May 2, 2025 will discuss the timetable for payments from the class action lawsuit.
Events
Candidate Meet and Greet at Roscoe Township Community Center
Thursday March 13, 2025, 6 – 8 p.m., Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road, Roscoe IL, 61073
Events
Roscoe Travelers Club: 100 Country Journey
Mon Mar 10, 2025, 7:00 pm, Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Events
Walking Club
Sat Mar. 8, 2025, 10 a.m., Stone Bridge Trail Head, Roscoe, IL 61073
Events
Teen Writers Club
Mon May 19 2025, 4:00 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Music: Kevin Burns at After the Vine
Fri Mar 21, 2025 6:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Farm Storytime at South Beloit Library
Fri Mar 7, 2025, 10:00 am, South Beloit Public Library 630 Blackhawk Blvd. South Beloit IL, 61080
Events
Here For You Food Pantry
Thur Mar 6, 2025, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Saint Peter Catholic Church 620 Blackhawk Blvd. South Beloit IL, 61080
Events
Teen Movie Matinee - The Princess and the Frog at Talcott Library
Fri Mar 14, 2025, 3:30 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Wednesday Night Comedy
Wed Mar 12, 2025, 8:00 pm, Mustangs Bar & Grill 482 Gardner St. South Beloit IL, 61080
News
What's happening in the Stateline: Friday, Feb 28 - Friday, Mar 7
This week in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe: live music, breakfast, comedy, watercolors, municipal meetings, story hour at the library, food pantries, and more.
