Deaths
Death notices for the Stateline: Feb. 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.
Events
Music: Acoustic Nights
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025, 7 p.m., Rockton Inn Pub & Grub, 102 East Main St., Rockton, IL
Events
Music: McKenna Faith Winters at Louie's
Fri Feb 21, 2025, 7:00 pm, Louie's Tap House, 5689 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
Patti Herold was a manager at the Wagon Wheel and upscale hotels
The family will be having a private celebration of her life at a later date.
Chemtool
Update on Chemtool, sort of
Attorneys still hope to start sending payments in February.
Deaths
Death notices for the Stateline: Feb. 3, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Events
Music: Chris Lewis
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, 7 p.m., Rockton Inn Pub & Grub, 102 East Main St., Rockton, IL
Rockton, IL
Why your property value affects your Chemtool settlement
Half your class action payment amount depends on your property assessment.
News
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025
Remembering Altadena, death notices, Golden Apple Awards
Events
Music: Water'd Down
Fri Feb 28, 2025 6:30 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Features
Before the fire: remembering my home in Altadena, California
The Eaton fire burned down my apartment but spared the library.
Deaths
Death notices for the Stateline: Jan. 27, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Events
Music: Carson Hall at After the Vine
Sat Feb 1, 2025 6:00 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
South Beloit, IL
Father sentenced to eight years after son found his hidden gun
Two boys left alone in South Beloit in 2023 left 10-year-old Aidyn Hansen dead.
Events
Transit Development Open House
Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 11:30 or 4:30 p.m., Nature at the Confluence, 306 Dickop Street, South Beloit, IL
Events
Village of Roscoe Board Meeting
Tue Feb. 4, 2025 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe 10631 Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton, IL
Chemtool payments waiting on assessed property values
Attorney Dan Flynn still expects payments to be sent at least by early February.
Events
Live Music: Three Good Men at Louie's
Sat Feb 1, 2024, 7:00 pm, Louie's Tap House, 5689 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
Deaths
Death notices for the Stateline: Jan. 20, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Deaths
Death notices for the Stateline: Jan. 15, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in South Beloit, Roscoe, and Rockton.
Events
Village of Roscoe Board Meeting
Tue Jan 21, 2025 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe 10631 Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
News
Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Jan. 10, 2025
Medical emergency, bank robbery, new things
Major house fire on busy East Rockton Road
"Unfortunately, two dogs did not make it out of the structure."
Deaths
Death notices for the Stateline: Jan. 6, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in South Beloit, Roscoe, and Rockton.
Rockton, IL
Chemtool payments expected to be sent at end of January
Attorney Daniel R. Flynn anticipate that the checks will go out around the end of the month.
