News
Rockton overrules objections against three candidates
The electoral board ruled the candidates can run as independents next spring.
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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Music: Water'd Down
Fri Dec 13, 2024 6:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
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Roscoe Township Board Meeting
Wed Dec 11 7:00 pm, Roscoe Township 5792 Elevator Road Roscoe IL, 61073
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Live Performance: Poe's Cabinet of Holiday Horrors
Sat Dec 14, 2024, 6:30 pm, Inkwell Books & Threads 106A W Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Deaths
Death notices for the Stateline: Dec. 2, 2024
We remember those who are no longer with us in South Beloit, Roscoe, and Rockton.
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Market By Moonlight
Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, 5 - 8 p.m., Downtown Rockton, IL
Roscoe, IL
Accused Roscoe bank robber was released from jail the day after his arrest
The judge had ruled the Chicory Ridge resident was neither a flight risk nor a danger to community safety.
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Roscoe Travelers Club: Albania
Mon Dec 9, 2024 7:00 pm, Roscoe Township Community Center 4562 Hononegah Road Roscoe IL, 61073
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29th Annual Christmas Candlelight Service
Sun, Dec. 15, 2024, 5 - 6 p.m., Church by the Side of the Road, 500 S Blackhawk Blvd, Rockton, IL
Deaths
Death notices for the Stateline: Nov. 25, 2024
We remember those who are no longer with us in South Beloit, Roscoe, and Rockton.
Rockton, IL
Chemtool deadline is Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024
Saturday is the last day to respond if you received a Notice of Claim Deficiency from the Chemtool lawsuit claims administrator.
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40th Annual Rockton Christmas Walk
Fri-Sun Dec 6-8, 2024 6:00 pm, Downtown Rockton IL, 61072
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South Beloit City Council Meeting
Mon Dec 2, 2024 5:00 pm, South Beloit City Hall 519 Blackhawk Blvd # 2 South Beloit IL, 61080
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Village of Roscoe Board Meeting
Tue Dec 3, 2024 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe 10631 Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
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Village of Rockton Board Meeting
Tue Dec 3, 2024 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
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Music: Duosonic
Sat Dec 7, 2024 8:00 pm, Louie's Tap House 5689 Elevator Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Opinion
Editorial: We're from the media, we're here to help you
What we publish depends a lot on what our readers provide to us.
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Jaimie Cox Blood Drive
Saturday, Jan 4, 2025, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m, Hononegah High School, 307 Salem St., Rockton, IL 61072
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Music: Pistol Pete
Fri Dec 13, 2024 7:00 pm, Louie's Tap House 5689 Elevator Road Roscoe IL, 61073
News
Roscoe still has the highest median home prices in Winnebago County, IL
The median home price in Roscoe is $339.9K and $279.9K in Rockton.
Deaths
Death notices for the Stateline: Nov. 18, 2024
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit.
Events
Music: Acoustic Reverie
Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, 7-10 p.m., Louie's Taphouse, 5689 Elevator Rd., Roscoe, IL
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Music: Rollin Dubs
Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, 7 p.m., Rockton Inn Pub & Grub, 102 East Main St., Rockton, IL
News
Rockton-Roscoe News wins 3rd place in Northern Illinois News Association contest
This was the team's first award, competing against news outlets across the northern part of Illinois.
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Rockton Christmas Walk Lighted Parade
Sat Dec 7, 2024 6:00 pm, Downtown Rockton Rockton IL, 61072
