Election
Meet the candidates: Roscoe Township
A busy ballot: eight candidates are running for trustee and only one office is uncontested.
Michael McGinnis
Michael graduated from a small Indiana college with a degree in Communications and Theater Arts. He has been served by the Roscoe Post Office since 2018. He formerly lived in Texas and California.
News
What's happening in the Stateline: Friday, Mar 28 - Friday, Apr 4, 2025
Coming this week: 17 events in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe
Election
Explainer: Why do Republicans have caucuses?
Many offices are officially non-partisan, but caucus meetings allow parties to choose candidates without primaries or hundreds of signatures.
Election
FAQs and Explainers for the 2025 Consolidated Election
More about the April election in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe, Illinois
News
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."
News
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
News
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.
News
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.
News
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
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."
News
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
News
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025
Baseball, close battle, hearing postponed, our death notices
News
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
News
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
News
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025
Windy weather, high school musical, bus expansion, football lawsuit
