News
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025
Remembering Altadena, death notices, Golden Apple Awards
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.
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
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
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
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.
Events
Roscoe Travelers Club: Spain
Mon Jan 13, 2025, 7:00 pm, Roscoe Township Community Center 4562 Hononegah Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Events
Roscoe Township Board Meeting
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 7 p.m., Roscoe Township, 5792 Elevator Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Events
Live Music: Bill and Jim at Louie's
Sat Jan 11, 2024, 7:00 pm, Louie's Tap House 5689 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
Events
Comedy Night at Mustangs
Wed Jan 8, 2025 8:00 pm, Mustangs Bar Grill 482 Gardner St South Beloit IL, 61080
Deaths
Death notices for the Stateline: Dec. 30, 2024
We remember those who are no longer with us in South Beloit, Roscoe, and Rockton.
Events
Here For You Food Pantry
Wed Jan 8, 2024, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Saint Peter Catholic Church 620 Blackhawk Blvd. South Beloit IL, 61080
H.O.P.E. Foundation’s 23rd Annual “Touch of Spring” fundraiser/dinner
The benefit fundraiser/dinner and dance will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Events
Food Truck Friday in Rockton: The Traveling Chef
Fri Jan 24, 2025, 4:00 pm, American Legion 221 W. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
