Roscoe, IL
Death notices for the Stateline: 7/31/2023
We announce the following deaths for Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit in recent weeks.
Michael McGinnis
Michael graduated from a small Indiana college with a degree in Communications and Theater Arts. He has also lived in Texas and California.
Events
Rockton Doggie Swim
Sat Aug 19 1:00 pm, Village Green Park 100 East Chapel Street Rockton IL, 61072
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Purple and Gold Festival
Fri Aug 18 5:30 pm, Hononegah Community High School 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Volunteering at Macktown
Thu Aug 10 4:30 pm, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
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Surveying: Sundays at Macktown
Sun Aug 13 2:00 pm, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
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60th Rockton American Legion Post #332 Corn Boil
Sun Aug 6 12:00 pm, American Legion 221 W Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Live: Kristin Toon
Sat Dec 9 10:00 am, Best of Beloit Vintage Mall 1019 Gardner St, South Beloit IL, 61080
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Live: Kristin Toon
Sat Nov 25 10:00 am, Best of Beloit Vintage Mall 1019 Gardner St, South Beloit IL, 61080
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National Night Out - South Beloit
Tue Aug 1 5:00 pm, American Legion 14879 Dorr Rd South Beloit IL, 61080
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National Night Out - Roscoe
Tue Aug 1 6:00 pm, Roscoe Police Department Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton, IL
Illinois EPA continues to receive help toward cleanup of decades-old Rockton Superfund site
Rockton Mayor John Peterson says, "My understanding is that this is not new money for the site."
Events
KNIB Mud Volleyball
Sat Aug 5 8:00 am, Riverside Park 100 River Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
Ken Druetzler played in several local bands
Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, July 30, 2023, with funeral Monday morning.
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Live: Kristin Toon
Sat Oct 7 10:00 am, Best of Beloit Vintage Mall 1019 Gardner St, South Beloit IL, 61080
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Live Music: VanDwellers
Sun Aug 6 1:00 pm, Louie's Tap House 5689 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
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Music: Rick Marchione at After the Vine
Sat Aug 5 6:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Changes and promotions at Harlem-Roscoe Fire
Fire Chief Patrick Trollop resigned on July 18. John Bergeron is now Acting Chief.
Roscoe, IL
Death notices for the Stateline: 7/24/2023
Remembering Gene Stankiewicz, Adelene Flowers, James Riihl, Marvin Johnson, Sharon Colombi, Fred Young, and Steven Hanam from Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit.
Events
Live Music: Paul Bronson Acoustic
Fri Jul 21 6:00 pm, Crazy Llama 5312 Williams Dr. Roscoe IL, 61073
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Wednesday Stewardship Days – Nygren Wetland Preserve
Wed Aug 9 9:00 am, Nygren Wetland Preserve 3190 W. Rockton Rd. Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Erica's Board Creations moving out, Home - In Rockton is the building's new owner
Remote board painting events, to-go kits, and custom orders will continue, though Local Blessings has closed.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe street improvements begin in downtown and Sagewood neighborhoods
The work should be completed by Sept. 8, 2023.
South Beloit, IL
Gene Stankiewicz enjoyed traveling, photography, and ham radio
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 19, 2023, with funeral the next day.
Roscoe, IL
Village of Roscoe reconsiders trick-or-treat schedule, comprehensive plan
Public comment is welcome at Tuesday's Committee of the Whole meeting.
Roscoe, IL
Death notices for the Stateline: 7/17/2024
With sadness, we announce several deaths for Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit.
