Roscoe, IL
News Briefs for Aug. 19, 2023
The latest happenings in Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit, Illinois.
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.
Roscoe, IL
What's happening in the Stateline - Friday, Aug 18 - Friday, Aug 25
Events this week in and around Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton, Illinois
Happenings
Early Voting
Fri Mar 8 8:30 am, Winnebago County Clerk 404 Elm Street, 4th Floor Rockford IL, 61101
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Donuts with the Doctor at Shirland School
Thu Aug 31, 2023 7:45 am, Shirland School 8020 North Street Shirland IL, 61079
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J&C Old Fashioned Ice Cream Truck at Stepping Stones
Thu Aug 31 4:30 pm, Stepping Stones Child Center 11364 2nd St. Roscoe IL, 61073
South Beloit, IL
Neighborhood garage sale in South Beloit starts Friday
The Villas of Oakfield garage sales continue Saturday, Aug. 19 from 8 a.m. -1. p.m.
Happenings
Music: Bill and Jim's Most Excellent Acoustic Adventure
Sun Aug 20, 2023, 1:00 pm, Louie's Tap House 5689 Elevator Road Roscoe IL, 61073
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Music: Kevin Burns at After the Vine
Fri Aug 18 5:30 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
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Talcott Library Board Meeting
Mon Aug 21 7:00 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Talcott Library Board Meeting
Mon Sep 18 7:00 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Storyhour
Wed Aug 23 10:00 am, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Toddler Time
Mon Aug 21 9:30 am, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Village meeting agendas include buying and selling property
Roscoe will commit up to $600K to expand Porter Park, which will connect to Perryville Bike Path in 2025.
South Beloit, IL
Mary Lynn Adleman loved cars, especially her 1968 Corvette
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, with memorial service Thursday morning, August 17, 2023
Roscoe, IL
Death notices for the Stateline: 8/14/2023
In the Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit communities, we remember several who are no longer with us.
Rockton, IL
Property assessment notices arrive in mailboxes
Taxpayers who disagree with their assessment have until Sept. 9 to file a Property Assessment Complaint.
Roscoe, IL
Janet Bruschi enjoyed her day trips, her backyard gardens and pond
Visitation will be Thursday, August 17, 2023.
Happenings
Fall Open House in Downtown Rockton
Sat Aug 26 5:00 pm, Downtown Rockton Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
What's happening in the Stateline - Saturday, Aug 12 - Friday, Aug 18
From our community calendar: find out what's happening this week in Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit.
South Beloit, IL
Steven Hatch was known as “best oil change grandpa”
Services will begin 10:45 a.m. Monday, August 14, 2023, with visitation on Sunday.
Happenings
Jaime Cox Memorial Run 5K
Sat Oct 7, 2023, 10:00 am, Roscoe Middle School, 6121 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
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Live Music: Spare Change
Sun Oct 8 2:00 pm, After the Vine 163 East Hawick Rockton IL, 61072
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Live Music: Mike Owens
Sun Aug 13 1:00 pm, Louie's Tap House 5689 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
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Live Music: Water'd Down
Sat Aug 12 2:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
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In-Person Story Time
Thu Sep 21 10:00 am, North Suburban Library - Roscoe 5562 Clayton Cir Roscoe IL, 61073
