Roscoe, IL
Coming soon: Interview with retiring Roscoe Police Chief Jamie Evans
Don't miss the complete story from our senior correspondent Jean Seegers.
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.
Shirland, IL
Matthew Brown was always helping anyone who needed a hand
Visitation will be Saturday afternoon, March 11, 2023
Rockton, IL
Part of Gleasman Road will be closed Mar. 20-June 30
Drivers will need to use alternate routes while a box culvert is being replaced.
South Beloit, IL
Laurray Coots was waitress at Buffa’s Supper Club and Wagon Wheel
Visitation and memorial will be Friday morning, March 3, 2023.
Happenings
Live Music: Fred & Ginger
Sun Mar 5 2:00 pm, After the Vine 163 East Hawick Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
Music: Watered Down
Fri Mar 3 8:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5k
Sat Sep 23 7:30 am, Leland Park 5727 Broad St. Roscoe IL, 61073
Happenings
Meet the Candidates for Hononegah School Board and Rockton Village
Wed Mar 22 6:00 pm, Rockton Community Center 302 W Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Diana Andrews was a long time member of the Roscoe VFW
Visitation and services will be Tuesday morning, March 7, 2023
Rockton, IL
Terry Eck was past President of the Winnebago County Pharmacy Association
Funeral will be Thursday afternoon, March 2, 2023.
Happenings
Live Music: Unity the Band
Fri Mar 3 8:00 pm, Louie's Tap House 5689 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
Minor flooding expected on the Rock River this week
Low-lying areas of Riverside Park, Settlers Park, and Edgemere Terrace may be affected.
Roscoe, IL
Beth Gorsuch was an avid quilter
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.
Roscoe, IL
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 2/26/2023
With sadness we announce several deaths for the Roscoe and Rockton area in recent weeks.
Roscoe, IL
Donald Hruby had the passion and knowledge to fix almost anything
Funeral mass was Friday, February 24, 2023 in Johnsburg, IL.
Happenings
Vintage Shop Hop
Sat Mar 4, 2023 10:00 am, Various Locations Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
Judy Hines liked to plan vacations
Services will be held on her birthday, March 2, 2023.
Roscoe, IL
Fallen branches and storm debris? Roscoe and Rockton residents have options
The Roscoe drop off site will be open from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. until Friday March 10.
Roscoe, IL
SMTD receives grants for three paratransit vehicles, South Beloit hub
The funds will pay for three paratransit vehicles, bus shelter, and more.
South Beloit, IL
Bill Schultz manned the grill for cookouts
Memorial was Monday, Feb. 20, 2023.
Happenings
Pain Management Support Group
Wed Mar 1 3:45 pm, Healing Touch Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine 179 Hawick St. Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
Music: Kevin Burns at After the Vine
Fri Feb 24 5:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Power out for hundreds in Roscoe and Rockton area
Perhaps thousands of residents lost their electricity on icy days.
Rockton, IL
Rockton man killed in single-car collision with tree
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate.
Roscoe, IL
Schools closed: ice storm
With thick ice on roads, schools will have remote classes again.
