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Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday September 24 2026
Hononegah Flag Football conference co-champs, VFW Post 11019 Seeks Charter Members, Celebration of Life and Death Notice.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Sept 23 2026
Honest news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit as reported by Rockton-Roscoe News. Vote‑By‑Mail Ballots Begin Mailing September 24; Clerk Gummow Urges Voters to Plan AheadWith the November 3, 2026 General Election approaching, Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow is reminding residents that Vote By Mail (VBM) ballots
Deaths
Celebration of Doris Fishers Life
Celebration of Doris Fishers Life Saturday October 10th at Roscoe United Methodist Church 10816 Main StRoscoe, IL 61073 Visitation 10:30 and service to follow at 11:am
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Lyle Fulton, 66 formerly of Roscoe Death Notice
Lyle Fulton, 66, formerly of Roscoe, passed away suddenly in Lutz, Florida. Born in 1960, he was a proud Hononegah Community High School graduate and is remembered for his steady kindness, warm personality, and lifelong ties to the Stateline community. Lyle leaves behind family and friends who will miss him
Election
Vote‑By‑Mail Ballots Begin Mailing September 24; Clerk Gummow Urges Voters to Plan Ahead
With the November 3, 2026 General Election approaching, Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow is reminding residents that Vote By Mail (VBM) ballots will begin mailing Thursday, September 24, the first day Illinois election authorities are permitted to send ballots to voters who have applied. Gummow emphasized that voters should not
Community
Miss Andrea's Golden Barre Ballet Class Offers Grace, Strength, and Community
Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory is expanding its wellness and arts programming with a new offering designed especially for older adults seeking movement, balance, and camaraderie. The Golden Barre Ballet Class invites participants to step into a supportive studio environment where gentle ballet technique meets functional fitness. The program focuses
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Sept 22 2026
Information from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit: produced by the staff of the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News. Rockton Police Chief Completes Executive Leadership TrainingRockton Police Chief Justin Jobst has recenly completed the 30th Annual New Chiefs of Police Program, an intensive executive‑level training held September 15–18, 2020,
Community
Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory Rise and Align Pilates Brings Early-Morning Wellness to Our Community
Before most of us stir awake, a dedicated group is already moving, breathing, and strengthening under the soft studio lights at Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory. The studio has launched Rise and Align Pilates, a Saturday morning 6 am wellness offering designed to help residents build strength, improve posture, and
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Sept 21 2026
eagle Scout project complete, Hononegah defeats Guilford, South Beloit Homecoming game is a success.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Sept 20 2026
Final Day of the Roscoe Lions Fall Fetival, Parade at 11 am.
Rockton, IL
UmbraMoon Boutique + Body Bar hosts community fundraiser for The Don’t Be Next Foundation
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 20, guests are invited to wander through the boutique’s blend of wellness goods, handcrafted items, and calming sensory experiences.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Sept 19 2026
Hononegah Football grinds out a 17-14 victory, South Beloit evens their record to 2-2.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Sept 18 2026
Rockton Public Works recognized for saving a life, South Beloit Homecoming Football Tailgate Party tonight.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday September 17 2026
Hononegah Girls Flag Football crushes Guilford 20-0, Medicare Education, VFW Post 11019 Makes History.
Forest City Gear Celebrates Kent Blatchford’s 25th Anniversary
Kent is someone we can always count on to take ownership and put the needs of the team ahead of himself, says Kika Young, President at Forest City Gear.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Sept 16 2026
Honest news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit as reported by Rockton-Roscoe News. Roscoe Township Historical Society shining spotlight on historic preservationOngoing restorations at the Cross House are supported by annual antique sales and the Memorial Brick program.Rockton-Roscoe NewsMarianne MuellerLink Crew members show caring support to incoming
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Sept 15 2026
Hono Flag Football rolls at home, Roscoe Township Annual report, North Park FPD issues statement about concerns, Kinnikinnick School District Announces Hearing for School Improvement Day Structure.
Roscoe Township Supervisor’s Annual Report
Roscoe Township Supervisor Robert Nowicki has released the Supervisor’s Annual Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, detailing all public funds received and expended. The report in full is below in the 2 images.
Harlem-Roscoe Fire District
North Park Fire Protection District issues statement addressing aid responses, coverage concerns, and leadership change
The North Park Fire Protection District has released an official statement from Interim Fire Chief Jay Alms, approved by the Board of Trustees, responding to recent public concerns regarding emergency coverage, automatic‑aid responses, and changes in district leadership. The full statement is below in the 2 images.
Kinnikinnick School District CCSD 131
Kinnikinnick CCSD 131 Announces Sept. 29 Hearing on School Improvement Day Structure
Public Notice Please take notice that the Board of Education of Kinnikinnick Community Consolidated School District No.131 will hold a hearing on September 29, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kinnikinnick School Library, 5410 Pine Lane, Roscoe, Illinois for the purpose of taking testimony from the community
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Sept 14 2026
Roscoe Lions Parade brings smiles, laughter and lots of candy to Main St in Roscoe.
Roscoe, IL
56th Annual Roscoe Lions Fall Festival Parade filled Main Street With Smiles, Music, and Mountains of Candy
The 56th Annual Roscoe Lions Fall Festival Parade stepped off at 11 a.m. on Sunday Sept 13 2026 and instantly transformed Main Street into one of the most joyful, high‑energy community moments of the year. Thousands of residents lined the sidewalks, kids with open bags and outstretched hands,
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Sept 13 2026
Final Day of the Roscoe Lions Fall Fetival, Parade at 11 am.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Sept 12 2026
Hononegah Football loses a heartbreaker, Roscoe Lions Fall Festival is fully underway.
Saturday, Sept. 12: Your Complete Guide to Day Two of the 2026 Roscoe Lions Fall Festival
Saturday at the Roscoe Lions Fall Festival is always the busiest day of the weekend and in 2026, it’s packed from the first costume parade to the last guitar riff on the main stage. If you’re heading to Leland Park, here’s the fully detailed, hour‑by‑hour