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Michael McGinnis

Editor

A former magazine editor and webmaster, Michael McGinnis moved back to the Midwest from Texas in 2015. He graduated from a small Indiana college 40 years ago with a degree in Communications and Theater Arts. His wife is an Illinois native who likes snow. His son is a student at Hononegah Community High School. His family has been served by the Roscoe Post Office since 2018, in a tri-level house off Atwood Road that requires eleven steps to enter. You can reach him at 815-408-0140‬ or editor@roscoenews.com.

Roscoe Fri. Jul 26 2024

What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday, Jul 26 - Friday, Aug 2

Many kinds of events this week in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.

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What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday, Jul 26 - Friday, Aug 2

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Rockton event

Mon Aug 5 6:30 pm

Pool Party at Rockton Pool

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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Pool Party at Rockton Pool

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South Beloit event

Wed Jul 31 2:00 pm

Pages & Paths

Enjoy the benefits of a book club without the commitment, with the added bonus of exploring the great outdoors!

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Pages & Paths

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Roscoe event

Sat Aug 31 11:00 am

Annual Corn Roast at Roscoe VFW

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Annual corn roast consisting of corn, corn dog, hot dog, brats, potato salad.

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Annual Corn Roast at Roscoe VFW

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Roscoe Thu. Jul 25 2024

Local students named Distinguished Scholars at Rockford University for Spring 2024

More than two dozen students from Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit received academic honors.

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Local students named Distinguished Scholars at Rockford University for Spring 2024

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Roscoe event

Sun Jul 28 10:00 am

Live Music: Leinaala and Dave

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Live Music: Leinaala and Dave

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Roscoe event

Wed Aug 28 1:00 pm

Game Day at Roscoe Township Community Center

Join us every 4th Monday from 1-3 p.m. for Game Day at the Community Center.

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Game Day at Roscoe Township Community Center

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Roscoe Tue. Jul 23 2024

Neighborhood hospital proposed at NorthPointe Campus in Roscoe

If approved, Beloit Health System plans to begin construction in Roscoe in 2025.

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Neighborhood hospital proposed at NorthPointe Campus in Roscoe

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