Shows
Live Theater: Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Fri-Sat Apr 24-25, 2026, 6:30 pm, South Beloit High School, 245 Prairie Hill Road, South Beloit IL 61080
Latest
Chemtool
Holian payments pushed to 2nd quarter
An employee at Analytics Consulting provides an update.
Seniors
50 North, Senior Activity Event with Candice King, Meteorologist
Tues, Apr 21, 2026, 1-3 pm, Rockton Township Community Center, 302 Main St., Rockton IL 61072
Roscoe, IL
Free Luncheon and Bingo for Seniors
Wed, Apr. 15, 2026, 12:00, First Congregational Community Church of Roscoe, 10780 Third Street, Roscoe, IL 61073
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Apr. 9, 2026
Death notices, Local News Day, Food pantry, Blood drive
Features
Local News Day: Comments from our founding editor, Michael McGinnis
Rockton-Roscoe News began five years ago with no expectation of what it would become.
Faith
National Day Of Prayer
Pray with the Nation on May 7, 2026.
South Beloit, IL
Homemade comfort food by Shorty’s Kitchen
Shorty's Kitchen now offers delivery on Tuesday and Thursday evenings!
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2026
Magic Bill, Roscoe Township, Local News Day
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Apr. 7, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Features
Local News Day: Jean Seegers retires after decades of reporting local news for the community
Jean Seegers spent 25 years telling the stories of others. As she tries out retirement, she’s looking back on the people, the stories, and the work that remains part of who she is.
South Beloit, IL
Plant Sale Fundraiser
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 4:00 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Bruce Nichols Boys & Girls Club, 1161 Dorr Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080
Books
After 80 years of magic, Roscoe’s ‘Magic Bill’ becomes the story
At 103, Bill “Magic Bill” Hunter is still sharing his story, as friends, family, and fans gathered April 4 to celebrate the release of A Life of Magic.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026
Roadwork near Gleasman Road, Senior Living Expo, Local News Day
Roscoe, IL
Celebrate Earth Day with the Roscoe Township Community Center's New Program: Peace in the Prairie at Cross Park
Guided Prairie Walk on Wednesday, April 22nd 4:00-6:30 pm
Features
Local News Day: After 25 years covering local news, Marianne Mueller still reporting across the Stateline
As part of the inaugural Local News Day, Marianne Mueller shares what 25 years in local news have looked like and why she’s still doing the work.
Rockton, IL
Village of Rockton Board Meeting
Tue Sept 1, 2026 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Apr. 6, 2026
Parade, newsletter, local news
Roscoe, IL
May Day Donuts
Fri May 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Join us for a donut and coffee, milk, or juice!
Rockton, IL
Village of Rockton Board Meeting
Tue Sept 29, 2026 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Apr. 5, 2026
Easter, local history museum in Rockton
Faith
Strong spirits: parade and beyond
What really happened on Easter
Rockton, IL
Our Best Kept Secret isn't a Secret Anymore!
Spring is the time to visit your local Rockton Township Historical Museum, each Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 529 Green Street Rockton, IL 61072
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Apr. 4, 2026
At the Community Center, upcoming events