Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025
Rockton Road development, journalism awards
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American Legion Post #332 corn boil sees record high attendance
The Rockton American Legion’s mission is stated as “The nation’s largest wartime Veterans service organization.”
Games to watch on the 2025 Hononegah Football Schedule
Hononegah, as always, is a favorite to sit at the top of the NIC-10 conference.
Operational Focus: Is it time to update your company policies?
Policies aren’t “set it and forget it.” Here’s how to keep them relevant, compliant, and effective for your team.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025
Rockton mural, success in South Beloit, one year gone
Free physicals, screenings, and supplies set South Beloit students up for success
Thanks to a community effort led by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Crusader Community Health, and the Lions Club.
Roscoe senior disappeared one year ago today
Extensive searches for Gil Wierschke have revealed few clues.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025
Death notices, Roscoe-Rockton game at Soldier Field, missing man
Death notices for the far Stateline: Aug. 11, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Photos: National Night Out
Meet and greet with the Roscoe Police Department and Harlem Roscoe Fire personnel, plus food, music, raffles, a car show, games and special attractions at National Night Out in Roscoe.
Soldier Field played host to the RRL Junior Lady Indians Flag Football Team
Lots of people cheered for them.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Aug. 11, 2025
Blood drive, power outage
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025
Essential skills for pioneers, TV news reductions
Strong spirits: happy
The things that Jesus says will make us happy sound a little strange...
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025
Barbecue in Roscoe tomorrow, no Summerpalooza, immunity
Music: Stage2 at After the Vine
Sat Aug 16, 2025, 7 - 9 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr., Rockton IL, 61072
Talcott Free Library offers services beyond the shelves
Behind Talcott Free Library is a dedicated team of 15 staff members who uphold its tradition of friendly, helpful service, along with a Board of Trustees who work closely with Library Director Megan Gove. With the 2025 election, new Trustees were sworn in in May and immediately went to work.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Aug. 8, 2025
Two paloozas, public swim, no drive in movie
Sobo Athletic Club and Rusty Wheel have the meats
Third monthly meet raffle sees huge turnout and raises $591 for 5-12th grade Sobo athletes
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025
Air conditioning, resurfacing, street party in Rockton
Music: Soul 2 Soul at Louie's
Fri Aug 15, 2025 7:00 pm, Louie's Tap House 5689 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
South Beloit National Night Out enjoys high attendance
South Beloit Police coordinates with community partners for an evening of food and raffle prizes.
Illinois 2 work in Rockton and South Beloit begins Aug. 11
Resurfacing should be complete by the end of October.
50 North: Summer Picnic
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 1-3 pm, Settlers Park, Rockton, IL 61072
Public Hearing for E-Learning Program - Rockton School District 140
Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 6 p.m., Rockton Grade School Music Room, 1050 East Union Street, Rockton, IL 61072
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025
National Night Out, death notices, events, weather
Macktown Living History
Cabin Build: Macktown Living History
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 10 am, Macktown Living History, 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton IL, 61072
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Aug. 5 2025
Painting over the Roscoe mural, National Night Out, Wednesday's Village agenda
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Aug. 4, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Aug. 4, 2025
Village board meetings
Deaths
Bennie Harder delivered milk, served South Beloit
Memorial service will be at noon on Saturday, August 16 in Beloit.
Opinion
Editorial: When the story always hits close to home
Local news is not optional. And we’re going to keep showing up for every side.
Opinion
Strong spirits: unity
Any task will be far more effective and successful when we work together.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, August 3, 2025
Free fiddle, upcoming events
South Beloit Fundraiser
Meat Raffle Benefitting the South Beloit Athletic Club
The meat raffles at The Rusty Wheel are the 1st Sunday of every month.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025
Art show, weather, drive-in movie, corn boil
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Aug. 1, 2025
Bright athletes, weekend events
Former Hononegah High School standout athletes honored for their academic achievements.
You must have a grade point average equal to, or greater than, the grade point average of the overall student body as well as being a student-athlete.
Roscoe
New Rotary District Governor raising the bar on goals and vision during her term
Melissa McCormick was previously president of the Rockton-Roscoe Rotary Club.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, July 31, 2025
National Night Out, three outdoor movies
National Night Out
National Night Out - bringing communities together
Police departments in South Beloit and Roscoe host an annual block party promoting police and community partnerships.
Hononegah Football
Hononegah High School Football 2025 fundraising cards are available
More than 25+ businesses are on this year’s card.
