Deaths
Joel Francis Lorr (1940-2026)
The former Rockton community member will be remembered with love and affection by all who knew him.
Latest
Roscoe, IL
SBA Opens Low‑Interest Disaster Loans for April 17th Storm‑Affected Residents and Businesses
The Village of Roscoe announced this week that the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved low‑interest federal disaster loans for those impacted across northern Illinois.
Roscoe, IL
Cookies & Cream: You Are Invited!
Thursday, June 11, 2026: A free community event featuring food, games and fun
Health
Is It Hormones?
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 5:30 PM - Roscoe/Rockton Community, We’d love to invite you to a special evening of wine, wellness, and real conversation. 🍷
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Bird City, new fire leader
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe End of School Bash
Thu May 28, 2026
Rockton, IL
Red Barn Golf Course back in full swing, nuisance ordinance reversed
The Village of Rockton reversed the ordinance because they found it to be unenforceable.
Rockton, IL
Rockton Earns Bird City Status, Strengthening Its Conservation Efforts
Our commitment to nature continues to grow as we learn more about the habitats around us,” Village Board President John Peterson said.
Recipes
Jennifer's Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Spring is a wonderful time. It is like waking up after a long winter's nap. It seems everything and everyone comes alive when spring arrives . I read somewhere that Spring is nature's way of saying "Let's party!" That just made me smile.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Parades
Sponsored
Happy Memorial Day from Holistic Wellness 4U
Today we honor. Always we remember. Forever we are grateful.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, May 25, 2026
Memorial Day, with three parades
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, May 24, 2026
News from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - locally sourced in far northern Illinois, brought to you by the Rockton-Roscoe News. Strong spirits: faithWe couldn’t live without the most basic faith.Rockton-Roscoe NewsGary SchwerinThis week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit: May 22, 2026Memorial Day, slashing tuition costs,
Faith
Strong spirits: faith
Without the most basic faith, we couldn't even live.
Newsletter
This week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit: May 22, 2026
Memorial Day, slashing tuition costs, death notices, focus on graduates
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, May 22, 2026
Touch of Nashville
Rockton Ramblings
Hononegah H.O.P.E. Foundation brought Touch of Nashville to Rockton
Alumni, staff, and community came out in support of furthering educational opportunities at Hononegah Community High School.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Graduates, death notices, saving money for SOBOs
South Beloit School District
How South Beloit schools are slashing the cost of college
675 college credits at no cost to families essentially injects money back into the pockets of local parents.
Notices
South Beloit Cat Rescue invites community to become “purr”fect partners
Providing a safe haven for our feline friends
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Memorial Day traditions, free senior luncheon
2026 High School Graduates
Congrats to Hononegah Senior Aubrey Hartweck for going to SCAD
About this series: Tori Imrie created several images for college-bound seniors from Hononegah Community High School, where she has taken a leading role in designing and developing a variety of creative projects like these. Tori Imrie has designed and allowed us to share these with our community. Thank you
2026 High School Graduates
Congrats to Senior Jordan Hudson for going to Rock Valley College
About this series: Tori Imrie created several images for college-bound seniors from Hononegah Community High School, where she has taken a leading role in designing and developing a variety of creative projects like these. Tori Imrie has designed and allowed us to share these with our community. Thank you