Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit Sunday July 26, 2026

What's happening in Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit, from the staff of the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News. More than 35,000 people read our news and events each month. Forward this email to someone else who might not have heard the news.

Rock River Rampage Roll 34-0 over the Freeport Lions

If you were anywhere near Old River Road on Saturday night, you felt it — that unmistakable crackle of small‑town football energy, the kind that turns a summer Saturday into a community event. The inaugural I‑39 Bourbon Bowl delivered on every ounce of hype, pairing the Freeport Lions and

Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone

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South Beloit’s Summer Shindig adds afternoon market and is calling for vendors

Sobo Athletic Club seeks to expand shindig for its second year with market. Vendors can purchase a 10x10 space for $20.

Rockton-Roscoe NewsAdam Neblock

Join the South Beloit Police Dept for National Night Out at VFW Post 11019 - South Beloit

Please join us on Tuesday, August 4th from 5:00pm-7:30pm for National Night Out! Enjoy FREE food and prizes! We hope to see you there! 14879 Dorr Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080

Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone

Join the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department and the Roscoe Police for National Night Out

Come out and join the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department and the Roscoe Police for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, at Station 1, located at 10544 Main Street in Roscoe.National Night Out is a great opportunity to meet your local first responders, connect with your neighbors, and enjoy

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Join the Rockton Police & Rockton Fire Department for National Night Out!

Come join the Rockton Police & Rockton Fire Department for National Night Out!!!! At Village Green Park! Walt Williamson Pool will be open free of charge. There will be games, prizes and an inflatable obstacle course; as well as free hot dogs, chips, ice cream, soda and water!!

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