Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Apr. 10, 2026

Chemtool payment update, Senior Expo

Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Apr. 10, 2026
OSD is announcing special guests this morning.

News from RocktonRoscoe and South Beloit as reported by your neighbors at Rockton-Roscoe News.

  • In today’s edition: an update on when to expect the next payments from Holian for the Chemtool disaster.
Holian payments pushed to 2nd quarter
An employee at Analytics Consulting provides an update.
Senior Living Expo April 10 2026 10 am - 2 pm Rockton American Legion Brings Resources, Education, and Community Connection to Rockton
Stateline Events’ Stacy Moore says the goal is simple: create a space where seniors “can gather information, ask questions, and feel supported.”
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Apr. 9, 2026
Death notices, Local News Day, Food pantry, Blood drive

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Death notices for the far Stateline: Apr. 7, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.

Upcoming events

Open House at Rockton Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
Saturday, April 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Highview in the Woodlands, 1000 Falcon Point Place, Rockton, IL 61072

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