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Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, April 11, 2025

Superintendent search, internet survey, job openings, restaurants

Michael McGinnis

Apr 11, 2025 — 4 min read

The line outside of Whiskey Hotel Barbecue during their grand opening. Photo: Ryan Nesheim

It's almost the weekend in Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit - with news and events from Rockton-Roscoe News. And Roscoe Restaurant Week begins today.

In Rockton School District, outgoing Superintendent Glenn Terry was planning to pass the torch to Assistant Superintendent Kevin Finnegan. But Finnegan announced Wednesday that he is resigning effective June 30, 2025. According to a joint statement from the Rockton Board of Education and Assistant Superintendent Finnegan, "He misses the daily interactions with students and teachers and wishes to return to a building-level position." As the school board searches for the next superintendent, they say they may hire an interim superintendent in the short term.
The Region 1 Planning Council wants to help expand internet coverage and options for all homes in their service area. They invite our readers to take a survey to help identify, among other things, where service gaps are and how satisfied we are with our internet service providers.
Blackhawk Farms Raceway in South Beloit is hiring for a guard/gate position, two shifts, 2 - 10 p.m. and 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma, or a GED. Please email marketing@blackhawkfarms.com for more information.
Roscoe Middle School is hiring a school secretary [PDF] beginning this month. Are you organized, friendly, and love working in a school environment (10 months each year)? Pay starts at $16.00/hour plus excellent medical, dental, and life insurance benefits, and pension. Submit your letter of interest, resume, reference letters, and completed application form to Kelly Mahan at kmahan@kinnschools.org or 5410 Pine Lane, Roscoe. Questions? Call 815-623-2837.

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Friday's weather

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. (Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service).