Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
Hononegah wins, what firefighters do, next week's events
News from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit collected by your neighbors at Rockton-Roscoe News.
Hononegah advances over Auburn 75-60, keeping season alive
Hononegah’s boys basketball team now moves on to the NIC-10 champion Guilford Vikings this Friday at Guilford.
Gavin Sweeney
- The Rockton Fire Protection District has released its 2025 Annual Report [PDF]. It says, "In 2025, the Rockton Fire Protection District responded to a total of 1499 calls." Consistent with a nationwide trend, EMS calls outnumbered fire incidents ten to one. For Harlem-Roscoe, the ratio reached thirty to one in 2024.
Next week’s events
South Beloit City Council Meeting
Mon Mar. 2, 2026, 5:00 pm, South Beloit City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Boulevard, South Beloit IL, 61080
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
50 North, Senior Activity Event: Eggs!
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 1 - 3 p.m. Rockton Township Community Center, 302 Main St., Rockton IL 61072
Diana LaForge
Village of Roscoe Board Meeting
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe, 10631 Main Street, Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Village of Rockton Board Meeting
Tue Mar 2, 2026 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
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In case you missed it
Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 24, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Michael McGinnis
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Feb. 23, 2026
Science, history, and body swapping
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Two Hononegah juniors win state wrestling titles; Indians head to dual team finals
Hononegah’s wrestling program added two more champions to its storied history Saturday.
Harold Bone
