Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
Remote learning, help the wildlife, today’s events
Friday's news from Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit - from your neighbors at Rockton-Roscoe News. You can reply to this email with news tips, comments, or suggestions.
- Friday is a remote learning day/snow day for all area schools - don’t send your kids out. Still open for families: Stateline YMCA and Kid’s Spot in Roscoe. Local business closings include The South Beloit Boys and Girls Club, Stepping Stones, DeeDee’s, Village Nursery School, Perfectly Seasoned, The Image Gallery, and Mrs. Fisher’s Potato Chips. Historic Attractions Museum and Jill Rae Finally Art are closed for renovations.
- Hoo Haven Inc. is seeking community support after receiving an electric bill exceeding $2,000 due to winter heating needs for its wildlife rehabilitation operations. Donations can be brought to the organization or made online at hoohaven.org.
Today’s events
Little Scientists: Nature Poetry
January 23, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Nature at the Confluence, 306 Dickop Street, South Beloit, IL 61080
Julie Uram
Gymnastics Academy North Open Workouts
Open workouts are held every Friday at Gymnastics Academy North for athletes in grades 6–12.
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
In case you missed it
Two new police officers join the ranks of Village of Roscoe Police Department
After field training, Alida Smith and Rudolpho (Rudy) Gonzalez will officially join the Village of Roscoe Police Department.
Jean Seegers
Elfie the Owl and the Mystery of the Northern Lights - A Tiny Hero’s Tale, the second book release for mother-and-son duo
A former Hononegah superintendent and her son have published a new children’s book.
Marianne Mueller
Hononegah Indians drop a non-conference game on MLK day 44-40 to St Ignatius College Prep at Benet Academy
Lady Indians drop to 16-6 on the season after falling to St Ignatius College Prep at Benet Academy during the Derril Kipp Hoopfest on Monday January 19th 2026. Sophomore Ainsley Hughes was named MVP after another stellar game. Next up for the Lady Indians is a Tuesday night battle against
Harold Bone
