Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, July 3, 2026
Here’s what's happening in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit: information from the award-winning reporters at Rockton-Roscoe News. To read stories you haven’t seen yet, click on any link below.
Death notices for the Stateline: July 1, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
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Veterans Groups and Community Come Together for South Beloit Blood Drive
Service continued beyond the uniform this week as VFW Post 11019 – South Beloit, Illinois and the South Beloit American Legion Holtz-Hirst Post 288 came together with the community and the Rock River Valley Blood Center for a successful community blood drive.
Rob McLain
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Veterans Groups and Community Come Together for South Beloit Blood Drive
Service continued beyond the uniform this week as VFW Post 11019 – South Beloit, Illinois and the South Beloit American Legion Holtz-Hirst Post 288 came together with the community and the Rock River Valley Blood Center for a successful community blood drive.
Rob McLain
Roscoe Gardening Club Rock Snake Competition off to fierce start
All are encouraged to get their imaginations running with this year’s Rock Snake Competition, organized by the Roscoe Gardening Club.
Marianne Mueller
South Beloit Veterans Organizations Join Together to Serve Community Breakfast
South Beloit American Legion Holtz-Hirst Post 288 and VFW Post 11019 came together to serve breakfast for veterans, their families, and community guests at the shared post home located at 14879 Dorr Road in South Beloit. The event brought together members from both Veterans Service Organizations for a morning
Rob McLain
FREE Camp For Kids, K - 5th Grade, at Life Church in Roscoe, July 13 - 16
July 13 - 16, 2026, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Life Church, 5910 Elevator Rd, Roscoe, IL 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Upcoming events
Music: Leinaala & Dave & McKenna
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 5 - 8 p.m., Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St South Beloit IL, 61080
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
50 North, Senior Activity Event: Pizza Party!
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Rockton Township Community Center, 302 Main St., Rockton, IL 61072
Diana LaForge
Village of Rockton Board Meeting
Tue July 7, 2026 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Village of Roscoe Board Meeting
Tue July 7, 2026, 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe, 10631 Main Street, Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Ross Robertson Basketball Camp
Roscoe United Methodist Church is hosting a free community event Thursday, June 11 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Join us rain or shine for a hot dog, cookies, ice cream, games, building tours and more. Come inside and check out our 2026 Vacation Bible School set, stained glass windows and more. Bring your parents, bring your kids, and come and enjoy the summer evening. Rain location will be in Harman Hall.
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
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