Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, July 31, 2026
Rockton Police Promotions, Roscoe Township and Rockton Township having some fun summer events. A missed Chicory Ridge Garage Sale happens this weekend.
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.
In the news
Rockton Police Strengthen Command Staff with Two Promotions
The Rockton Police Department marked an important moment of leadership growth today, announcing the promotions of Jason Newell to Deputy Chief and Joseph Naser to Patrol Sergeant. Both appointments reflect the department’s continued investment in steady, community‑focused leadership. Deputy Chief Newell has long been a trusted presence within
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Tie Dye Party at the Roscoe Township Community Center
Celebrate the end of summer with us on Monday, August 3rd from 12:00-2:30 pm
Roscoe Township
Step into the Past
Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, Beckman Mill, step into the past with the Rockton Township Historical Society
Marilyn Mohring
Upcoming events
We missed the annual Chicory Ridge sale this year, but we are now ready to go!
Garage Sale, Friday, July 31 - 9 AM to 6 PM - Sun, August 2 - 9 AM to 1 PM, 10908 Meadowsweet Lane, Roscoe
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Music: Justin Jones
Sat Aug 1, 2026, 5 - 8 p.m., Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St South Beloit IL, 61080
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
50 North, Senior Activity Event
Beach Party! Tuesday, August 4, 2026 1-3 pm
Diana LaForge
Weather
Check the latest forecasts from Rockton meteorologist Mark Henderson's Weather Hub
In case you missed it
Smoke Investigation Quickly Resolved at Roscoe Thornton’s
A brief scare at the Thornton’s Gas Station on Willowbrook Road Wednesday afternoon.
Harold Bone
Death notices for the Stateline: July 29,2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
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