Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, May 1, 2026
Purple Day, free donuts
What's happening in Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit: from the staff of the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News. More than 35,000 people read our news and events each month.
Rockton Legion -Auxillary recognizes importance of supporting military children
A South Beloit family shares part of their experience having a loved one who is serving our country.
Marianne Mueller
- Old River Road will be closed to traffic May 5 - 6, 2026 just south of the intersection with Roscoe Road, in the Village of Roscoe for paving and pavement markings. This is part of the Old River Road widening project currently under construction. The road will be open to traffic at night and operations will be completed by the end of the day on May 6, 2026.
Today’s events
Wicked Sweets Kid-Friendly Spring Floral Cupcake Class
This Friday, May 1st at 6:00 pm at the Roscoe Township Community Center
Roscoe Township
May Day Donuts
Fri May 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Join us for a donut and coffee, milk, or juice!
Doris Tropp
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In case you missed it
NSLD Roscoe Moves Story Times to the Roscoe Township Community Center Temporarily
Roscoe Township
Hononegah students experience Tides of Elegance at 2026 Prom
Hononegah Community High School welcomed around 700 students to the 2026 Prom at the Tebala Events Center in Rockford on Saturday evening, Aprll 25.
Marianne Mueller
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