Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Oct. 3, 2025
Hononegah Homecoming, promoting Rockton, keeping kids healthy
Today's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - reported by Rockton-Roscoe News and read by more than 20,000 unique neighbors each month.
- The Village of Rockton is hiring a part-time hourly Community Promotions Coordinator to help coordinate events and activities as well as help with communications to their residents. This new position involves working with downtown business owners, regional tourism groups, staff, and others, even with Rockton’s Downtown Streetscape Plan. Interviews begin the week of October 13. Details at www.rocktonil.gov. Much of this work was previously managed by former Planning and Development Administrator Tricia Diduch.
Photos: 2025 Hononegah Homecoming Parade
Sunny skies and purple-and-gold spirit filled the route, leading up to the school’s annual Homecoming game.
Jean Seegers
Ask the experts: Tips from local school nurses to keep kids healthy this school year
As the school year continues into fall, local nurses say the basics matter most.
Alycia Dioneda Schneedle
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025
Hononegah’s standout goalie
Michael McGinnis
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Upcoming events
Music: Acoustic Reverie feat. Two Lucky Bums at Louie’s
Fri Oct. 3, 2025, 7 pm, Louie’s Tap House, 5689 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Pumpkin Patch Food Drive
Sat, Oct. 4, 2025, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 5809 Prairie Hill Rd., South Beloit, IL 61080
Clint Burow
Music: Flat Car Riders at Rockton Inn
Sat Oct 4, 2025, 7 - 10 p.m., Rockton Inn Pub & Grub, 102 East Main St., Rockton, IL
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Antique Sale: Roscoe Township Historical Society
Sat-Sun Oct. 4-5, 2025, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road, Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
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In case you missed it
Hononegah’s goalie takes the spotlight
In recent Hononegah’s varsity soccer games, one player has stood out from the rest - junior Jack Schultz.
Natalie Fry
Operational Focus: Why rescheduling internal meetings isn’t harmless
Internal meetings may not have clients on the other end, but they still deserve respect
Wanda Alberts
Rich Wilson: a man for all seasons
Celebration of Life will be Friday afternoon, October 3, 2025.
Jean Seegers
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025
Vintage Shop Hop and other upcoming events
Michael McGinnis
