Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Sept 11 2026

Remembering September 11, 2001, the unthinkable happened as terrorists attacked the United States, Today is opening day of the 56th Roscoe Lions Annual Fall Festival!

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Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Sept 11 2026
September 11, 2001, the unthinkable happened as terrorists attacked the United States.

Today's news from RocktonRoscoe and South Beloit - from the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News.

  • On September 11, 2001, the unthinkable happened as terrorists attacked the United States. Nearly 3,000 people died as a result. Terrorists flew two planes into the World Trade Center in New York City and one into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. A fourth plane did not reach its intended destination. The courageous passengers aboard United Airlines Flight 93 fought to regain control of the aircraft, and it crashed in Western Pennsylvania. 

May we remember all the people who lost their lives that fateful Tuesday morning and those who've had to live with the lingering effects. May we also remember how we came together as a country to support one another. We thank all the brave men and women who were first responders that day, and the military personnel who fought to keep us safe.

10 Things You Don’t Want to Miss at This Year’s Roscoe Lions Fall Festival
56th Annual Roscoe Lions Fall Festival returns to Leland Park on September 11–13, 2026

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Hononegah Boys Soccer Lets 2–0 Lead Slip, Settles for 2–2 Draw With Harvard
“We had an excellent practice yesterday. Guys seemed ready to play today. We came out strong”, Coach Mike Fasula said

Upcoming events

Music: Duane Worden
Sat Sep 12, 2026, 5 - 8 p.m., Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St South Beloit IL, 61080
Village of Rockton Board Meeting
Tue Sept 15 , 2026 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
Check out the latest forecast from Rockton weatherman Mark Henderson.

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