Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Apr. 7, 2025
In the news: no limits, parade

Monday's news from South Beloit, Roscoe, and Rockton - from Rockton-Roscoe News.
- Limitless Martial Arts (Team No Limit) recently competed in their first official tournament in Stevens Point, WI and are now ranked 7th out of 41 schools in the region. Master Will Nevitt, already a two time world champion at age 25, recently acquired the studio, which is located next to the Dairy Queen in Roscoe.
- The Roscoe VFW is organizing this year's Memorial Day parade. Past Post Commander Ruben Hernandez met with representatives of the Roscoe Police and Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department and is very happy with the plan. The parade will take a shorter route from Bridge and Main to Broad Street and up to Roscoe Cemetery. Parade participants need to get their information and details to the VFW by April 30. No throwing candy from floats, only from those walking on the side of the road close to parade watchers.
- The Church by the Side of the Road in Rockton welcomes a new pastor, Steve St. Clair. Besides being a popular wedding venue, the church has regular services on Sundays at 10 a.m.
- How could we serve you better?
Upcoming events
South Beloit City Council Meeting
Mon Apr 7, 2025, 5:00 pm, South Beloit City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Blvd # 2, South Beloit IL, 61080

Little Builders at South Beloit Library
Mon Apr 7, 2025, 6 pm, South Beloit Public Library, 630 Blackhawk Blvd. South Beloit IL, 61080

Euchre at Roscoe Township Community Center
Mon Apr 7, 2025, 6:30 pm, Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road, Roscoe IL, 61073

Life Church Food Pantry
Tue Apr 8, 2025, 9:00 am, Life Church, 5910 Elevator Rd Roscoe IL, 61073

Chair Yoga
Tue Apr 8, 2025, 9:00 am, Roscoe Township Community Center 4562 Hononegah Road Roscoe IL, 61073

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time
Tue Apr 8, 2024 9:30 am, North Suburban Library 5562 Clayton Cir Roscoe IL, 61073

Monday weather
- Monday: Scattered snow showers before noon, then isolated flurries between noon and 1pm, then isolated snow showers after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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