Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Aug. 11, 2025

Blood drive, power outage

Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Aug. 11, 2025
Saturday night lightning in Rockton. Photo: Joe Navickis

Today's news from RocktonRoscoe and South Beloit in far northern Illinois - from the staff of Rockton-Roscoe News. Reply to this email to send us your comments, questions, or compliments.

  • The Roscoe VFW is hosting a blood drive this week on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. All donors will receive a certificate for a free pint of Culver's Custard. Donation takes less than an hour, can save up to three lives, and strengthens your character.
  • Commonwealth Edison Company says that 487 customers west of downtown Roscoe experienced a power outage for about half an hour Sunday afternoon. Power was restored by 2:46 p.m.
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Upcoming events

Roscoe VFW/RREACH Blood Drive
Wed Aug 13, 2025 1:30 - 6:30 pm, Roscoe VFW, 11385 2nd Street, Roscoe IL, 61073
Cruise Night at the Museum
Wed Aug 13, 2025 5 - 8 p.m., Historic Attractions Museum, 13825 Metric Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
Music: Lady & the Tramp at Poison Ivy Pub
Thu Aug 14, 2025, 6 pm, Poison Ivy Pub, 5765 Elevator Rd., Roscoe IL, 61073
The Great Turtle Creek Duck Race Fundraiser
Thu August 14, 2025, 6 p.m., Nature At The Confluence, 306 Dickop St, South Beloit, IL 61080

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