Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Dec. 15, 2025

News for a new week from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - brought to you by the staff of the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News and read by more than 20,000 of your neighbors each month. Reply to this email to send us news tips, corrections, and opinions. Scroll to the end for the latest stories.

• At Tuesday‘s meeting, the Village of Roscoe trustees will consider next year’s property tax levy. Two bonds which paid for construction of the police station and other civic projects are expected to be excluded again from the property tax levy. Telecommunications and sales taxes should be sufficient to fully pay off both bonds by the end of 2027.
• Upcoming stories: death notices, Christmas in early Roscoe, Rockton Christmas Walk

Tomorrow’s events

50 North, Senior Activity Event: Christmas Luncheon

Tues Dec 16, 2025, 1 - 3 p.m., Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road, Roscoe IL 61073

Rockton-Roscoe NewsDiana LaForge

Village of Rockton Board Meeting

Tue Dec 16, 2025, 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 lEast Main Street, Rockton IL, 61072

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Kinnikinnick School Board Meeting

Tue Dec 16, 2025, 7:00 pm, Kinnikinnick School Library, 5410 Pine Lane, Roscoe IL, 61073

Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff

Village of Roscoe Board Meeting

Tue Dec 16, 2025 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe, 10631 Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073

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In case you missed it

Strong spirits: hope

You can live without faith, but nobody lives long without hope.

Rockton-Roscoe NewsGary Schwerin

There’s no place like Home for the Holidays

The official lighting of the Village of Roscoe Christmas tree at the Hometown Holiday celebration is Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Rockton-Roscoe NewsJean Seegers

New bakery business in Roscoe offers a feast for the eyes and the tastebuds

“My goal has always been to own my own bakery and expand our menu.”

Rockton-Roscoe NewsJean Seegers