Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, July 7, 2025
Cannabis infusions, Chemtool settlement

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At this evening's meeting, the South Beloit City Council will consider amending an ordinance prohibiting unregulated food and beverage products infused with cannabis or THCO. They will also deal with several special event requests, including car shows at Dari Ripple on Fridays from 6– 10 p.m. from April through October, a 5k Run & Walk from Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful on Sept. 20 at the South Beloit City Park, and a Knights of Columbus Car Show event on Sept. 6. They will discuss an ordinance amending the U.S. citizenship requirement for part-time police officers, a hotel/motel grant to the South Beloit Historical Society, and appointments to the Library Board and the Parks & Recreation Board.
- Upcoming photos: Shirland Freedom Fest, Ironman, Wicked Sweets by Kate
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Today’s weather
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- For the Week: Rockton weatherman Mark Henderson says, "It will be a warm week, but not quite as hot nor as steamy as it has been over the last week."
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