Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Mar. 2, 2026

Two running for District 7, South Beloit city council today

Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Mar. 2, 2026

News from RocktonRoscoe and South Beloit - native born in northern Illinois, brought to you by the Rockton-Roscoe News.

Meet the candidates for Winnebago County District 7
The results of the Mar. 17 Republican primary will decide who will fill the seat in the November election.

Municipal meetings this week

South Beloit City Council Meeting
Mon Mar. 2, 2026, 5:00 pm, South Beloit City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Boulevard, South Beloit IL, 61080
Village of Roscoe Board Meeting
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe, 10631 Main Street, Roscoe IL, 61073
Village of Rockton Board Meeting
Tue Mar 2, 2026 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
Check the latest forecast from Rockton weatherman Mark Henderson.

In case you missed it

Party leaders surprised by attendance at candidate meet-and-greet
170 people packed Roscoe Township Community Center to hear economic anxiety and public service take center stage at a Democratic candidate meet-and-greet.
Strong spirits: stuck
Some things are worse than physical paralysis.
State of Illinois awards South Beloit $600K for neighborhood park at Nature At The Confluence
The park will expands public access to the Rock River and to existing trails that wind along Kelly Creek and Turtle Creek.

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