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Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Oct 12 2026

Meet the Candidiate on Wed Oct 14 2026, Free Community Meal at Cross and Crown, plus all the news you want and need to kick off your week.

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Rockton-Roscoe News Staff

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Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Oct 12 2026
Join the Talcott Free Library on Wednesday, October 14th at 6pm - Hispanic Heritage Month presented by Alexis Baldacci from Rockford University.

What's happening in Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit from Rockton-Roscoe News.

Meet the Candidates
Wednesday, October 14th 6-8pm
Rockton-Roscoe NewsElizabeth Lindquist
Cross and Crown Lutheran Church Free Community Meal
Friday, October 16, 2026 - 7404 Elevator Road, Roscoe
Rockton-Roscoe NewsJulie Lewis

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Weather

Check the latest forecasts from Rockton weatherman Mark Henderson.

In case you missed it

Hononegah Blanks Boylan 56–0 on an Emotional Night for Coach Zimmerman
I’m excited about the playoffs and the opportunities we have. I’ve really enjoyed being with my coaching staff and these players, Hononegah Community High School Head Football Coach Brian Zimmerman.
Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone
Dairyhäus Partners with Golden Apple Foundation to Launch New Cookie Butter Ice Cream Honoring Local Teachers
Created to celebrate and support exceptional educators across the Stateline.
Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone

Events

Kid-Friendly Halloween Cupcake Class by Wicked Sweets
Friday, October 16 at 6:30 pm at the Roscoe Township Community Center
Rockton-Roscoe NewsRoscoe Township
Coffee & Caregivers at Highview in the Woodlands
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 10:00 am - 11:00 am, at 1000 Falcon Point Place, Rockton, IL 61072
Rockton-Roscoe NewsJoe Boettcher

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