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Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Oct 26 2026 (Copy)

Local Eagle Scout candidate gifts Rockton School District gift of an Outdoor Classroom, SOBOs and Indians roll in their Playoff games, Plus all the other news you'll want to like, share and talk about with your neighbors, friends and family.

Rockton-Roscoe News Staff

Rockton-Roscoe News Staff

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Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Oct 26 2026 (Copy)
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Stephen Mack Student Builds Outdoor Classroom Through Eagle Scout Project
The project was much more than construction. It was an opportunity to lead others while creating something that will benefit students for years to come.
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SOBOs Roll Past Polo, Advance to Second Round of I8FA Playoffs
South Beloit Head Coach Josh Redieske summed up the team's mood in three simple words, "We are pumped."
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Friday Night Lights: Hononegah Breaks Open Defensive Slugfest, Stomps Willowbrook 38–3 to Punch Ticket to Next Round.
It was the quintessential, crisp fall evening for football on the lightning-fast turf of Kelsey Field. The stage was set, the bleachers were packed with faithful supporters, and postseason energy crackled in the autumn air. For the first half of Friday night’s IHSA playoff showdown between Hononegah and
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General Election
Tue Nov 3, 2026, 6 a.m. - 7 p.m., Winnebago County Clerk, Rockford IL
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