Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025
Barbecue in Roscoe tomorrow, no Summerpalooza, immunity

Today's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - researched and reported by Rockton-Roscoe News. Send us your comments or suggestions by replying to this email.
- Because of forecasted rain on Saturday, Summerpalooza in Rockton has been canceled. However, Louiepalooza in Roscoe is still on schedule.
- Whiskey Hotel Barbecue is open one day a week, on Sunday and every Sunday, in Roscoe 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at 5522 Elevator Road, but you should pre-order. The owner says, "We had to shut down our Rockford operations," but they are available for catering.
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