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Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026

New bridges, bird watching

Michael McGinnis

Jan 3, 2026 — 2 min read

Birders Club at Nature at the Confluence, first Friday of the month.

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In case you missed it

Every year the Rockton Lions Club, with the help of numerous community supporters, bring Christmas cheer to local families assuring that they have a merry Christmas. Money raised from the Wimpy’s Fund auction is used to help families who are less fortunate in Rockton, Roscoe, Shirland, South Beloit and

New Illinois 2 bridges over Rock River in Rockton are done

The rest of the project is expected to be completed by summer 2026.

Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Jan. 2, 2026

Looking back at last year

Looking back at 2025

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