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Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, May 10, 2025

Road closed, not picking sides, stitchery in time

May 10, 2025 — 5 min read

This Baltimore Oriole recently visited farthest northern Illinois. Photo: Andrea Van Briesen Photography

White School Road will be closed between Rockton Road and Prairie Hill Road starting on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 for a culvert replacement. The work by the Winnebago County Highway Department should be completed by Friday, May 16, 2025, but the duration is dependent on the weather. Delays should be expected and alternate routes should be considered.
Roscoe Village President Carol Gustafson and South Beloit Mayor Tom Fitzgerald have denied reports that they are pushing for more executive powers for the Winnebago County chairman, a post now held by fellow Republican Joe Chiarelli. Gustafson told the Rockford Register-Star, "To say I am picking a side in this is not true." Likewise, Fitzgerald said he didn't "have enough knowledge on the way Winnebago (County) handles our business" to take a position. In 2017, the country chairman lost the power to hire, fire, and supervise county employees without approval of the County Board. County Board member Paul Arena of Roscoe is leader of the County Board's influential Republican caucus.
Bee Youtiful Sip and Stitchery is celebrating their one year anniversary this Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 11447 Second Street, Suite 5, in Roscoe, with refreshments, prizes, trunk shows, and more.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 40. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
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