Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025

SOBO playoffs, Class Act, Adopt a Senior

Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025
South Beloit is one of the elite teams remaining in the Elite 8 football playoffs.

Saturday news from RocktonRoscoe and South Beloit from your neighbors at Rockton-Roscoe News. Reply to this email to send us comments, corrections, and news clues. Scroll to the end for the latest stories, including two innovative programs at South Beloit High School and Stephen Mack Middle School.

  • Our editor Harold Bone will be cheering for the South Beloit Sobos today at noon at Pietro's Pizzeria in Roscoe, watching the playoff football game against Milledgeville.
  • Jingle Bell Rockton continues today and tomorrow, as Downtown Rockton businesses celebrate the holidays.
  • The South Beloit City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday to discuss the 2026 budget, at City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Blvd. at 4:15 p.m.

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Today’s events

Lincoln and Liberty at Macktown
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 9 a.m - 4 p.m., Macktown Living History, 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton IL, 61072
Live Theater: Clue
Fri-Sun Nov 7-9, 2025 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
Live Music: The Cartunes at Louie’s
Sat Nov 8, 2025 7 pm, Louie’s Tap House, 5689 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073