Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
Frenchman’s Frolic, wastewater, Blue Thunder
Saturday's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - from your friends at Rockton-Roscoe News. You can reply to this email with news tips, comments, or suggestions.
- The Phantom of the Opera (and the Rockford Symphony Orchestra) were at Hononegah this week to rehearse a Broadway musical show that’s playing at the Coronado Theater tonight. Our reporter Jean Seegers interviewed the RSO conductor, Kevin Stites, and the show’s star, Ben Crawford, who played the Phantom and many other roles on Broadway.
Belvidere North Edges Hononegah 27-24, in Thriller as Community Rallies for Benny
Our offense came out and moved the ball against a very stout defense.
Harold Bone
South Beloit municipal wastewater rates to nearly double by 2029
4-1 vote leads to rate increases; City officials cite aging lift stations, lost revenue, and state loan requirements in push for higher sewage rates.
Adam Neblock
Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
SOBOs football still undefeated, Hono booster club
Michael McGinnis
Hononegah hosts the undefeated Blue Thunder from Kelsey Field Friday night.
Crazy to think about it but we are entering week 8 of the 2025 Hononegah Football season. The Indians sit in fourth place in the top heavy NIC 10 conference. With a record of 5-2 the Indians take on the top Dawgs in the conference, undefeated Belvidere North 7-0. The
Harold Bone
PINK OUT FOR BENNY
Resilience that has become BENNY’S rallying cry
Harold Bone
Weekend events
Frenchman’s Frolic at Macktown Living History
Sat-Sun Oct 18-19, 2025, 9:00 am, Macktown Living History, 2221 Freeport Road, Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Music: Jim Thomas at Rockton Inn
Sat Oct 18, 2025, 7 pm, Rockton Inn Pub & Grub, 102 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Michael McGinnis
Jaime Cox Memorial Run 5K
Sat Oct 18, 2025, 10:00 am, Roscoe Middle School, 6121 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
In case you missed it
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025
Lady SOBOs, just pop in
Michael McGinnis
Friday Night Lights: Undefeated SOBOs Host West Carroll in NUIC Top-6 Showdown
Undefeated South Beloit welcome perennial powerhouse West Carroll Thunder for a marquee matchup under the Friday Night Lights.
Harold Bone
Big News from The Hononegah Booster Club they have Launched Their New Website!
Whether you’re a proud parent, a dedicated alum, or a fan who never misses a game, the Booster Club website is your backstage pass to everything happening behind the scenes.
Harold Bone
