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Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Apr. 5, 2026

Easter, local history museum in Rockton

Preparing for Easter: Maundy Thursday service at Roscoe UMC.

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Stateline Robotics celebrates their win at North Star Regional. In less than a month: the FIRST World Championship in Houston.

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The Sensations bring decades of rock energy to this week’s Rockton River Market

The Sensations bring decades of rock energy to this week’s Rockton River Market

"So much fun!", says McKenna Faith Winters.

Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Attempted murder, weekly update, rally for school pay

South Beloit man convicted of attempted murder after victim escapes through second-story window

South Beloit man convicted of attempted murder after victim escapes through second-story window

A three-day jury trial ended Monday with the conviction of a local man on charges including attempted first-degree murder.

Veterans Information Session – June 16 at 6:00 PM

Veterans Information Session – June 16 at 6:00 PM

VFW Post 11019 - South Beloit, Illinois, in partnership with the South Beloit American Legion Holtz-Hirst Post 288, is proud to host a Veterans Information Session on Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 6:00 p.m.