Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, July 20, 2025
Police door service, Chemtool claims website, candidate petition signatures
Today's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - from your friends at Rockton-Roscoe News. Scroll down for the latest stories and events, including how to get involved in research on PFAS contamination in Rockton.
- Early Saturday morning, Rockton Police officers Joseph Naser and Joshua Graham helped an elderly resident get back into his home after he had been locked out for several hours. Then they found he couldn't effectively secure his door and didn't have family nearby to help him fix it. So they decided to install a new door handle for him. The Police Department called it "a shining example of their dedication to serving our community."
- Claims forms won't be available until next week, but the Holian settlement website is now live at https://holiansettlement.com/. Residents who received payments from the first Chemtool settlement will be included automatically and won't have to file a new claim.
- Candidates who want to run in the 2026 General Primary Election on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 can now pick up their petition packets during regular business hours at the Winnebago County Elections Office in downtown Rockford. For more information, call 815-319-4252 or download the State of Illinois 2026 Candidate’s Guide. More specific details [DOC] are available online.
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Tomorrow's events
Free Children’s Fishing Day on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Lake Victoria in South Beloit
Fishing poles, bait, tackle, and guidance will be provided free of charge.
Harold Bone
South Beloit City Council Meeting
Mon July 21 2025, 5:00 pm, South Beloit City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Blvd, South Beloit, IL 61080
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Monday Night Jazz Jam at M & M Dari Ripple
Mon Jul 21, 2025 6 - 8 pm, M&M Dari Ripple 470 Blackhawk Blvd. South Beloit IL, 61080
Michael McGinnis
Today’s weather
- Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.In case you missed it
In case you missed it
Pat Henderson: living life to the fullest
Pat Henderson served his country and served the people of Roscoe Township for many years. He isn’t idle in his retirement.
Jean Seegers
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Mural, live music, kid’s fishing
Michael McGinnis
Rockton Roscoe Rotary Club Rib Fest supports community and education
Our local Rotary Club has served Northern Winnebago County since 1959.
Marianne Mueller
Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, July 18, 2025
Downtown-style Main Street, Rib Fest, weekend at the museum
Michael McGinnis
