Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, July 27, 2025
Chair, fog, sun, fantasy
Sunday's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - from your friends at Rockton-Roscoe News. Scroll down for the latest stories and events, including the reliability of your chair.
- Revelry Reels, a dreamy fantasy picnic & film night under the stars, will be held Thursday night, 6 - 11 p.m. at Nature at the Confluence, South Beloit, IL. The beloved fantasy classic The Princess Bride begins at 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $5. Kids 12 and under are free (but there is kissing).
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Today's events
Music: Bill & Jim
Sun July 27, 2025, 2 - 5 pm, Louie’s Tap House, 5689 Elevator Road, Roscoe IL, 61073
Michael McGinnis
Through The Flames Rally
Sun July 27, 2025, 11 a.m - 3 p.m. During the Roscoe Community Market at Louie’s Tap House, 5689 Elevator Road, Roscoe, IL 61073
Stacy Moore
Roscoe Community Market
Sunday, July 27, 2025, 11 a.m until 3 p.m., Louie’s Tap House, 5689 Elevator Rd, Roscoe, IL 61073
Stacy Moore
Today’s weather
- Sunday: Areas of fog before 9 am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 96. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
In case you missed it
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Fire, drum, training, hot days
Michael McGinnis
Vicki Lynn named Illinois American Legion Auxiliary Unit Member of The Year
Lynn joined the Auxiliary in October 2017 and hasn’t stopped since.
Marianne Mueller
Death notices for the far Stateline: July 21, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Michael McGinnis
Locals voice overwhelming support for proposed NorthPointe Neighborhood Hospital
Roscoe Village Trustee Michael Wright, HRFD Chief Kevin Briggs, and others laid out their case for the hospital. Of all speakers, only one spoke against.
Adam Neblock
