Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, June 22, 2025
Ironman cycling, Roscoe market, school boards
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- The Village of Rockton will experience many road closures and detours in order to accommodate cyclists participating in the Ironman 70.3 Rockford on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Closed during the event: North Blackhawk Blvd/ Rte 75 from Wagon Wheel through Main Street, from approximately 7:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Parking will be at Hononegah High School or various local streets north of East / West Main Street.

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Meetings this week
Roscoe Community Market
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 11 a.m until 3 p.m., Louie’s Tap House, 5689 Elevator Rd, Roscoe, IL 61073

South Beloit School Board Meeting
Tue June 24, 2025 6:00 pm, South Beloit School District Office 850 Hayes Avenue South Beloit IL, 61080

Kinnikinnick School Board Meeting
Tue Jun 24, 2025 7:00 pm, Kinnikinnick School Library, 5410 Pine Lane, Roscoe IL, 61073

Rockton School Board Meeting
Wed Jun 25, 2025 6:00 pm, Rockton Elementary School Cafeteria, 1050 E. Union St. Rockton IL, 61072

Prairie Hill School Board Meeting
Wed Jun 25 5:30 pm, Willowbrook Middle School Library 6605 Prairie Hill Rd South Beloit IL, 61080

Today’s weather forecast
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
- Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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