Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025

Hononegah playoff, SNAP in northern Illinois, focus adjustment

Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025
Fall in Rockton, Illinois. Joe Navickis of Rooftop Weather says, “The sun finally began to peek through the thick fog and illuminated this farmstead perfectly.”

Today's news from RocktonRoscoe and South Beloit - exclusively in the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News. Scroll to the end for the latest stories, including a Hono playoff game.

Community steps up as SNAP pause brings added pressure to local food pantries
When SNAP benefits pause in November, Rockton’s Old Stone Church Food Pantry expects more families to need help. But volunteers say they’ve seen time and again how the community steps forward in moments like this.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Treats, Hono in the playoffs, easy cheesy bread
South Beloit Volleyball Played with Honor and Grit for the Seven Seniors who ended their careers on Wednesday night.
You set the best record of 27-7, brought home a lot of firsts for little ole South Beloit volleyball

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