Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Apr. 2, 2026

Death notices, upcoming events

Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Apr. 2, 2026
Pearl Lake in South Beloit is open April-October for seasonal residents.

News from RocktonRoscoe and South Beloit as reported by your neighbors at Rockton-Roscoe News.

Death notices for the far Stateline: Mar. 31, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.

Upcoming events

Holy Week and Easter Services
March 29 Palm Sunday, April 2 Maundy Thursday, April 3 Good Friday, April 5 Easter Sunday
Bird Club at the Confluence
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 7:30 am - 9:00 am, Nature at the Confluence, 306 Dickop Street, South Beloit, IL 61080
Pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Sobo Athletic Club will host an Easter pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 4th from 8 am - 12 pm at South Beloit High School.

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In case you missed it

A legacy of dance continues with new classes
New dance classes for all ages are now open at Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory.
Everything’s coming up poppies at VFW Post 2955 in Roscoe
Veterans and auxiliary members of Roscoe VFW Post 2955 were winners at the Illinois State Buddy Poppy display competition again this year. Each year, VFW posts around the country compete for the most outstanding patriotic and decorative display using thousands of crepe paper poppies. The Roscoe VFW entries have placed