Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Apr. 9, 2026
Death notices, Local News Day, Food pantry, Blood drive
Honest news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit as reported by Rockton-Roscoe News.
Death notices for the far Stateline: Apr. 7, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Michael McGinnis
- Beginning April 20, 2026, Winnebago County Highway Department is widening the pavement on Old River Road just south of the Roscoe Road intersection Depending on weather, they expect to be finished by May 31, 2026. Old River Road will remain open throughout construction, though intermittent single-lane closures will be required. But for a few hours, a full road closure will be necessary for a pipe culvert installation. That exact date will be announced once they know when.
Local News Day
Local News Day: Comments from our founding editor, Michael McGinnis
Rockton-Roscoe News began five years ago with no expectation of what it would become.
Alycia Dioneda Schneedle
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Today's events
Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Blood Drive Thursday, April 9
RRVBC Blood Mobile at Roscoe United Methodist Church
Doris Tropp
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In case you missed it
After 80 years of magic, Roscoe’s ‘Magic Bill’ becomes the story
At 103, Bill “Magic Bill” Hunter is still sharing his story, as friends, family, and fans gathered April 4 to celebrate the release of A Life of Magic.
Alycia Dioneda Schneedle
Local News Day: Jean Seegers retires after decades of reporting local news for the community
Jean Seegers spent 25 years telling the stories of others. As she tries out retirement, she’s looking back on the people, the stories, and the work that remains part of who she is.
Alycia Dioneda Schneedle
