Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025
Rockton Road development, journalism awards
Today's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - researched and reported by Rockton-Roscoe News and read by more than 20,000 neighbors each month.
- New businesses on Rockton Road: according to Alex Gary of the Beloit Daily News, a Club Car Wash is being built in front of the Rockton Walmart next to Arby’s. A Verizon store is being built in front of Blain’s Farm & Fleet next to the Rockton McDonald’s.
- What are your favorite articles that we've published in the past year (between May 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025? Monday is our deadline to send entries to the Northern Illinois News Association's annual contest. Last year we won a third place award, for best website. This year we provided special coverage of Chemtool, the Garden Hotel demolition, the Red Barn Golf course and its neighbors, Gil Wierschke, and Aidyn Hansen. Are there other stories for which our reporters deserved to be recognized? Hit Reply to this newsletter or email us at editor@roscoenews.com.
Free physicals, screenings, and supplies set South Beloit students up for success
Thanks to a community effort led by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Crusader Community Health, and the Lions Club.
Adam Neblock
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025
Rockton mural, success in South Beloit, one year gone
Michael McGinnis
Operational Focus: Is it time to update your company policies?
Policies aren’t “set it and forget it.” Here’s how to keep them relevant, compliant, and effective for your team.
Wanda Alberts
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Today's events
Roscoe VFW/RREACH Blood Drive
Thu Aug 14, 2025 11:30 am - 4:30 pm, Roscoe VFW, 11385 2nd Street, Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
The Great Turtle Creek Duck Race Fundraiser
Thu August 14, 2025, 6 p.m., Nature At The Confluence, 306 Dickop St, South Beloit, IL 61080
Julie Uram
Music: Lady & the Tramp at Poison Ivy Pub
Thu Aug 14, 2025, 6 pm, Poison Ivy Pub, 5765 Elevator Rd., Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
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In case you missed it
Roscoe senior disappeared one year ago today
Extensive searches for Gil Wierschke have revealed few clues.
Michael McGinnis
Photos: National Night Out
Meet and greet with the Roscoe Police Department and Harlem Roscoe Fire personnel, plus food, music, raffles, a car show, games and special attractions at National Night Out in Roscoe.
Jean Seegers
Death notices for the far Stateline: Aug. 11, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Michael McGinnis
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025
Death notices, Roscoe-Rockton game at Soldier Field, missing man
Michael McGinnis
