Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
All-star student, dedicated teachers
News from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit collected by your neighbors at Rockton-Roscoe News.
Hononegah’s Kylie Simpson Named to 2026 IHSA All-State Academic Team
“The students named to the IHSA All-State Academic Team embody what education-based athletics and activities are all about,” IHSA Assistant Executive Director Stacy Lambert said.
Harold Bone
Victor Schoonover, educator, artist, and devoted father
Celebration of Life will be held 2-4 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Nature at the Confluence.
Adam Neblock
- Golden Apple Awards for area teachers will be announced today.
Upcoming events
Cross & Crown Lutheran Church Monthly Community Meal
Friday, February 20, 2026, 7404 Elevator Road, Roscoe - 12:00 p.m.
Julie Lewis
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In case you missed it
Editorial: We knew this was coming
When a story touches politics, we brace for the comments. We told you what happened. The reaction became its own story.
Alycia Dioneda Schneedle
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
Death notices, South Beloit Fire contract, new forest preserve, what our editors think about at night
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 17, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Michael McGinnis
Details behind the South Beloit contract with Metro Paramedic Services
A three-year, 1.4 million dollar contract will provide one fire chief and three staff per 24-hour shift. Opportunities for paid on-call firefighters to follow.
Adam Neblock
