Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026
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Today's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - exclusively in the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News.
South Beloit fire chief Scott Fisher resigns
Mr. Fisher submitted his resignation after 8 days as fire chief, citing his desire to pre-retire to Alaska and that South Beloit’s most important resource is its personnel.
Adam Neblock
Mark Henderson reflects on his new role as the Community Development Director for the Village of Rockton
“One of the favorite parts of my previous job was being involved in the community, and so I feel that this position allows me to be involved in a different, yet still very meaningful way.”
Marianne Mueller
- Besides another new fire chief, the City of South Beloit is also looking for a new City Clerk/HR Director. Applications will be accepted through Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. by Sonya Hoppes
at s.hoppes@southbeloit.org. - Rockton-Roscoe News is a finalist in the revamped Stateline Honors awards in the Creative Media & Marketing category. If you feel we deserve your vote, please cast your vote (once) at https://the.statelinehonors.com/2026.
Today's events
Roscoe Township Board Meeting
Thu Jan 15 2026, 7 pm, Roscoe Township, 5792 Elevator Road, Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
In case you missed it
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026
Future for Rockton, Macktown, and Greek food
Michael McGinnis
Stateline Chamber of Commerce revamping and expanding awards recognition
The Stateline Chamber of Commerce has restructured their awards program to allow final voting of winners to be determined by the public instead of the Chamber.
Marianne Mueller
RVC softball getting 2 Hononegah softball players
As juniors, both players were a part of a Hononegah Indians team that reached level 2 of the playoffs and finished with a 28-5 record including 16-2 in the NIC 10.
Harold Bone
In memoriam: deaths in 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Michael McGinnis
