Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, July 31, 2025
National Night Out, three outdoor movies
Today's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - from your friends at Rockton-Roscoe News. Scroll down for the latest stories and events, including three outdoor movies this weekend and National Night Out in Roscoe and South Beloit on August 5.
- Pipe culverts will be replaced on Swanson Road between N Second Street (IL 251) and Perryville Road. Work will start on August 4 with an expected completion date of August 8, 2025; however, it all depends on the weather. Please consider alternate routes and use caution in construction areas. Though Swanson Road will be closed to thru traffic, access will be provided to local traffic to local businesses, within work limits.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Gatorade, bobblehead
Michael McGinnis
Hononegah High School Football 2025 fundraising cards are available
More than 25+ businesses are on this year’s card.
Harold Bone
Celebrate the retirement of WIFR’s Andy Gannon’s with a special edition bobblehead
“This has literally been the job of my lifetime. I started at WIFR nine months after graduating from college. I have been here ever since,”
Harold Bone
National Night Out - bringing communities together
Police departments in South Beloit and Roscoe host an annual block party promoting police and community partnerships.
Jean Seegers
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Upcoming movies
Revelry Reels: A Fantasy Picnic & Film Night Under the Stars
Thur, Jul 31, 2025, 6 - 11 p.m., Nature at the Confluence, 306 Dickop St, South Beloit, IL 61080
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Shirland Summer Family Movie Night
Fri Aug 1 2025 8:15 pm, Shirland School, 8020 North Street Shirland IL, 61079
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
The Drive 815: Inside Out 2
Sat Aug 2, 2025 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM, Rockton Athletic Fields 12801 Old River Road Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Upcoming weather
Rockton weatherman Mark Henderson predicts delightful weather for the next seven days.
In case you missed it
Community cookout held for Rockton Township residents
A “Meat and Greet” was held last Saturday with township residents and township board members.
Adam Neblock
Hononegah Football 2nd GATORADE Collection
Hononegah High School Football 2nd Gatorade Collection Event
Harold Bone
How to satisfy your sweet tooth: Wicked Sweets by Kate in Rockton
Katelyn (Kate) Sauberlich is the owner, baker, and cake decorator at the Rockton shop.
Jean Seegers
Gone fishin: free fishing clinic in South Beloit
A free children’s fishing clinic was held Monday, July 21, at Lake Victoria in South Beloit City Park.
Jean Seegers
