Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday Nov 5 2026

Honest news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit as reported by your neighbors at the Rockton-Roscoe News.

South Beloit family battles utility giant over astronomical water bills and digital meter errors

After months of erratic billing spikes, fruitless technician visits, and official insistence that nothing is wrong, the Ottens are fighting back.

Rockton-Roscoe NewsAdam Neblock

Going all out for Halloween: The Petsches in South Beloit

Some stopped. Everyone stared.

Rockton-Roscoe NewsAdam Neblock

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Roscoe's Nolley Falls in Congressional Bid; Caruana Wins Re-Election as Sheriff

Roscoe resident Paul Nolley challenged incumbent U.S. Representative Darin LaHood. Voters ultimately returned LaHood to Washington.

Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone

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