Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025
Turning Point at Hononegah, fire chief for South Beloit
Today, two hotly awaited stories for Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - with deep reporting by the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News. Since 2021, we've been publishing stories almost daily, which are now read by more than 20,000 neighbors each month.
Debate over proposed Turning Point USA club reaches Hononegah board
The Hononegah school board heard mixed reactions to the proposed Turning Point USA club at their Oct. 15 meeting.
Marianne Mueller
“We have a chief ready to go.”
The South Beloit Concerned Citizens group highlighted their plan to bring the fire department back to South Beloit. City officials say they are searching for a fire chief.
Adam Neblock
Upcoming events
Here For You Perishable Food Pantry
Thur Oct 30, 2025, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Saint Peter Catholic Church 620 Blackhawk Blvd. South Beloit IL, 61080
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thu Oct 30, 2025, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Life Church Family Night: Halloween Edition
Fri Oct 31, 2025, 5 - 8 pm, Life Church, 5910 Elevator Rd, Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Peter Mayer 2025 Stars & Promises Concert
Sat Dec 20, 2025, 7:30 p.m. in the Hononegah PAC, 307 Salem St. Rockton IL 61072
Doris Tropp
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In case you missed it
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025
Helping freshmen, out of jail again
Michael McGinnis
Hononegah sophomores recognized for kindness to incoming freshmen
Last spring, sophomore Student Council leaders began planning to give out 500 goodie bags to new students on the first day of school.
Marianne Mueller
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025
Obituaries for farthest northern Illinois
Michael McGinnis
Death notices for the far Stateline: Oct. 27, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Michael McGinnis
